Neal McDonough on Boon, Neo-Westerns, and Clint Eastwood
Veteran actor Neal McDonough discusses his new film, Boon, and the advice he received from Clint Eastwood......»»
Boon or burden? Automakers" use of right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells aids some, hinders others
The right of first refusal in dealership buy-sells has helped minority dealers acquire stores, some their first, and is a tool many automakers say can help them manage their franchises. But others say an increased use of the tool can hurt factory-dea.....»»
Parker probe observes powerful coronal mass ejection "vacuum up" interplanetary dust
On Sept. 5, 2022, NASA's Parker Solar Probe soared gracefully through one of the most powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) ever recorded—not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community. Parker's journey th.....»»
Converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could prevent pathogenic infections
Nebraska researchers are converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could help prevent pathogenic infections and death while significantly lowering the cost of antimicrobial treatments and being a boon to the bioeconomy......»»
Acai berry craze: boon or threat for the Amazon?
Working in the sweltering heat of the Brazilian Amazon, Jose Diogo scales a tree and harvests a cluster of black berries: acai, the trendy "superfood" reshaping the world's biggest rainforest—for better and worse......»»
It"s official, J.K. Simmons is returning as Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1
Co-creator of Mortal Kombat 1, Ed Boon, has announced that J.K. Simmons will be returning as Omni-Man in the DLC......»»
SSD prices set to plummet, so now could be a great time to upgrade
SSDs are becoming more and more a better value proposition over HDDs, which could be a boon for small businesses looking to get started storing data......»»
Reusable rockets could fly back to their launch sites with wings
Reusable launch vehicles have been a boon for the commercial space industry. By recovering and refurbishing the first stages of rockets, launch providers have dramatically reduced the cost of sending payloads and even crew to space. Beyond first-stag.....»»
The Password Game will make you want to break your keyboard in the best way
Creator offers a glimpse into how he made this fun, infuriating "Mess of RegEx." Enlarge / Abandon all hope, ye who choose a password here. (credit: Neal.fun/Neal Agarwal) I once worked at a small-town newspaper, part of.....»»
Clint Eastwood’s The Mule is one of Netflix’s most popular movies. Here’s why you should watch it
This Clint Eastwood/Bradley Cooper action movie from 2018 is one of Netflix's 10 most popular movies of the week. Here's why you should watch it......»»
This Bradley Cooper action movie is popular on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it
This Clint Eastwood/Bradley Cooper action movie from 2018 is one of Netflix's 10 most popular movies of the week. Here's why you should watch it......»»
Apple Vision Pro could help surgeons see vital data during operations
The Apple Vision Pro may be beneficial in medicine, a surgeon suggests, with the mixed-reality headset potentially helping by providing vital data during surgery.Apple Vision ProApple's introduction of the Apple Vision Pro could be a boon to producti.....»»
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
On a cold spring morning, Washington University in St. Louis virologist Jacco Boon, Ph.D., and wildlife ecologist Solny Adalsteinsson, Ph.D., flap and drag a large white flag through a woodsy area on the western edge of St. Louis County. Boon, an ass.....»»
Big data astronomy: Using statistics in a new way to decipher the universe
The digital age has been a tremendous boon to the fields of both statistics and astronomy. However, according to Dr. Max Bonamente, a professor of physics and astronomy at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), most astronomers are not suffic.....»»
Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes
With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of mobility in cities, Lagos was ranked worst out of 60 cities a.....»»
Apple, Samsung looking to expand in India, minister says
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. are among companies interested in increasing electronics production in India, a minister said, a boon for the country's push to challenge neighboring China as a manufacturing hub......»»
Korea trade minister says Republican win may lower IRA tax boon
South Korea believes the US may reduce the tax credits in President Joe Biden's landmark clean energy law, which encourages automakers to manufacture electric cars in the US, should Republicans come to power......»»
Human DNA is everywhere. That"s a boon for science, and an ethical quagmire
On the beach. In the ocean. Traveling along riverways. In muggy Florida and chilly Ireland. Even floating through the air......»»
U.S. vehicles get older and bigger as economic environment, consumer preferences change
Consumers' choices to keep their current vehicles longer and purchase used instead of new are pushing the average age of U.S. vehicles up — a boon for the service industry. Passenger cars are the oldest on average; electric vehicles are the younges.....»»
Kia will push EV leasing to reap tax credit boon
Kia will lean more aggressively into the Inflation Reduction Act provision that extends a $7,500 federal EV incentive to leasing customers......»»
Telehealth Is Proving to be a Boon to Cancer and Diabetes Care
Virtual visits surged in the pandemic, and studies show they maintain high-quality medicine.....»»