The Earth has been plastic planet stable and refractory

　　February 3, Beijing time, according to a study by the University of Leicester in England, due to the effects of human activity, by mid-century, the Earth's oceans and land sediments there will be a lot of plastic waste.

　　The study, published in the human world (Anthropocene) journal. Scientists have suggested that because human beings on the planet is very extensive and unprecedented change, in terms of geology, the Earth has entered a new era--Anthropocene. Mankind has entered the study examine the evidence of the human world, and the Earth's surface because of persistent a significant change in the mass production of synthetic plastics, we entered a "plastic age".

　　Jan Zalasiewicz, a paleontologist of the Department of geology, University of Leicester explained: "at the time of our grandparents were kids, they know nothing about plastics. But now, plastics have become an indispensable part of our lives. They are everywhere, used to wrap food, as a container for water and milk, provided they are eggs, yogurt and chocolate boxes, and sterile drugs saved. Most of the clothes we wear are made of plastic. "

　　"Plastic can be said everywhere on Earth, from the top of the mountain to the deep seabed and save these plastics can become fossils to far into the future. Every three years we will be able to produce nearly 1 billion tons of plastic. If the past few decades all plastics are made into food films, enough to cover the whole world. In accordance with current trends in production, the century, humans into food if the total production of plastic films, can be covered with several layers of the Earth. "

　　The study also showed that plastic will be long-term, lasting impact on the geology of the Earth, because they are very stable, very difficult to degrade. Therefore, when plastic garbage scattered on the ground, will become part of the soil, and eventually was washed to the sea. Plankton, fish, sea birds and other marine animals are likely to die because ingestion of plastic waste. Plastic garbage in the oceans for thousands of kilometers, and many will gather at "Ocean garbage patch", or eventually be washed on a remote beach. Plastic may sink to the seabed, became part of the formation of the future.

　　From the mid 20th century, plastics are widely used. On one hand, plastic material element is important to modern life, on the other hand has become a serious problem of environmental pollution, the scientific community has done a lot of research. From the distribution of land and sea, geology of plastics has become a key indicator, is the formation of unique components.

　　"The next 1000 years, as temporary storage--landfill-and gradually eroded, plastic will last into the cycle of sediments. We can distinguish between different types of plastics and products--known as ' technological fossils ', to fine sediments of human time. Plastic will be buried into the ground, and many also have potential for long-term preservation of, "Professor Zalasiewicz added," once was buried due to durable stability, plastic is quite likely to become fossils millions of years which indicate some kind of super convenient material evidence. Plastic era may last for quite a long time. "

　　Dr Matt Edgeworth in the study, said: "see plastics as anthropology and the study of geology may seem strange, because they are so new, but we found more and more recent formation of plastic containment. Formation of plastics can serve as a very good marks. "

　　In 2016, led by Professor Jan Zalasiewicz "Anthropocene working group" will gather more evidence about the Anthropocene, helped this new unit was officially established, and the definition and explanation. Study co-author Colin Waters added: "we have become accustomed to living in between the plastic, but it is ' invisible ' plastic particles--from cosmetics and toothpaste, as well as our clothing fibers-accumulating at the bottom of oceans and lakes, perhaps this will become a very important legacy in the geological record. "

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New Microsoft patent hint or will be developed for the Xbox headset virtual

Since last year, Microsoft has spent more than 100 million dollars to buy the Osterhout Design Group (ODG), virtual set of wearable technology, Microsoft is developing a virtual reality device rumors began to rise. VR Box Virtual Reality Headset

Latest Microsoft news has obtained a new patent, the patent is an eye-tracking system for head-mounted display devices.

According to the patent description, this head-mounted displays configuration have free prisms, by setting up, content can be on an external monitor through the prism of reflection into the eyes, behind the Prism will also set up an imaging system will be in line with those freely rotating Prism to capture the user's eye reflected light to locate eye activities. VR box goggles

This information suggests that Microsoft is likely to develop head-mounted virtual reality equipment.

With only two cameras you can also live virtual reality

As you can see, a virtual reality world is gradually forming; Google has pioneered the Smartphone-based virtual reality equipment Cardboard, small also experienced, I feel pretty good.

