Selective synthesis of meta isomers now possible
In a recent study published in Science, four RIKEN organic chemists have come up with a way to selectively synthesize isomers of an important group of aromatic compounds. This promises to make it possible to manufacture chemicals for drugs, fertilize.....»»
Call the ant doctor: Amputation gives injured ants a leg up on infections
"Ants are able to diagnose a wound, see if it's infected... and treat it accordingly." Enlarge / Scientists have observed wound care and selective amputation in Florida carpenter ants. (credit: Danny Buffat/CC BY-SA) Flo.....»»
Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis
Meta Quest 3, PS5 Slim also received failing grades despite new right-to-repair laws. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro scored 0 points in US PIRG's self-repairability analysis. (credit: Kyle Orland) In December, New York b.....»»
Researchers report new solid contact, ion-selective electrodes
A research team led by Prof. Huang Xingjiu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences constructed a highly stable solid contact calcium ion-selective electrode. They used synchrotron radiation technique to reveal.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Tech giants form AI group to counter Nvidia with new interconnect standard
"Ultra Accelerator Link" aims to connect high-performance GPUs and servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, several major tech companies, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterpr.....»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
Truecaller AI Call Scanner detects AI voice clones in real-time
Three seconds! That’s how much of your voice an AI voice synthesizer needs to generate a complete clone of your voice. Illegitimate voice cloning and speech synthesis technologies are improving at an incalculable rate of change and are, unfortunate.....»»
Study reports successful synthesis of centimeter-sized single crystals
A spin liquid is a special state of matter that arises in certain magnetic materials at very low temperatures. Despite its name, it doesn't have anything to do with liquids in the everyday sense. Normally, in a magnet, these electron spins like to li.....»»
New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing could transform crop monitoring
New work by researchers from the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) and City University of New York (CUNY) published May 27 in Nature Communications realizes a new, tunable edge-detecting filter for flat-optic ima.....»»
How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training
Meta had previously announced that they will use user data to help with training its AI, and here’s how to opt out of it. The post How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training appeared first on Phandroid. AI, like humans, are on.....»»
Study reveals fewer mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown conventionally
An international meta study reveals that there may be less of certain mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown in the conventional manner. This, and other findings from research into agricultural products, can have major conseq.....»»
Best VR headset Memorial Day deals: save on Meta Quest 2, HTC VIVE XR Elite
These early Memorial Day deals on VR headsets will let you experience a virtual 3D world for a lot less......»»
PSA: It’s not just you, Instagram is currently down for some users
Following a brief outage that affected most of Meta’s services last week, Instagram is down again for some users. While some people can still access parts of the app, others are reporting that the platform is entirely down this Friday. more….....»»
Unlocking complex sulfur molecules: A novel approach for synthesis of functionalized benzenethiol equivalents
Organosulfur compounds, organic compounds containing sulfur, are vital in biological processes and research fields like pharmaceuticals, biomedical imaging, agriculture, and electronics. Compounds like phenothiazine, thianthrene and thienothiophene,.....»»
Researchers develop a novel strategy for growing two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides
National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have developed a novel phase-selective in-plane heteroepitaxial strategy for growing two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs). This approach provides a promising method for phase en.....»»
The Meta Quest 3 will get an exciting new type of app
Microsoft is working on a spatial computing solution called Volumetric apps that lets a Meta Quest 3 connect to Windows for 3D interactions......»»
Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better
Threads is getting a multi-column view, similar to TweetDeck, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. Threads is nice and all, but wouldn't it be cool if we could, you know, organize the posts in some meaningful way?Worry not, a better way to tread.....»»
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban
Presidential candidate believes Meta’s chatbot can reliably reveal shadowbans. Enlarge / Screenshot from the documentary Who Is Bobby Kennedy? (credit: whoisbobbykennedy.com) In a lawsuit that seems determined to ignor.....»»
Breaking bonds to form bonds: New chemical reaction with potential applications in medicinal chemistry
A team of chemists from the University of Vienna, led by Nuno Maulide, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis, developing a novel method for manipulating carbon-hydrogen bonds. This discovery provides new insights.....»»
Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns
EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Brussels has opened an in-depth probe into Meta over concerns it is failing to do enough to protect ch.....»»