Apple has just released its latest iteration of OS X, with features including improved performance, natural language search in Spotlight, Split View in full screen mode & a new Safari Web browser with pinned tabs. El Capitan is available as a free download.
Appleinsider
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/09/30/apple-releases-os-x-1011-el-capitan-with-safari-9-new-spotlight-search-split-view-more
Lifehacker
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/10/top-secret-features-in-os-x-el-capitan/
ExtremeTech
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/215243-the-best-new-features-in-os-x-10-11-el-capitan
Macworld
http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-software/os-x-el-capitan-best-new-features-video-3616306/ / Apple on Wednesday released public OS X 10.11 El Capitan enhancements features Safari Spotlight ramping up Macintosh performance Spotlight search files content natural language information weather stocks public transit schedules system-wide features Split View fullscreen full screen mode streamlined Mission Control upgrades Chinese Japanese language support new fonts better keyboard trackpad input Safari pinned tabs Web video AirPlay muting tabs Smart Search field Apple Maps search public transit info transport push directions iPhone Google Maps Mail iOS swipe gestures marking deleting items quickly add contacts Calendar events message content new Notes app checklists attaching photos videos URLs map locations application app share webpage note Safari Photos app improved support third-party editing extensions options sorting albums tagging faces locations games graphics-intensive apps run faster Apple's Metal technology speedier performance improvements app launch task switching PDF viewing El Capitan upgrade free download available Mac App Store Safari 9 OS X Yosemite version /
Sunday, 4 October 2015
Saturday, 3 October 2015
Aerobic fitness in just 6 minutes per week
Aerobic fitness in just 6 minutes per week — sound too good to be true?
Actually, it gets better — the programme outlined in the video below also prevents or reverses aging of the skin.
Other benefits include prevention or reversal of insulin insensitivity & many effects usually attributed to aging.
Transcript at:
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4319131.htm
Thanks to James for this item. / aerobic fitness oxygen mitochondria mitochondrion VO2 max measure of the maximum volume of oxygen interval training athlete can use measured millilitres per kilogramme body weight per minute ml/kg/min inactivity related metabolic syndrome intensity Wingate test all out effort for 30 second recovery low volume high intensity training HIT doubling endurance capacity improve fitness just a few minutes of exercise per week stationary bike bicycle physiological adaptations insulin sensitivity fast twitch slow twitch intermediate muscles sugar diabetes mitochondrial function exercise muscle high intensity exercise fast critically important to health mitochondrial disease biological filter effects of aging skin statum cordeum elderly menopause estrogen visceral fat cytokines subcutaneous fat liver inflammation pedal fast intermittent receptors hormones fat cells overweight sprints menopause increase increased muscle mass arterial stiffness age feel better hot flushes sleep better sleeping Professor Martin Gibala evidence Professor David Bishop Professor Mark Tarnopolsky Professor Stephen Boutcher Anja Taylor Professor John Hawley Professor David Bishop Professor Martin Gibala /
Actually, it gets better — the programme outlined in the video below also prevents or reverses aging of the skin.
Other benefits include prevention or reversal of insulin insensitivity & many effects usually attributed to aging.
Transcript at:
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4319131.htm
Thanks to James for this item. / aerobic fitness oxygen mitochondria mitochondrion VO2 max measure of the maximum volume of oxygen interval training athlete can use measured millilitres per kilogramme body weight per minute ml/kg/min inactivity related metabolic syndrome intensity Wingate test all out effort for 30 second recovery low volume high intensity training HIT doubling endurance capacity improve fitness just a few minutes of exercise per week stationary bike bicycle physiological adaptations insulin sensitivity fast twitch slow twitch intermediate muscles sugar diabetes mitochondrial function exercise muscle high intensity exercise fast critically important to health mitochondrial disease biological filter effects of aging skin statum cordeum elderly menopause estrogen visceral fat cytokines subcutaneous fat liver inflammation pedal fast intermittent receptors hormones fat cells overweight sprints menopause increase increased muscle mass arterial stiffness age feel better hot flushes sleep better sleeping Professor Martin Gibala evidence Professor David Bishop Professor Mark Tarnopolsky Professor Stephen Boutcher Anja Taylor Professor John Hawley Professor David Bishop Professor Martin Gibala /
Friday, 2 October 2015
Blindsight — like "a black shadow moving against a completely black background"
In the video below, a blind man, who usually walks with a cane, makes his way along a corridor strewn with obstacles. Amazingly, he finds his way safely past every hazard. This is an example of blindsight.