There is no doubt that virtual reality is entering our lives, live virtual reality is gradually on the rise. But overall, live virtual reality is very small, with few resources and due to bandwidth constraints, many live virtual reality there are restrictions on the number of access equipment. In that case, let us live to DIY a virtual reality system! (Note: this item from Instructables. ）

The first step: item and component configuration

To realize this project, you need the following hardware:

A support of Cardboard cell phone

Google Cardboard (because Google discloses a design, there are many different manufacturers of compatible versions)

Two computers

Two different network cameras (must be driven differently, otherwise the Windows system cannot be identified)

Three standard servo

Camera mount and related 3D printed components (click here to download the file)

Small bread plates

12 jumpers

USB a to USB b cable

AA battery box

4 AA batteries

Arduino UNO

Screws several

In addition, you will also need these software:

Processing 2.0 (optional, if you don't want to change the source code, without)

TrinusVR

Arduino

Skype

VRTD

Step two: motor unit Assembly

First 3D print the necessary structures.

Different servos with a different structure, seen here.

The third step: electronic components

Wiring diagram above, Arduino to control the three servos, servo uses 4 AA batteries, for Arduino cannot at the same time as three servo functions. The three servos for the final device offers 3 degrees of freedom. Actual connection shown below:

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This project is based on the standard Firmata agreement, which allows real-time communication based on Arduino interaction easier, and can also be transferred to a PC for data processing. Setting standard Firmata Protocol steps are as follows:

Use the USB a to USB b cable, Arduino UNO open the Arduino IDE and connection to PC;

Click on File->Examples->Firmata->StandardFirmata, the necessary code templates loading the IDE;

Click on the Tools->Board->Arduino UNO, determining Development Board;

Tools->Serial Port-> (serial interface), set here on the Arduino connected interfaces;

Click the arrow symbol to standard upload the Firmata agreement Arduino, if there are no errors, the upload is successful.

You can use the test standard Firmata Firmata Test application protocol whether the installation was successful. Where you can see the interface definition, here we use pin 8, 9 and 10, the three pin type changed to "Servo".

Fifth step: setting up virtual reality applications

Now mostly head-mounted virtual reality applications, compatible version is Cardboard that we use here. And our data processing is performed on a computer, we need to TrinusVR software provides video streaming for Cardboard. TrinusVR to download and install, please click here.

The sixth step: VRTD software

This project will be used by custom software written in Processing 2.0 VRTD (Virtual Reality Teleconferencing Device) to control remote virtual reality devices, the software is divided into two parts VRTD_sender and VRTD_receiver.

VRTD_sender in use on the computer, the program will have a data track head movements, and upload the data to the specific IP address. The IP address belongs to, a particular computer, the computer is running on VRTD_receiver, can be accepted by the computer connected to it on the left and right cameras produced by the video data, and control camera according to the VRTD_sender send the following rudder movement.

So how do users and see live video images of it? Used here is a very clever way: directly through the Skype/QQ video software transfer video data that is shared. Specific configuration steps are as follows:

Two Windows installed computer system, named a and b, respectively;

To connect a computer a Cardboard, and run VRTD_sender;

Computer b to connect to virtual reality devices, and run VRTD_receiver;

Set in the VRTD_receiver two webcams and Arduino interface;

Run Skype software on two computers, and open the screen sharing;

In the VRTD_sender, enter the IP address of computer b;

Wear a virtual reality device, the device controlling the mouse cursor, and take this control on the Arduino is connected to computer b connected servos.

Note: only one computer to complete this project, both VRTD_receiver and VRTD_sender, you can enter local at the enter IP address 127.0.0.1.

Seventh step: completion

Demo videos are as follows:

Here the project is completed, the project's author John Choi has associated CAD and documentation open source, it is awesome!

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Google Cardboard glasses VR-II

Millions of users have tried the VR glasses Cardboard tonight ushered in the next generation of products, it is able to support a 6-inch screen on the exterior models and adaptation iOS, overall was a simple cardboard box, just replaced the previous generation of magnetic button.

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Water on Mars is how we figured it out

　　Now a lot of evidence has shown that Mars once was not so deserted, had lots of liquid water is present. So, where did all the water go next? Thanks to the NASA probe Mars atmosphere and volatile evolution (MAVEN), scientists have finally got it.

