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......»»
This beastly GPU will require a ridiculous 1.3KW of power
Nvidia is expected to announce its flagship GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022, and thanks to a leak, we have an early look at its power consumption levels......»»
Scientist E.O. Wilson, dubbed modern-day Darwin, dead at 92
Edward. O. Wilson, the trailblazing US scientist, professor and author whose study of insects and clarion call to protect Earth earned him the nickname "Darwin's natural heir," has died at age 92......»»
E.O. Wilson, Naturalist Dubbed a Modern-day Darwin, Dies at 92
Edward O. Wilson, a U.S. naturalist dubbed the "modern-day Darwin" died on Sunday at the age of 92 in Massachusetts, his foundation said in a statement. From a report: Alongside British naturalist David Attenborough, Wilson was considered one of the.....»»
MicroLED mass transfer cost dropping fast, says PlayNitride chairman
Cost of mass transferring micro LED chips from epitaxial wafers onto backplanes will keep dropping to NT$10 (US$0.36) per square meter in 2025, according to chairman and CEO Charles Li for PlayNitride......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC reschedules volume production of 3nm process technology
Although TSMC decided to defer the commercial production of the 3nm process to 4Q22, the company remains confident about its 3nm technology, with a 15% faster speed, 30% lower power consumption, and 70% logic density than 5nm. ABF substrate makers co.....»»
In a Boston Court, a Superstar of Science Falls To Earth
A jury found the Harvard chemist Charles Lieber guilty of lying to the federal government about his participation in China's Thousand Talents recruitment program. From a report: Charles Lieber, one of the country's top research chemists, sat miserabl.....»»
Geneticists" new research on ancient Britain contains insights on language, ancestry, kinship, milk
New research revealing a major migration to the island of Great Britain offers fresh insights into the languages spoken at the time, the ancestry of present-day England and Wales, and even ancient habits of dairy consumption......»»
Darwin"s finches "evolve": Vampire fly threat is changing parental behavior
Spending time with offspring is beneficial to development, but it's proving lifesaving to Galápagos Islands Darwin's finches studied by Flinders University experts......»»
Industry watch: The Foxconn-Yulon-Foxtron EV partnership
Foxconn (Hon Hai) unveiled three EV models, Model C, Model E and Model T, during its recent Hon Hai Tech Day, apparently targeting at three different market segments. Aiming at personal consumption at a reasonable price of under NT$1 million (US$35,9.....»»
Data wrangling vs data cleaning
To prepare their data for analysis, data scientists must conduct several features prominently and time-consuming processes. Data creation and consumption have become a way of life for many people. Within this preparation, data wrangling and data c.....»»
Watch UFC 269 Online: How to live stream Oliveira vs. Poirier tonight
UFC 269 is happening tonight, with Charles Oliveira defending his title against Dustin Poirier for the main event. Here's how to watch UFC 269 live with ESPN+......»»
Controlled indoor cultivation without daylight comes of age
Interest in vertical farming is growing worldwide. This method of cultivation offers great advantages: local, fresh production that is possible at any location in a very sustainable way. On the negative side are the high electricity consumption and i.....»»
Watch UFC 269 Online: How to live stream Oliveira vs. Poirier tomorrow
UFC 269 is happening Saturday, with Charles Oliveira defending his title against Dustin Poirier for the main event. Here's how to watch UFC 269 live with ESPN+......»»
Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution tweaked for global warming
On a moonless summer night in Hawaii, krill, fish and crabs swirl through a beam of light as two researchers peer into the water above a vibrant reef......»»
Researchers propose new method for electrocatalytic hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene under room temperature
Ethylene is one of the most important building blocks in chemical synthesis. Traditional thermocatalytic hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene (HAE) requires high temperatures and high pressure, leading to excessive energy consumption. Additionally,.....»»
Sonos needs to curb its power consumption if it wants to be net zero by 2040
When it comes to climate change, Sonos has identified power consumption of its products as the area where it can make the biggest impact on carbon......»»
How much meat do we eat? New figures show six countries have hit their peak
Eating meat comes with an enormous environmental footprint, with food systems responsible for an estimated 34% of global emissions. And yet, in most countries, meat consumption is continuing to rise......»»
Research reveals new evidence that sugary beverage tax impacts are sustainable, effective
Two new studies based in Seattle provide evidence that public policies to reduce consumption of added sugars through taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are effective and sustainable......»»
Study links increasing air pollution to the rise of a type of lung cancer
An international team of scientists has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide. The same study also concluded an overall lower consumption of tobacco worldwide is statistically linked to less peop.....»»
Democratic lawmakers introduce bill that could ban auto-checkout bots
The bill has been dubbed the "Stopping Grinch Bots Act," and it is being introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers: Connecticut's Richard Blumenthal, New York's Paul Tonko and Charles Schumer, and finally, New Mexico's Ben Ray Luján. You'll find.....»»