CCA orients wooden Casa Wabi pavilion around orchid cultivation
Mexican architecture studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica has created a pavilion made from wood at Casa Wabi outside of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Read more Mexican architecture studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica has cre.....»»
This wooden high rise wiggled its way through two devastating earthquakes
It’s a big step forward in proving that wood buildings can go tall in seismic zones. In a single day in early May, one 10-story building survived the brunt of some of the biggest earthquakes in recent history.Standing in a clearing next to a.....»»
New orchid species found in Tibet
Bulbophyllum is one of the largest genera in the orchid family, with about 2,200 species, and is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics. In the course of botanical exploration in southeastern Xizang in 2020–2022, researchers collected sev.....»»
Average annual net carbon sink of Gracilaria cultivation in China from 2021 to 2030 may double last decade"s
A marine research team led by Professor Yan Qingyun has proposed a method to assess the net carbon sink of marine macroalgae (Gracilaria) cultivation. Then, they calculated the net carbon sink of Gracilaria cultivation in China based on the yield of.....»»
Flash deal knocks $220 off this popular HP 2-in-1 laptop
The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop, a popular and versatile device with 8GB of RAM, is currently available from HP for an affordable $480 after a $220 discount......»»
Researchers: Drone seeding and E-seeds sound exciting, but ecosystem restoration needs practical solutions
A drone drops a small wooden projectile with three spiral tails and a seed mounted on the tip. It gently lands on the bare ground and sits there, exposed to the elements, until it rains. Then, the moisture penetrates the wood fibers, and the spiral t.....»»
Forget silicon. Researchers just created a transistor made out of wood
A team of Swedish researchers reached a groundbreaking development -- they made a fully functional wooden transistor......»»
A versatile deep-learning model for accurate prediction of plant growth
Crop yield can be maximized when the best genetic variety and most effective crop management practices are used for cultivation. Scientists have developed various machine learning models to predict the factors that produce the greatest yield in speci.....»»
Apple hosting special classical ‘Candlelight concert’ at Tower Theatre store in LA
Following the launch of Apple Music Classical at the end of March, the company is set to hold a special concert this weekend at its beautiful Tower Theater store in LA. The performance by Candlelight concerts/Orchid Quartet will celebrate Apple Musi.....»»
B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone
Danish audio firm Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker might look like a picnic basket, but under its wooden grille lurks four amps, drivers, and 280 watts of power......»»
Say "ahhh": This ecofriendly tongue depressor checks vitals
Doctors often use tongue depressors when peering in a patient's mouth and throat. But what if that flat wooden spatula could actively evaluate the patient's health? That's the premise of an ecofriendly disposable sensor, reported in Analytical Chemi.....»»
KOTRA and KISIA will showcase 10 Korean cybersecurity companies at RSA Conference 2023
Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will host 10 Korean cybersecurity companies as Korea Pavilion with Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA) at RSA Conference 2023. KOTRA and KISIA will feature companies from across a ra.....»»
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Today's top bargains include $220 off an HP Pavilion all-in-one computer, 38% off solar-powered string lights, up to 48% off Blink Smart home doorbells and cameras, Apple Watches from $160, and $400 off an HP Envy Laptop.Save $220 on an HP Pavilion A.....»»
Perfect for school, this HP 2-in-1 laptop is $250 off for a limited time
The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop is on sale from HP with a $250 discount for a limited time, so you need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the offer......»»
How much cadmium is contained in cocoa beans?
Cocoa beans can absorb toxic heavy metals such as cadmium from the soil. Some cultivation areas, especially in South America, are polluted with these heavy metals, in some cases considerably. In combining different X-ray fluorescence techniques, a te.....»»
Mummies provide the key to reconstruct the climate of the ancient Mediterranean
Swiss scientists are reconstructing the climate of the ancient world using small wooden artifacts hung on mummified remains......»»
Greater duckweed shows metabolic flexibility during trophic transition
Duckweeds, a group of fast-growing aquatic plants, are good candidates for bioenergy production and CO2 capture because of their simple structure, fast growth rate and high starch content. At present, duckweed cultivation mainly focuses on a photoaut.....»»
Google Assistant might be doomed: Division “reorganizes” to focus on Bard
The Google Assistant makes no money and hasn't released hardware in two years. Enlarge / The lettering "Hey Google" on the Google pavilion at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in 2018. These words activate Google A.....»»
New "glass-like" orchid species discovered in Japan
A new species of orchid with delicate, glass-like blooms has been discovered by Japanese scientists, who found the pink and white plant hiding in plain sight......»»
This gorgeous, all-wood keyboard must be seen to be believed
Hacoa's Full Ki-Board brings spirit to your typing with a beautiful wooden design that houses a wireless mechanical keyboard for your PC, Mac, iPad, or phone......»»
An elegant new orchid is found hiding in plain sight
It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented. Nevertheless, Professor Suetsugu Kenji and his associates have recently uncovered a stunning new species of orch.....»»