Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Precision Neuroscience sets world record with 4,096 electrodes on a living human's brain, focusing on safety and precision in brain-computer interface technology. [ more ]
Artificial muscle device produces force 34 times its weight
Researchers have developed a fluid switch using ionic polymer artificial muscles that operates at ultra-low power and produces a force 34 times greater than its weight.
The artificial muscle is composed of metal electrodes and ionic polymers, and it generates force and movement in response to electricity. [ more ]
French parliament expected to pass law regulating 'jungle' of social media influencers
The upper house Senate of France's parliament was Thursday due to pass a law that will better regulate social media influencers by limiting and regulating their ability to endorse products and encourage betting.Issued on: 01/06/2023 - 17:01 1 min This file photo taken on April 7, 2015 shows a general view of the Senate's empty assembly room prior to a session in Paris.
Video Quick Take - Parexel's Jonathan Shough on Digital Transformation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM PERSISTENT
Welcome to the HBR Video Quick Take.I'm Todd Pruzan, senior editor for research and special projects at Harvard Business Review.We're here today with Jonathan Shough, chief information officer at Parexel, one of the world's largest clinical research organizations.Jonathan has more than 30 years of IT experience, and he joined Parexel in November 2022 to drive the development of innovative technologies and solutions to meet customer needs in a constantly evolving and growing clinical trial landscape.
After homes flood in Tulare County, decision to pave over creek for new houses draws blame
After the rain stopped Wednesday afternoon, the prevailing sounds in northwest Woodlake were those of rushing water and gas generators.On the town's edge in Tulare County, northeast of Visalia, dozens of houses had flooded repeatedly since early Friday as more storms slammed California.A new development was cut off from existing homes by a river of brown water a foot deep and 10 feet wide, coursing around signs reading "Sold" and "Ready to Move In!" before hitting a main street and being channeled to a natural creek bed.
Stacey Ackerman: Spotlight on the expert | MarTech
In the first of a new series, we dig deeper into the stories of our expert contributors.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.Stacey Ackerman is an agile marketing coach who has written some 60 articles for MarTech on the topic.She recently launched the Agile Marketing Navigator, an in-depth guide to implementing agile within marketing foundations.
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Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is Seeking an Experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), the patent prosecution and consulting law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for patent attorneys to join its team.This is a full-time, permanent position located in Chicago, IL, or remote.HFZ ranked 2nd among Chicago headquartered law firms in 2021 domestic patent issuances.
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Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman is Seeking an Experienced Patent Attorney - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), the patent prosecution and consulting law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for a patent attorney to join its team.This is a full-time, permanent position based in Chicago, IL, or remotely.HFZ ranked 2nd among Chicago headquartered law firms in 2021 domestic patent issuances.
Rishi Sunak arrives in Japan to announce defence pact
Rishi Sunak has arrived in Tokyo to announce a new defence partnership with Japan and support 18bn of private business deals, ahead of the G7 summit aimed at addressing the threats of Russia and China.Before the gathering of world leaders in Hiroshima on Friday, Sunak is meeting Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, to discuss more defence cooperation in the face of China's increasing belligerence towards Taiwan.
FDA, CISA: Illumina Medical Devices Vulnerable to Remote Hacking
The US government is notifying healthcare providers and lab personnel about a component used by several Illumina medical devices being affected by serious vulnerabilities that can allow remote hacking.On Thursday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA) and the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) issued public notifications to inform organizations about the vulnerabilities affecting the Universal Copy Service (UCS) component used by several of Illumina's genetic sequencing instruments.
Published XIoT Vulnerabilities Trend Down, but Vigilance Must Remain High: Report
Published XIoT vulnerabilities are trending down and have been since 2021.At the same time, the percentage of vulnerabilities published by the device manufacturer rather than third-party researchers is trending up.The clear implication is device manufacturers are taking greater responsibility for the security of their own devices.
Check out the White Sox new bag policy at Guaranteed Rate Field
The White Sox' home opener is upon us.The South Siders will open up their season at home at Guaranteed Rate Field on Apr. 3 against the San Francisco Giants.If you're heading to the game - and you need to bring a bag - don't forget to make sure your bag is within the stadium's new guidelines.Clear tote bags (12" x 12" x 6" or smaller), clutch purses (9" x 5" x 2" or smaller) and diaper bags when an infant is present are permitted to carry into the ballpark.
Things to know before White Sox opening day at Guaranteed Rate Field
Opening day in Chicago is almost here.The Chicago White Sox will take the field for their first series of 2023 against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.But after four games in Space City, the White Sox will quickly return home for their opener at Guaranteed Rate Field against the San Francisco Giants on April 3. Here's a look at everything to know -- arrival, parking, bag policy, etc. -- if you plan on attending opening day or any game throughout the 2023 season: Arriving at the stadium for opening day
Opening day at Guaranteed Rate Field is set for Monday, April 3, against the Giants at 3:10 p.m. CT
On the day of the home opener only, parking lots open three hours before first pitch and gates open two hours before first pitch.
