A chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee
Three methods strive to retain the bean's flavor while removing its caffeine. Enlarge (credit: matusgajdos17 / 500px via Getty Images) For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But.....»»
How feeding birds may be polluting local environments
New research led by an NAU alumnus shows that backyard bird feeders, although put out with the best of intentions, is changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment......»»
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts Sep. 27
One of the reasons I like the Oceans trilogy so much is the chemistry between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s why I keep rewatching … The post Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts.....»»
Jess Wade Is on a Crusade to Correct Wikipedia’s Gender Imbalance
Physicist Jess Wade explains the importance of recognizing female scientists on Wikipedia. She’s created more than 2,000 Wikipedia articles to do just that.....»»
What the Google Search Monopoly Ruling Means
An antitrust expert explains Monday’s landmark legal decision that Google illegally cemented its dominance in Internet search.....»»
Microsoft says Delta’s ancient IT explains long outage after CrowdStrike snafu
"Delta, unlike its competitors... has not modernized its IT infrastructure." Enlarge / Delta Air Lines customers looking for missing bags wait in line at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 24, 2024. (credit: Getty Im.....»»
Jennifer Garner stuns in Elektra training video for Deadpool & Wolverine
In a video posted to social media, Jennifer Garner explains how she trained and prepared for her appearance as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine......»»
Advanced chelators offer efficient and eco-friendly rare earth element recovery
The world is going to need a lot of weird metals in the coming years, according to chemistry professor Justin Wilson at UC Santa Barbara. But he isn't talking about lithium, cobalt or even beryllium. Wilson's interested in dysprosium, which is so hid.....»»
How to set up your PlayStation VR2
This tutorial explains how you can set up your brand-new PlayStation VR2. The post How to set up your PlayStation VR2 appeared first on Phandroid. The PlayStation VR2 is the perfect VR headset if you own the PlayStation 5. It gives you acc.....»»
Scaling data security solutions: What you need to know
In this Help Net Security interview, Bruno Kurtic, President and CEO at Bedrock Security, discusses the role of data visibility in enhancing cybersecurity. He explains that effective data visibility involves discovering, classifying, and contextualiz.....»»
How to set up your Meta Quest 3
This tutorial explains how to set up your Meta Quest 3. The post How to set up your Meta Quest 3 appeared first on Phandroid. The Meta Quest 3 is an affordable way of getting into the modern virtual reality (VR) space. It is a standalone v.....»»
Improving cat food flavors with the help of feline taste-testers
Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they're scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers publishing in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry used a panel of feline taste-testers to i.....»»
Even more expensive coffee prices are brewing, but there are some good reasons why
What's going on in the coffee industry? Roasters and cafe operators are faced with rising costs that, when passed onto consumers, threaten to bring to a shuddering halt almost 30 years of continuous, at times dizzying growth......»»
The 10 things car buyers say they want in their next car
The data explains why we keep seeing certain features on many new cars. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A wireless charging pad is now the most-desired in-car feature among people intending to buy a new vehicle. Being abl.....»»
Metallic nanosheets curl into nanovesicles
Inspired by the cell membrane structure, researchers, led by Dr. Xiaoqing Huang (State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University) and Dr. Qi Shao (College of Chemistry and.....»»
If you’ve ever considered buying a Keurig, you should jump on this deal
The Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, which uses the brand's trademark K-Cup coffee pods to make drinks in minutes, is down to a very affordable $60 from Amazon......»»
Scent research inspires bed bug trap
Scientists at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) spinout Arctech Innovation have used their in-depth knowledge of insects, chemistry and odor to develop a new trap for bed bugs......»»
Today’s deals: Rare PlayStation 5 discount, $19 Roku, $20 pet hair remover, $60 Keurig coffee maker, more
On Wednesday, we’ve got so many great new daily deals to share with BGR readers. The star of the show is a rare $50 discount … The post Today’s deals: Rare PlayStation 5 discount, $19 Roku, $20 pet hair remover, $60 Keurig coffee ma.....»»
Leveraging dynamic configuration for seamless and compliant software changes
In this Help Net Security interview, Konrad Niemiec, CEO and Founder of Lekko, discusses the benefits of dynamic configuration in preventing system outages and enabling faster response times during incidents. Niemiec explains how dynamic configuratio.....»»
Breakthrough in Z-alkene synthesis: Scientists develop efficient and sustainable method
Z-alkenes are organic compounds with a double bond between two carbon atoms and two substituents attached to the carbon atoms on the same side of the double bond. They are ubiquitous structural components of organic compounds in chemistry and biology.....»»
Study finds police misconduct "hotspots" across Florida
Not all police misconduct is the same. Misconduct can range from offenses like homicide and sexual assault to seemingly minor infractions such as accepting free coffee from the public. Exactly what qualifies as police misconduct varies locally, and t.....»»