Transparent brain implant can read deep neural activity from the surface
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a neural implant that provides information about activity deep inside the brain while sitting on its surface. The implant is made up of a thin, transparent and flexible polymer stri.....»»
Sea sponge-inspired microlenses offer new possibilities in optics
Beneath the ocean's surface, simple marine animals called sea sponges grow delicate glass skeletons that are as intricate as they are strong. These natural structures are made of a material called silica—also known as bioglass—that is both lightw.....»»
Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made tungsten disulfide nanotubes which point in the same direction when formed, for the first time. They used a sapphire surface under carefully controlled conditions to form arrayed tungsten disul.....»»
Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example. But while social media has so far been use.....»»
Saturday Citations: M87* lashes out; a deep sleep discovery; proposal to build a digital cell
I love it when researchers observe an extra-weird particle, and this week, scientists reported the observation of a particle that only has mass when it's moving in a single direction. Good enough! An ancient DNA analysis suggests that Neanderthals an.....»»
Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch
Looking for a weekend activity? Throw on your wetsuit and strap on Apple Vision Pro to take an immersive dive with tiger sharks — wetsuit optional. more….....»»
Werner Herzog muses on mysteries of the brain in Theater of Thought
Auteur director's latest documentary runs the gamut from BCIs and how we construct reality to whether fish can dream. Werner Herzog has made more than 60 films over his illustriou.....»»
Crimson Desert mixes fantasy action with pro wrestling, and it rules
We took down three of Crimson Desert’s bosses, giving us a look at the action game’s incredibly deep combat......»»
Six rare giant catfish surface in Cambodia
Conservationists in Cambodia on Friday celebrated the discovery of six highly endangered Mekong giant catfish in the critical Southeast Asian waterway plagued by illegal fishing, habitat loss and plastic waste......»»
Neural mechanisms of aggression reveal how fighting female flies focus on their foes
In most research labs, the scientists are on the same page about why they're pursuing a research project. But the Rubin Lab at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus isn't an ordinary research lab. The lab is examining how aggression affects vision in female.....»»
The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy
'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion......»»
WhatsApp announces improvements to audio and video calls
WhatsApp on Thursday announced a series of improvements coming soon to audio and video calls just in time for the holiday season. According to Meta, users can expect better call quality, as well as some other new features – so read on as we detail.....»»
AI helps ID paint chemistry of Berlin Wall murals
Italian scientists designed a neural network to analyze spectral data from handheld Raman spectroscopy devices. The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 was a seminal moment i.....»»
NASA"s Lucy spacecraft prepares for second Earth gravity assist
On Dec. 12, at 11:15 p.m. EST, NASA's Lucy spacecraft, currently in a two-year orbit around the sun, will skim Earth's atmosphere, passing only about 220 miles (360 kilometers) above the surface. This close flyby will result in a "gravity assist," pu.....»»
The latest Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ PC is over $700 off at Walmart
The latest Microsoft Surface Pro is currently enjoying a huge discount at Walmart right now. Here's why you'll love it......»»
Google’s new Gemini 2.0 AI model is about to be everywhere
Google's Gemini chatbot AI enters its agentic era with a more capable model and deep research capabilities......»»
iOS 18.2 now available: Here are Apple’s full release notes on what’s new
As promised, Apple has officially released iOS 18.2 to the public. You can read our full coverage from this morning for more details on what’s new, and head below for the full release. more….....»»
Apple Watch just gained a helpful new feature for inspiring you to stay active
Apple Watch recently learned a new trick for customers who need to take a rest day, week, or month without breaking an Activity streak. watchOS 11 and iOS 18 let users temporarily pause Activity rings, checking off a highly requested customer feature.....»»
"News influencers" are racking up billions of views—and not checking their facts
The way many people get their news today would be unrecognizable to broadsheet devotees of decades past. You may read email newsletters, scroll headlines on social media, or go directly to the BBC's own TikTok account to find out what's happening in.....»»
Stamus Networks Clear NDR uncovers unauthorized activity
Stamus Networks announced Clear NDR, an open and transparent NDR system that empowers cyber defenders to uncover and stop serious threats and unauthorized activity before they cause harm to the organization. It can be deployed as a standalone NDR sol.....»»
Apple Vision Pro named innovation of the year, beating transparent TVs and AI cheese
Popular Science has crowned Apple's Apple Vision Pro as 2024's greatest innovation, in a report that also honors everything from a transparent TV to AI-formulated vegan cheese.Apple Vision ProIt's expensive to buy — and to build, too — and Apple.....»»