Should JavaScript Add a New Syntax for Types?
An interesting tidbit from Mike Melanson's column, "This Week in Programming." "If a proposal unveiled this week gets its way, JavaScript developers will soon have something that many of them have long been asking for: a type system, of some sort a.....»»
Plant life found to determine soil bacteria diversity in the Arctic tundra
Living and nonliving factors that influence the types of vegetation that grow at different elevations in the Arctic tundra also regulate the types of bacteria that grow in the soil. The distribution of generalist bacteria, which can adapt to a broade.....»»
We Live in the Rarest Type of Planetary System
New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category.....»»
Computational mid-infrared photothermal imaging unveils intracellular tau aggregates
As a prominent form of amyloid protein, tau aggregates have emerged as a primary focus of research for uncovering the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration. Various types of tau aggregates, including tau fibrils and oligomers, have been implicated.....»»
Studying the parenting behavior of poison frogs using tadpole-like robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have developed robots inspired by a wide range of animals, including dogs, snakes, birds, spiders, bats, octopus, and different types of insects. These robots were primarily designed to tackle real-world practic.....»»
The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR
Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape and valuable insights into incident types and vulnerabilities. This year, the report.....»»
What does narcissism have to do with ecology?
A group of researchers from the Nicolaus Copernicus University, the SWPS University in Warsaw, and the University of Waikato in New Zealand have for some time been scientifically looking at the relationship between different types of identifications.....»»
New materials could lead to implantable treatments for epilepsy
The prospect of a cure for a type of epilepsy could be one step closer following breakthrough research on materials that may help new types of probes be safely implanted in the brain......»»
How to get started with macOS AppleScript: dictionaries, syntax, and more
AppleScript is Apple's powerful automation language for macOS. Here's how to use it to speed up your workflow when using your Mac.HistoryAppleScript was born in the early 1990's at Apple in an attempt to modernize the Mac's OS. It was partly derived.....»»
Simply The Best 11×17 Color Laser Printers For Architects in 2023
Creating high-quality designs for clients is a fundamental part of being an architect. And to develop detailed designs and blueprints, you need a powerful printer. If you visit any architectural firm, you can spot different types of printers for prin.....»»
Researchers find structures that enable rapid transmission of nerve impulses in insects
An animal's brain consists of two different types of cell: neurons, which process and transmit information, and glial cells, which support the neurons in a variety of ways. In 1871, the French anatomist Louis-Antoine Ranvier demonstrated something sp.....»»
Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079)
Google has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome browser (CVE-2023-3079) that is being exploited by attackers. About the vulnerability CVE-2023-3079 is a vulnerability that stems from a type confusion in the V8 JavaScript engine, and has.....»»
How will Japan fab tool curbs impact Chinese semiconductor players?
Japan has officially announced that it will tighten controls on exports of 23 types of semiconductor equipment to China starting July 23. How the new trade curbs will impact Chinese semiconductor industry is drawing increasing concerns from market an.....»»
Custom Cards and IDs will soon be Compatible with Google Wallet
Google Wallet expands its support for more specific types of IDs and cards. If you’re a frequent user of the Google Wallet app and are in the United States, then you might be pleased to know that the app will be able to accommodate ne.....»»
Attackers hacked Barracuda ESG appliances via zero-day since October 2022
Barracuda says that the recently discovered compromise of some of it clients’ ESG appliances via a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868) resulted in the deployment of three types of malware and data exfiltration. The company did not say how ma.....»»
‘Kaleidoscope’ file comparison tool gets major update with syntax coloring and more
Kaleidoscope is a powerful macOS app that lets users easily compare the differences between files and folders, which is quite useful for developers. This week, Kaleidoscope was updated to version 4.0, which comes with multiple new features such as s.....»»
Japanese researchers successfully induce primate oocytes in the lab
The many types of cells in the human body are produced through the process of differentiation, in which stem cells are converted to more specialized types. Currently, it is challenging for researchers to control the differentiation of stem cells in t.....»»
2024 GMC Sierra HD Lineup Adds AT4X Off-Road Truck
The refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD lineup will soon be adding a highly capable new AT4X trim level. High-end off-roading features and rugged design help this heavy-duty truck master all types of terrain, while sophisticated features and advanced techno.....»»
How intermittent feedback drives consumer impatience
Researchers from Fudan University's School of Management have published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides original insights about the impact different types of feedback consumers have on consumers' psychological state......»»
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning. Enlarge (credit: Columbia University ROAM Lab) From bionic limbs to sentient androids, robotic entities in science fiction blur the boundaries b.....»»
Compound from magnolia tree bark found to impede SARS-CoV-2 replication in certain cells
A compound called honokiol, which is found in the bark of multiple species of magnolia tree, inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 virus in several types of cells, according to a team of researchers in the Netherlands. The research is published in Micro.....»»