Anisotropic zoning in the upper crust of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt
The collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates resulted in the formation of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt; however, the formation mechanism of Tianshan and the construction of a dynamic model explaining it remain to be realized and an integrated u.....»»
Google just killed half of its Area 120 projects
It seems that Google is tightening its belt as there are reports that the company has killed off half of its ongoing projects at its R&D department, Area 120. The post Google just killed half of its Area 120 projects first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Hyundai dealership customer shot by employee in Ohio, police say
Police said the customer was found with a gunshot wound to the upper leg in the parking lot of Hyundai of Bedford in Ohio......»»
Customer shot by employee at Ohio Hyundai dealership
Police said the customer was found with a gunshot wound to the upper leg in the parking lot of Hyundai of Bedford in Ohio......»»
Scientists have traced Earth"s path through the galaxy via tiny crystals found in its crust
"To see a world in a grain of sand," the opening sentence of the poem by William Blake, is an oft-used phrase that also captures some of what geologists do......»»
Twitter warns employees that their bonuses could be halved this year
Twitter is warning employees that their bonuses might be half of what was originally expected at the start of the year, in the latest sign of belt tightening at the company amid uncertainty with its pending acquisition and a souring economy......»»
GM recalls 484,155 SUVs in U.S. over potentially defective seat belt assembly
The Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac SUVs were recalled after a customer report of a separated seat belt buckle assembly in May......»»
"Extreme healt belt" to cover middle of US by 2053: report
An area of intensely warm weather—a so-called "extreme heat belt"—with at least one day per year in which the heat index hits 125 Fahrenheit (52C), is expected to cover a US region home to more than 100 million people by the year 2053, according.....»»
Underwater snow gives clues about Europa"s icy shell
Below Europa's thick icy crust is a massive, global ocean where the snow floats upwards onto inverted ice peaks and submerged ravines. The bizarre underwater snow is known to occur below ice shelves on Earth, but a new study shows that the same is li.....»»
The Arabian plate is holding steady
A comprehensive study suggests the Arabian plate is geologically stable and capable of withstanding long-term forces from surrounding tectonic activity......»»
How monsoon winds impact climate change by transporting pollutants into the upper atmosphere
While the Asian monsoon brings rain that is vital for the agricultural economy of the vast region, it is also known to suck up into the upper atmosphere chemical pollutants that accelerate climate change......»»
Hyundai, Kia vehicles probed by NHTSA over exploding seat belt pretensioners linked to 3 injuries
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles from the 2020-22 model years after allegations of exploding seat belt pretensioners......»»
Fate of the world"s biggest ice sheet is in our hands, scientists say
The fate of the world's biggest ice sheet still rests in our hands if global temperature increases are kept below the upper limit set by the Paris Agreement on climate change......»»
“Black widow” neutron star devoured its mate to become heaviest found yet
This work may set an upper limit on just how large neutron stars can become. Enlarge / A spinning neutron star periodically swings its radio (green) and gamma-ray (magenta) beams past Eart. A black widow pulsar heats the facing side of.....»»
Up a creek without paddle? Researchers suggest "gunwale bobbing"
Stand up in a canoe and you'll probably find yourself in the water before too long. Jump up and down on the upper edges of the sides of the canoe, and you'll likely end up in the drink as well. But get the balance right and you'll be able to move you.....»»
Do oceans absorb more CO2 than expected?
Phytoplankton need light and nutrients to grow. The microscopic algae rarely find both at the same time in sufficient quantities in the ocean. In the upper water layers, they usually lack nutrients, and further down, they lack light. A new study led.....»»
Volcanic super eruptions are millions of years in the making—followed by swift surge, scientists find
Researchers at the University of Bristol and Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre have discovered that super-eruptions occur when huge accumulations of magma deep in the Earth's crust, formed over millions of years, move rapidly to the.....»»
This off-grid toilet uses sand and a conveyor belt to ‘flush’ your business
Developed by a recent graduate, the toilet doesn’t require water or electricity, and was designed to be used in rural areas. You may not think about this when you do your morning business, but over 1.7 billion people still don’t have.....»»
Convert Your Cheap 3D Printer Into A Manufacturing Machine With This Belt Printer Kit
While visiting Midwest Reprap Fest this year I saw lots of belt printers. I was surprised actuall, with the amount of belt printers of various types. One table, however, caught my attention very quickly with their kits to turn your ender into a belt.....»»
Longer commutes affect the cost of living in large cities more than zoning restrictions
Conventional wisdom in recent years has placed much of the blame for the rising cost of living in American cities on overly strict zoning policies. But a research team featuring economists and alumni from the George Washington University Columbian Co.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of the quasar"s "anisotropic" effects on surrounding gas
A team led by Prof. Toru Misawa of the School of General Education, Shinshu University found for the first time that the internal donut-shaped structure of the central nuclei of bright galaxies in the distant universe can have an "anisotropic" effect.....»»