　　Last year, in a year's time, MAVEN is to study the atmosphere of Mars. According to collected data, astronomers determine the planet's water loss from the impact of the solar wind, atmospheric gases escape gradually. NASA described the process: "it's like shock waves around the Jet. "

　　As the solar wind gradually take atmospheric gases away, the surface becomes more and more difficult to retain water. Even today, every second lost Mars 100 g gas, when solar storms erupt, that figure could increase by 10 to 20 times. Scientists say Mars started when gas escapes, loss of speed is much faster than it is now. Just Cavalli iPhone 5S case

　　End of Mars was awful, so we started to worry about the future of the planet. Mars is now the Earth's future? NASA said don't worry about it. Earth by the impact of the solar wind, will lose some of the atmospheric gases, but the strength of Earth's magnetic field to protect themselves from being treated like that of Mars.

　　However, 3.7 billion years ago, Mars had a magnetic field, that is why it will have a flow of liquid water on the surface. Due to a series of chain reactions, eventually lose their magnetic field of Mars.

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Immersis bring Grandma and Grandpa playing VR games

Of course, most people will not refuse to virtual reality technology cool charm. But ever wonder, when you take as a VR helmet Deluxe Edition ski goggles (Oculus Rift or something like that), immersion in the game, you may dance with monsters to fight in hand-to-hand combat, but watching friends know the truth don't understand what you're doing, they will probably give you the previous pills and tells you "the pill."

So in order to make the people around and we shared virtual reality, we may need an external projector, allow friends to see images in real time in our glasses. But even so, outsiders see is still unknown so fuzzy picture because of VR technology is not copied to the ordinary display.

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Therefore, the startup Catopsys launched a Immersis VR panoramic projector.

Immersis one eye looks like a skinny tall table lamp, Yes, is a mark classic title, Pixar Luxo Jr.. It is equipped with a 180 degree fish-eye lens, although not providing same immersion as virtual glasses wearer, but throughout the interior space projection screen, allowing users to create the illusion of immersive.

Specifically, the Immersis according to the actual space for 3D modeling to determine the 3D position of each pixel transparencies, and according to the content to determine transmission is flat or 3D. Two dimensional projection of the content will be based on flat-panel displays, 3D model will be a 180 degree panoramic view onto the entire interior space.

If you have a panoramic view of the fortress to a projector, I will of course automatically select--playing video games. Yes, the good news is that researchers have found the existing panoramic game like Call of Duty or SkyRim, are very good and perfect fit Immersis devices, without the need to make additional adjustment programmes. Catopsys the company's co-founders Daniel Duhautbout said, "in fact, as early as the development stage, the team has spent a lot of effort on improvements in the user interface, so almost all games are now able to enjoy the immersive experience of Immersis. "

Team said in the future will continue to optimize the Immersis product, hoping to get rid of dependence on the 3D model, you can output stereo images, and 360-degree projection, allowing the player to fully immersed in a virtual world. Paul Frank iPad Air 2 Case

Immersis project is now on Kickstarter to raise, had reached $ 100,000 just to raise the target, before the end of the project in 4 days, and users can choose to support $ 750 for Immersis suite of products.

Team says, "choose to support us on Kickstarter, doesn't mean you're a buyer or a product tester, you will be the future of immersive virtual reality equipment, a member of the research team. And because of your support, allowing Immersis to continue to harvest more progress. "

So regardless of my hands and then Immersis product, really able to weave his magic as they say, but can be sure of is that Immersis does make "solitary self" the VR game into we can sit together to share the collective activity.

Duhautbout says, "after the young people always like to keep, is not willing to share the most novel things with conservative parents. But Immersis can completely change this situation, whether or not you will be addicted to VR games, but what is certain is, if you have a Immersis, will participate together with the whole family. "

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Challenge Oculus Rift Totem with a camera as well as augmented reality

In March this year, when established in Canada Montreal startup Vrvana announced that it will use its products Totem to the Oculus Rift challenges, a lot of people don't think about this. This virtual reality headset is the biggest feature is that every time there is a camera in front of the eyes. Startup show Vrvana, apart from a few renderings and does not show how this device works, and they announced that also happens to be the time not long after Facebook announced the acquisition of Oculus. This attracted more rumors.

Some people think that the Totem was a vaporware (that is, declare in advance, development began to advertise the product, maybe these products do not come out), and still others say it is a scam.

Now to September, 6 months passed, Totem of the prototype EZ. Totem in the 2014 game developers Conference, made a brief presentation, after which the Vrvana won the $ 350,000 funding, with this Vrvana can start producing Developer Kit and compete with the Oculus.

