A first biodegradable version of Velcro has been created, drawing inspiration from climbing plants
A research group coordinated by Barbara Mazzolai at the IIT—Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) has created the first ever prototype of a soft, biodegradable and soluble velcro inspired by the micro-hook structure of l.....»»
YouTube app ‘Juno’ for Apple Vision Pro removed from visionOS App Store
While Google seems in no hurry to build a YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro, developers such as Christian Selig (known for his work on Apollo for Reddit) have created alternative apps to access the platform on visionOS. Unfortunately, it seems that Go.....»»
Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely?
We may no longer see a base-version Galaxy S26 model. The post Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Samsung has remained as one of the last few Android OEMs to launch compact-siz.....»»
Are plants and fungi trading carbon for nutrients? Not likely, say researchers
Every year, plants move 3.58 gigatons of carbon to mycorrhizal fungi, their underground partners—enough, in fact, that if it were ice, it would cover 112 million NHL hockey rinks. However, a dominant scientific theory explaining that huge transfer.....»»
Pollination shifts in Caribbean after Hurricane Maria demonstrate ecological resilience
Most flowering plants depend on animals for pollination. In warm wet tropical regions, more than 90% of plant species are pollinated by animals. In Dominica, a Caribbean island country, researchers have identified a mutualistic relationship between t.....»»
Dell Sale: XPS 14 laptops up to $550 off
Both version of the Dell XPS 14 are on sale! Purchase through the manufacturer and save up to $550 on this terrific Windows laptop......»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (October, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re getting questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Samsung’s currently focused on Android 14 and One UI 6.x, but that wi.....»»
Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum review: Climbing higher, cleaning deeper
Introduced at IFA 2024, the Qrevo Curv is a brand new take on Roborock’s mid- to high-end robot vacuum and mop. With a new dock … The post Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum review: Climbing higher, cleaning deeper appeared first on BGR......»»
For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants
A combination of government policy and economics spells the end of UK's coal use. Enlarge / The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant is set to shut down for good today. (credit: Ashley Cooper) On Monday, the UK will see the closure o.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a toned-down version of the Galaxy S24 flagship.....»»
Is The Wild Robot streaming?
DreamWorks Animation's latest film is already drawing some Oscar buzz, and this is where you can find out if The Wild Robot is streaming......»»
Opinion: How to design a US data privacy law
Op-ed: Why you should care about the GDPR, and how the US could develop a better version. Enlarge (credit: akinbostanci/Getty Images) Nick Dedeke is an associate teaching professor at Northeastern University, Boston......»»
The Asus ExpertBook P5 proves Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal
The Asus ExpertBook P5 is one of the first laptops using Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2. It's not the best representative, though, especially in battery life......»»
Elucidating the mechanism of cell division during plant self-healing
When the stem of a plant is injured, the surrounding cells proliferate to repair and fuse the damaged tissue, eventually restoring function. This self-healing property is utilized in grafting techniques to propagate fruit and vegetable plants......»»
Presence of bacteria in soil makes flowers more attractive to pollinators, study shows
Bacteria that live in soil and help roots fix nitrogen can boost certain plants' capacity to reproduce, according to an article published in the American Journal of Botany describing a study of this mechanism in Chamaecrista latistipula, a legume bel.....»»
Bulrush once kept NZ"s wetlands and lakes thriving—now it could help restore them
With about 90% of New Zealand's natural wetlands drained or severely damaged during the past decades, we need to understand the role of native plants in the restoration of these important habitats......»»
Samsung’s affordable Galaxy Watch FE finally has an LTE option
There's a new Galaxy Watch FE version set to arrive in just a few days. It looks just like the Galaxy Watch FE released in June, except in one important way......»»
Raycast is coming to the iPhone, but don’t expect a Mac-like experience
Raycast, the powerful launcher app for Mac, is officially in the works for iPhone (and Windows). The popular power user tool has been Mac-only since its debut, but the iPhone version is coming next year, and there’s a waitlist to join a beta sooner.....»»
Injecting manure into growing cover crops can cut pollution, support corn crops
Nitrogen in the soil, where plants can readily utilize it, benefits crop growth and health. However, nitrogen leaving the soil—whether through leaching into the groundwater table, flowing with surface runoff into streams or escaping into the air as.....»»
New fossil species reshapes understanding of grape family history
Until now, it was believed that plants of the grape family arrived at the European continent less than 23 million years ago. A study on fossil plants draws a new scenario on the dispersal of the ancestors of grape plants and reveals that these specie.....»»
Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach
Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids are used for the tre.....»»