Thin, stretchable biosensors could make surgery safer
A research team from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Purdue University have developed bio-inks for biosensors that could help localize critical regions in tissues and organs during surgical operations......»»
Coding practices: The role of secure programming languages
Safety and quality are not features that can be added through testing — they must be integral to the design. Opting for a safer or more secure language or language subset during implementation can eliminate entire categories of vulnerabilities. The.....»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
Rumor roundup: iPhone Slim could be Apple"s thinnest smartphone
Most of the time, when there's smoke, there's eventually fire. In 2024, the rumor mill has been churning abut an iPhone Slim, cutting way down on the thickness of Apple's already thin smartphone. Here are all the current rumors and some exclusive ren.....»»
Amazon knocks $100 off Apple"s 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (lowest price ever)
Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2024 iPad Air 6 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Better-than-Prime Day pricing has taken effect on Apple's iPad Air 13-inch, a new model added to the 2024 iPad lineup that was released in May.Save $100 on the thin-.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 25, 2024 – Apple Maps on the web and more
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss a PSA about iOS 18 disabling old ‘Today’ view widgets. We also cover the rumor that the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 will feature just one camera. Additionally, Apple Maps has launched on the web in a.....»»
Aluminum scandium nitride films: Enabling next-gen ferroelectric memory devices
Imagine a thin film, just nanometers thick, that could store gigabytes of data—enough for movies, video games, and videos. This is the exciting potential of ferroelectric materials for memory storage. These materials have a unique arrangement of io.....»»
Stepping stones for wildlife: How linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you're a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It's been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighborhood cats and the council's insect control tactics mean it's time to look for somewhere safer to.....»»
Zenless Zone Zero review: HoYoverse’s latest is simple, stylish, and satisfying
Zenless Zone Zero's flashy combat makes for a stylish action-RPG, even if it spreads itself a bit thin......»»
Samsung’s next folding phone could be unbelievably thin
One of the Galaxy Z Fold 6's biggest accomplishments is its thin design. It looks like Samsung could make its next foldable even thinner — and significantly so......»»
Electric eels inspire novel “jelly” batteries for soft robotics, wearables
Another team built a lithium-ion battery with electrolyte layer that expands by 5,000%. Enlarge / Researchers have developed soft, stretchable "jelly batteries" that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics. (credit: U.....»»
Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients......»»
Rumored thin motherboard for iPhone 17 allegedly dropped over quality issues
The iPhone 17 range may not utilize the rumored thinner motherboard after all. It would have reduced costs and also increased available space for other components.A motherboard or mainboard (source: Ming-Chi Kuo)Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo broke the news of.....»»
Research team develops method to design safer opioids
Opioid medications offer people relief from debilitating pain, but these drugs come with dangers: the risk for addiction, miserable withdrawal symptoms and the potential for fatal overdose. In a study appearing in ACS Central Science, researchers hav.....»»
Apple offers the first public betas of iOS 18 and the other fall operating systems
After a few rounds of developer betas, Apple has brought out its first public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia.Public betas are now availablePublic betas are considered to be beta builds that are somewhat safer for.....»»
Atomically thin transducers could one day enable quantum computing at room temperature
Quantum computers have to be kept cold to function—very cold. These machines generally run at "just a few degrees above absolute zero," says Yoseob Yoon, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern University. "It's.....»»
Partial automated driving systems don’t make driving safer, study finds
Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one. Enlarge / Nissan's ProPilot Assist was one of two partially automated driving systems to be studied for crash safety improvements. (credit: Nissan).....»»
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so
Honor has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, making fun of how thick the foldable really is. The post Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 thin? Honor doesn’t think so appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung just show.....»»
Living in America"s wealthiest communities may not make you safer
One of the privileges the wealthiest Americans enjoy is living wherever they want. But new research published in Risk Analysis suggests they should be cautious when choosing their Shangri-La......»»
Improving safety of AI research for engineering biology
Hazards posed by using data-centric methods to engineer biology have been identified by experts at the University of Bristol with the aim of making future research safer......»»
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: insanely thin, insanely gorgeous
The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is incredibly thin and light even with a spectacular OLED display. It's not as fast as other large laptops, but it's still a joy to use......»»