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.....»»
As seas get warmer, tropical species are moving further from the equator
Climate change is causing tropical species in the ocean to move from the equator towards the poles, while temperate species recede. This mass movement of marine life, termed tropicalization, is leading to a cascade of consequences for ecosystems and.....»»
Disability advocate shares journey with iOS 17 Personal Voice, see it in action [Video]
Apple launched two amazing new accessibility features this year called Personal Voice and Live Speech. They allow users to not only create and securely store a replica of their voice but also to allow iPhone to speak for them. Today Apple has shared.....»»
How to use AirPods to authenticate Siri commands without unlocking your iPhone
A new AirPods accessibility feature for iPhone has created a secure way to use advanced Siri commands without unlocking your iPhone. Here's how to use it.Siri now remembers that it's you speaking when iPhone is locked. [Photo by Jess Bailey Designs.].....»»
Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth, research reveals
Movement of rivers, mountains, oceans and sediment nutrients at the geological timescale are the central drivers of Earth's biodiversity, research published in Nature has revealed......»»
Applying semiconductor manufacturing principles to optoelectronic devices
Optoelectronics detect or emit light and are used in a variety of devices in many different industries. These devices have historically relied on thin transistors, which are small semiconductors that control the movement of electrons and photons made.....»»
Water and electricity: Charge effects can influence flowing droplets
From precise inkjet printing to clear vision through spectacle lenses—the influence of droplets and their movement shapes numerous areas of our daily lives. While droplets should remain precisely in place on inkjet prints, it is desirable that they.....»»
HTC just fixed a major shortcoming of standalone VR headsets
HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement......»»
HTC Vive Ultimate Trackers eliminate base stations for standalone VR
HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement......»»
After robotaxi dragged pedestrian 20 feet, Cruise founder and CEO resigns
GM-owned Cruise "failed to disclose" full video and key crash details, DMV said. Enlarge / Then-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 20, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Kimberly Whit.....»»
New computer code for mechanics of tissues and cells in three dimensions
Biological materials are made of individual components, including tiny motors that convert fuel into motion. This creates patterns of movement, and the material shapes itself with coherent flows by constant consumption of energy. Such continuously dr.....»»
Porous platinum matrix shows promise as a new actuator material
Actuators are common machine components that convert energy into movement, like the muscles in the human body, vibrators in mobile phones or electric motors. Ideal actuator materials need good electrochemical properties to repeatedly conduct electric.....»»
What does it mean to be asexual?
In recent years, we've seen a burgeoning social movement for the acceptance of asexuality. We've also seen more asexual characters popping up in shows such as Heartstopper and Sex Education......»»
Children"s spelling skills found to improve when teaching integrates movement
A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows that children who use their bodies to 'shape' letter sounds improve their spelling skills more than those who receive traditional classroom instruction.....»»
Apple Health studies share new analysis ahead of World Diabetes Day
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, two of Apple’s long-running health studies have shared new data on glucose and the challenges of people living with diabetes. The latest analyses come via updates to the Apple Heart and Movement Stud.....»»
In Cruise crash aftermath, will self-driving tech get kicked to the curb?
An Oct. 2 crash involving a Cruise robotaxi and a pedestrian could leave all self-driving technology "intrinsically implicated," says one expert. But not everyone is sure the AV industry will suffer......»»
New site documents #landback movement, supporting return of land to Indigenous owners
Returning land to original Indigenous owners has long been a personal and family interest to Sarah Deer. As the #landback movement has gained momentum on social media in recent years, Deer and a fellow University of Kansas researcher have launched a.....»»
GM"s Cruise to recall 950 driverless cars after accident involving pedestrian
The recall is because the collision detection subsystem of the Cruise Automated Driving Systems software may improperly respond after a crash, NHTSA said......»»
Model shows how fish synchronize tail fins to save energy
Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a model that simulates the motion of fish tail fins. The model uncovers the underlying mechanisms behind a commonly observed phenomenon in fish: how they synchronize the movement of their tail fins, r.....»»
Can AI nip tree disease in the bud?
Global trade, tourism and other forms of human movement are accelerating the spread of tree and plant pathogens between continents. Dutch elm disease, first seen in Europe in 1910, was detected in Canada just four decades later. Since then, it has de.....»»
California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet
Horrifying hit-and-run triggers California suspension of Cruise robotaxis. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Less than three months after the California Public Utilities Commission approved robotaxi-s.....»»