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A metal object crashes through the roof and lands in the baby bouncer
A mother has shared her shock after a strange metal object crashed through her roof and landed in her daughter's bouncer. Temika Lawther, of Queensland, Australia, said she and her husband Matt were left confused after the small piece of!-->…
Kapsul Air and the future of devices that identify problems people don’t even know they have
They say a person's home is their castle, but when you think about how much time we spend in our homes — especially in the age of COVID — and how our everyday surroundings!-->…
Oracle provides a migration path for Solaris 10 apps • The Register
Oracle has given Solaris 10 users an easier way to migrate their applications - to a more modern version of Solaris.
The help comes in the form of sysdiff -- a Python script that Big Red says analyzes a Solaris 10 rig to "find binaries,…
What’s hot about heat pumps, carbon handprint calculations, and a conversation about…
This weeks current climate, which gives you a balanced overview of sustainability news every Saturday. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week.
Readers of this newsletter, the first issue of which was sent out a year ago on Sunday,…
Tamagotchi Pix Party Release | HYPEBEAST
After last year's release of the Tamagotchi Pix, Bandai…
Why whales stop eating in response to the sound of son…
But why did the sound of the sonar particularly affect beaked whales and not other whale species?
In our new researchwe discovered that each species' response to predators could explain why some whales and dolphins are more sensitive to…
The physics of a singing saw
The researchers clamped the saw in two configurations: a J-shape (left) and an S-shape (right). The S-shape has an inflection point (the sweet spot) in its profile, while the J-shape does not. Credit: Mahadevan Lab/Harvard SEAS…
8 food waste solutions to minimize your carbon footprint
Like many Americans, I am more than a little shocked by climate change. The recent United Nations climate report is quite scary and prompted me to take a look at the amount of waste generated in my family's kitchen to see where I could…
Mitral valve replacement: procedure, risks, and outlook
Your mitral valve is one of the four main valves in your heart. It helps blood flow through your heart and to the rest of your body.When this valve isn't working properly, it puts a strain on your heart. It also makes it harder for your…
The solar energy multiverse continues to grow
For all the activity in the solar energy market, PV technology has only just begun to hit the global economy with full force. Huge solar arrays filled with rows of super-efficient silicon solar panels are just part of an expanding…
Apple berates Meta for hypocrisy
Meta plans to charge a 47.5% commission on virtual transactions on its Metaverse -- a staggering fee compared to what other digital operators, including Apple, charge for transactions on their platforms.Apple…
New discovery in animal exoskeletons leads to advances in the design of building materials –…
Monash University researchers have discovered a new design motif derived from the rigid outer shell of invertebrates that may help create more damage-tolerant materials for future buildings and structures.
In a publication in nature…
Quantum Week at Yale is aimed at beginners and experts alike
Yale's Center for Quantum Research will soon engage the campus - in the best sense - in a whole week of mind-blowing science, artistry, and discussions dedicated to the wonders of quantum research.
Organized by the Yale Quantum…
GEF gives an overview of efforts to improve chemical and waste management | News | SDG Knowledge…
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has released a document developing its work on chemicals and waste. Among other projects, GEF expects to help countries manage more complex supply chains under a post-2020 Strategic Approach to…
We found out why some whales stop eating in response to sonar sounds
In September 2002, a number of beaked whales were beached and killed during a NATO naval exercise in the Canary Islands. It was the first time we began to really understand the negative effects of sonar noise on cetaceans, which…
Plastics that will shape the future
Plastics that will shape the future
Synthetic materials have been part of our lives for quite some time. Since the introduction of nylon in the 1940s, we have used synthetic materials in…
The disasters you might not think of
If you scan a movie theater tent, chances are you'll find some kind of disaster story: a killer asteroid, a zombie apocalypse, the moon falls from the sky. Turn on the news and the picture is still pretty bleak as we enter the third…
What happened to the world’s ozone hole?
In 1974, scientists Mario Molina and F. Sherry Rowland published a paper theorizing that CFCs could destroy ozone in the Earth's stratosphere. Until then, CFCs were thought to be harmless, but Molina and Rowland suggested that assumption…
YARAT organizes exhibitions of well-known artists [PHOTO]
By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijani and Belgian artists exhibited their artworks at YARAT Contemporary Art Space.
