Tuning transparency and opacity
Making a dark human hair transparent, or even an opaque bar of silicon: this optical "sorcery" is possible by manipulating the incident light. This new phenomenon is called "mutual extinction and transparency." Until now only existing in theory, phot.....»»
Tuning a magnetic fluid with an electric field creates controllable dissipative patterns
Researchers at Aalto University have shown that a nanoparticle suspension can serve as a simple model for studying the formation of patterns and structures in more complicated non-equilibrium systems, such as living cells. The new system will not onl.....»»
Choline transporter in the brain is necessary for tuning out unneeded information
In habituation, an organism gets so used to a ubiquitous sight, smell, sensation or sound that it virtually disappears. Researchers have identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in habituation......»»
LG"s new DualUp monitor targets multitaskers with a 16:18 aspect ratio
Whether you’re a financial analyst carefully studying multiple candlestick charts at work or a content creator fine-tuning a video timeline, LG’s upcoming DualUp display might be worth a look at. This upcoming 27.6-inch Nano IPS monitor sports an.....»»
How transparency in butterflies and moths helps ward off predators
Transparent wing patches may do more than allow butterflies and moths to hide—they may also warn predators to leave them alone, suggests a study published today in eLife......»»
New Gran Turismo 7 Details Emerge From Japan On Cars, Tuning, GT Mode, World Circuits & More
Check out the latest Gran Turismo 7 details for the PS4 & PS5 racer, which are translated from a Japanese game pamphlet. The post New Gran Turismo 7 Details Emerge From Japan On Cars, Tuning, GT Mode, World Circuits & More appeared first on PlayStat.....»»
Fine-tuning motivation in the brain
Neuroscientists have discovered a set of brain cells that influence the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. Increasing the cells' activity makes a mouse work harder or more vigorously. The neurons come with a feature that prevents the mo.....»»
New Social Media Transparency Bill Would Force Facebook To Open Up To Researchers
A bipartisan group of US senators have announced a new bill that would require social media companies to share platform data with independent researchers. The Verge reports: The bill was announced Thursday by Democratic senators Chris Coons (D-DE), A.....»»
Fine-tuning remote sensing to protect forests from the spread of dangerous insect infestations
Invasive insects, fungi, or other pathogens can sweep through entire regions with deadly effect, devastating forests and causing ripple effects throughout the ecosystem. It happened here in Connecticut early in the 20th century, when 80 to 90% of the.....»»
Enabling circular economy for supply chain visibility: Interview with Dutch startup Circularise
Aimed to facilitate transparency and traceability across global supply chains to enable a shift to a circular economy, Dutch startup Circularise was established in 2016 to provide solutions based on blockchain technology to bridge the information gap.....»»
Energizer atoms: Physicists find new way to keep atoms excited
JILA researchers have tricked nature by tuning a dense quantum gas of atoms to make a congested "Fermi sea," thus keeping atoms in a high-energy state, or excited, for about 10% longer than usual by delaying their normal return to the lowest-energy s.....»»
Operational transparency increases trust, support of government
As multiple published reports indicate, trust in government has reached historic lows and frustration with government performance has reached record highs. New research in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management finds that in co-pro.....»»
Facebook says short posts have the most views while hate speech drops on platform
The third quarter transparency reports give us more insight into the platform, but it’s unclear whether the company’s wide-ranging efforts to restore its reputation will have the desired effect. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full artic.....»»
Snap hit with lawsuit for downplaying the impact of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature
It’s no secret that Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature, focused on giving users more control over their data, has had an impact on many companies. Now, Snap has been hit with a lawsuit from an investor alleging that the company do.....»»
Proposed US bill would let users opt-out of algorithms on online platforms
Axios notes that the latest version of the Filter Bubble Transparency Act would stop tech platforms from using "opaque algorithms" to control what content users see without first notifying them and gaining their consent. The bill makes exceptions for.....»»
Scientists call on world"s military forces to come clean on carbon emissions
Scientists are calling for government transparency around the huge hidden carbon emissions of their armed forces......»»
Transparency Activists Dump 1.8 Terabytes of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage
On Friday, a transparency activist group known as Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets) posted a 1.8-terabyte trove of police helicopter footage to its website. "DDoSecrets cofounder Emma Best says that her group doesn't know the identity of the.....»»
Review: I wore Razer’s Zephyr N95 mask for two weeks so you don’t have to
Airflow, RGB, transparency are good ideas—but they're in need of better execution. Enlarge / Author Sam Machkovech wears the Razer Zephyr mask out in public. (credit: Steve Haske) For the past two weeks, I've carried the $99.....»»
Social media platforms reportedly lost nearly $10 billion thanks to Apple"s App Tracking Transparency policy
Facebook warned that Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policies that give users control over how their data is collected would spell catastrophe for its developers and advertisers. It "conservatively" estimated a 50-percent drop in revenue from.....»»
MacBook Pro"s Liquid Retina XDR display supports reference modes and fine tuning
With the introduction of Liquid Retina XDR display technology on MacBook Pro, Apple is now able to offer professional users options to create and use reference modes customized for specific color workflows.Apple's redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook P.....»»
Smart Contracts and Business Process Transformation
“I’ll give you the property deed once you’ve given me the money!” Trust, transparency, and security. These are the glues keeping society together for the last thousand years. Businesses and institutions such as banks, software giants, and bro.....»»