How to improve PC cooling — make your PC run cooler and quieter
PC cooling is a delicate balance between performance and noise levels. Here are some ways to improve both in your computer......»»
Aerosols shown to increase size of cloud cells, causing greater radiative cooling under polluted conditions
Aerosols, often emitted alongside greenhouse gases, can brighten clouds and cause significant cooling. However, the uncertainty associated with aerosol–cloud interactions (ACIs) is large and potentially significant enough to mask a sizable portion.....»»
This Ancient Technology Is Helping Millions Stay Cool
Cheap, low-energy evaporative cooling devices are keeping water, food, people, and even whole buildings cool across India......»»
IQ tests: Can you improve your score by practicing?
Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students' cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very similar to IQ tests. Taking them may be a pain for.....»»
Scientists track sea level rise from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica
As climate change advances, the vast bodies of ice on Antarctica and Greenland contribute significantly to sea level rise. To project their future effect on sea level rise, additional research is required to improve scientists' understanding of these.....»»
Oregon county seeks to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for extreme heat
Multnomah County's heat dome conditions killed 69 people in 2021. Enlarge / People and their pets rest at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Portland as the city is hit with extreme temperatures caused by a heat dome.....»»
How can we effectively improve and use saline-alkali soil to ensure food security?
Soil salinization poses a threat to global agricultural production, food security and sustainable development. Affected by China's population growth and social and economic development, China's arable land has been decreasing in recent decades and is.....»»
Painting roofs white helps lower city heat, studies say
White or reflective paint is more effective at cooling cities than covering roofs in solar panels or greenery, scientists say, and could offer some relief on extremely hot summer days......»»
Novel 2D device for quantum cooling converts heat to voltage at ultra-low temperatures
EPFL engineers have created a device that can efficiently convert heat into electrical voltage at temperatures lower than that of outer space. The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technolog.....»»
Dodge Durango engine problems plague Indiana police
Indiana State Police said nearly 20 percent of the Dodge Durangos they bought over the past year have had oil cooler defects requiring lengthy repairs......»»
iPhone 16 Pro display brightness to be boosted by new OLED tech – report
The idea that iPhone 16 Pro display brightness will further improve on last year’s models is gaining ground, with a third report emerging today. Specifically, it says that leading display supplier Samsung will be providing its most advanced OLED.....»»
Regula Forensic Studio updates improve the accuracy of forensic examinations
Regula has released a significant update to its operating software, Regula Forensic Studio. This major revamp enhances the functionality of forensic devices, improves usability, streamlines operations, and allows for more precise document examination.....»»
Future Apple Vision: What to expect from Apple"s next headsets
Apple's follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro could improve upon an already pretty solid design. Here's what's been rumored about Apple's continued pushes into Spatial Computing.An Apple Vision Pro at an Apple StoreSince the launch of the Apple Vision Pr.....»»
Final Cut Camera delivers for mobile filmmakers with manual controls & iPad multi-cam
Apple's Final Cut Camera is a new camera app for iPhone that promises to improve your mobile videos. Here's how it works, and when you want to use it.Final Cut Camera is available nowThis app is a pro video app, so you won't find any options for capt.....»»
Wastewater is a viable medium for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, study shows
Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a nutrient solution without soil, and aquaponics, which c.....»»
Sexist Myths Are a Danger to Health
To improve outcomes for female patients, all evidence needs to be considered—while outdated myths about the significance of sex differences need to be retired......»»
Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted
A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones......»»
Tourists seek out Nordic holidays to keep cool
Far from her home in the tourist mecca of Tenerife, Cati Padilla is one of the growing number of travelers escaping heat waves for cooler holidays in Nordic countries......»»
Google’s greenhouse gas emissions jump 48% in five years
Google's 2030 "Net zero" target looks increasingly doubtful as AI use soars. Cooling pipes at a Google data center in Douglas County, Georgia. (credit: Google) Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have surged 48 percent i.....»»
Critical dialogue helps straight men confront sexist, homophobic beliefs
Adult heterosexual men with sexist and homophobic views can potentially improve their attitudes toward gay men and women by engaging in critical dialogues that use illustrations as a springboard, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
The world"s most powerful anti-fungal chemistries cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct
Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world causes pathogens to self-destruct. The University of Exeter-led research could help improve ways to protect food security and human lives......»»