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.....»»
Modeling superfast processes in organic solar cell material
In organic solar cells, carbon-based polymers convert light into charges that are passed to an acceptor. This type of material has great potential, but to unlock this, a better understanding is needed of the way in which charges are produced and tran.....»»
Like a flexible Lego railway track: How stable microtubules form within cells
Like poles support a tent, microtubules—hollow cylindrical structures made of tubulin protein—support eukaryotic cells. But microtubules provide more than just mechanical strength; they help prepare the cell for cell division and migration and wo.....»»
China censors women modeling lingerie on livestream shopping -- so men are doing it
Donning a sassy piece of silk lingerie, a male model grooves to the beat and forms a heart shape with his fingers during a livestreaming session on Douyin, one of China's most popular video-sharing platforms......»»
This LEGO Ford GT Gives The Supercar A Suitably Outrageous Send-Off
Though the Ford GT is ending production with a limited edition celebrating its racing heritage, a comparatively affordable LEGO set is also on the way. Though the Fo.....»»
Elegantly modeling Earth"s abrupt glacial transitions
Proxy data—indirect records of the Earth's climate found in unlikely places like coral, pollen, trees and sediments—show interesting oscillations approximately every 100,000 years starting about one million years ago. Strong changes in global ice.....»»
The Food System Is Awful for the Climate. It Doesn’t Have to Be
New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable......»»
Neural network algorithm predicts Arrhenius crossover temperature with 90% accuracy
A joint paper by the Department of Computational Physics and Modeling of Physical Processes and Udmurt Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences published in the journal Materials introduces an algorithm that allows for the correct e.....»»
Daily deals Feb. 25: $549 M2 Mac mini, $219 Apple Watch SE, a Beats Fit Pro offer, and more
The best deals for Saturday include Gen 2 AirPods for $99, a $10 Target gift card offer on Lego, Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac at $39.99, and more.Get an M2 Mac mini for $549 today. The AppleInsider team scours the internet for excellent d.....»»
Incineration of graphene-containing plastics: Health risk of graphene residues investigated in 3D lung model
Due to its exceptional properties, graphene is now added to a wide range of plastics. The carbon-based material improves, for instance, the conductivity and stability of composites......»»
Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines
Apple held a surprise, invite-only event on Thursday to showcase some games coming to its devices in 2023, and they aren't limited to Apple Arcade.Gaming on a MacThey include titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Run Legends, Lego Starwars cas.....»»
Mini-robot shifts from solid to liquid to escape its cage—just like the T-1000
Phase-shifting material also useful for smart soldering devices, in vivo drug delivery. A Lego minifig made out of a new material can "melt" through a cage's metal bars before reassembling into its solid form on the other side. (cre.....»»
Climate change disrupts core habitats of marine species, finds modeling study
A comprehensive modeling study indicates the extent to which climate change threatens marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. According to the study, the core habitats of a large proportion of marine species could not only shift poleward, but also.....»»
Introducing the book – Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars
Adam Shostack, the author of “Threat Modeling: Designing for Security”, and the co-author of “The New School of Information Security”, recently launched his new book – “Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars”. In t.....»»
Learning with all your senses: Multimodal enrichment as the optimal learning strategy of the future
Neuroscientist Katharina von Kriegstein from Technische Universität Dresden and Brian Mathias from the University of Aberdeen have compiled extensive interdisciplinary findings from neuroscience, psychology, computer modeling and education on the to.....»»
Understanding plants can boost wildland-fire modeling in an uncertain future
A new conceptual framework for incorporating the way plants use carbon and water, or plant dynamics, into fine-scale computer models of wildland fire provides a critical first step toward improved global fire forecasting......»»
Worst impacts of sea level rise will hit earlier than expected, says modeling study
Current models of sea level rise suggest the most widespread impacts will occur after sea level has risen by several meters. But a new study finds the biggest increases in inundation will occur after the first 2 meters (6.6 feet) of sea level rise, c.....»»
D&D maker still wants to revoke earlier versions of “open” gaming license
Core rules would go under Creative Commons, "hateful" content would be barred. Enlarge / Artist's conception of D&D-maker Wizards of the Coast trying to destroy its original Open Gaming License with fire. (credit: Lego / WotC).....»»
New modeling study shows that most plastic debris on Seychelles beaches comes from far-off sources
Vast amounts of plastic debris accumulate on beaches across the Seychelles and other small island developing states. Observational analysis (for instance, plastic bottle labels) suggest that much of this waste originates from distant sources and not.....»»
New modeling shows how interrupted flows in Australia"s Murray River endanger frogs
Flooding in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of temporary flood conditions......»»
As climate warms, drier air likely to be more stressful than less rainfall for Douglas-fir trees
Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows......»»