Superpower vision lets cats and dogs see in ultraviolet
A new study suggests dogs and cats can see things that are invisible to humans — from psychedelic stripes on flowers to flashy patterned feathers on birds. Scientists say the secret behind this remarkable “superpower” is ultraviolet light detection. Given their sleek ways, cats have long been a symbol of mysticism, and now the reputation…
The Dancing Robot That Took Over San Francisco
This is the story of how Robot Dance Party came to be—how it was born, how it went through “robot puberty,” and how it became the unwitting sex symbol of Dolores Park. Six years ago at Burning Man, Chris Hirst had a transcendental experience. Through two small holes in a cardboard-covered milk crate, he peered…
Apple’s Touch-Sensitive MacBook Patent Embeds Controls in Screen Bezel
Ever since the rise of Apple’s touchscreen devices, it’s seemed only a matter of time until a touchscreen MacBook arrives. But those who wince at finger-smeared screens may not need to worry — a newly uncovered patent suggests Apple is more interested in revamping the bezel. Patent number 8,654,524 describes a laptop that houses sensors…
