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technology6 days ago•21 min saved

How a 24-year-old Kodak engineer sparked the digital camera revolution

In 1975, 24-year-old Steve Sasson of Kodak built the first handheld digital camera, an eight-pound device that used a CCD, a Super 8 lens, a cassette for storage, and produced a 0.01-megapixel black-and-white image. The prototype—shown to Kodak executives on a TV—helped launch the shift from film to digital photography, despite initial skepticism that photos would ever be viewed on a screen; Sasson later led patents at Kodak before retiring after 35 years.

via Digital Camera World|

#ccd #digital-camera #kodak

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Recognizing and Addressing Dog Dementia

Dog dementia, or cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), is common in aging dogs and shares similarities with human Alzheimer's disease, including memory and behavioral impairments. Early detection is crucial as symptoms worsen quickly, but there is no cure; treatments like medication and training are being explored. Dogs serve as valuable models for understanding dementia, which can also inform human health research.

via ScienceAlert|

#canine-cognitive-decline #ccd #cognitive-dysfunction-syndrome

science9 months ago•6 min saved

Nobel Laureate George E. Smith Passes Away at 95

George E. Smith, a Nobel laureate recognized for inventing the charge-coupled device (CCD) that revolutionized imaging technology, has died at age 95. His invention, developed at Bell Laboratories in 1969, is fundamental to modern cameras, telescopes, and medical scanners, significantly advancing our ability to capture detailed images of the universe and everyday life.

via The New York Times|

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