Belgian artist Michel François' solo exhibition “Panopticon” is constructed as a dialogue between a…
Michel François: Panopticon / CHINGIZ: INSAN – Announcements
YARAT Contemporary Art Space presents two personal exhibitions: panopticon by Belgian conceptual artist Michel François and craziness (PERSON) by Azerbaijani multidisciplinary artist CHINGIZ.
Panopticon: Frozen moments under a…
The 10 most ridiculous action movie clichés
Just like romantic comedies, horror films, and other film genres, action films are subject to their own set of stereotypes. And while some action movies manage to cleverly subvert these stereotypes, they're still present enough for us to…
These small, inexpensive devices help monitor earthquakes in Haiti
When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, killing an estimated 200,000 people, there was only one functioning seismometer in the country. The shaking quickly overwhelmed the seismometer, an educational tool installed at a high…
Application of artificial intelligence in art and implications for copyright | Caldwell…
Artificial intelligence and social roles
The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is expanding into aspects of our lives. From shopping to healthcare, everyone has benefited from the implementation of such technology. Artificial…
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity – ScienceDaily
Researchers have built tiny "skyscrapers" for bacterial communities, helping them generate electricity using just sunlight and water.
The University of Cambridge researchers used 3D printing to create lattices of high-rise nanohousings in…
US Navy says crashed F-35C plane lifted from South China Sea
US Navy says crashed F-35C plane lifted from South China Sea
Captain Charles Allen - hogp, US NavyMarine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 personnel…
Man-made debris is also piling up on the moon
Tomorrow, a crater on the far side of the moon could be the scene of an explosion if part of a rocket slams into the lunar surface.
If space experts are correct, the rocket segment is from a Chinese lunar mission, Chang'e 5-T1, which has…
Seed-inspired battery-free Microflier collects data as it floats
What you will learn: The nature-inspired idea behind these tiny spinning flyers.How a dust sensor electronics package was integrated into the micro-aviation center.The many mechanical and aerodynamic aspects of these devices. Just…
11 Facts About Ospreys | dental floss
Ospreys are also known as "fish hawks" and "sea eagles," names referring to their diet and habitat, and "bald buzzards" to describe their white-headed appearance. Here are a few facts about this unique bird…
Scientists develop quantum sensor that can see inside the earth
Scientists have managed to invent a quantum sensor dubbed the "Edison moment" with far-reaching implications for science.For the uninitiated, Thomas Alva Edison is credited with inventing many devices in various fields - notably the…
PFAS ‘chemicals forever’ are widespread and threatening human health – here is a…
Carol Kwiatkowski, North Carolina State University
Like many inventions, the discovery of Teflon happened by accident. In 1938, chemists at Dupont (now Chemours) were studying cooling gases when, to their great surprise, a concoction…
John Carpenter wants to make a sequel to The Thing
John Carpenter hasn't made a new film in 12 years. His last film project to hit theaters was the little horror film The station. It grossed about half of its $10 million budget and came and went very quickly. Since then, Carpenter has…
Culture and sport come together in the StockX pop-up
CLEVELAND — StockX Factory, a central online marketplace that brings music, movies, fashion and more together, has opened a pop-up space in downtown Cleveland to celebrate basketball's biggest weekend.
Camryn…
Svalbard Global Seed Bank opens its doors
In an ideal world, Svalbard Global Seed Bank in Norway rarely needs to open its doors. The so-called "doomsday vault" contains 1.1 million seed samples from around 6000 plant species, which serve as…
Loop Media, Inc. and World Surf League Launch Partners
Now available to thousands of Loop-enabled venues GLENDALE, CA, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Loop Media, Inc. ("Loop Media" or "Loop") (OTC: LPTV), a leading multi-channel streaming platform dedicated to curating…
Scientists develop biophysical model to better diagnose and treat osteoarthritis –…
Scientists from the Rochester Institute of Technology and Cornell University have teamed up to study the unique properties of cartilage in hopes of improving the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis. The team published a new paper in…
Be wary of the Chinese government [letter] | letters to the editor
As Americans watch the Winter Olympics, let's not forget that despite the pomp, China remains a serious…
Art can sharpen our problem-solving skills. Here’s how. — Quartz at work
When looking for new ways to improve our problem-solving skills, spending time with a work of art is perhaps the easiest and most effective training, according to art historian Amy Herman.Herman has taught professionals—homicide detectives,…
The 10 best movies like Moonfall
Directed by disaster film fan Roland Emmerich moonfall is a disaster film that lives up to its name as a moon crashes into Earth on a collision course. The twist, however, is that an enigmatic creature is the cause of the altered…
Could the moon ever be knocked out of orbit like it was in Moonfall?
