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Modeling the friction between pages in a book

It all started with a shaky washing machine. Pedro Reis, head of the Flexible Structures Laboratory at EPFL's School of Engineering, rolled up a piece of fabric and placed it under the machine to stop it from moving. After he saw how well the rolled-.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 14th, 2021

Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools

During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Michael Walsh’s Solo Exhibition is now Open at the Mirus Gallery

Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist's utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

"Mishmi Tita" research provide an overview of the medicinal herb"s uses and conservation

Coptis teeta Wall. (C. teeta), commonly known as "Mishmi Tita," is a medicinal herb of considerable value traditionally used for treating various health conditions. This endangered plant, listed in the Red Data Book, is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Combined X-ray surveys and supercomputer simulations track 12 billion years of cosmic black-hole growth

By combining forefront X-ray observations with state-of-the-art supercomputer simulations of the buildup of galaxies over cosmic history, researchers have provided the best modeling to date of the growth of the supermassive black holes found in the c.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

New book examines best methods to prepare future English teachers

How do you teach someone to be a teacher? And what does it mean to be a professional educator? Those questions are at the heart of a new book from a University of Kansas educator and author working to guide the methods of how English arts teachers ar.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Oldest privately owned book sells for £3mn at UK sale

The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone

A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Developers can now create their own toggles for Control Center in iOS 18

One of the new features of iOS 18, which was announced by Apple on Monday, is a customizable and redesigned Control Center with multiple pages. However, in addition to the customizations provided by Apple itself, developers can now create their own t.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Studying archaeological roads gives insights into connectivity and movement

Archaeologist Tuna Kalayci investigates roads in a recent edited book. What happens if we think of roads not only as containers of action, but also as dynamic and complex phenomena, as the action itself? This question inspired Dr. Tuna Kalayci to bri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

iOS 18 is here to help with Apple Intelligence, Messages improvements & more

WWDC 2024 revealed new ways to customize iPhone with iOS 18, including new Home Screen arrangements and filters, Control Center pages, and replaceable buttons on the Lock Screen.iOS 18 is more customizable than everIt was clear that WWDC 2024 would f.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

New Control Center in iOS 18 will have multiple pages, here’s what that means for you

iOS 18 will be fully unveiled this Monday at the WWDC keynote. According to one of the late breaking rumors, the iPhone update will introduce a redesigned Control Center. One core feature of the new Control Center is the ability to place controls.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Olivine experiments provide new insights into lunar basalt formation

Olivine is the earliest mineral to crystallize from basaltic magma, and accurate knowledge of olivine/melt partition coefficients (DOl-melt ) for first-transition row elements (FTREs) Ga and Ge, is required in quantitative modeling of petrogenetic pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Climate crisis puts Australia"s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost

Australia's ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues, according to new modeling from Protect Our Winters Australia (POW) and The Australian National University (ANU)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Maker Spotlight: Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently based in Oakland Ca.  The artists utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and  3D printing, create a unique approach to sculpture making ..Michael.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Here"s what happens next in "House of the Dragon," according to the book

From Blood and Cheese to the Battle of Rook's Rest, here's what George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood" tells us could happen in "House of the Dragon" Season 2. Need to know what might happen in House of the Dragon Season 2, but don't want to.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Enjoy monthly free books through the Amazon First Reads program

Choose from this month's editor's picks and get a Kindle book for $1.99 or $0.00 for Prime members when you participate in the Amazon Firs Reads program. Save up to $5.99: When you participate in the Amazon First Reads program, Amazon Prime mem.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Apple Books is now the official audiobook home of Reese’s Book Club

Apple Books was already the home for Oprah’s Book Club, but now Apple has announced a new partnership with another celebrity and their book club. Reese’s Book Club, curated by Reese Witherspoon, has made Apple Books its official audiobook home......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

How to use Reader Mode in Safari on iPad

Whether it be ads or shoddy formatting, some web pages might not be that easy to decipher. Thankfully, there is a solution built right into Safari on your iPad.Reader Mode in Safari can help to simplify your reading experience.Whatever your reasons m.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Apple Books now offers Reese"s Book Club audiobook recommendations

Apple Books users can now discover the top audiobook picks from Reese Witherspoon, with the service now the preferred home for her eponymous Book Club.Reese's Book Club audiobooks can be listened to via Apple BooksA popular book club founded by Reese.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

How to use the Reader Mode in Safari on iPad

Whether it be ads or shoddy formatting, some web pages might not be that easy to decipher. Thankfully, there is a solution built right into Safari on your iPad.Reader Mode in Safari can help to simplify your reading experience.Whatever your reasons m.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024