Turing structures in a manmade interface
In 1952, Alan Turing, the father of computer science and artificial intelligence, proposed that certain repetitive natural patterns may be produced by the interaction of two specific substances through the reaction-diffusion process. In this system,.....»»
Researchers define protocol for high-resolution imaging of living cells using atomic force microscopy
Images of nanoscale structures inside living cells are in increasing demand for the insights into cellular structure and function that they can reveal. So far, the tools for capturing such images have been limited, but researchers led by Takeshi Fuku.....»»
AI "nose" predicts smells from molecular structures
In a major breakthrough, scientists have built a tool to predict the odor profile of a molecule, just based on its structure. It can identify molecules that look different but smell the same, as well as molecules that look very similar but smell tota.....»»
How hydrophobicity shapes protein assemblies
Through a nuanced balance of electrical and hydrophobic forces, biological molecules self-assemble into the large functional structures that maintain life's vital functions. Understanding how proteins self-assemble requires knowledge of both forces......»»
Obscura 4 launches as a powerful yet intuitive iPhone camera app
Developer Ben McCarthy is out with a new version of their excellent Obscura camera app for iPhone. Obscura is available via the App Store today with a number of new features, including interface changes aimed at making the app even more intuitive tha.....»»
Google Maps’ new color scheme test looks a lot like Apple Maps
Dark gray roads and lighter backgrounds look a lot like Apple Maps. Enlarge The familiar Google Maps interface might start looking a bit different soon. 9to5Google reports that Google is testing a major redesign of the.....»»
New anode models for green hydrogen production
Researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society conducted experiments using atomically defined model pre-catalysts to unveil intricate details of the electrocatalytic water splitting reaction,.....»»
Webb reveals new structures within iconic supernova
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been a target of intense observations at wavelength.....»»
Do artificial roosts help bats? Experts say more research needed
Artificial roosts for bats come in many forms—bat boxes, condos, bark mimics, clay roosts, and cinder block structures, to name a few—but a new conservation practice and policy article from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champai.....»»
Migrant workers facing the dangers of wildfires need support, say researchers
Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been able to evacuate and receive help, migrant workers have been coping with the effects of the fires with relat.....»»
Eve Play brings AirPlay 2 wireless audio to speakers with coaxial/optical/RCA inputs
Ever wish you could AirPlay audio from your iPhone to your amp or powered speakers? Smart home solutions firm Eve is launching a new audio streaming interface that lets you hook up Hi-Fi components to Apple’s Home app and AirPlay 2. more….....»»
Eve Play brings AirPlay 2 wireless audio to speakers with coaxial/optical/RCA outputs
Ever wish you could AirPlay audio from your iPhone to your amp or powered speakers? Smart home solutions firm Eve is launching a new audio streaming interface that lets you hook up Hi-Fi components to Apple’s Home app and AirPlay 2. more….....»»
Study finds how some ion channels form structures permitting drug delivery
A member of an important class of ion channel proteins can transiently rearrange itself into a larger structure with dramatically altered properties, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery is a significant ad.....»»
Is the new OWASP API Top 10 helpful to defenders?
The OWASP Foundation’s Top Ten lists have helped defenders focus their efforts with respect to specific technologies and the OWASP API (Application Programming Interface) Security Top 10 2023 is no exception. First drafted five years ago and update.....»»
X-photon 3D nanolithography
Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a technique that uses ultra-short laser pulses to create complex three-dimensional (3D) structures at the micro- and nanoscale. It is based on the principle of multiphoton absorption (MPA), which occurs when two or mo.....»»
Visualizing the embedded twisted interfaces of two-dimensional materials
Vertically stacking two-dimensional (2D) materials to form van der Waals homo- or hetero-structures has become an effective means for regulating their physical and mechanical properties. In particular, when a small twist angle is present at the stack.....»»
Lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $32.97 (83% off)
Windows 11 Professional is now available at a whopping 83% discount, bringing the price down to $32.97. From an intuitive interface to powerful multitasking tools, Windows users can save a bundle on Win 11 Pro.Get Windows 11 Pro for $32.97Windows 11.....»»
DisplayBuddy for Mac gets major update with new interface and presets
I wrote last year about DisplayBuddy, a useful tool that lets users adjust the brightness of third-party external displays directly from macOS. This week, the app was updated to version 2.0 with significant changes, including a refreshed interface, p.....»»
NFL Sunday Ticket gets baked into Google TV
Football season is just weeks away, and soon people with Google TV-centric devices will have a new way to watch.In a blog post, Google announced that NFL Sunday Ticket will be "fully integrated" into Google TV, which is the streaming interface built.....»»
Video game technology helped a woman regain her speech
A woman who lost her speech after a stroke is regaining it thanks to video game technology.Facial animation software company Speech Graphics and researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley have collaborated on a brain-computer interface that can.....»»
First observations ever of the outskirts of a supermassive black hole"s accretion disk
Nothing can evoke an existential perspective-spiral quite like looking at an image of a galaxy. At first glance, these sublime structures may appear rather serene. But in fact the center of many galaxies is a turbulent environment containing an activ.....»»