The US Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent to Apple for earphones that combine bone conduction with traditional audio technology. Bone conduction works best at lower frequencies, so the conventional audio tech helps create the best sound quality. Bone conduction works by sending vibrations through the skull to the inner ear to create the sound […]
Research in the journal Scientific Reports has determined that a 1000-year-old concoction can be used where antibiotics fail. The mixture of garlic, onion, wine, and bile salts is being investigated in treating diabetic foot infections. The infection is known to be particularly resistant to antibiotics and can result in amputation of the foot. Microbiologists say these […]
A material designed to be uncuttable has been invented in England. Called Proteus, instead of focusing on the material’s hardness, researchers made the material able to wear down the cutting tools, making it impossible for them to be penetrated. The material is a combination of aluminum and ceramics. In a nutshell, as the material is cut into, […]
Based on patents filed by Apple, the future might include touchscreens on any surface. Whoever wanted to use the tech would have to wear glasses that measure the heat transfer between the finger and the surface used. At first, it would seem that metals would work best for the application. They conduct heat better than plastic […]
Research out of the University of Washington projects that the global fertility rate will be 1.7 by 2100. The fertility rate is the measure of the average number of children born by each woman. If it falls below ~2, then the population isn’t being replaced, and the total population will begin to decline. (The number isn’t […]
At an auction in England, a kit to exterminate vampires is up for sale. Containing a bible, crucifix, and pistol, the set is estimated to be worth over $2,000. In addition to the necessities, the kit also includes a silver knife, a vial of liquid (let’s assume it’s holy water), and a bottle of shark’s teeth. I’ve […]
Instead of using actors to make the training videos, companies are turning to deepfakes. Think 2Pac at Coachella, but way less cool. The company responsible for their production has to deal with ethical issues regarding political speech, and they have to gain consent before using any celebrity likenesses. A story idea, another one about a loner: what if […]
A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters on July 1st describes the increased metal levels in and around the moon’s craters. It’s generally believed the moon formed when Earth’s debris was ejected from the atmosphere and condensed under gravity. This event would have occurred before the Earth’s metals had sunk to the core. Before this […]
In news that could only come from up north, a family in Alaska was out for a pleasure cruise on a 22-foot boat when they ran into a surfacing humpback whale. Members of the family were hospitalized, but there have been no reports of injuries to the whale. When turning this into a story, what if […]
An article released in Scientific Reports, written by a French computer scientist, has determined that 110 people would be required to make a sustainable colony on Mars. His model depends on cooperation, and he arrived at that number with the expectation that this would be the minimum amount needed to create public works effectively. If there aren’t enough […]
