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......»»
On-chip photodetection: Two-dimensional material heterojunctions
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) use photons as information carriers and are expected to solve the bottleneck problems of microelectronic chips in terms of speed, power consumption and integration density with their advantages of ultra-high transm.....»»
Investigating mercury contamination in freshwater lakes in Korea
During the 1950s and 1960s, Minamata Bay in Japan was the site of widespread mercury poisoning caused by the consumption of fish containing methylmercury—a toxic form of mercury that is synthesized when bacteria react with mercury released in water.....»»
How food choices can help the planet
A new book published by researchers at the University of Sydney and Curtin University explores how global food production and consumption are impacting the environment and contributing to emissions, offering a positive, sustainable way forward......»»
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X hands-on review: Fast, feature-packed
The Asus ZenBook Pro 16X is a tech tour de force with plenty of power and a gorgeous display. It's perfect for productivity, creativity, and media consumption......»»
Making chemical separation more eco-friendly with nanotechnology
Chemical separation processes are essential in the manufacturing of many products from gasoline to whiskey. Such processes are energetically costly, accounting for approximately 10–15 percent of global energy consumption. In particular, the use of.....»»
How to make NFC automations to use with your iPhone
Using the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can automate common tasks with just a tap. Here are some useful ideas from logging your coffee consumption to starting your workout.Scan NFC tags to trigger automation routinesWhen Apple originally added th.....»»
Microbe-based faux beef could save forests, slash CO2 emissions
Gradually replacing 20 percent of global beef and lamb consumption with meat-textured proteins grown in stainless steel vats could cut agriculture-related CO2 emissions and deforestation in half by 2050, researchers reported Wednesday......»»
Does presenting credibility labels of journalistic sources affect news consumption? New study finds limited effects
Labeling the credibility of information sources does not shift the consumption of news away from low-quality sources or reduce belief in widely circulated inaccurate claims among average internet users, but providing an indicator of sources' quality.....»»
HaiLa ultra-low-power RF technology aims to eliminate batteries in Wi-Fi-enabled IoT devices
We all live in a connected world with ubiquitous sensors and connected devices. These connected devices are often powered by batteries without direct access to a power supply, which makes power consumption a top concern when choosing the appropriate.....»»
Victorian medicine shaped modern concepts of race
Charles Darwin raised the question of whether darker skin is correlated with immunity to certain diseases in his 1871 book "The Descent of Man," an erroneous claim that reflected beliefs about the reality and fixity of race that were widespread in th.....»»
Ireland: Data Centers Now Consuming More Electricity Than Rural Homes
According to the Irish Times, citing new figures from the Central Statistics Office, data centers used up a greater share of electricity consumption than rural homes in the State last year. From the report: The overall share of metered electricity co.....»»
Prince Charles visits sustainable aviation laboratory
Prince Charles meets staff from the Whittle Laboratory to learn about sustainable aviation......»»
Piracy Increases ‘Internet Buzz’ Which Boosts Legitimate TV-Show Viewership
Online piracy is constantly evolving and its effects on legal consumption vary greatly. While it's hard to draw strong conclusions across the board, new research into the effects of TV show piracy finds there is a promotional side to illegal download.....»»
Doctor Strange 2 clip delivers a massive Charles Xavier revelation
After months of cameo rumors, Marvel confirmed in mid-February that Charles Xavier/Professor X will appear in Doctor Strange 2. It did it in the best possible way by featuring the character’s voice in a Super Bowl trailer that guaranteed a massive.....»»
Darwin Was Wrong: Your Facial Expressions Do Not Reveal Your Emotions
The emotion AI industry, courts and child educators are unknowingly relying on a misunderstanding of Darwin’s ideas -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
50 Years After Walking on the Moon, an Astronaut Anticipates Our Return
In 1972 — half a century ago — Charles Moss Duke walked on the moon. Now 86 years old, he's ready for America to get back to exploring the moon, reports the Associated Press: Duke said he does not begrudge NASA for ending the Apollo prog.....»»
Developing inorganic lead-free perovskite for broadband emission
Artificial lighting accounts for one-fifth of global electricity consumption, and developing efficient and stable luminescence materials is critical to avoid unnecessary waste of electric energy. The single emitters with broadband emission, such as l.....»»
F1 cars in 2026 will have less drag and no MGU-H, FIA says
For 2023, expect six sprint races and mandatory helmet cameras for all drivers. Enlarge / Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the Ferrari F1-75 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on April.....»»
Change in diet may contribute to rapid recovery of apex predator, new research reveals
New research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) has revealed that the estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in the Northern Territory have shifted from an estuarine based diet to one that is largely derived from terrestrial sources......»»
Meat substitutes: Researchers find that environmental concern does not motivate consumption
Meat substitutes are on the rise: While they used to have a niche existence in health food stores or organic stores, wheat salami, tofu schnitzel or soy mince can now be found in every well-stocked supermarket. "We wanted to know why consumers choose.....»»