‘Importantly, the participant claimed that not only was he not aware of having seen anything; he was not even aware of having moved out of the way of the objects. He insisted he had just walked straight down the hallway ... he was “at a loss to explain or even describe his actions”.
More at:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150925-blindsight-the-strangest-form-of-consciousness / London National Hospital ophthalmologist Michael Sanders human consciousness half blind healthy eyes brain operation cure headaches destroyed region crucial for vision everything left of his nose was invisible to him blind spot second sight guiding his behaviour beyond conscious awareness psychologists Elizabeth Warrington Lawrence Weiskrantz clever tests screen blind spot point at a circle take a guess almost always right single line screen decide horizontal vertical nothing had appeared accuracy 80% guess guessing randomly blindness healthy eyes watching the world passing information unconscious guiding behaviour blindsight fractured conscious state sceptical accepted phenomenon fundamental questions human mind decisions awareness illusion of control conscious mind direct our actions purpose vivid internal life zombies acting without awareness parts of the brain normally not visible Marco Tamietto Tilburg University view functions difficult to observe consciousness minds vivid sense of awareness feeling being experiencing the world close to consciousness subjective experience Christopher Allen Cardiff University blindsight participant is still perceiving lack awareness of perception tasks test what blindsight patients are capable of without conscious visual awareness sense emotion happy sad angry surprised unconsciously mimic expressions conscious level change in attitude synchronisation of emotional expressions pictures blind field mirroring expressions show physiological signs of stress see a picture of a frightened face pay attention bodily reactions in danger bodily changes understand what’s going on in the world something interesting problematic blindsight patient blind across the whole of his visual field normally walked with a white cane corridor furniture trip him up not aware seen anything aware distinguish movement fast high-contrast film sense of knowing vision controversy truly reflect visual experiences experiments Allen’s lab Cardiff UK /
‘Importantly, the participant claimed that not only was he not aware of having seen anything; he was not even aware of having moved out of the way of the objects. He insisted he had just walked straight down the hallway ... he was “at a loss to explain or even describe his actions”.
More at:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150925-blindsight-the-strangest-form-of-consciousness / London National Hospital ophthalmologist Michael Sanders human consciousness half blind healthy eyes brain operation cure headaches destroyed region crucial for vision everything left of his nose was invisible to him blind spot second sight guiding his behaviour beyond conscious awareness psychologists Elizabeth Warrington Lawrence Weiskrantz clever tests screen blind spot point at a circle take a guess almost always right single line screen decide horizontal vertical nothing had appeared accuracy 80% guess guessing randomly blindness healthy eyes watching the world passing information unconscious guiding behaviour blindsight fractured conscious state sceptical accepted phenomenon fundamental questions human mind decisions awareness illusion of control conscious mind direct our actions purpose vivid internal life zombies acting without awareness parts of the brain normally not visible Marco Tamietto Tilburg University view functions difficult to observe consciousness minds vivid sense of awareness feeling being experiencing the world close to consciousness subjective experience Christopher Allen Cardiff University blindsight participant is still perceiving lack awareness of perception tasks test what blindsight patients are capable of without conscious visual awareness sense emotion happy sad angry surprised unconsciously mimic expressions conscious level change in attitude synchronisation of emotional expressions pictures blind field mirroring expressions show physiological signs of stress see a picture of a frightened face pay attention bodily reactions in danger bodily changes understand what’s going on in the world something interesting problematic blindsight patient blind across the whole of his visual field normally walked with a white cane corridor furniture trip him up not aware seen anything aware distinguish movement fast high-contrast film sense of knowing vision controversy truly reflect visual experiences experiments Allen’s lab Cardiff UK /
Thursday, 1 October 2015
First Tesla Model X SUV delivered to customer
Tesla Model X — falcon doors
Credit: Tesla/Wired
Actually, that's 6 vehicles delivered to 6 customers.
250 all electric miles (400 km)
SUV
seven seats
cavernous interior space
5,000 pounds towing capacity (2,268 kg)
0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds
0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds — P90D in ludicrous mode — $US10,000 option
$US130,000
Presumably, those 0-60 times are not achieved while taking advantage of the claimed towing capacity.
