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How does a "reverse sprinkler" work? Researchers solve decades-old physics puzzle

For decades scientists have been trying to solve Feynman's Sprinkler Problem: How does a sprinkler running in reverse—in which the water flows into the device rather than out of it—work? Through a series of experiments, a team of mathematicians h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJan 29th, 2024

Biofouling release technology to protect ship hulls

How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Resilience index needed to keep us within planet"s "safe operating space," say researchers

Researchers are calling for a 'resilience index' to be used as an indicator of policy success instead of the current focus on GDP. They say that GDP ignores the wider implications of development and provides no information on our ability to live with.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Student-free days may be tricky for parents, but they can be vital for teachers and schools

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security

Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses—which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually—would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at McGill Uni.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers

In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Solar wind power likely governs Uranus" thermosphere temperature

Uranus's upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades—and now scientists have shown why. Observations from Earth have shown Uranus' upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades, with no clear explanation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks

Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News6 hr. 28 min. ago

NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, November 15

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News9 hr. 0 min. ago

Moving graphene from the lab to fab: How 2D materials could transform everyday electronics

Graphene has lived up to its promise in the lab. Now, EU researchers are working on supporting its wider adoption in high-end electronics, photonics and sensors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 26 min. ago

How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop

You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated News9 hr. 58 min. ago

New family of optimized omnigenous magnetic fields could display enhanced fusion plasma confinement

Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, for decades. The successful realization of fusion reactors relies on the ability to effectively confine charged particles with.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 58 min. ago

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, November 15

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 28 min. ago

NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, November 5

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 28 min. ago

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for November 15

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 0 min. ago

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, November 15

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 0 min. ago

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, November 15

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 0 min. ago

Mathematical approach can predict crystal structure in hours instead of months

Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals—a critical step in developing many medicines and electronic devices—in a matter of hours using only a laptop, a process that previously.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News20 hr. 28 min. ago

Researchers shed light on the experiences of caregivers in Nunavut"s family service system

Researchers at the Umingmak Centre, a child advocacy center in Nunavut, and the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) have released a study that identifies systemic challenges in Nunavut's child welfare system—an.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News20 hr. 28 min. ago

Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood

For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News20 hr. 28 min. ago