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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

Make a splash with the first "Percy Jackson" adventure "The Lightning Thief", 43% off at Amazon

As of May 16, get 'The Lightning Thief', the first book in the 'Percy Jackson' series, for just $10.76 at Amazon. SAVE $8.23: As of May 16, get the hardcover edition of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief for $10.76, down from.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

The Amazon Book Sale is packed with great deals on Kindles and books for all readers

The first Amazon Book Sale is live until May 20. Enjoy deals on books including Kindles, e-books, and audiobooks. UPDATE: May. 17, 2024, 10:28 a.m. EDT The Amazon Book Sale is officially underway with hundreds of deals. We're updating this.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

How to easily see what was talked about at every WWDC session since 2000

There is an easy way to see a list of everything Apple talked about at WWDC sessions since 2000, without manually combing through Apple's pages. Here's how to do it.Dive into app & game development through new 'Apple Pathways' hubWWDC is an invaluabl.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

The nature of consciousness, and how to enjoy it while you can

In his new book, Christof Koch views consciousness as a theorist and an aficionado. Enlarge (credit: SEAN GLADWELL) Unraveling how consciousness arises out of particular configurations of organic matter is a quest that h.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

An environmental CGE model of China"s economy: Modeling choices and application

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) model is an important policy guidance tool for pollution reduction and emission control objectives. An article, published in Energy and Climate Management, introduces the economic module, energy module, macroscopi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

John Milton’s handwritten notes make this 16th century history book a rare find

Poet crossed out one racy passage, deeming it "an unbecom[ing] tale for a hist[ory]" Enlarge / John Milton citing Spenser on the recent history of Ireland in his 1587 edition of Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Note Milton's itali.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Virtual Boy: The bizarre rise and quick fall of Nintendo’s enigmatic red console

How Nintendo took a gamble on a new kind of gaming experience in the '90s. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) Ars Technica AI Reporter and tech historian Benj Edwards has co-written a book on the Virtual Boy with Dr. Jose.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Optical power evolution in fiber-optic networks: New framework for better modeling and control

With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operation.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Computer models suggest modern plate tectonics are due to blobs left behind by cosmic collision

A small team of geologists and seismologists at the California Institute of Technology has found evidence via computer modeling that suggest giant blobs of material near the Earth's core, believed to have been created by a cosmic collision 4.5 billio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Business-focused anti-poverty initiatives can have unintended consequences

A new study of entrepreneurial small businesses created to address poverty in rural Africa found that the introduction of the entrepreneurial model led to unexpected social shifts that made the small business operators a source of friction and social.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Computer models show heat waves in north Pacific may be due to China reducing aerosols

A team of oceanographers and planetary scientists at the Ocean University of China, working with a pair of colleagues from the U.S. and one in Germany, has found via computer modeling, that recent heat waves in the north Pacific may be due to a large.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

How to add fonts in macOS Sonoma

Installing fonts in macOS Sonoma is almost as easy as downloading them. Here's how you can add them to your Mac.Font Book is the simple macOS tool for installing and managing fonts.Fonts are the key to good-looking designs and documents; there are ma.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows

An international agreement to end plastic pollution is due to be sealed this year in Busan, South Korea. At the penultimate round of negotiations, held in Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda and Peru proposed a target to cut the weight of primary plastics produce.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

European Prices for the Pixel 8a have Leaked

This isn't the first time that product pages for the Pixel 8a have leaked. The post European Prices for the Pixel 8a have Leaked appeared first on Phandroid. In yet another new leak for the upcoming Pixel 8a, it seems that the phone’.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

New Leaks Reveal Google’s Pixel 8a Marketing Pages

All that's left to do is for Google to start selling the phone. The post New Leaks Reveal Google’s Pixel 8a Marketing Pages appeared first on Phandroid. In true Google fashion, the upcoming Pixel 8a has been the subject of many leaks.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Precipitation may brighten Colorado River"s future, says modeling study

The Colorado River's future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures, which deplete water in the river, have raised doubts the Colorado River could recover from a multi-dec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

This HP laser printer deal cuts over 50% off the price for a limited time

The HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604sdw laser printer, which can print up to 5,000 monochrome pages from a full tank of toner, is down to $200 after a $220 discount......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Margot Robbie may star in Rob Liefeld’s Avengelyne comic book movie

Barbie's Margot Robbie is executive producing and may star in a film adaptation based on Rob Liefeld's Avengelyne comic book......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

How the plant world shapes the climate cycle

In order to understand the Earth's resilience, researchers at ETH Zurich are modeling climate changes from times long past. And they show that plants are not simply victims of circumstances, but have helped to shape climate conditions on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Ridesourcing platforms thrive on socio-economic inequality, say researchers

Platforms that offer rides to passengers, such as Uber and DiDi, thrive on socio-economic inequality. By modeling the behavior of passengers and self-employed drivers, researchers of TU Delft simulated the market for ridesourcing platforms, evaluatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024