Phys .org: Researchers use 3-D printing to push knowledge of microbial communities. “As enthusiasm grows for 3-D printing, hailed by hobbyists and high-tech industry as a new frontier in the creation of custom products, researchers at Montana State University are using the technology for another purpose: studying bacteria.”
South China Morning Post: Roadsign search engine for mental health services in Hong Kong points patients on path to recovery
South China Morning Post: Roadsign search engine for mental health services in Hong Kong points patients on path to recovery. “Keyword searches on the website enable users to call up services by location, nature of organisation, type of mental disorder, or service cost, among other categories. Under each entry, there is additional information about target patient groups and how to apply for help.”
Ars Technica: 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web
Ars Technica: 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web. “It’s Memorial Day weekend here in the US, and the Ars staff has a long weekend accordingly. Many will spend that time relaxing or traveling with family, but maybe someone will dust off their old MacIntosh and fire up Hypercard, a beloved bit of Apple software and development kit in the pre-Web era. The application turns 32 later this summer, so with staff off we thought it was time to resurface this look at Hypercard’s legacy. This piece originally ran on May 30, 2012 as Hypercard approached its 25th anniversary, and it appears unchanged below.” Man, I miss Hypercard.
Xinhua: China launches online database on camellia varieties
Xinhua: China launches online database on camellia varieties. “The database has more than 45,000 names and 33,000 pictures of camellia varieties including ornamental, tea and oil species. Users can search the name of camellia varieties in different languages including English, Chinese and Japanese.” Unfortunately the story does not have a link to the database, which is here: http://camellia.iflora.cn/ .
The Register: Maker of US border’s license-plate scanning tech ransacked by hacker, blueprints and files dumped online
The Register: Maker of US border’s license-plate scanning tech ransacked by hacker, blueprints and files dumped online. “The maker of vehicle license plate readers used extensively by the US government and cities to identify and track citizens and immigrants has been hacked. Its internal files were pilfered, and are presently being offered for free on the dark web to download.”
ZDNet: Mobile Chrome, Safari, and Firefox failed to show phishing warnings for more than a year
ZDNet: Mobile Chrome, Safari, and Firefox failed to show phishing warnings for more than a year. “For more than a year, mobile browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari failed to show any phishing warnings to users, according to a research paper published this week.”
MakeUseOf: 5 Free Positivity Apps to Manage Mental Health and Boost Your Spirits
MakeUseOf: 5 Free Positivity Apps to Manage Mental Health and Boost Your Spirits. “These tools have a mix of science and age-old wisdom, and focus on bringing a positive force into your life. Whether it’s through proven self-care or mind hacks to manage depression, you will be able to find something worth incorporating into your routine and thus lead a better life.”