http://www.wired.com/2015/09/tesla-model-x-suv-reveal-specs-price/
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/29/9411049/tesla-model-x-suv-release-price-video-elon-musk / world first luxury electric SUV gorgeous futuristic Tesla Motors redefining electric vehicle Silicon Valley automaker Model X production model six customers keys electric vehicle 250 miles on a charge carry seven people haul Model S P90D sedan phenomenal car design futuristic performance holy shit fast dramatic falcon doors lift vehicle SUV cool desirable Tesla mission Tesla accelerate advent sustainable transport CEO Elon Musk company’s factory Fremont California any kind of car can go electric more than a one hit wonder Model III $35,000 EV 2017 prototype X less complicated easier engineer build most amazing features mind-bending acceleration gorgeous design amazing rear passenger doors falcon doors lift like the wings of a bird double-hinging double hinge doors ultrasonic sensor scan area around vehicle works beautifully Tesla engineers park between two cars frivolous extravagance practical cavernous internal volume swallow cargo accessory hitch four bikes six pairs skis Model X Class 3 towing capacity haul 5,000 pounds space not a problem cavernous monopost design second-row third-row seats seat panoramic windshield exceptional view largest windshield ever installed production vehicle glass roof sound system glorious 560 watts 17 speakers best sound smallest power requirements sound crisp clear loud styling taller 5,441 BMW X6 acres of white leather cubbies cupholders enormous 17-inch touchscreen first electric luxury SUV Bentley plug-in hybrid Rolls-Royce Lamborghini Audi Aston Martin performance handling comfort benchmarks Porsche Cayenne BMW X5 sporting capabilities acceleration 90 kilowatt-hour battery dual motors P90D performance model ludicrous mode stomp on the accelerator /
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Flowing water on the surface of Mars
NASA has announced new evidence of liquid water flowing on the surface of Mars. Why is this important? Because life as we understand it on Earth, requires liquid water. Places with liquid water, therefore, are the best place to search for signs of past or present life on Mars.
Note that the water discovered is not pure water. It is in fact, so salty, that it’s freezing point is lowered so that it can continue to flow at temperatures significantly below 0oC.
So, little green men? No, but just possibly, little green slime.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/28/9408645/nasa-mars-water-flow-discovery-proof
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trickles-of-salt-water-may-flow-on-mars-1443452400?mod=WSJ_TechWSJD_moreTopStories / first direct evidence of a long-suspected theory liquid water exists on the surface of Mars planet's warmer seasons new research published Nature Geosciences new spectral data NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO spacecraft studies planet from orbit orbiter analyzed chemistry dark streaks appear and disappear seasonally Martian surface analysis confirms streaks formed briny salty water flowing downhill Mars NASA major Mars mystery Red Planet liquid water surface researchers know known water exists ice form Mars confirmed water liquid state space agency first study suggest liquid water present Mars scientists theorized Mars large ocean Mars Curiosity rover liquid water exists just underneath Martian surface discovery water Mars planetary scientists Alfred McEwen planetary geologist Planetary Image Research Laboratory studies discovered water on Mars direct evidence liquid water than most study confirms NASA has long suspected flowing liquid water dark streaks observed on Mars recurring slope lineae first observed MRO spacecraft lines blackish narrow less than 16 feet across warmer seasons streaks grow thicker longer fade shrink Mars colder dark narrow streaks recurring slope lineae walls Garni crater on Mars NASA JPL University of Arizona scientists water salt streaks temperatures right liquid water study author Lujendra Ojha graduate student Georgia Tech average temperature Mars frigid -80 degrees Fahrenheit summer day near equator temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit warm enough liquid water filled perchlorates salt flow downhill planet's sloping geological features water perchlorates brine solution much lower freezing point than pure water liquid state temperatures grow colder leftover salt deposits briny flows direct evidence liquid water MRO's imaging spectrometer researchers chemical makeup recurring slope lineae visible-infrared spectrometer determine composition of minerals observing them in different light wavelengths dark streaks composed of hydrated salts molecular water crystal structure water /
Note that the water discovered is not pure water. It is in fact, so salty, that it’s freezing point is lowered so that it can continue to flow at temperatures significantly below 0oC.
