When it comes to brainpower, humans aren’t as exceptional as we like to think. For years, scientists assumed that humans devote a larger share of calories to their brains than …read more Source:: Science
Day: October 31, 2017
Uncomfortable sight from an ancient reflex of the eye
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•The eyes are for seeing, but they have other important biological functions, including automatic visual reflexes that go on without awareness. The reflexive system of the human eye also produces …read more Source:: Science
How to store information in your clothes invisibly, without electronics
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•Computer scientists have created fabrics and fashion accessories that can store data — from security codes to identification tags — without needing any on-board electronics or sensors. …read more Source:: Science
Microsoft says 40 percent of all VMs in Azure now are running Linux
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•A year ago, Microsoft officials said nearly a third of all the VMs on Azure were running Linux. Now it’s 40 percent. …read more Source:: Linux
Scientists elevate quantum dot solar cell world record
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•Researchers have established a new world efficiency record for quantum dot solar cells, at 13.4 percent. …read more Source:: Science