How Do Mobile Touchscreens Know Where We Tap?

How Do Mobile Touchscreens Know Where We Tap?

Do you still remember the button-based “senior phones” by Daming Lake? Back then, it was nothing like today. Nowadays, everyone has a touchscreen phone in their hands. Whether it’s the elderly, children, office workers, or students… Everyone has a smartphone with a touchscreen. We can’t go anywhere without our phones. Why did the old senior … Read more

The Touchscreen’s Surprising Connection to High-Energy Physics

The Touchscreen's Surprising Connection to High-Energy Physics

■ Xiao Xi / Text Many people know about the connection between the Internet and high-energy physics. In the late 1980s, several large-scale high-energy physics experiments were being conducted at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), involving hundreds of scientists from dozens of countries. To facilitate their work, there was an urgent need for … Read more

The Surprising Connection Between Touchscreens and High-Energy Physics

The Surprising Connection Between Touchscreens and High-Energy Physics

■ Xiao Xi / Text Many people know about the connection between the Internet and high-energy physics. In the late 1980s, several large-scale high-energy physics experiments were underway at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), with hundreds of scientists from dozens of countries participating. To facilitate their work, a system for information management and … Read more