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- 1Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine●2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on optogenetics, the technique that uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of specific cells. The discovery has transformed neuroscience by allowing researchers to switch neurons on and off with light, with broad implications for studying and treating brain disorders.
- 2Collisions between dipolar molecules switch off at low energies●Collisions between dipolar molecules ‘switch off’ at low energies
Physicists report that collisions between dipolar molecules effectively stop occurring when the molecules are cooled to very low energies, a phenomenon described as collisions 'switching off'. The finding is notable for ultracold chemistry, where suppressing collisional loss could make dipolar molecules more stable for use in quantum simulation and quantum computing experiments.
- 3iPhone setting said to drain battery turns on automatically in October●【知らないと損】iPhoneの充電と寿命を"同時に"奪う設定はコレ…10月から勝手にオン。今すぐオフに！
A former mobile phone shop employee is warning iPhone users about a setting that allegedly harms both charging and battery lifespan, claiming it switches on by itself from October and urging people to turn it off immediately. The warning has spread widely in Japan, though no specific setting is confirmed in the claim, and Apple has made no such announcement.
- 4iPhone and $20 smart plug turned into darkroom f-stop timer●Show HN: I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer
A developer has shared a DIY project that turns an iPhone and a cheap $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom work. The app controls the smart plug to switch the enlarger lamp on and off for precisely timed exposures. The project, shared on Hacker News, is drawing attention for its low-cost, hackable approach to analog photography equipment.
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A German technology writer describes migrating to a new password manager, walking through how he moved his saved logins and why he made the switch. The piece reflects a wider debate among users about which password manager to trust, following recent changes and controversies around popular free services. Readers are weighing security, convenience and price when choosing where to store their credentials.
- 6iPhone 18 Pro Max compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max: worth upgrading?●I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade?
A Tom's Guide reviewer put the iPhone 18 Pro Max side-by-side with the iPhone 15 Pro Max to judge whether a three-generation jump justifies an upgrade. The comparison looks at what Apple has added since 2023 and whether older Pro Max owners would notice a meaningful difference day to day. Early readers are weighing the trade-off between new features and the cost of switching.
- 7LibreOffice shares tips for switching from Microsoft Office●Bist du neu in # LibreOffice ? Willst du zu LibreOffice migrieren? Hier ein paar Tipps: https:// wiki.documentfoundation
The German-language LibreOffice team is pointing new users to official guidance on migrating from Microsoft Office, linking to a Document Foundation resource with videos and tips for the transition. The posts promote LibreOffice as a free, open-source alternative for offices, schools and public administration, encouraging organisations and individuals considering a switch away from Microsoft's software.
- 8Netlify says Firecracker MicroVMs make Edge Functions 5x faster●5x faster Edge Functions: V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs
Netlify has announced it is moving Edge Functions from V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs, claiming a fivefold performance improvement. The migration promises stronger workload isolation and better speed for serverless edge computing, and developers online are debating the trade-offs between the two isolation technologies for edge workloads.
- 9Union accused of hypocrisy over AfD candidate appointment●Wenn die schon offiziell den AfD Kandidaten ins Amt bringen, dann könnten sie auch direkt so konsequent sein und die Fra
German conservatives are facing criticism after formally bringing an AfD candidate into public office, with critics arguing the Union should go further and officially switch its parliamentary group affiliation if it supports such appointments. Online debate is branding the party as hypocritical and warning that cooperation with the far right is becoming open rather than covert.
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