Why the pedestrian dignity movement should be your next accessibility cause
There's something deeply alienating about being the sole pedestrian on a busy street. The cars whiz by, fast-moving reminders that you are a tiny and breakable human. The sun beats down on the sidewalk, reflecting onto you like a spotlight for the AC.....»»
Researcher discovers how to predict movement for animals of all shapes, sizes and speeds
A West Virginia University mechanical engineer has developed a way to predict the neuron and muscle patterns controlling locomotion for animals of any size, moving at any speed......»»
New study validates method for guided discovery of 3D flat-band materials
Rice University scientists have discovered a first-of-its-kind material, a 3D crystalline metal in which quantum correlations and the geometry of the crystal structure combine to frustrate the movement of electrons and lock them in place......»»
Inner ear of 6-million-year-old ape fossil reveals clues about the evolution of human movement
Humans and our closest relatives, living apes, display a remarkable diversity of types of locomotion—from walking upright on two legs to climbing in trees and walking using all four limbs......»»
Inside the DIY Movement to Fight Coastal Erosion
Farmer and activist David Cottrell’s innovative answer to coastal erosion has slowed the decline of “Washaway Beach” and sparked a movement across the US and Europe......»»
Chats with AI shift attitudes on climate change, Black Lives Matter
People who were more skeptical of human-caused climate change or the Black Lives Matter movement and who took part in conversation with a popular AI chatbot were disappointed with the experience, but left the conversation more supportive of the scien.....»»
How to Track Tech Layoffs
2024 has not been kind to workers in the tech sector with thousands of layoffs in January and more to come. If you work in tech, or you’re simply curious about all of the movement, there are ways to track tech layoffs as they occur. January has.....»»
Wildlife smoke may curb movement, sociability of woodpeckers
Human-driven climate change has helped transform many forests into kindling: A 2016 study found that greenhouse-aided warming and drought had more than doubled the area of fire-susceptible forest in the western U.S. since the mid-1980s. And of the Ca.....»»
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops......»»
Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, study finds
Single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds hoods a problem. Enlarge / It actually feels intimidating standing next to a vehicle like this GMC Yukon Denali when the hood is level with your shoulder. (credit:.....»»
Mouse study finds genetic variation determines the actions of gene regulatory factors
A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that genetic variation determines chromatin accessibility and the binding of transcription factors. Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins attached to it. The density of this packaging is re.....»»
How to create custom voice commands for iPhone
One of the greatest things about the iPhone is the wealth of accessibility features available straight out of the box, and one of the most robust features made available in the iPhone's accessibility suite is voice commands. Here's how to set up voic.....»»
Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University and Coventry University......»»
This wireless mouse and keyboard are powered by mechanical energy
The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo uses mechanical movement to power a mouse and a keyboard, eliminating the need for external charging......»»
Study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies
A key chemical reaction—in which the movement of protons between the surface of an electrode and an electrolyte drives an electric current—is a critical step in many energy technologies, including fuel cells and the electrolyzers used to produce.....»»
Apple marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with homepage memorial
Apple has honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on its homepage, with a memorial accompanied by a free book about the civil rights movement leader.Apple's homepage for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024January 15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Un.....»»
#FreeBritney movement is proof social media can help shift the narrative, research finds
When Britney Spears entered the public eye in the late 1990s, the media hailed her as a pop phenomenon. She signed her first record deal at the age of 15 and soon after released her first No. 1 hit, "Baby One More Time.".....»»
Samsung’s 2024 TVs are bigger and packed with AI and accessibility features
Samsung's CES 2024 lineup of QLED and OLED TVs offer up some bigger sizes, advanced AI features, and accessibility features for better sound and picture......»»
GM robotaxi unit Cruise offers $75,000 to resolve crash probe
General Motors' Cruise robotaxi unit offered on Friday to pay $75,000 to resolve an investigation by California regulators into its failure to disclose details of a pedestrian crash involving a self-driving car......»»
Removing the biggest barrier to quantum adoption: accessibility
Removing the biggest barrier to quantum adoption: accessibility.....»»
Study reveals a higher market valuation of cash holdings of firms adopting electronic voting
Firms worldwide are increasingly adopting electronic voting, enabling shareholders to cast their votes online instead of attending shareholder meetings in person. Shareholders can enjoy superior accessibility to the meetings with electronic voting co.....»»