The moon has been Earth's close companion for billions of years, and while our view of its shape and size varies somewhat as it orbits our planet, it remains a constant presence in the sky. But could that change?
In the 2022 movie…
Havana syndrome could be caused by pulsed energy devices, intelligence report says
The mysterious condition known as Havana syndrome can be "plausibly explained" through the targeted use of "pulsed electromagnetic energy," according to a partially…
The mystery of the “lost” angular momentum
In ultrafast demagnetization, the rotation of the magnetic moments causes the atoms to rotate instantaneously. Photo…
What is artificial snow and why can it be dangerous for the environment and athletes?
For the first time, the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will rely entirely on artificial snow. The environmental impacts of artificial snow are detailed in a research paper published by Loughborough University's Sport Ecology Group and…
See the first-ever photos of polar bears playing in the Russian arctic house
Dozens of polar bears have made themselves comfortable in abandoned buildings on an Arctic island, and a Russian photographer recently snapped remarkable photos of the bears peeking through windows and perched on porches.
When photographer…
SpaceX rocket boosters on a collision course with the moon – National
A runaway booster from a SpaceX rocket has been drifting through space for seven years, and astronomers say it is now on a collision course with the moon.
The booster was originally launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in February…
Best Moose Call – KXAN Austin
Which moose call is the best?
The moose may be one of the largest animals hunted annually, but that doesn't mean they're easy to spot. In fact, a huge specimen could be standing a few feet away from you and you would find it…
Bio-inspired underwater devices and swarm algorithms for robotic vehicles
Through Mary Beth Gallagher, MIT Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
January 22, 2022
Assistant professor Wim van Rees and his team have developed simulations of undulating self-propelled swimmers to better understand how fish-like…
Astro Bob: Yay! 9 More Years of Space Station Observation – Duluth News Tribune
Until about February 6, skygazers in the northern hemisphere can watch the International Space Station cross the evening sky. During some of these overflights, the ISS approaches Jupiter, the only remaining bright planet at…
CROW calendar | News, Sports, Jobs – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife AWC Visitor Education Center at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel…
LBL coastal cleaning Saturday, January 15, 2022
Debris from homes destroyed in the December 10, 2021 tornado, photo above, has accumulated on the shores of Kentucky Lake in the LBL. Volunteers are called in to help with the cleanup this Saturday, January 15, 2022. - Photo…
Cyber criminals will take advantage of the dependency on mobile devices
Gil Shwed, CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, is the inventor of the modern firewall and is the author of several patents, such as Check Point's stateful inspection technology (dynamic filtering that monitors active connections to…
Data science company RS21 aims to bring AI / ML technology into space
Via satellite archive: visualization of artificial intelligence.
RS21 is a data science company focused on the space sector to improve predictive maintenance and remote monitoring of satellite systems and networks. RS21 was…
Check the quality of your sky with Orion! | Night sky
Have you ever wondered how many stars you can see at night? From a perfect location with dark skies, free…
Anyone who needs plants simply uses solar energy
The idea of ââa man-made device that can convert solar energy into usable fuel has been exciting researchers since the 1970s. With no free lunch, it's not that easy to create a device that mimics…
We need a scientific analysis of satellite data on UAP
Earlier this year, the US military and intelligence agencies released a report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs, also known as UFOs). Before the report was published, former National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe stated: "We…
Unsolved storylines in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Right at the start of the series, Wesley Crusher was declared a child prodigy with a special destiny. That's partly why many fans over the years disliked the character who often came across as a know-it-all and living MacGuffin.…
Xbox Series X-Lager – live: Asda, Argos, Currys, Game and other Restock news today
More inventory is expected in the UK earlier this week
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Update: Xbox All Access is available at Asda. Read on for more details.
Xbox Series X is this year's hot ticket gift. Launched in November 2020,…
How do carbonized compressed powder blocks clean water?
