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Oct 29, 2018
FDA approves first Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality system for surgical use
Posted by Nancie Hunter in categories: augmented reality, biotech/medical
The FDA has recently given 510(k) clearance to the OpenSight Augmented Reality System, the first augmented reality (AR) medical solution for Microsoft HoloLens cleared for use in pre-operative surgical planning.
The technology projects 2D, 3D and 4D images of patients interactively by overlaying them onto the patient’s body, according to a Novarad press release published Oct. 24.
OpenSight specifically utilizes the Microsoft HoloLens headset that allows simultaneous visualization of the 3D patient images in AR and the actual patient and their real-world surroundings. The technique may decrease operative times and improve surgical planning and the understanding of anatomic relationships.
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Oct 29, 2018
First Emitrati-made satellite launched into space
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: satellites, sustainability
KhalifaSat, the first-ever Emirati-manufactured satellite successfully launched into space from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre on October 29.
As well as KhalifaSat, the H-2A rocket also launched carrying Japan’s environment satellite, GoSat-2.
KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite set to monitor environmental changes, such as the effects of global warming in the North and South Poles.
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Oct 29, 2018
Bitcoin trading uses so much power that it could push global temperatures up past a threshold that yields deadly consequences
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: bitcoin
Oct 29, 2018
This is the surprising link between cataract surgery and your brain health
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, health, neuroscience
Oct 29, 2018
Scientists Extract DNA From Seabiscuit’s Hooves To Figure Out How He Was So Fast
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, genetics
Oct 29, 2018
The How, Why, and Whether of Custom Digital Avatars That Live on After We Die
Posted by Mike Ruban in categories: life extension, neuroscience
Imagine a digital avatar of ourselves living on after we die. They could help comfort our loved ones, and they could also preserve expertise and experience. There’s some benefits, but it’s still questionable if this is comforting, or just creepy.
A digital afterlife may soon be within reach, but it might not be for your benefit.
The reams of data we’re creating could soon make it possible to create digital avatars that live on after we die, aimed at comforting our loved ones or sharing our experience with future generations.
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Oct 29, 2018
The best astronomy pictures of the year are gorgeous reminders that we live on a rock that drifts through space
Posted by Michael Lance in category: space
Look at the beauty of the universe!
Looking up at space reminds us that everyone and everything on Earth is stuck together on a big space rock that’s drifting through an infinite black void.
Unfortunately, terrestrial concerns like work, dinner, and getting enough sleep tend to keep us facing down.
Oct 29, 2018
Models may show how brain layout affects performance
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: life extension, neuroscience
Oct 29, 2018
T-Mobile becomes 1st U.S. wireless company to carry the new 6T ‘superphone’ from China’s OnePlus
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: computing, mobile phones, security
T-Mobile will carry the new OnePlus 6T, the first time a phone from the popular Chinese manufacturer has been offered by a U.S. wireless provider.
The 6T launches exclusively on T-Mobile starting Thursday, the company said during an unveiling event in New York City. But the company is offering an early sale at its Times Square store in New York City starting at 5 p.m. Eastern today.
