Spaghetti, windowsill, and LEGO: On-the-fly composites modeling
Sure, they're mixed metaphors—but just as modeling is a close estimate of real-world processes, so too are verbal explanations of such nuanced arithmetic. Trisha Sain, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, explores multiscale physics by th.....»»
Get the lastest "Lego Star Wars" game for cheap, plus more of the best gaming deals this week
The best gaming deals for Jan. 2024 include plenty of console bundles, games, accessories, and more. UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This list has been updated with new deals and current pricing. The best gaming deals of.....»»
Researchers observe how the flexibility of a protein hinge is crucial to the transfer of cell proteins
Ubiquitination—the addition of the protein ubiquitin—is a key stage in many cell processes, such as protein degradation, DNA repairs, and signal transduction. Using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) and molecular modeling, researchers l.....»»
Sea level rises could cost EU and UK economies up to 872 billion euros by 2100, study suggests
Damage caused by sea level rises could cost the EU and UK economies up to 872 billion euros in total by the end of the century, according to a modeling study published in Scientific Reports......»»
Modeling framework finds fungal "bouncers" patrol plant-microbe relationship
A new computational framework created by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers is accelerating their understanding of who's in, who's out, who's hot and who's not in the soil microbiome, where fungi often act as bodyguards for plants, keeping fri.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly material from mushrooms, coffee grounds and natural pineapple fibers
Researchers have developed a novel eco-friendly material, dubbed "mycelium-based composites (MBCs)." Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are renowned for their unique properties, making them an increasingly popular choice in various industries, particul.....»»
Best Lego deals: Save on Star Wars, Batman, Icons, Friends
Looking for your next fun build? We've picked out some of the best Lego set deals around right now including where to shop......»»
For female fashion models, job security and sexual harassment are often intertwined
Modeling is a dream occupation for many young women, but for those who make modeling a career, finding work can be a traumatic, sexualized nightmare, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study finds......»»
The 5 best laptops for CAD and and 3D modeling in 2024
If you want to start 3D modeling, then check our picks for the best laptops to do the job......»»
One of the best Lego games ever kicks off PS Plus’ 2024 additions
An amazing Lego title is coming to the PS Plus Game Catalog this month, but the service is also losing some fantastic games like It Takes Two......»»
The 4 best laptops for data science and data modeling
Given that there are so many laptops and laptop configurations out there, we've gone out and found our favorites for data science so you don't have to......»»
Examining how fiber content affects mechanical properties in flax and pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced plastic composites
A new study has compared the reinforcing efficiency of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and cultivated flax fiber in poly(butylene succinate) composites. PALF, a less explored but potentially sustainable alternative, outperformed flax at 20 wt.%, showcasi.....»»
Researchers find natural spa water in central Japan is long-trapped lithospheric water
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the origins of non-meteoric water in natural spa waters located in central Japan. Based on numerical modeling, their results suggest that this water has been conf.....»»
Many models are better than one for COVID-19 scenario projections, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub generated look-ahead projections for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths under specific, policy-relevant scenarios. Those projections were provided to federal agencies such as t.....»»
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Best Buy's Last-Minute Sales Event features deals on brands like Apple, Xbox, KitchenAid, and Lego. Score same-day delivery or pickup through Dec. 24. Through Dec. 24, Best Buy comes to procrastinators' rescue with a Last-Minute Sales Event tha.....»»
New nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts......»»
How to unlock the Holiday Boxy outfit in Lego Fortnite
Lego Fortnite is kind of a gift in itself, but there are still more things to unwrap this holiday season. The Holiday Boxy skin is free if you get it soon......»»
New technique could make modeling molecules much easier
Much like the humans that created them, computers find physics hard, but quantum mechanics even harder. But a new technique created by three University of Chicago scientists allows computers to simulate certain challenging quantum mechanical effects.....»»
A new mathematical language for biological networks
A team of researchers around Berlin mathematics professor Michael Joswig is presenting a novel concept for the mathematical modeling of genetic interactions in biological systems. Collaborating with biologists from ETH Zurich and Carnegy Science (U.S.....»»
Morocco earthquake had unusual deep slip, according to new modeling
In their rapid characterization of the magnitude 6.8 Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) suggest that the earthquake ruptured roughly 25 kilometers deep beneath t.....»»
Biodiversity modeling advances to improve predictions of nature"s contributions to people
People depend on nature in a multitude of ways. Crop pollination, pest management, storm buffering, and carbon capturing are all part of nature's contributions to people (NCP). But these contributions are subject to change—species that make vital c.....»»