AZoM talks to Professor Andrea Fratalocchi from KAUST about his research on a previously unknown aspect of coal that could pave the way to a new, environmentally friendly, solar-powered carbon cycle. Fratalocchi explored…
Quantum Dots Market, Outlook, Size, Industry Trends, Analysis Report 2021-26 – Fastbreak Daily
According to the latest research report from IMARC Group, entitled "Quantum Dots Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2021-2026," that global market for quantum dots showed strong growth…
How the difference between sounds and noises can affect our ability to learn
Think of the moment when the dishwasher finishes its cycle or the neighbor turns off the lawnmower. âYou didn't even notice these noises were there. But when they are switched off, we breathe a sigh of relief, because…
A 7.8 billion strong dilemma
I think most of us will agree that Cop26 is pretty much yesterday's news? After all the fanfare, the deference and the fact that the lavish Glasgow Summit was so widely hailed as the last chance saloon for dear old Mother Earth;…
7 presence sensors that buildings use to track return to work
Both companies and employees want to get back to the office in some form, but doing so requires strategic planning. Most companies are still learning the role their office will play in their employees' daily…
Star Trek: Enterprise Rewatch: “Unexpected”
"Unexpectedly"Written by Rick Berman & Brannon BragaDirected by Mike VejarSeason 1, episode 5Production sequence 005Originally posted on October 17, 2001Date: unknown
The captain's star diary. company suffers from several disorders…
NASA shares beautiful photos of solar eclipse from space: “Incredible sight”
On Saturday, December 4th, the solar eclipse was expected to be visible from Antarctica and the southernmost point of South America along with Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Interestingly, some astronauts were able to witness the…
Paramount Reveals Old Scream Cast Posters
Before Paramount's fifth Scream Episode - out next January - the studio has unveiled new posters revealing the trio of legacy cast from the original 1996 film. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette all return to the sequel slash…
CardioMech performs the first in-person procedure using transcatheter mitral valve repair technology
CardioMech yesterday confirmed the completion of the first procedure with its Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR) technology.
The patient diagnosed with severe symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) was evaluated by the…
DePuy Synthes purchases OrthoSpin and its robotic external fixation system
Johnson & Johnsons (NYSE: JNJ) DePuy Synthes - through its subsidiary Synthes GmbH - today announced the acquisition of OrthoSpin.
OrthoSpin, based in Israel, is developing a robotic external fixation system for orthopedic treatments.…
VIDEO: Beaver Creek kicks off the 2021-22 season on a mild Monday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS9JztNWmXAWATCH: Reporter John LaConte finds former Vail Daily colleague Ross Leonhart on the slopes of Beaver Creek on Opening Day 2021-22.The Beaver Creek Resort experienced a relaxed!-->…
Dr. Fox: Pet Health Concerns: Electronic Devices | Pets
The name of this dog is Monika. She is learning to walk again between the ages of two and four.…
BioMedia: The Age of Media with Lifelike Behavior – Announcements
BioMedia is an exhibition that explores dynamic systems in art and science. These systems are similar to living organisms and show lifelike behavior through the use of interactive digital methods.
For centuries people have tried…
Wall Street rodent Mr. Goxx is dead
Nov. 24, 2021 7:33 AM EST
Farewell, Mr. Goxx: Rodent of Wall Street has passed away
After the unexpected death of Mr Goxx, the crypto trading hamster, trading hours are over for good.
The tiny trading office remains empty after…
Earth could develop “junk” rings – but engineers are working to prevent that
The earth could one day have its own ring system - one made from space junk.
Rendering of artificial objects in orbit. Image via ESA.
