Credit: PixabayCan a pandemic change the Moon’s temperature? A 2024 study suggested global lockdowns reduced Earth’s heat radiation, cooling the Moon. But new research says otherwise.The original idea: As businesses shut down in 2020 and people stayed home, carbon emissions dropped, lowering terrestrial radiation—the heat Earth emits and the Moon absorbs. Scientists noted a...
Topaz Labs claims its diffusion model for enhancing footage delivers "the highest visual quality difference ever achievable in video"Topaz LabsTopaz Labs, known for its advanced photo and video enhancement software, has unveiled a new AI model that automatically restores old footage, whether from personal home videos or aging archival content stored on traditional media.In...
Credit: PixabayThe FDA has approved suzetrigine, the first non-opioid painkiller in over 20 years. This breakthrough offers a safer alternative for managing acute pain without addiction risks.A Safer Alternative to OpioidsOpioids, though effective, carry a high risk of addiction. Patients using them for more than a week after surgery double their chances of long-term...
The HiBreak Pro sports a 6-inch ePaper display with fast refresh tech, low-power processing, GPT assistance and dual camerasBigmeThese days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now,...
First look at Volkswagen's €20,000 electric car; the concept will officially debut in MarchVolkswagenVolkswagen has been teasing its €20,000 electric car for over four years, so it’s understandable if you’ve written it off as just a concept. Initially planned for release in 2025, the affordable EV has faced some delays, but it’s still on...
The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants, can collect metals like zinc and copper, as well as phosphate, and in previous iterations has successfully pulled lead from water, and microplastics and oil from lakes and oceans. It then releases these valuable resources when it is exposed to different pH’s. Credit:...
The Hybri makes use of ambient lighting during the day, and LED backlighting after hoursHannspreeE Ink is great for reading text on small screens for extended periods, but LCD and OLED are better suited for larger displays with dynamic content. Taiwan's Hannspree is looking to bridge the gap between the two.While E Ink is...
Credit ScitkeTo the casual observer, the Sun appears constant and unchanging. In reality, it is a turbulent sphere of seething plasma, where electrically charged gas is in constant motion, influenced by the Sun’s magnetic field. Understanding and predicting this chaotic activity remains one of the greatest challenges for modern solar physicists.One of the most...
Light therapy shows promise in improving sleep and mood for Alzheimer’s patients, with minimal side effects, but larger studies are needed for confirmation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study published in PLOS ONE suggests that light therapy may significantly improve sleep quality, strengthen circadian rhythms, and reduce caregiver burden in Alzheimer’s patients.Alzheimer’s not only impairs memory...
You can show off Cinematic Mode videos from your camera roll in 3D holograms via a Looking Glass display, straight from your iPhoneLooking GlassLooking Glass, known for its unique screens that showcase 3D holograms without the need for a headset or glasses, has introduced iOS support. This update allows users to view Cinematic Mode...
