6. Interesting Reads
“Scientists in Sweden have built the world’s fastest camera, capable of snapping 5 trillion images per second — that’s an image every 0.2 trillionths of a second. The camera could be employed to observe super fast processes in chemistry, physics, biology and biomedicine. Researchers used their new record-breaking camera to document photons traversing a distance equivalent to the width of a piece of paper. In reality, the process takes a picosecond — one trillionth, or one millionth of one millionth of a second. Using the camera, researchers can break the process down into an observable action, slowed down by a factor of one trillion.”
(UPI.com)
“Mindfulness meditation, a commonly used treatment for a broad spectrum of mental health disorders, shows significantly greater effects in reducing negative thinking patterns in women than men, new research shows. A study conducted by investigators at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, found that women experienced significantly greater decreases in negative affect compared to their male counterparts. “A key take-home message from this is that a one-size-fits-all approach to mindfulness training may not be most effective for everyone and that more tailored approaches may be worth looking into,” first author Rahil Rojiani, an MD candidate at Yale School of Medicine, told Medscape Medical News.“
(Medscape)
“If you love interesting facts, make sure to read our list of the 10 biggest hidden treasures ever found in the world. We live in the 21st century and we always think that we cannot be surprised or amazed anymore since everything is known and possible. However, there are still some things that can amaze and impress us, convincing us that we still live in the world that is quite mysterious and incredible, and that our knowledge is quite limited. Generally speaking, the history of the world is impressively rich and if you are into it, and you like to read about unusual things, don’t forget to read our list of 10 Most Successful Pirates in History.“
“There is an age-related decline in children’s physical activity levels as they progress through primary school, according to a British Heart Foundation-funded study. Researchers at the University of Bristol found that children spent less time doing physical activity and spent more time sedentary from Year 1 (aged 5-6) to Year 4 (aged 8-9). Additionally, by the time they got to Year 4, around a third of boys and two thirds of girls aged eight to nine years old in the study were failing to meet Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) recommended physical activity guidelines of an hour of physical activity per day. Previous research has shown that low levels of physical activity in childhood can track into adulthood, suggesting that we should be doing more to ensure children keep active throughout their younger lives.”
“Self-driving cars are popping up all over, but UK-based StreetDrone thinks it should be easier for the education market to pick one up, ready with all the sensors and tech on board they need to provide the basis for research and study. That’s why they created the StreetDrone ONE, an electric vehicle built using the Renault Twizy with a suite of autonomous driving sensors, ready for self-driving study. The StreetDrone ONE is intended to offer a hands-on learning opportunity for students who would like to explore the growing field of self-driving tech, and comes in a number of package options with different sensor loadouts and connectivity options.”
“Sony’s PlayStation division has never been more important to its bottom line. The company posted some lacklustre numbers today for the fiscal year ending on March 31st, but its video game efforts continue to impress. The company sold 20 million PlayStation 4 consoles over the 12-month period, beating the 17.7 million figure posted in its 2015 fiscal year. Those numbers helped Sony’s gaming division pull in 1,650 billion yen (roughly $14.73 billion), a 6.3 percent increase year-over-year. More importantly, gaming-related profit rose by an impressive 46.9 billion yen to 135.6 billion yen (roughly $1.1 billion), up from 88.7 billion yen the year prior.”
(Engadget)
“If you think you have the idea for the next best business, you should try getting started in one of the best cities for startups in the world. Working for a startup is exhilarating. It’s an ever-changing work environment because you’re part of something that has yet to be created and it’s constantly adapting to meet needs or new markets. It seems like everyone these days has an idea for the next great startup company because there’s always something new to create and a market that’s been left untouched. Car services are a prime example because while a lot of cities have cabs, apps like Lyft, Gett, and Uber have revolutionized the way we call a car to take us somewhere. When it’s late at night and the trains aren’t running as frequently, I always call a Gett to take me to my apartment.”
“Your Windows 10 display doesn’t look quite right. Maybe the color is off. Maybe the text is too small (or too large). Maybe the resolution isn’t to your liking. Well, don’t despair. You can customize your display in Windows 10 to make it look just right; resize the text, change the resolution, calibrate the color, and more. The process for customizing your display varies somewhat depending on your version of Windows 10. If you’re still running a pre-Creators Update version, like the Anniversary Update, you follow one set of steps; Creators Update, which started rolling out in April, requires a different set of steps. Microsoft rarely makes anything simple. But you can still accomplish most of steps no matter which flavor of Windows 10 you’re using.”
(PCMag)
