Amanda Bowie Appointed Vice President of Marketing at Bayhealth
Bayhealth has appointed Amanda Bowie as Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Community Outreach, following her interim role since March 2023. With over a decade of experience at Bayhealth, Bowie is set to enhance community engagement and outreach initiatives, leveraging her expertise in healthcare marketing and strategic branding.
AI Revolutionizing Work Meetings: Making Them More Bearable and Productive
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing work meetings, making them more productive and engaging. With AI-powered assistants transcribing meetings, generating ideas, and facilitating reflection, the future of work collaboration looks promising.
Breakthrough Technique Reveals Unseen Features of Synaptic Organization in the Brain
Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique for high-throughput volumetric mapping of synaptic transmission, revealing new insights into synaptic organization in the brain. The study, ‘High-throughput volumetric mapping of synaptic transmission,’ published in Nature Methods, employed a novel approach using Bessel-droplet foci for high-resolution imaging of synapses. This groundbreaking research offers valuable implications for neuroscience and beyond.
TECNO Partners with ACRC at NTU Singapore to Study Consumer Aesthetic Preferences in Southeast Asia
TECNO partners with ACRC at NTU Singapore to study skin tone and portrait imaging preferences in Southeast Asia. The research aims to enhance TECNO’s technology to reflect the diverse beauty of the region and cater to the aesthetic needs of consumers.
Bilingual Brain Implant Allows Stroke Survivor to Communicate in Spanish and English
University of California, San Francisco scientists have developed a groundbreaking bilingual brain implant that allows a stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish and English. This innovative system, utilizing artificial intelligence, translates the man’s brain activity into coherent sentences in both languages, enabling bilingual conversations and seamless language switching.
Meta Announces Shutdown of Workplace Business Tool
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the shutdown of Workplace, its business tool, to focus on investments in the metaverse and AI. Customers will have until 2025 to retrieve data before the service fully shuts down in 2026. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan plans a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia and Israel amid tensions, while wildfires in Canada impact air quality in northern US regions.
New Technique Curves Light for Improved Wireless Communication
Discover how researchers are using a new technique to curve light and overcome obstacles in wireless communication. Learn about the potential for terahertz waves to revolutionize data transmission and increase bandwidth.
Lung-Brain Communication in Sickness Response
Groundbreaking research reveals direct communication between lungs and brain during infection, challenging traditional understanding of sickness response. Study in mice shows neurons in lungs alert brain about infections, leading to symptoms through nervous system activation. Gender differences in sickness behavior observed, shedding light on potential gender disparities in illness experiences. University of Calgary researchers emphasize significance of findings for treatment of respiratory infections and chronic lung conditions.
The Mystery of Human Speech: Unraveling the Enigma
The mystery of human speech has puzzled scientists and linguists for centuries. The origins of spoken language, a defining characteristic of our species, remain shrouded in mystery. Researchers have proposed various theories to account for the development of human speech, but the precise origins continue to elude definitive explanation. Advances in genetics, neuroscience, and archaeology have provided new avenues for investigating the origins of human speech, while the study of non-human communication systems has offered valuable comparative insights. The quest to understand how humans learned to speak remains an enduring enigma, driving ongoing exploration and discovery in the fascinating field of language evolution.
Nasa Beams Cat Video 19 Million Miles into Space Using Laser Communication Technology
Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory made headlines by beaming a cat video 19 million miles into space using cutting-edge laser communication technology, showcasing the capability to stream ultra-high-definition video at record speed. This groundbreaking feat opens up possibilities for future space exploration, including the potential for astronauts to video call from Mars. As Nasa continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, the prospect of leveraging laser communication for interplanetary video calls becomes increasingly feasible, marking a pivotal advancement in human space exploration.