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Human mortality 'plateau' may be statistical error, not hint of immortality
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 21:11
Human error, not human biology, largely accounts for the apparent decline of mortality among the very old, according to a new report. The result casts doubt on the hypothesis that human longevity can be greatly extended ...
Apples Pulls iPhone 7, 8 From German Stores in Patent Spat
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:45
News Apple is pulling older models of its iPhone from German stores after losing two patent cases brought by chipmaker Qualcomm, the company said Thursday. Contributed Author: Associated Press Topics: Devices
SpaceX shows off Crew Dragon's integrated solar panels for the first time
BGR - 20 Dec 2018 05:04
SpaceX is already leading the charge in commercialized spaceflight with a packed schedule of launches and partnerships with countless space agencies and private companies, but its deal with NASA is easily one of its most...
Scientists added rabbit DNA to a houseplant, and now it's an air purifier
BGR - 20 Dec 2018 03:39
Plants are very good at producing oxygen that we all need in order to breath, but what about clearing the air of harmful chemicals? Past research has revealed that plants do a bit of housekeeping when it comes to cleanin...
NASA is reconstructing the InSight lander site here on Earth
BGR - 20 Dec 2018 02:37
NASA's InSight lander touched down on Mars a few weeks ago and the team of engineers and scientists handling the robot are in the midst of preparing for its very first science activity on the planet. In a new blog post, ...
Apple Admits the New iPad Could Be Prone to Bending
Gizmodo - 20 Dec 2018 01:55
Remember when Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything got everyone worked up into a tizzy after he bent an iPad Pro in half with his bare hands and mused whether Apple's new tablet might be a little weak? Well, it seems he m...
Elegant trick improves single-cell RNA sequencing
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 23:31
Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a low-cost, high-throughput method for single-cell genomics. However, this method has been limited in its ability to capture complete RNA tran...
Advanced Mobility Product for the Autonomous Vehicle Market
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 22:06
Product Announcement AEye announced the AE110, its most advanced product for the automotive mobility market. Built on the world's most extensive solid-state LiDAR patent portfolio (with over 1000 claims filed), the AE110...
How to improve PlayStation VR controller accuracy for Beat Saber
Android Central - 20 Dec 2018 21:30
Lighting is the most important aspect of accuracy. When you first start playing Beat Saber you will notice how important the accuracy of your cuts are. The game scores you not on the timing of your attack, like Guitar He...
Scientists uncover how protein clumps damage cells in Parkinson's
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 21:11
Research into the root cause of Parkinson's aims to advance work on a disease-modifying treatment.
Gut-brain connection signals worms to alter behavior while eating
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 21:11
Neuroscientists have discovered how neurons in the digestive tract of the worm C. elegans signal the brain to slow down when it encounters an area of plentiful food.
How sperm stem cells maintain their number
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 21:10
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for stem cell number control.
The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Drone with Thermal by FLIR
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:53
Product Announcement FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that DJI will integrate the FLIR LeptonĀ® micro thermal imaging camera within its DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone. This fully integrated, compact, gimbal-stabilized sys...
Flex Servo-Drive for Direct Control of Electric Motors
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:39
Product Announcement Rutronik has announced that TDK-Micronas' HVC 4223F Flex Servo-Drive for direct control of electric motors is available. The flex servo-drive from TDK-Micronas, a TDK group company and leading German...
Broadband Capacitors for Signal Integrity Market
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:33
Product Announcement Passive Plus, Inc. (PPI) has developed a series of Broadband Capacitors available in 4 different case sizes: 01005BB, 0201BB, 0402BB, and 0805BB. Values available are 10nF (10,000 pF) and 100nF (100,...
Synamedia Targets Pay TV's Password Sharing Problem
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:30
News Synamedia has debuted a new offering the company says can help service providers identify password sharing among subscribers and turn the problem into a revenue-generating opportunity. Staff Author: Bevin Fletcher T...
Third Generation 0.18 Micron Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS Process Technology
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 20:25
Product Announcement MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip" or the "Company") announced it now offers foundry customers its third generation 0.18 micron Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process technology. The... Contri...
AIDS: An approach for targeting HIV reservoirs
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 20:02
Current HIV treatments need to be taken for life by those infected as antiretroviral therapy is unable to eliminate viral reservoirs lurking in immune cells. Scientists have identified the characteristics of CD4 T lympho...
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 20:02
About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between 20 and 40 percent of patients with epilepsy continue to have seizures even after t...
Novel imaging technique brings diagnostic potential into operating room
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 20:02
Researchers have successfully visualized the tumor microenvironment of human breast tissue shortly after it was surgically removed from a patient in the operating room. The researchers achieved this using a new portable ...
Urine drug testing may be important in early phases of addiction treatment
Science Daily - 20 Dec 2018 20:02
A new study shows that urine drug testing can be a useful tool to treat patients with opioid use disorder in a primary care setting.
Then One Foggy Christmas Eve, Reindeers Got Connected
Medical Design Technology - 20 Dec 2018 19:34
News Rudolph and friends no longer need to rely on the famous reindeer's red nose to avoid getting lost. Now they have wireless technology. Contributed Author: James Brooks, Associated Press Topics: Devices