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Studied the various media reports, there is still no one has started to play the device, so for the published data still could not quite believe that, at least Vrvana Totem specifications look good. It is equipped with a 1080P full HD OLED display, HDMI interface, wide-angle horizontal angle up to 90 degrees. figment vr case

Vrvana CEO Bertand Nepveu said in an interview from the broader context of the entire market, there is sufficient market space to add more virtual reality head-mounted display to compete in this market.

2 cameras installed in front of the Totem head-mounted display, both tracking the camera a full 360-degree, while its competitor Oculus can make a 180-degree location tracking. Vrvana States that are doing because a full 360-degree location tracking can be more accurate in the game move, and reduced delays (Oculus latest Crescent Bay supports 360 degree track). The two cameras also can let the players do not need to remove the head-mounted display you can see the real world, but in practical use, it may not be really (to pause the game to grab a bottle of Cola? ）。

Totem has two cameras, so more exciting scene should be can be achieved using camera augmented reality (AR), game developers real world superimposed with the image on the monitor. Augmented reality and virtual reality technology fused together may be more difficult to imagine possible. Of course, since at the present stage of technical barriers, augmented reality and virtual reality in the actual use is still limited, at present this type of head-mounted display must also be connected to the data lines or power lines, that can only be used in a small space.

At present the project is above the Kickstarter to raise, supporters can get a Totem for $ 400 price, this product will ship in April 2015,. Wait until the official listed sale, at which time the product will retail for $ 549.

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Finally not drag the final fantasy 15 processes developed

　　Is really the final fantasy 15 players and fans had to wait far too long, but it seems finally to be developed smoothly since this time a lot. Square Enix confirmed, the process development of the final fantasy 15 finally finished.

　　So-called process development refers to the current development version already supports the game play from head to tail. SE said the rest of the job is to Polish the details in order to bring a better gaming experience. Marks has entered the final stages of game development, players also can wait for sale. Givenchy iPhone 6 Plus cases

　　More reassuring is that the grinding of the first half of the game is said to have finished, SE said it had "reached the end of quality".

　　The planning of the final fantasy 15 from the PS3 era continues, in which various sets and ideas after the change, which to some extent reflected the confusion of Japanese manufacturers for the future. OK, wait is almost over. Givenchy iPhone 6 Plus Case

　　It is worth mentioning that, SE recently expressed hope that with this "challenge the Chinese market", means that our future or play to the State line.

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Self portrait artifact but there is not a person but a dog

Lonely city people, life is filled with so much uncertainty, raising a pet can bring about more security, is also a likely choice. However, the cities, the security system does not allow pets in many public places, and in most cases pet owner does not bring them around, whether for free animal lovers, who is afraid of being alone, not an optimistic situation. Recent United States company launched a product may improve this situation, anytime your pet by your side.

Anytime, anywhere video

Petzi Treat Cam from animal trainers and professionals together to design a smart terminal, it captures pet every moment of life. Petzi Treat Cam is a box-shaped device, dimension 22.2 x 13.9 x 22.2 cm, size is not too large, you can easily display locations frequented by pets at home. It is equipped with a 720P wide-angle camera, infrared and low light photography and motion detection, and a built-in speaker and microphone. Download iOS or Android mobile APP that matches, you can anytime, anywhere networking view pet's status in real time, and Meng Chong dialogue. On the APP side for pet photos, shoot video at the same time, you can one-click Sharing to social networking sites.

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Is the most intimate, the box has "launch" food functions. Dog food cat food into boxes, you can feed your pet on the APP side. Food is being random "bounce" out, but also startled pet have? Petzi Treat inside the Cam can store about 846g, about a dog three days worth of food, so that the host while out of town on vacation, don't always take care of the pets entrusted to a friend. And when device storing food soon, users can also get on the phone is about to run out of food is pushed, so as to add it. Hello Kitty iphone

In addition to white appearance, Petzi Treat Cam now also has a color theme design. In addition, you also can according to their own preferences, or your family feline taste, to customize your own unique look.

Petzi Treat nature of the Cam should be one now has scads of intelligent home video camera. It's not technically difficult, but developers can think of pets this piece is not a niche market, I believe that this product will be more popular.

This product has been on the indieggo site raised over, won more than the target amount 265% support. Petzi Treat Cam has now officially Amazon last abroad, priced at $ 169.99.

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Chinese version of Pebble smart watches

A lot of people told me, after a fresh, their Apple Watch most commonly used is the "view alerts" and "view" these two functions. Pebble that two things can be done, and whether the iPhone or Android phone, are qualified for the job. Even if it is on a business trip, as long as a week, do not need to bring the charger.

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