So, little green men? No, but just possibly, little green slime.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/28/9408645/nasa-mars-water-flow-discovery-proof
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trickles-of-salt-water-may-flow-on-mars-1443452400?mod=WSJ_TechWSJD_moreTopStories / first direct evidence of a long-suspected theory liquid water exists on the surface of Mars planet's warmer seasons new research published Nature Geosciences new spectral data NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO spacecraft studies planet from orbit orbiter analyzed chemistry dark streaks appear and disappear seasonally Martian surface analysis confirms streaks formed briny salty water flowing downhill Mars NASA major Mars mystery Red Planet liquid water surface researchers know known water exists ice form Mars confirmed water liquid state space agency first study suggest liquid water present Mars scientists theorized Mars large ocean Mars Curiosity rover liquid water exists just underneath Martian surface discovery water Mars planetary scientists Alfred McEwen planetary geologist Planetary Image Research Laboratory studies discovered water on Mars direct evidence liquid water than most study confirms NASA has long suspected flowing liquid water dark streaks observed on Mars recurring slope lineae first observed MRO spacecraft lines blackish narrow less than 16 feet across warmer seasons streaks grow thicker longer fade shrink Mars colder dark narrow streaks recurring slope lineae walls Garni crater on Mars NASA JPL University of Arizona scientists water salt streaks temperatures right liquid water study author Lujendra Ojha graduate student Georgia Tech average temperature Mars frigid -80 degrees Fahrenheit summer day near equator temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit warm enough liquid water filled perchlorates salt flow downhill planet's sloping geological features water perchlorates brine solution much lower freezing point than pure water liquid state temperatures grow colder leftover salt deposits briny flows direct evidence liquid water MRO's imaging spectrometer researchers chemical makeup recurring slope lineae visible-infrared spectrometer determine composition of minerals observing them in different light wavelengths dark streaks composed of hydrated salts molecular water crystal structure water /
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Electric end to Mattara hill climb
Brett Sutherland will be competing in the Mattara Hill Climb in the electric Radical SR8. Here seen at Wakefield Park, Goulburn NSW.
Credit: Electric Vehicle News
Mattara is Newcastle’s city festival (that's Newcastle on Hunter, NSW, not Newcastle on Tyne, England). Part of the festival is the Matara Hill Climb, held in the scenic King Edward Park. Hill climbs were first held at King Edward Park in 1951. In 1957, a government ban called a halt. At the time, governments around the world were banning motor sport events as a result of the accident at Le Mans in 19551 & the de Portago accident at the 1957 Mille Miglia2. Switzerland did not lift its motor racing ban until 20073.
In Newcastle, the King Edward Park event was reborn as part of the 1963 Matara Festival.
Next week's Mattara Hill Climb will be the last at King Edward Park. Roads through the park are being re-designed & will no longer be suitable.
The last event will also be the first to include electric vehicles.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3383816/electric-end-to-mattara-hill-climb/
Brett Sutherland's electric Radical SR8 at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, John Bowe driving
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1 Le Mans, accident 1955
2 "Alfonso de Portago", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_de_Portago
3 "Switzerland lifts ban on motor racing", https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Switzerland_lifts_ban_on_motor_racing / Brett Sutherland battery electric vehicle BEV EV electric race car electric cars in next week Mattara Hill Climb last King Edward Park Tesla Roadster owned by Matt Higgins Mattara Hill Climb last power up King Edward Park two electric cars scenic course ending an era with future hill climb organiser Rob Rowe Novocastrian Brett Sutherland battery powered Radical SR8 won two races against petrol powered NSW SuperSports State Championship astounding acceleration electric cars major advantage hill climb event braking are weighed down with batteries electric pioneer will be a road registered Tesla Roadster compete event long weekend October roads paths King Edward Park hill-climb event first competition 1951 1957 government motor sport 1963 Mattara Hill Climb held every October long weekend historic hill climb winning cars Newcastle MG Car Club moving future events new course Ringwood near Raymond Terrace electric cars Smart City Initiative forum free public event City Hall encourage discussion technology innovation smart city Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes /
Monday, 28 September 2015
Tesla Supercharger opens in Goulburn, NSW
Long distance road trips for Model S owners just became easier. The Goulburn Supercharger station is now open. pic.twitter.com/ilPeGoZP0E
— Tesla Motors (@TeslaMotors) September 17, 2015Tesla has plans for a Supercharger network from Melbourne to north of Newcastle this year, & north of Brisbane in 2016. / battery charge recharge electric vehicle battery BEV EV LiIon lithium ion cell travellers car park resides panel solar grid newly constructed car port electric revolution charging stations electric cars petrol bowsers driving longer distances electric cars the way of the future electric vehicle EV new car sales figures demand for electric cars, Australia big infrastructure investment technology American electric car company Tesla 16 high-powered supercharger stations between Melbourne Brisbane 2016 stations Tesla customer travel supercharger network exceeding 140 stations established luxury brands BMW local electric market rollout free electric charging stations build it and they will come Tesla spokesman Heath Walker supercharger network hotel partnerships high powered wall units motles hotels single three phase Darling Hotel in Sydney Marriot Melbourne range anxiety high purchase prices infrastructure charging at home barrier 40 amps of power home house charge overnight up to 500km of range next morning forward thinking Elon Musk design range car charging station free for public use /
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