Rosin powder can help maintain more constant friction when pitching a baseball
In baseball, even the smallest detail can tip the scales in favor of the batter or the pitcher. A recent publication has highlighted how rosin powder helps maintain a more constant friction when pitching, something that could bring about a fairer pla.....»»
Webb researchers discover lensed supernova, confirm Hubble tension
Measuring the Hubble constant, the rate at which the universe is expanding, is an active area of research among astronomers around the world who analyze data from both ground- and space- based observatories. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has alre.....»»
Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management
In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the compl.....»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in the fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
Enhancing hurricane forecasts: Simulations reveal reducing estimates of atmospheric friction improves storm predictions
Hurricanes and other extreme weather events are expensive in lives and money. From 1980 to 2023, weather and climate disasters caused about $2.6 trillion in damages in the U.S., according to NOAA estimates. In 2022 alone, the U.S. experienced 18 disa.....»»
Turbulent solar wind originates in the sun"s corona, study shows
Solar wind is a never-ending stream of charged particles coming from the sun. Rather than a constant breeze, this wind is rather gusty. As solar wind particles travel through space, they interact with the sun's variable magnetic field, creating chaot.....»»
New report recommends specialist support to mothers in prison
A new report reveals the challenges mothers face trying to maintain a relationship with their children while in prison, and recommends additional support......»»
Investigating "climate burnout" to learn how people can maintain motivation to fight climate change
As the occurrence of weather extremes continues to escalate, the climate change movement now grapples with a new challenge, "climate burnout.".....»»
Backyard Baseball ’97 brings Backyard Sports back next month
Backyard Baseball '97 is launching for $10 on Steam on October 10, kicking off the return of the Backyard Sports franchise......»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Moderate levels of exotic species invasions may help maintain biodiversity, study suggests
Globally, more than 13,000 plant species, equivalent to the entire native flora of Europe, have been naturalized outside their native ranges. A study, jointly conducted by scientists from China and the U.S., provides new insights about biodiversity,.....»»
Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices
As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance capacity and energy density......»»
October 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Best baseball batting order; mummies demystified.....»»
Magna says AI-boosted thermal sensing is more effective, cuts back on false automatic emergency braking activations
Magna is pitching automakers on a new thermal sensing product that processes information with the assistance of artificial intelligence, which it says improves effectiveness and reduces the number of unexpected automatic emergency braking activations.....»»
Study: Managers can boost everyone"s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging
Workplace communications platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are sometimes accused of reducing productivity by distracting workers with constant messages and the need to respond to them......»»
3 underrated shows on (HBO) Max you need to watch in September 2024
An Italian drama, a killer miniseries, and a documentary about a baseball icon are the three underrated shows on (HBO) Max that you need to watch in September......»»
CarMax signs on as stadium sponsor for Flying Squirrels
CarMax has signed a multiyear stadium naming rights deal with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, a Minor League Baseball team near its Virginia headquarters......»»
Physicists capture images of atoms flowing along a boundary without resistance despite obstacles in their path
Typically, electrons are free agents that can move through most metals in any direction. When they encounter an obstacle, the charged particles experience friction and scatter randomly like colliding billiard balls......»»
Angiosperms study provides insights into genome evolution after whole-genome duplications
Whole-genome duplication (WGD, or polyploidy) is a common and frequent occurrence in plants, providing raw genetic material for evolution. Homoeologs (duplicate genes from a WGD) often diverge in expression levels, while some still maintain similar (.....»»
Rust in Linux lead retires rather than deal with more “nontechnical nonsense”
How long can the C languages maintain their primacy in the kernel? Enlarge / Rust never sleeps. But Rust, the programming language, can be held at bay if enough kernel programmers aren't interested in seeing it implemented. (cred.....»»