Belgium flexes its new locally sourced mussels
It is a popular tradition to eat mussels in Brussels but what may surprise many is that none of the mollusks visitors enjoy are locally sourced in Belgium......»»
Microsoft open-sourced the code for 1995’s 3D Movie Maker because someone asked
Among other things, the software introduced us all to Comic Sans. You, too, can make PS1-caliber 3D movies using nothing but 3D Movie Maker and your Windows 95 PC. (credit: Microsoft) Back in 1995, the Microsoft Kids division.....»»
Apple slammed by EU for denying Apple Pay rivals access to iPhone’s NFC tech
Apple accused of violating EU antitrust law by only letting Apple Pay use NFC. Enlarge / European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager speaks to reporters on May 2, 2022, in Brussels, Belgium. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
Biofilm bacterial dynamics and changes in inorganic nitrogen density due to the presence of freshwater pearl mussels
Freshwater pearl mussels are found in rivers in Japan. They are in severe decline, however, and are on the endangered Red List designated by the Ministry of the Environment. Freshwater pearl mussels are known to play an important role in the biochemi.....»»
India Reiterates Pitch for Tesla To Make Electric Cars Locally
India has once again called upon Elon Musk to manufacture Tesla cars locally instead of selling China-made electric vehicles in the world's fourth-largest autos market as demand for clean transport surges. From a report: "If Elon Musk is ready to man.....»»
Samsung launches eco-friendly phone case line for Earth Day
Samsung is celebrating Earth Day 2022 with sustainably sourced Galaxy accessories in a partnership with plant-based designer Sean Wotherspoon......»»
How mussels maintain adhesion underwater
Bathroom accessories mounted on tile walls often fall off if not mounted correctly. This is because the moisture in the bathroom weakens the surface adhesion. Conversely, mussels boast amazing adhesion as they stick firmly to rocks even underwater. A.....»»
Apple Maps now supports real-time road alerts from emergency vehicles
Apple Maps now supports real-time alerts sourced from Safety Cloud, a digital alerting platform used by emergency responders and construction zones.Apple Maps alertsApple's primary navigation app already supported real-time alerts from other drivers......»»
Freshwater mussels can inhibit bacterial diseases
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä found brown trout better survived a Flavobacterium disease outbreak if the fish had larvae of freshwater pearl mussel in their gills. In another study, duck mussels were observed to filter and remove Fla.....»»
Ingesting microscopic plastic affects the ability of mussels to grow and reproduce
Mussels in Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics. And it's affecting their ability to grow and reproduce, an RMIT University eco-toxicologist has found......»»
Google Search"s New Highly Cited Label Helps You Get To the Source of a Story
Google is adding a new "highly cited" label to search results frequently sourced by other publications, the company is announcing today. From a report: Anything from local news stories, to interviews, announcements, and even press releases will be el.....»»
From lab to slab: Rubber concrete flexes into the residential market
A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tires repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research from the University of South Australia shows that it can provide an economically viable and sustainable alternativ.....»»
HomePod mini launches in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Apple has released the HomePod mini in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland after teasing a release in those countries earlier in March.HomePod miniCustomers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland can now place orders for the Apple smart s.....»»
HomePod mini officially available in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland
The HomePod mini is now officially available in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Apple had previously said that the smart speaker would launch in these countries by the end of March. Apple updated earlier news releases to confirm today’s.....»»
Public database offers fresh insight on officer-involved homicides, nationally and locally
The new National Officer-Involved Homicide Database (NOIHD), developed by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) and available to researchers and the public, is providing fresh insight regarding fatal encounters with police......»»
Nonaxisymmetric wavelike patterns identified in the equatorial region of the Earth"s core
A team of researchers from the Royal Observatory of Belgium, Université Savoie Mont Blanc and Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris has identified nonaxisymmetric wavelike patterns in the equatorial region of the Earth's core. In their paper publis.....»»
Xiaomi launches a huge 100-inch 4K TV in China for $3,150
The Chinese TV market has been getting interesting lately, with Hisense bringing a 65-inch 4K HDR model to the table for $865, and now Xiaomi announcing the bigger, more expensive Redmi Max 100 that's soon launching locally for 19,999 RMB (~$3,150)......»»
Horse mussels need more protection in Scotland
Horse mussels in Scotland could be at risk due to gaps between marine protected areas, a new study shows......»»
Oppo flexes muscles with self-developed NPUs
Oppo has become the fourth phone brand in China that has developed its own neural processing units (NPUs), while chips developed by Qualcomm and MediaTek have also been adopted in its new models......»»
Mussels" underwater glue inspires synthetic cement
Those who have tried to pry a mussel from anything from wood to rock know how stubborn the underwater mollusks are—and their gluey secret has long captivated scientists. For years, researchers have attempted to replicate the extraordinary adhesive.....»»
How mussels stay ice-free in an icy world
Antarctic waters have conditions in which objects and living creatures can freeze even under water. This is a major problem for marine travel in polar regions. So-called supercooled water has a temperature just below the freezing point. Due to the hi.....»»