They claim that the House lacked the two-thirds majority needed to expel Santos, but they blocked a vote that could prove that.
The duke privately shared the sentiments about Princess Diana with his friends, according to a report in The Times of London.
“The last thing I remember her saying is she wanted the night to never end,” Aric Hutchinson told “Good Morning America.”
The Heat erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Texas senator keeps bringing up his infamous Mexico trip during the state’s 2021 record-cold temperatures, where more than 200 people died.
Ford was flirting with a four-door version of the Mustang as far back as 1965, mere months after the first-generation Mustang was introduced.
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro could come with a new feature that’s not quite commonly found on phones. 91mobiles has published a video from tipster Kuba Wojciechowski showing what looks like Pixel device being used to measure a person’s temperature. Yep, if the leak is legit, the upcoming flagship Pixel will have a built-in thermometer. The video shows an infrared sensor similar to the ones used by contactless thermometers inside the metal panel where the rear cameras are also located.
Based on the demonstration of the built-in thermometer, users will have to take off their glasses or any other eye and forehead accessories. They then have to bring the sensor as close to their forehead as possible without actually touching it and then moving their phone towards their temple in 5 seconds. 91mobiles says the sensor could also be used to measure the temperature of inanimate objects, but the video didn’t demonstrate how that would work. Google’s employees have reportedly been testing the feature, as well.
A previous leak of computer renders show the Pixel 8 Pro as a rounded version of the Pixel 7, and this new video does show a device that’s identical to those renders. While the upcoming phone bears a lot of physical similarities to its predecessor, its three rear cameras are now inside one module. On the Pixel 7 Pro, one of the three camera sensors is in a separate module.
A thermometer is perhaps a curious feature addition for a phone, especially now that pandemic-related measures are no longer followed. Take note that this is merely a leak, and it remains to be seen whether the Pixel 8 Pros that will make their way to buyers will actually have the sensor.
91mobiles‘ video has already been deleted due to a copyright claim, but one of the publication’s readers tweeted a copy that we’ve embedded below.
First leaked video of the Pixel 8 Pro showing off the phone and it’s new thermometer feature.
This phone looks 🔥 I genuinely can’t wait for Pixel 8 series to launch. Please let Tensor G3 be better 🙏🏼#Pixel8pro#googlepixel#teampixel#google
Leaks are from 91 mobiles pic.twitter.com/mg3I2BRO3u
— Neil Sargeant (@Neil_Sarg) May 18, 2023
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/googles-pixel-8-pro-could-have-a-built-in-thermometer-114808668.html?src=rss
A group reportedly rounded up 15 homeless men and let them order whatever they liked from a diner in exchange for posing as mistreated veterans.
Google recently announced that it will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years starting in December this year. The move was supposed to cover all its products, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, YouTube, Google Photos, Meet and Calendar. But now the tech giant has updated its blog post (as noticed by TechCrunch) announcing the purge to say that it does “not have plans to delete accounts with YouTube videos at this time.”
The tech giant positioned security as its main reason for deleting inactive accounts. It said internal analysis showed that old, abandoned accounts are around 10 times less likely to have two-factor enabled. That makes them vulnerable to bad actors who could use them for identity theft and other nefarious purposes. One could also come to the conclusion, however, that deleting old accounts would free up space in Google’s servers.
After the announcement went out, critics raised concerns that the move could wipe out some important pieces of internet history. Old YouTube videos, including the very first one, would disappear, along with videos uploaded by deceased users. Google didn’t say why it ultimately changed its mind, but YouTube videos are safe. For now.
As for the rest of its products, the company intends to send out warning emails to accounts in danger of being deleted and to their recovery emails by the end of 2023. Those accounts will be deactivated within 60 days if their owners don’t log in after receiving the warning email, though users will have 60 more days (for a total of four months) to recover their accounts before they’re permanently gone.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/googles-account-purge-will-spare-youtube-channels-with-videos-120458847.html?src=rss
A team of researchers from Donghua University in China has made a significant breakthrough in the development of hydrogel-based microfibers, drawing inspiration from the extraordinary characteristics of spider silk.
Their groundbreaking study, recently published in Nature Communications, delves into a novel fabrication process inspired by the spinning techniques of spiders. The aim of this research was to address the limitations of synthetic hydrogel fibers, which often lack sufficient damage resistance and durability when compared to biological fibers like silk, muscle, and nerve fibers.
To overcome these challenges, the team turned to the nanoconfined structure of spider silk, renowned for its exceptional toughness — by closely examining the nanoconfined structure of spider silk, the researchers sought to mimic its mechanical performance using an ionic complex composed of a hygroscopic, positively charged polyelectrolyte (PDMAEA-Q) and polymethacrylic acid (PMAA).
Shi, Y., Wu, B., Sun, S. et al. Aqueous spinning of robust, self-healable, and crack-resistant hydrogel microfibers enabled by hydrogen bond nanoconfinement. Nat Commun 14, 1370 (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37036-4
The hydrogel microfibers were fabricated through a process called pultrusion spinning, which mirrors the natural spinning environment of spiders. The resulting hydrogel microfibers demonstrated remarkable mechanical properties. They exhibited a high Young’s modulus of 428 MPa and an elongation of 219%.
Furthermore, these microfibers displayed excellent vibration damping, crack resistance, and the ability to respond to moisture by contracting and retaining specific shapes. Most notably, when damaged, the microfibers exhibited rapid self-healing capabilities.
The hierarchical nanoconfined structure, which spontaneously forms during water evaporation, played a crucial role in imparting the hydrogel microfibers with their outstanding mechanical properties. By successfully combining strong covalent bonding and dynamic networks, the researchers overcame the inherent trade-off between high mechanical strength and rapid self-repair capabilities.
While the toughness of the hydrogel fibers falls short of that exhibited by real spider silk, the researchers anticipate future advancements that will further enhance their mechanical performance. One potential avenue for improvement is incorporating stronger nanocrystals into the nanoconfined structure to boost toughness.
This remarkable development opens up exciting possibilities for the creation of advanced fibrous materials; the hydrogel microfibers could find applications in diverse fields, including soft humanoid robots, prosthetics, comfortable smart clothing, and wearable devices. Real-world evaluations are already being considered, such as implementing these microfibers as actuating fibers in prosthetic limbs and wearable technology.
This research not only showcases the potential of hydrogel-based materials but also underscores the importance of drawing inspiration from nature’s ingenious designs to create innovative and high-performance solutions. The team’s achievement signifies a significant step forward in the quest for materials with exceptional strength and resilience.
Superhero-like Self-Healing Hydrogel Microfibers Take Inspiration From Spider Silk
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