Sebastian Cox creates subtle treehouse from scorched larch
Designer Sebastian Cox has designed a treehouse in the English countryside that features scorched larch cladding, a shingled roof and a balustrade of chestnut branches. Read more Designer Sebastian Cox has designed a treehouse in the English.....»»
Mathematics reveals how the size of cellular components is regulated
Sebastian Persson uses mathematical models as a complement to experiments to study biological systems in his doctoral thesis. He has also developed software to more efficiently work with dynamic models......»»
"Video game ecology" can help us understand the climate crisis in our forests
When we think of climate change we often think of extreme events like flooding rains and large bushfires. But climate change can also have slower, more subtle impacts on our landscapes......»»
How do you make a kilogram? Gravity can provide new answers
Claus Lämmerzahl, Professor of Gravitational Physics at the University of Bremen, and Dr. Sebastian Ulbricht, scientist at the Natural Metrology Institute, have proposed in a new article that gravity could be the basis for the quantum-physical reali.....»»
Your Google News app is getting a subtle redesign. Here’s what’s changing
Google continues to simplify its first-party apps on Android, this time with Google News......»»
Stretchable, flexible, recyclable: 3D printing method creates fantastic plastic
Princeton engineers have developed an easily scalable 3D printing technique to manufacture soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive—qualities not typically combined in commercially manufact.....»»
Advanced atom interferometer could help with "the embarrassing problem" of dark matter
Assuming dark matter exists, its interactions with ordinary matter are so subtle that even the most sensitive instruments cannot detect them. In a new study, Northwestern University physicists now introduce a highly sensitive new tool, which amplifie.....»»
You can again turn your iPhone into a classic iPod (if you’re quick)
Every now and then a developer creates an app that lets you turn your iPhone display into a classic iPod. They never last long before Apple pulls them from the App Store, but there’s a new one you can grab before Tim spoils the fun. To skirt App.....»»
New process creates artificial humic substances for farming
Every farmer and every allotment gardener knows that humus is good for plant growth. But why? Humus contains humic substances. These substances have numerous advantages for the soil. In particular, fertile soil contains about 3% humic acids, while pe.....»»
In a not-so-subtle signal to regulators, Blue Origin says New Glenn is ready
Blue Origin needs to fly the New Glenn rocket to identify where the vehicle has margin. Blue Origin said Tuesday that the test payload for the first launch of its new rocket, New.....»»
Teen creates memecoin, dumps it, earns $50,000
Unsurprisingly, he and his family were doxed by angry traders. On the evening of November 19, art adviser Adam Biesk was finishing work at his California home when he overheard a.....»»
This smart display alternative can now use AI to plan all your meals
Skylight has rolled out Sidekick, a new AI assistant that creates personalized meal plans. It'll also provide grocery lists and cooking instructions......»»
This IMAX Enhanced setup creates a more cinematic experience at home for the holidays
Get this setup to have a more cinematic experience ready for the holidays with IMAX Enhanced support. Yes, IMAX, in your home......»»
Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?
Some say it’s a costly pipe dream; others say it’s part of the future. Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hot.....»»
Data scientists create tool to spot fake images
Pixelator v2 is a tool to spot fake images. It uses a new combination of image veracity techniques with capability beyond what can be seen by the human eye. It can identify subtle differences in images with greater accuracy than traditional methods a.....»»
Modified ribosomes could be a possible mechanism of antibiotic resistance
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published in Nature Communications. The subtle changes might be enough to alter the binding site of drug targets and constitute a possible new mechanism of.....»»
The future of tick control: Identifying genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks
Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks......»»
UK carrier O2 creates AI grandmother Daisy to waste scammers’ time [Video]
UK mobile carrier O2 has created Daisy, an AI grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers by keeping them on the line as long as possible. Anyone can report a scam call or message by texting their number to 7722, where it will be chec.....»»
Team creates world"s first tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser
In a new study, researchers at Osaka University have created the world's first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, a significant advancement for far-ultraviolet light technology with promising applications in sterilization and disin.....»»
Eaton, Treehouse to boost home capacity for EV charging, energy storage
Eaton and Treehouse partner to accelerate the electrification of homes for EV charging, energy storage......»»
Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals
Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»