Synthetic Enamel Could Make Teeth Stronger and Smarter
Scientists say that the new material is even more durable than real dental enamel -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
States consider banning cosmetics containing PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS......»»
Scientists turned monkey stem cells into “synthetic embryos”
The embryo-like structures produced a response similar to pregnancy. Enlarge / An image of a cell under a lab microscope. This procedure was not related to the new experiment with monkey embryos. (credit: Getty Images) T.....»»
Study shows temperature is stronger than light and flow as driver of oxygen in US rivers
The amount of dissolved oxygen in a river is a matter of life or death for the plants and animals living within it, but this oxygen concentration varies drastically from one river to another, depending on their unique temperature, light and flow. To.....»»
Scientists Turned Monkey Stem Cells Into ‘Synthetic Embryos’
For the first time, researchers transferred them to the wombs of female monkeys, where the embryo-like structures produced a response similar to pregnancy......»»
Cell imaging could provide next step for developing synthetic photosynthesis
An unprecedented imaging analysis of cyanobacteria provided new insights into its structure and organization that could help synthetically replicate photosynthesis. This could have a range of biotechnological applications including in crop engineerin.....»»
Growing cells on synthetic PIC gel could save millions of mice
The synthetic PIC gel, discovered in 2013 by Radboud University chemists, appears to behave like collagen. This makes the gel very useful for studying interactions between cells and their immediate environment. In practice, this means that the gel se.....»»
Those protruding T Rex teeth? They were covered by lips: study
Sorry, "Jurassic Park" and toymakers everywhere......»»
Google Bard gets better at homework with improved math and logic capabilities
Bard learns how to add 1+2, still flunks some basic logic questions. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google Bard is getting a little smarter today with the addition of math and logic capabilities. Google em.....»»
Celebrate World Backup Day with our top NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks
World Backup Day has arrived, and like every year, is reminding you that it’s time to be smarter about your data. Whether it’s beloved family photos, Time Machine backups of your Mac, or your expansive media server, having plan in place to ensur.....»»
Extraction of topological invariants from band structure in the synthetic frequency dimension
Over last few decades, study of topological phases of matter in solid-state electron systems has been extended to other research fields, including synthetic dimensions, and motivates extensive research on topological materials in many systems. Synthe.....»»
The powerhouse of the future: Artificial cells
Energy production in nature is the responsibility of chloroplasts and mitochondria and is crucial for fabricating sustainable, synthetic cells in the lab. Mitochondria are not only "the powerhouses of the cell," as the middle school biology adage goe.....»»
EU to allow ICE cars to run on e-fuels beyond 2035
The European Commission said on March 25 that it has reached a deal with Germany that will allow internal combustion engines (ICE) to run on climate-neutral synthetic fuels (e-fuels) beyond 2035......»»
Wipro and Secret Double Octopus provide enterprises with stronger authentication mechanisms
Secret Double Octopus partners with Wipro to strengthen passwordless protection against identity-based cyber attacks. Under the new partnership, Wipro’s Cybersecurity and Risk Services (CRS) will use SDO’s Octopus Enterprise technology platform t.....»»
GPT-4 vs. ChatGPT: just how much better is the latest version?
GPT-4 is here, and it's a revolutionary upgrade over ChatGPT. With the ability to process images and understand smarter instructions, it's going to be huge......»»
Producing synthetic gas from atmospheric carbon dioxide using a transition-metal-free catalyst
Japan has declared carbon neutrality by 2050 as a government target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. In order to substantially reduce CO2 emissions, it is important not only to control CO2 emissions through existing processes,.....»»
Latest ChatGPT update makes it smarter, but also a little creepier
OpenAI has announced its latest version of ChatGPT which makes the AI smarter by being able to describe what goes on in a photo. The post Latest ChatGPT update makes it smarter, but also a little creepier first appeared on Phandroid. AI use.....»»
High-loading single cobalt atoms on ultrathin MOF nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Using solar energy to convert CO2 into synthetic fuels is currently one of the most promising technologies to achieve carbon neutrality with the embedment of sustainable energy into our modern economy. However, the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 co.....»»
Understanding password behavior key to developing stronger cybersecurity protocols
Passwords are still the weakest link in an organization’s network, as proven by the analysis of over 800 million breached passwords, according to Specops Software. The study found 88% of passwords used in successful attacks consisted of 12 char.....»»
Tires are the next frontier for automotive data collection and safety
Tire sensors — and the data they generate — are likely to become smarter and more important for vehicle owners in the coming years as EVs become more prominent, industry executives said......»»
Synthetic identity fraud calls for a new approach to identity verification
In 2022, US financial institutions and the credit card sector lost an estimated $4.88 billion to synthetic identities through falsified deposit accounts and unsecured credit cards. That’s because legacy fraud prevention procedures often come up sho.....»»