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.....»»
Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans
The story of Ekgmowechashala, the final primate to inhabit North America before Homo sapiens or Clovis people, reads like a spaghetti Western: A grizzled and mysterious loner, against the odds, ekes out an existence on the American Plains......»»
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat
A new Antarctic ice sheet modeling study from scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers is making them lose ice faster......»»
Using mathematical modeling to save coral reefs
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo is using mathematical models to help determine the best strategies for saving coral reefs from climate change......»»
In 250 million years, a single supercontinent will form, wiping out nearly all mammals: Modeling study
A recent study published in Nature Geoscience uses supercomputer climate models to examine how a supercontinent, dubbed Pangea Ultima (also called Pangea Proxima), that will form 250 million years from now will result in extreme temperatures, making.....»»
New 3D-printed tumor model enables faster, less expensive and less painful cancer treatment
An international team of interdisciplinary researchers has successfully created a method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers. The University of Waterloo-based team combined cutting-edge bioprinting techniques with synthetic structures or microf.....»»
Geotechnical centrifuge modeling for simulating long-term radionuclide migration in large-scale fractured rocks
Deep geological disposal is a globally recognized and safe method for long-term management of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). However, over extended periods of nuclear waste storage, there is the potential for the waste canister to experience lea.....»»
Dealmaster: Lenovo deals, sales on charging solutions, and more
From toys to a new laptop, there's an assortment of practical, fun, and tech deals. Enlarge / The ThinkPad P1 showing off its ThinkPad branding. (credit: Lenovo) Today's Dealmaster ranges from Lenovo laptops to Lego toys.....»»
Economists propose algorithm for flexible management of innovative enterprise for sustainable development
Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations. The results were published in Sustainability......»»
Constructing a global variable-resolution atmospheric physico-chemical coupling simulation framework
A research team led by Prof. Zhao Chun from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a global variable-resolution modeling framework and conducted research using atmospheric sand.....»»
Give the gift of creativity with up to 44% off LEGO at Amazon
As of Oct. 16, you can get up to 44% off LEGO sets at Amazon. Save on Star Wars, Avatar, and more. TL;DR: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Prime Day 2) may be over, but that hasn't stopped the deals from coming in, especially for Prime members. As.....»»
Dealmaster: Save on laptops, Lego, CPUs, GPUs, and more
Gear up for holiday gift-giving with these early holiday deals. Enlarge / The back of the 2019 iPad Air. (credit: Samuel Axon) Whether you're shopping for a new laptop or you're looking to build your own PC, we found som.....»»
Minecraft becomes first video game to hit 300m sales
The Lego-like block-building game cements its position as the best-selling video game of all time......»»
Daily deals Oct. 15: M1 Max 16" MacBook Pro 32GB RAM $2,399, $112 off iPhone 14 Plus, 30% off Razor Crest Lego, more
Today's hottest deals include 49% off a Milanese Loop Apple Watch band, Ninja Creami for $169, 25% off a Samsung 49" Odyssey OLED curved Smart gaming monitor, an Echelon Reflect 40" fitness training mirror for $240, and more.Get $1,100 off M1 Max Mac.....»»
Galactic archaeology uncovers the dramatic history of our next-door neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy
Research led by the University of Hertfordshire has revealed the dramatic history of Andromeda, our nearest neighboring galaxy. Using state-of-the-art modeling, Professor Chiaki Kobayashi and a team of international astrophysicists have determined de.....»»
Lego employees share 10 secrets for finding boundless creativity
Tips for feeling motivated, embracing bad ideas, getting over creative blocks, and more. Some conference room tables boast bowls of candy or a gaggle of diminutive bottles of water. Others, painfully benign centerpieces, like a vase filled with colo.....»»
Over 250 Lego sets discounted for Prime Day in October — From $4
If you're a huge building block fan, there are a lot of great Prime Day deals on everything from Lego to Nifeliz and Semky, so come check these deals out......»»
Lego’s Animal Crossing sets are every bit as adorable as the games
The Lego Animal Crossing collaboration begins next year with five distinct sets that can also interconnect......»»
Grab Awesome Prime Day Prices on these LEGO Star Wars Sets!
Prime Day doesn't just mean tech - check out these awesome LEGO deals! The post Grab Awesome Prime Day Prices on these LEGO Star Wars Sets! appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to LEGO kits, there’s no denying that the brand.....»»
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa......»»
Models suggest interlinking rivers in India to meet water demand may adversely impact monsoon rainfall amounts
A team of civil engineers and meteorologists at the Indian Institute of Technology, working with colleagues from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the University of Hyderabad, has found, via modeling, that a plan to interlink rivers in.....»»