Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs
A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood......»»
Researchers focus on finding flaws in superbugs" armor
Recent years have seen the rise of bacterial pathogens that have developed resistance to antibiotics. One such superbug, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), kills hundreds of critically ill patients in the U.S. each year, usually in.....»»
In 3-year lease world, why micro leases have yet to take off
Breakthrough success with short-term vehicle leases has yet to materialize. Can AutoNation and Polestar find a way to make it work?.....»»
Micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project not cancelled, says supply-chain report
We last week cast doubt on reports that the micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project had been cancelled, and a new supply-chain report appears to confirm our view. It says that while Osram was in line to supply micro-LED screens for the Watch, and has.....»»
‘IPFS Gateway Operator is not Liable for Pirated Software Keys’
The Interplanetary File System is known as a censorship-resistant technology. However, it's not immune to copyright holder complaints. When software company JetBrains warned an IPFS gateway operator that they are liable for the alleged availability o.....»»
Save up to 40% off on portable speakers today at Amazon
Today, Mar. 1, portable Bluetooth speakers are on sale at Amazon from brands including Bose and Tribit. This includes deals on the Bose SoundLink Micro and Bose SoundLink Revolve+. When it comes to playing music on the go, sometimes you need mo.....»»
Micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project is unlikely to have been cancelled
Ah, the joys of Apple supply-chain reports. Two reports yesterday said that Apple’s micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project was apparently cancelled, based on a statement by an Apple display supplier. Doubt was expressed about this conclusion, and t.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra is not the only micro LED project Apple has cancelled
Following AppleInsider's report on Thursday about the likely cancellation of the Apple Watch Ultra with micro LED, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple has abandoned nearly all of its plans to use micro LED displays.Apple Watch UltraFollowing news th.....»»
Rumored Apple Watch Ultra with micro LED might be dead
Apple is believed to be the unnamed customer whose sudden cancellation of orders for micro LED displays thought to be for the Apple Watch Ultra has caused ams Osram's shares to drop 40%.Apple Watch UltraNeither ams Osram nor Apple have ever confirmed.....»»
Antimicrobial-resistant E. coli found in dogs with diarrhea
A team of Chinese veterinary researchers has found high levels of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in dogs with diarrhea. In their study, published in the open access journal PLOS ONE, the group tested fecal samples from 185 dogs with diarrhe.....»»
Printing the future: Tailoring chemistry for inorganic 3D micro-optics
In a recent publication in the journal Trends in Chemistry, researchers from the University of Twente delve into the potential of 3D printing ceramics in micro-optics. These tiny ceramic structures can potentially be used to generate light and store.....»»
Samsung is Working on New High-Speed Micro SD Cards
Samsung's portable storage solutions are about to become even more impressive. The post Samsung is Working on New High-Speed Micro SD Cards appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to its Galaxy phones and other high-end smart devices, Sam.....»»
Transparent Micro LED searches for purpose in Lenovo’s concept laptop
Prototype improves on older transparent laptop tech but lacks necessity. Lenovo's transparent laptop prototype on display at MWC 2024 this week, as captured by India Today......»»
Researcher: The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter
After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That's good news for consumers, especially those in low-income households, who spend a proportionally larger share of their income.....»»
Apple Vision Pro’s components cost $1,542—but that’s not the full story
The OLED displays account for more than a third of the component costs. Enlarge / The Vision Pro has two micro-OLED displays. (credit: Apple) Research firm Omdia has published the first publicly available educated estima.....»»
Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops......»»
Scientists deliver portable total chemical analysis without pumps and tubes
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have engineered a new micro total analysis system that quantifies a target chemical in a microfluidic chip without pumps, tubes, and expensive detectors. The compound reacts with other chemicals to produ.....»»
New technique for sorting micro-particles uses sound waves
Thanks to the rapid progress in tiny tech, we've been mainly using microfluidics to sort tiny particles by size. But now, there's a new way to sort them by shape, which could be a big deal for medical tests and chemistry. A recent study introduces a.....»»
Researchers develop molecules for a new class of antibiotics that can overcome drug resistant bacteria
About a decade ago, researchers in UC Santa Barbara chemistry professor Guillermo Bazan's lab began to observe a recurring challenge in their research: Some of the compounds they were developing to harness energy from bacteria were instead killing th.....»»
Spinning, magnetic micro-robots help researchers probe immune cell recognition
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago have engineered tiny, spinning micro-robots that bind to immune cells to probe their function. The robot, or "hexapod," gives sci.....»»
College students appear resistant to using 988 crisis phone line
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students—who are particularly vulnerable to substance use problems and related mental health crises—appear disinclined to use it, according to new resear.....»»