Charles Darwin and conspicuous consumption: Why bling is blingy
Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate their economic power......»»
Formula 1 wants to stop its cars from porpoising, and this is how
The sport can insist teams run higher ride heights to control the effect. Enlarge / Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari F1-75 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on June 12, 2022, in Baku.....»»
Red meat consumption may remain high in Finland despite consumer support for plant-based diets
Meat production is a significant source of greenhouse gasses and widespread adoption of a plant-based diet is key to achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. A study publishing June 16th in PLOS Sustainability and Transformati.....»»
Only Murders in the Building season 2 trailer starts a new mystery
Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are back for a new mystery in Only Murders in the Building season 2 But in the new trailer, the trio are the prime suspects......»»
How to get the Among Us back bling and emote in Fortnite
Among Us cosmetics have been added to Fortnite. Here's how to get your hands on the in-game cosmetics......»»
Day of the Devs 2022 features killer trains and playable flies
This year's Day of the Devs stream featured several wild indies, including a horror game called Choo-Choo Charles......»»
The secret lives of Darwin"s finches reveal daily commutes equal to the area of 30 soccer fields
Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behavior of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by McGill University researchers reveals daily movement patterns covering an area equivalent to the size of.....»»
Chicken vaccination shows benefits for nutrition, growth in Kenyan children
Vaccinating household chicken flocks can increase availability and consumption of eggs and meat, leading to better growth of young children in agriculture-dependent families in rural Kenya......»»
Scientists: global warming cannot be stopped without CO2 traps
Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels is not enough to prevent the world's average annual temperature from rising by two or more degrees above pre-industrial levels. Russian scientists at NUST MISIS are convinced that global climate change cannot.....»»
Mozilla Releases Local Machine Translation Tools
Longtime Slashdot reader Artem S. Tashkinov writes: "In January of 2019, Mozilla joined the University of Edinburgh, Charles University, University of Sheffield and University of Tartu as part of a project funded by the European Union called Project.....»»
Vertiv pushing liquid-cooling solutions to datacenters in Taiwan
Thermal management specialist Vertiv is offering liquid-cooling solutions to help datacenters in Taiwan reduce their power usage effectiveness (PUE) value as the trends of cutting power consumption and generating more green energy will soon become ke.....»»
Cooperative molecular networks may have been the spark of life on other planets
Darwin's theory of evolution probably isn't the full explanation for the emergence of life. Even in a barren environment conducive to fierce competition, cooperation between molecular networks may have spawned life on Earth and, by extension, elsewhe.....»»
Strong gap between motivation to act green and the impact of clothing consumption
What psychological factors make us act green? Classic scientific models identified the psychological predictors of pro-environment behavior, like our attitudes and personal norms. A new study now questions the link between these predictors and actual.....»»
Climate Worries Galvanize a New Pro-Nuclear Movement in the US
As states race to keep plants open, California becomes a test case of how much the tide has shifted. From a report: Charles Komanoff was for decades an expert witness for groups working against nuclear plants, delivering blistering critiques so effec.....»»
How price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life
Were you a teenager in the 1970s when gasoline got costlier and later found yourself driving less? If yes, you may be part of a generation whose "later-life travel behavior" was shaped by gas price shocks in its formative years, according to a resear.....»»
Kenmec demonstrates liquid cooling solution at Computex 2022
Smart automation solution provider Kenmec Mechanical Engineering is showcasing at Computex 2022 a liquid-cooling system for HPC servers, rack systems, and datacenters. It says the system is able to reduce enterprises' overall power consumption by ove.....»»
Report evaluates food diversity in 10 Mediterranean countries
The Mediterranean diet is underpinned by diverse foods. However, after assessing agrobiodiversity consumption, production and conservation in the region, researchers say that further actions are needed—particularly on farms—to ensure food system.....»»
China"s terrestrial carbon sequestration in 2060 could offset 13% to 18% of energy-related peak carbon dioxide emissions
President Xi of China announced in September 2020 that China will "aim to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060." Although it is essential to reduce CO2 emissions from energy consumption, which accounts for mor.....»»
New technology dramatically increases the recovery rate of precious metals from waste
In South Korea, which relies on imports for 99.3% of its metal resources, the per capita consumption of those metal resources is the highest in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and consumption of precious metals in industri.....»»
Former journalist, PR veteran, Automotive News staff member Dick Plumb dies at 97
Charles R. “Dick” Plumb, who headed public relations for Rockwell International’s automotive unit for more than two decades, has died. He was 97......»»
OLED TV breakthrough fixes all the tech"s problems, and it"s coming soon
This new way of making OLED screens promises double the brightness and lower power consumption – and it's ready to use soon......»»