Dominant style stifled innovation in 19th century seascapes
Long into the 19th century, seascapes were considered an expression of patriotism. Artists who painted in a 17th century style were valued more. This tradition stifled innovation in the genre, Cécile Bosman has concluded. She will defend her Ph.D. t.....»»
Ghosts of species past: Shedding new light on the demise of NZ"s moa can help other flightless birds
New Zealand was once home to giant flightless birds called moa. They had grown accustomed to life without predators. So the arrival of humans in the mid-13th century presented a massive—and ultimately insurmountable—challenge to their existence......»»
New process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better—and greener—agricultural chemicals and everyday products......»»
Best luxury EVs: Go electric in style
While there are plenty of luxury EVs out there, it can be difficult to find the right one for your needs, even if you have cash to spend on an electric vehicle,.....»»
An engineer has built a classic Mac Plus from modern parts
Apple sold the Mac Plus from 1986 to 1990 — but now this early classic Mac is back with most of the parts made this century, thanks to a very dedicated fan.That's actually a Mac Classic but the screen is showing the output from the clone Mac PlusUs.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 power banks
Charge your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 anytime you want with these best power banks. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a flip-style smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch Fu.....»»
Increasingly erratic rainfall patterns over the past century are likely due to human-induced climate change, study shows
Rainfall fluctuates more vigorously. Why? Scientists say it's because of us. Many people around the world have noticed that rainfall is becoming increasingly erratic. Intense downpours are occurring more frequently, while dry periods seem to last lon.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 9 $100 off, M2 iPad Air Cell $699, M3 MacBook Pro $250 off, 15W MagSafe car mount, more
Today’s collection of Apple deals features price drops across a wide selection of current-generation gear starting with the return of straight up $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 9. You’ll find just about every size, color, and style on tap.....»»
The Highly Infectious FLiRT Variants Behind the Summer Covid Wave
The latest dominant Covid variants have stronger infectiousness than their predecessors and the ability to evade vaccine-induced antibodies......»»
Vanta raises $150 million accelerate its AI product innovation
Vanta announced that it has raised a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.45 billion. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, in addition to new investors Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, J.P. Morgan and existing investo.....»»
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation......»»
Grab this Cuisinart tabletop grill while it’s on sale for under $200
The Cuisinart Chef's Style Tabletop Grill is a portable gas-powered grill that's easy to carry and assemble. If you're interested, it's $31 off from Walmart......»»
From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome: AKG Robotics + Piezo Young Makers
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome:.....»»
Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania"s birds—from vigilance to vaccines, here"s what Australia is doing to prepare
Avian influenza viruses have infected the world's birds for millennia. We first became aware of them in the 19th century, when mass deaths of poultry triggered interest in what was then called "fowl plague.".....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 screen protectors
Keep your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 display safe and protected with these screen protectors. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the newest flip-style smartphone.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 fast chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a flip-style foldable featuring flagship processors and h.....»»
Gcore raises $60 million to drive AI innovation
Gcore has secured $60 million in Series A funding from institutional and strategic investors. Led by Wargaming, and with participation from Constructor Capital and Han River Partners, this marks the company’s first external capital raise since its.....»»
AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart Table
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart.....»»
Tijuana River sewage flows last year broke all records since 2000: It"s on track to do it again
The amount of contaminated water laced with raw sewage that is flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border into San Diego County exceeded 44 billion gallons in 2023, the most on record in the last quarter-century......»»
Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenom.....»»
Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms, a major global exporter of grain and oilseeds
By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of climate change and infrastructural damage caused by the Russian inva.....»»