Feeling hot and bothered? It"s complicated
Rising temperatures are increasingly affecting the quality of life in many regions, setting new challenges for architects, urban planners and healthcare systems. Researchers at KAUST have analyzed discomfort due to outdoor heat across Saudi Arabia an.....»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
US in deep freeze while much of the world is extra toasty? Yet again, it"s climate change
Much of the United States is shivering through brutal cold as most of the rest of the world is feeling unusually warm weather. However strange it sounds, that contradiction fits snugly in explanations of what climate change is doing to Earth, scienti.....»»
What to make of Valve’s recent fan project takedowns
A series of recent removals tells a complicated story. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Valve) From Black Mesa to the recently launched Portal: Revolution, Valve has had a reputation for being pretty willing to let modde.....»»
Turn An Old 3D Printer Into A Robotic 4 Axis Camera Motion System
The last year or two in 3D printing has brought us some major improvements in 3D printing. This also means that there are tons of 3d printers out there that are now feeling aged and beyond their life. Luckily, even the cheapest and slowest 3d printe.....»»
Xylem functionality is not a direct indicator of apple preharvest fruit drop: Study
Harvesting apple (Malus × domestica) fruit at optimal horticultural maturity is critical to meeting consumer preferences and to maintain quality throughout storage. Management during harvest is complicated by uneven ripening, overlapping maturity of.....»»
Why is the universe ripping itself apart? A new study shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought
What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years......»»
Ordering Apple Vision Pro gets more complex with face scan
Customers hoping to get one of the few Apple Vision Pro units at launch will have to jump through a few hoops first, including a face scan.Apple Vision Pro strapApple Vision Pro is a complicated product that needs various accessories sized to fit the.....»»
Mavericks vs. Knicks live stream: How to watch the NBA game for free
The Dallas Mavs and New Knicks clash tonight. The game is only streaming on local channels, so getting it online is a bit complicated......»»
New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work
A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign labor historian explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using their own personal mini-narratives, mining that material to ultimately advocate for a more humanistic-cen.....»»
Technique could efficiently solve partial differential equations for numerous applications
In fields such as physics and engineering, partial differential equations (PDEs) are used to model complex physical processes to generate insight into how some of the most complicated physical and natural systems in the world function......»»
How to buy a gaming PC for the best performance and value
Buying a gaming PC doesn't have to be complicated. Our guide on how to buy a gaming PC will walk you through what's most important......»»
Dealerships slammed by multiple cybersecurity challenges in 2024
Technology can help reduce cybersecurity risks, but dealers are heading into 2024 with challenges that make the problem more complicated......»»
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here"s how they affect their minds and moods
Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviors, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory capabilities, including their sense of smell......»»
How effective is fear as a teaching tool? How and what do we learn when we are scared?
Many of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling threatened by a family member, a teacher, or a boss......»»
"Foul and loathsome" or jewels of the natural world? The complicated history of human-frog relations
When was the last time you saw a frog? Perhaps you came across one in your garden and wondered at its little hands, glossy skin, and what looked very much like a contented smile......»»
These scientists explored the good vibrations of the bundengan and didgeridoo
Their relatively simple construction produces some surprisingly complicated physics. Enlarge / The bundengan (left) began as a combined shelter/instrument for duck hunters but it is now often played onstage. (credit: Utrezz0707/C.....»»
Eli Rallo"s "I Didn"t Know I Needed This" book launch brings TikTok to life
Inside the launch event for TikTokker Eli Rallo's essay collection, "I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself.".....»»
Does the Google Pixel 8 have MagSafe?
MagSafe has been a popular features on iPhones for many years. Is it available for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro? It's complicated......»»
Do dog "talking buttons" actually work? Does my dog understand me? Here"s what the science says
Is your dog bothered by something but you can't work out what? Do you wish they could tell you?.....»»
Plant metabolism proves more complicated than previously understood
Plants have evolved fiendishly complicated metabolic networks. For years, scientists focused on how plants make secondary metabolites, the compounds that plants produce to enhance their defense and survival mechanisms......»»