How to Use the Air Quality Index
Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing poor air quality along the East Coast. Here’s what those air quality alerts mean.....»»
Solar flares and solar magnetic reconnection get new spotlight in two blazing studies
Two recent studies published in The Astrophysical Journal discuss findings regarding solar flare properties and a new classification index and the sun's magnetic field, specifically what's called solar magnetic reconnection......»»
XGIMI Horizon Ultra review: 4K projector for those serious about image quality
I’m not exactly an expert on TVs and displays, but I chose a high-end TV for my living room to get the best possible experience when it comes to immersiveness, brightness, and color accuracy. But now I’ve had the chance to try something different.....»»
Researchers create groundbreaking cotton quality model to aid farmers
Does climate change have an impact on the quality of cotton? Mississippi State scientists hope to answer that question with a new way to monitor the environmental impacts on the cash crop throughout the growing season......»»
Sonos’ Arc soundbar is about to major revamp – Sonos Lasso
Sonos has recently made headlines for releasing their first over-ear headphone, the It brought the high-quality sound that Sonos customers are used to, but brought it into a portable and personal package. While they were not perfect, they are still.....»»
Tourism development doesn"t equal bad jobs—weak government protection does
While tourism's ability to create new jobs is indisputable, there is much talk of these jobs being low quality and precarious. Despite this criticism, many public administrations see tourism as a valid way to create new jobs in their regions......»»
This Brother printer is great, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
Brother's HL-L3280CDW color laser printer has a nice price, so I tested the quality, performance, and long-term value to see if it's right for you......»»
Warren Buffett Recommends This Magnificent Index Fund. It Could Turn $500 Per Month Into $986,900
Warren Buffett Recommends This Magnificent Index Fund. It Could Turn $500 Per Month Into $986,900.....»»
How to differentially improve the cultivated land quality in China
Quality is the core characteristic of cultivated land and is crucial for ensuring sustainable resource utilization and national food security. To meet the increasing demand for food driven by rapid population growth and the continual optimization of.....»»
New Heat Risk Map Shows Which Parts of the U.S. Are Likely to Suffer the Most
The CDC’s new Heat and Health Index looks at the vulnerability of 32,000 neighborhoods to extreme heat using demographic and health statistics.....»»
Column: Investing through index funds is more popular than ever, so why is it becoming controversial?
Column: Investing through index funds is more popular than ever, so why is it becoming controversial?.....»»
Moving from the visible to the infrared: Developing high quality nanocrystals
Awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, quantum dots have a wide variety of applications ranging from displays and LED lights to chemical reaction catalysis and bioimaging. These semiconductor nanocrystals are so small—on the order of nanometers.....»»
Employee ownership models can increase worker productivity and well-being
A new paper examines how high-quality jobs can increase innovation and productivity. It found that higher pay does motivate workers, alongside other metrics, but that after a certain tipping point more money does not help job satisfaction......»»
Study reveals impact of postharvest treatments on tomato ripening
Tomato fruit ripening, a process initiated by key gene demethylation, is significantly influenced by postharvest handling practices. These practices, while extending shelf life, can alter ripening dynamics and affect fruit quality......»»
Innovative use of hyperspectral data and DCGANs enhances rice protein content estimation
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a crucial crop feeding over half of the global population. The demand for high-quality, protein-rich rice is rising, making accurate grain protein content (GPC) estimation vital for breeding superior varieties......»»
Stable Diffusion just got better and cheaper
Stability AI has improved the quality of its models, as well as updated the licensing agreement for an expanded free tier......»»
Efficient water quality management could reduce future water scarcity by half
Global water scarcity, a result of both quantity and quality change, challenges the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. An international team of researchers has now developed a novel modeling approach to identify cost-effective combinat.....»»
Detroit"s air quality "very unhealthy" following Fourth of July fireworks
Detroit's air quality ranked among the worst in the U.S. on Friday morning following the Fourth of July holiday fireworks use, posing "very unhealthy" conditions for children, seniors and people with certain health conditions who went outdoors......»»
You Asked: LG G4 OLED discounts, mini-LED vs. full-array local dimming
On today’s You Asked: How low will the go this year? Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the best streaming TV quality? What’s the difference between mini-LED and Full Array Local Dimming? And is your Blu-ray player screwing up your HDR experience? Difference.....»»
The best wireless headphones for 2024 from Bose, Sony, Sonos and more
Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now......»»
Permaculture found to be a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture
RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau has shown for the first time, in a joint study with BOKU University, that permaculture brings about a significant improvement in biodiversity, soil quality and carbon storage......»»