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Notorious anniversary: 100 years of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes | Companies
November marks the 100th anniversary of an infamous event in the history of fishing in the Great Lakes: the…
Global Quantum Dots Market Overview, Share, Growth Rate, For …
(MENAFN-EIN Presswire) Quantum Dots Market
SHERIDAN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES, Nov. 17, 2021 /EINPresswire.com / - According to IMARC Group's latest research report, entitled "Quantum Dots Market:…
Notorious anniversary: 100 years of the sea lamprey in the Great Lakes
The parasitic invaders decimated the fish populations of the Great Lakes. Sea lampreys have been kept under control since the Great Lakes Fishery Commission began control efforts in…
Technical Textiles Market, Size, Share, Rating, 2021-2028
Market overview"The global technical textiles market is expected to grow at a CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2028)."Technical textiles are goods that are manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, which are functions as the number one…
Veterinarian: Pet Health Concerns: Electronic Devices | Lifestyles
Dear Dr. Fox: An often overlooked cause of tachycardia (rapid heart rate) in animals, as well as other cardiac arrhythmias and high blood pressure, is wireless radiation in the environment - or on an animal's body, such as GPS trackers.…
4 ways to prepare now in case another winter storm hits Texas
The devastating winter storm in February dropped snow and ice over Texas and nearly paralyzed the electricity grid, causing blackouts and water outages for millions of Texans over a period of days.Although weather forecasters predict…
5 ways to invest in clean tech that will attract customers
What you need to know
It is estimated that global energy-related emissions will have to decrease by 30% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
Consultants can leverage decarbonization investments for solid returns and positive social and…
Top data sets for autonomous driving for first-class projects
Recently, more and more organizations and exploration foundations have made their autonomous driving records accessible to people. However, the best data sets on autonomous driving are not always simple and easy to find. That's why we've…
Pure Xanthine Reviews – Shocking Negative Side Effects? – Yukon news
At some point in life, humans will realize that environmental factors are likely to negatively affect the skin and cause premature signs of aging. One option is to apply sunscreens, which act as an extra layer of protection…
Humans can rule out bats | Community
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Metalens-based design reduces footprint and makes optical traps handy for precision sensors and…
Researchers have developed tiny optical tweezers based on chips that allow nanoparticles to float optically in a vacuum. Optical tweezers - which use a tightly focused laser beam to hold living cells, nanoparticles, and other objects -…
COMSovereign Delivers 5G-O-RAN System to National Institute of Standards and Technology…
- NIST project to evaluate usable 5G systems for the next generation of business-critical broadband networks -Released: October 25, 2021 at 6:00 AM MDT|Updated: 2 hours agoDALLAS, October 25, 2021 / PRNewswire / - COMSovereign Holding!-->!-->…
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: FWC: Bats in Buildings? Autumn is the time for exclusions.
2021-10-21 FWC: Bats in Buildings? Autumn is the time for exclusions.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to keep bats out of your home or other buildings. While…
FWC: Bats in Buildings? Autumn is the time for exclusions.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an…
Bats in Buildings? Autumn is the time for exclusions
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to keep bats out of your home or other buildings.
While Florida's 13 native and beneficial bat species typically…
Brave now uses its own search engine by default • The Register
The Brave browser will now default to using the company's own search engine, which supposedly protects privacy, while a new Web Discovery project aims to collect search data again with privacy.
The Brave web browser is based on the…
The United Arab Emirates’ energy center replicates electromagnetic pulses from a high altitude…
Institute for Technology Innovation (TII), Abu Dhabi's pillar of applied research Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) announced it Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) is the company in the region that, in its electromagnetic…
First episode of the TV show “Chucky” published online for free
Just in time for Halloween, USA Network and Syfy have released the first episode of the new one Chucky Television series on the Internet. The show that picks up on the events of 2017 Chucky cultShe breathes new life into the horror…
Six things we might need for pervasive computing
There is no doubt that digital technology will permeate even more in the coming decades than it is today. Organizations like the Exponential Group argue that digitization should be the first step towards sustainability, and believe…
Check out the new trailer for “The Black Phone”
From the author-director behind it Sinister and Doctor Strange Comes a chilling new horror movie that will remind you never to speak to strangers again. Scott Derrickson returns to his roots of terror with The black phone, in which Ethan…
Size, growth, trends, share and forecast – IMARC Group – EcoChunk
According to the latest IMARC Group report entitled "Implantable Medical Devices Market Size: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2021-2026âThe global implantable medical device…
‘Scream’ first pictures and poster debut before the trailer
"There is always someone you know."That is the new tagline of the brand new one Scream. It just says Scream, although technically it's the fourth sequel to the original Wes Craven Scream who have redefined the slasher film by recognizing…
The ‘Hellraiser’ reboot will feature a female pinhead
The future (by Pinhead) is female.There is a new restart of the Hellraiser Franchise is coming to Hulu streaming service soon. The film is directed by David Bruckner, whose previous work includes The signal, V / H / S, and the current…
360-degree research on the HealthTech market with current and future trends | Agfa-Gevaert Group,…
the Global HealthTech Market The report examines a comprehensive assessment of the market growth forecast and restraints. The strategies range from new product launches, expansions, agreements, joint ventures, partnerships and…
The importance of walkable and rollable neighborhoods
Obstacles and facilities for mobility
Since the built environment affects the walkability and navigability of the neighborhood, poorly maintained and built neighborhoods can create barriers that prevent community access and eliminate…
Region of the “super corals” discovered that it thrives in extremely high concentrations…
Corals found in an area of ââthe ocean with extremely high carbon dioxide content in the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines. Credit: University of Texas at Austin,
In 2019, a hydrology professor…