Candida auris fungal infections spreading in US at 'alarming' rate, says CDC
A deadly fungal infection that is hard to treat is spreading rapidly at an "alarming" rate, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).US cases nearly doubled in 2021 - from 756 to 1,471, says the CDC report.Healthy people are not at risk from Candida auris, but those with weak immune systems - or using medical devices like ventilators or catheters - can suffer severe illness or die.
This hearing aid's sleek redesign turns the medical device into a fashion wearable - Yanko Design
"Medical devices don't need to feel like a burden.Glasses are cool, so why can't hearing aids be too?"The spectacles are a stellar example of a medically corrective device that's successfully transitioned into being an object of haute fashion.The pandemic saw a similar treatment to N95 face masks too, but for the most part, medical devices aren't designed to 'look good'.
This is my last responsibility': Indonesia's parents seek justice over child cough syrup deaths
The Indonesian language has words for children who have lost their mothers or fathers, but none for parents who lose their children.Some say that is because the pain is inexplicable, something 42-year-old Safitri Puspa Rani can attest to.Safitri's eight-year-old son Panghegar died in October 2022, one month after his birthday.
New U.S. Policy Focuses on Securing Radioactive Materials Used in Industries
WASHINGTON The U.S. government's decades-long effort to prevent terrorists from building nuclear weapons has officially added a new dimension: keeping radioactive materials used in commercial industries out of their hands as well.The Department of Energy will lead a nationwide effort to remove certain highly radioactive materials from hospitals and other civilians sites, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, the homeland security adviser, said on Thursday during an address at the Nuclear Threat Initiative in Washington, D.C.
Abbott's sales fall in fourth quarter, as people buy fewer COVID-19 tests
Abbott Laboratories saw its sales rise in 2022, but had a rougher fourth quarter as people bought fewer COVID-19 tests and the company grappled with continued fallout from a recall of its powdered infant formulas.Abbott, which is based in the north suburbs and makes medical devices, tests and formula, had sales of $43.7 billion in 2022, up 6.4%, on an organic basis, compared with the previous year, the company said in an earnings report released Wednesday morning.
Tap water isn't safe to use in neti pots and other home medical devices. Here's what to do instead
Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections.But in a study published Wednesday in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, one-third of respondents to a survey incorrectly answered that tap water does not contain bacteria or other living organisms.
The winter holiday season is a time of giving and showing appreciation.As difficult as it may be to figure out what to gift family and friends each year, it can be even trickier when navigating gift-giving in a professional context.Whether it's your boss, another team member, or a client, it goes without saying that you shouldn't feel obligated or pressured to spend money or give a gift.
70% of drugs advertised on TV are of "low therapeutic value," study finds
Some new drugs sell themselves with impressive safety and efficacy data.For others, well, there are television commercials.According to a new study, a little over 70 percent of prescription drugs advertised on television were rated as having "low therapeutic value," meaning they offer little benefit compared with drugs already on the market.
The Morning After: New York's governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill | Engadget
New York governor Kathy Hochul has finally signed a right-to-repair bill into law, over half a year since the state legislature was passed.Representatives for Microsoft and Apple pressed Hochul's office for changes, as well as industry association TechNet, which represents many notable tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Dell and HP.
PPE Medpro: Michelle Mone-linked firm referred to UK health watchdog
A company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone was referred to the UK's health products watchdog for an investigation after it allegedly presented a false document to the government when tendering for PPE contracts.The referral of the company, PPE Medpro, was described in a high court document made public this week, setting out the legal claim against the company by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Government claims more than 130 million after suing pandemic gown supplier
Lawyers say the Government is claiming more than 130 million after suing a firm at the centre of a row over the supply of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.Barristers representing Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay have given detail of a High Court claim against PPE Medpro in a written case outline and say more than 10 million has been run up in legal bills.
Tech companies agree to big leases in north San Jose office buildings
SAN JOSE Two tech companies have signed leases for big office buildings in north San Jose, providing a counterpoint to uncertainties over a return to the workplace in the Bay Area.Comet Technologies and Gener8, in separate transactions, have leased large office and research buildings that are part of the Montague Crossing tech campus at the corner of East Trimble Road and Junction Avenue in San Jose, according to public documents and Cushman & Wakefield commercial real estate brokers.
What are the most popular 5 programming languages?
As you first start to coding, you will probably see so many languages that you can learn.Every one of them is made for it's own purposes and its depends on what you are coding.