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Enlarge / Prediction of the structure of a coronavirus Spike protein from a virus that causes the common cold. Google DeepMind Most of the activities that go on inside cells—the activities that keep us living, breathing, thinking animals—are handled by…

We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but…

Scientists have developed tiny “robots” which appear to be very effective at removing microplastics pollution from water. What’s more, the little bots also target the harmful bacteria that often hitch a ride on the plastic particles. By definition, microplastics are…

Is the Google Pixel 8a waterproof? Best answer: Yes, the Google Pixel 8a is waterproof, but there are some limitations. It has an IP67 rating, which means that it’s protected against temporary immersion in water and is dust-tight. The Pixel…

The federal government agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks is alerting thousands of filers whose private addresses were exposed following a second data spill in as many years. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said in an email…

Ever wonder why conversational AI like ChatGPT says “Sorry, I can’t do that” or some other polite refusal? OpenAI is offering a limited look at the reasoning behind its own models’ rules of engagement, whether it’s sticking to brand guidelines…

In 1938, chemist Roy J. Plunkett stumbled across a substance that would change the world forever. He was experimenting with refrigerant gases when he noticed that one compound had transformed into a white, waxy solid. It had extraordinary properties, being…

Much of the recent AI hype train has centered around mesmerizing digital content generated from simple prompts, alongside concerns about its ability to decimate the workforce and make malicious propaganda much more convincing. (Fun!) However, some of AI’s most promising…

“The law on ODP after Cellect is unpredictable and retroactively penalizes patent owners who have prosecuted child applications in good faith.” In Part I of this two-part article, we reviewed the origins of the judicially-created doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting…

TrendForce’s latest report projects that Apple will ship between 4.5 and 5 million OLED iPad Pros this year. That’s the 11-inch and 13-inch combined, and it’s a lower sales volume expectation than their LCD and mini-LED-equipped predecessors. TrendForce notes that…