Viscosity of materials key to cell differentiation: New insights could improve design of biomaterials
An IBEC-led study has revealed how mesenchymal stem cells respond to the viscosity of their environment, a key aspect in their differentiation process......»»
EV charging infrastructure isn’t just for road trippers
Energy management will be key for electrified vehicle fleets. Although there's been a whole lot of pessimism recently, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, even if it is less.....»»
Here are all of the ways Samsung’s One UI 7 update copies iOS [Gallery]
Samsung’s One UI 7 update is huge and, for the most part, pretty good, but there’s some clear influence throughout as Samsung has seemingly been trying to replicate a bunch of features and design traits from iOS. Here’s a list of all of the way.....»»
Google gets an error-corrected quantum bit to be stable for an hour
Using almost the entire chip for a logical qubit provides long-term stability. On Monday, Nature released a paper from Google's quantum computing team that provides a key demonstr.....»»
Microsoft: “Hack” this LLM-powered service and get paid
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Science and Technology Australia and ETH Zurich, has announced the LLMail-Inject Challenge, a competition to test and improve defenses against prompt injection attacks. The setup and the challenge LLM.....»»
Not so simple machines: Cracking the code for materials that can learn
It's easy to think that machine learning is a completely digital phenomenon, made possible by computers and algorithms that can mimic brain-like behaviors. But the first machines were analog and now, a small but growing body of research is showing th.....»»
Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying
Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro......»»
OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025
OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50MP Sony camera, and a fresh design......»»
These three improvements could turn M4 MacBook Air into my dream laptop
While the MacBook Pro is the place to go for the latest and greatest tech, I’ve always been drawn to the for one key reason: portability. There’s just something really nice about the thinness and lightness of the MacBook Air, one that makes me w.....»»
Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning, and worrying
Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro......»»
Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens
This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of collagen: How sea creature superpowers are inspiring smart biomaterials for human health
Major findings on the inner workings of a brittle star's ability to reversibly control the pliability of its tissues will help researchers solve the puzzle of mutable collagenous tissue (MCT) and potentially inspire new "smart" biomaterials for human.....»»
Analysis provides new insights into the replication of BK polyomavirus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure
BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no effective drugs to treat BKPyV. Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reveals new aspects of BKPyV replication, offering possible drug targets to pro.....»»
Shape-changing polymer resembles animal movements with temperature shifts
A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a soft rubber-like material that can be stimulated by ext.....»»
Computer modeling shows close encounters between distant DNA regions cause bursts of gene activity
Researchers at Kyushu University have revealed how spatial distance between specific regions of DNA is linked to bursts of gene activity. Using advanced cell imaging techniques and computer modeling, the researchers showed that the folding and moveme.....»»
Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design
Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone......»»
M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made
The redesign of the M4 Mac mini could've been even smaller, Apple executives have admitted, but there were quite a few tradeoffs needed to produce the best version yet.The M4 Mac mini [middle] between an older Mac mini [below] and an Apple TV [above].....»»
Speaking crystal: AI learns language of atom arrangements in solids
A new artificial intelligence model that can predict how atoms arrange themselves in crystal structures could lead to faster discovery of new materials for everything from solar panels to computer chips......»»
Cold storage and CO₂ extend life of Asian hornet baits for battling invasive species
A research group has found the key to solving one of the main problems in the fight against the Asian hornet: the limited time the baits can be used. This work, published in the Microchemical Journal, established that when stored under cold condition.....»»
Samsung unveils One UI 7 for its Android phones – and it looks a lot like iOS 18
Samsung on Thursday unveiled One UI 7, the new version of its custom experience for the company’s Android phones. One UI 7 comes with a lot of new features such as AI writing assistance tools, but the update also brings some design changes – and.....»»
iOS 18.2 makes Apple Photos better with these five changes
Apple’s Photos app got a major redesign in iOS 18, and not all of the changes have been well received. Fortunately, Apple’s listened to feedback and has made five key changes to Photos in iOS 18.2. more….....»»