Spore the merrier: Boom in mushrooms grown on Belgian beer
In Belgium, a country reputed for its beer, mushrooms nourished on a byproduct from the brew are doing booming business......»»
Luxshare doubles iPhone production, prepares for Apple Vision Pro
From making iPhone cables in 2011, Luxshare has grown into a major Apple partner is now producing twice the number of iPhones it did in 2022.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Luxshare plantLuxshare has been steadily increasing in importance to Apple, and is no.....»»
New study looks again at how alcohol influences attraction
Yet another look into how alcohol influences interactions with the desired sex. Enlarge / This beer isn't helping. (credit: Grady Reese) For a phenomenon that is so deeply engrained in the public consciousness, the scien.....»»
Kenya: Ongata Rongai boom town destroyed two vital rivers—new study flags a major health risk
Over the past 10 years, Ongata Rongai, a satellite town on the edge of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has experienced uncontrolled development and exponential population growth. Because of its appealing location close to the city, it's jumped from just un.....»»
Insiders Reveal Major Problems at Lab-Grown-Meat Startup Upside Foods
Billion-dollar cultivated-meat startup Upside Foods wants you to think the breakthrough chicken fillets it sells are made in a futuristic factory. A WIRED investigation tells a different story......»»
Incarceration results in drops in short-term economic activity, but has limited long run impacts
The U.S. criminal justice system has expanded considerably since the 1970s. At the same time, male employment rates have dropped and racial earnings inequality has grown. Former inmates perform worse in the labor market than those who have not been i.....»»
Nano droplets go skiing at high temperatures
Currently, many (nano)structures are grown in layers, one above the other, but their ordering on the atomic scale is generally far from perfect. Researchers from the University of Twente have aimed for a better understanding of these processes that c.....»»
Experts explain how diamonds are grown in a lab
A diamond is a solid rock of carbon and the hardest known naturally occurring substance. Because diamonds also have some extraordinary optical and physical properties, intensive research is underway on their use in laser and quantum technology......»»
11 Best Drafting Pencils Right Now Reviewed
From the time we first learned to write to the experts that we’ve grown to become, the pencil remains one of our favorite stationery. And it’s the go-to tool for giving shape to an artist’s brilliant ideas! The art of drafting schematics an.....»»
49 birthday gift ideas that we"d actually be excited to unwrap
Need inspiration for an upcoming b-day? Add these birthday gift ideas to your wish list. Kids aren't the only ones who get excited about birthday gifts. You can be a grown-ass adult and still lose your shit when you open up the gift that topped.....»»
Google Maps Lets You Customize Favorite Places With Emoji
Google Maps has rolled out a new feature that lets you customize your saved places in a fun new way. If you have some free time in your future, take a minute and add emoji as the icons to your favorite coffee shops, beer bars, and shopping spots. A s.....»»
Belgium struggles with spread of "invasive" raccoons
Belgian forest ranger Thierry Petit can barely keep pace with call outs to deal with raccoons, a North American species branded an invasive threat to Europe's indigenous wildlife......»»
5 ways in which FHE can solve blockchain’s privacy problems
Blockchain technology has gained significant traction due to its decentralized nature and immutability, providing transparency and security for various applications, especially in finance. Having gained notoriety during the 2010s with the boom of cry.....»»
Nvidia thinks AI boom is far from over as GPU sales drive big earnings win
Everybody wants GPUs for AI, and that's making Nvidia very happy (and rich). Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) On top of Wednesday's news that Nvidia earnings have performed far better than expected, Reuters.....»»
Coral reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems
Like the heat waves on land we have all grown familiar with, marine heat waves are being amplified by climate change. These extreme warm water events have ushered in some of the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and are now a major threat t.....»»
Nvidia"s quarterly sales double on the back of AI boom
The artificial intelligence boom continues to fuel a blockbuster year for chipmaker Nvidia......»»
Teen mothers in South Africa: Largest ever study explores what it takes to go back to school
Imagine the weight of responsibility for caring for a child when you are not yet fully grown yourself, and the fear of being shamed by parents, fellow learners, and even strangers within the community?.....»»
More Black video game heroes shouldn’t be a fantasy
Though video games have grown when it comes to diversit, some of the industry's biggest franchises still struggle to center Black heroes......»»
Natural compound in white button mushrooms could benefit animal, human health
A team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has identified a compound in white button mushrooms that could potentially benefit gut health in mammals by activating a protective biological response......»»
The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages
Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works.....»»
Aging in a housing crisis: Growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future
The collision between an aging population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness. Our research, released today, explores how the scale of these problems among older people has grown o.....»»