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.....»»
Find knocked-out teeth in the snow with an iPhone 14 Plus
Apple shared a new iPhone 14 ad about long battery life and the hunt for lost teeth, starring former NHL players P.K. Subban and Joe Thornton.iPhone 14 PlusThe video, released on the Apple Canada YouTube channel, shows the two searching for something.....»»
Google search gets smarter, goes hands-free
Google is adding voice-activated search to its Chrome browser, the company announced Wednesday......»»
AI is about to make Google Translate a whole lot smarter
AI fever is everywhere as Google upgrades its Translate app on the iPhone and Android with new AI-powered tools......»»
Chat AI tech will eventually make Siri smarter, but not anytime soon [Opinion]
Chat AI tech is without a doubt the most exciting thing to have happened in the world of technology for quite some time – providing answers to questions, writing essays, generating working code, or even passing an MBA exam through a conversational.....»»
Forest management will have a stronger effect than climate change on the supply of ecosystem services, says study
Forests contribute to human well-being by providing a wide variety of ecosystem services to the society. The boreal biome is experiencing rapid changes both with the highest rates of warming on the planet and continued increase in demand for forest p.....»»
Biosensor could lead to new drugs, sensory organs on a chip
A synthetic biosensor that mimics properties found in cell membranes and provides an electronic readout of activity could lead to a better understanding of cell biology, development of new drugs, and the creation of sensory organs on a chip capable o.....»»
Development of a versatile method to synthesize functional mRNAs with diverse 5" cap structures
Synthetic mRNAs are explored rigorously for their potential as an effective genetic vector for basic research and clinical applications. Natural mRNAs have a structure on their leading (5') ends—called the 5' cap—that regulates their stability an.....»»
Looking beyond microplastics: Cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organisms
While microplastics have received significant attention in recent years for their negative environmental impacts, a new study from Oregon State University scientists found microfibers from synthetic materials as well as cotton impacted the behavior a.....»»
As the anti-money laundering perimeter expands, who needs to be compliant, and how?
Anti-money laundering (AML) policies are getting stronger as countries crack down on any opportunity criminals might have to take advantage of services and resources to further their activity. The US has the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and Ant.....»»
HomePod mini keeps getting smarter, here’s how to unlock its potential [Video]
When Apple updated the HomePod mini to 16.3, they added the ability to access the long-hidden humidity and temperature sensors concealed within the speakers. The sensors unlock a number of possibilities within HomeKit, including some great smart hom.....»»
This is the one Mac with Apple Silicon that no one should buy
By and large, you can’t go wrong with Apple’s current crop of desktops and laptops powered by Apple Silicon processors. The lineup is stronger than it has ever been, especially with this week’s launch of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro mod.....»»
Google Calendar will now be smarter about scheduling your meetings
Google has recently pushed out an update to Google Calendar that will make it smarter when it comes to scheduling your meetings. The post Google Calendar will now be smarter about scheduling your meetings first appeared on Phandroid. Google.....»»
A method to change the mechanical and transport properties of conductive polymers
Conductive polymers, synthetic substances with large molecules that can conduct electricity, can have a broad range of valuable applications. For instance, they have been used to create sensors, light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics and various other.....»»
Heat waves can decrease the biomass of phytoplankton in lakes
A recently published study showed that heat waves reduced the biomass of phytoplankton in a boreal lake. Summertime heat waves will become more frequent and stronger with climate change and can reduce the biomass of phytoplankton in stratified lakes......»»
Research explains strength of earthquake shaking in Nenana Basin
Earthquakes in the Nenana Basin region of Interior Alaska last longer and feel much stronger than a quake of comparable magnitude would in a non-basin region, due to the behavior of the seismic waves once they reach the area......»»
Fossil teeth reveal how brains developed in utero over millions of years of human evolution
Fossilized bones help tell the story of what human beings and our predecessors were doing hundreds of thousands of years ago. But how can you learn about important parts of our ancestors' life cycle—like pregnancy or gestation—that leave no obvio.....»»
French aristocrat"s golden dental secret revealed 400 years on
Scientists have discovered the long-buried secret of a 17th-century French aristocrat 400 years after her death: she was using gold wire to keep her teeth from falling out......»»
New pterosaur species with hundreds of tiny hooked teeth discovered
An unusual new species of pterosaur has been identified, which had over 400 teeth that looked like the prongs of a nit comb......»»
A new way to peer into the permanently shadowed craters on the moon, searching for deposits of water ice
Not all flashlights are created equal. Some are stronger, consume more power, or have features such as blinking or strobes. Some aren't even meant for humans, such as a new project that recently received funding from a NASA Institute for Advanced Con.....»»
In a first, chemists synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson"s
Organic chemists at UCLA have created the first synthetic version of a molecule recently discovered in a sea sponge that may have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson's disease and similar disorders. The molecule, known as lissodendoric acid A, appears.....»»