Squid skin inspires novel “liquid windows” for greater energy savings
Bio-inspired system optimizes wavelength, intensity, dispersion of light reaching interiors. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a "liquid window' prototype inspired by the structure of squid skin. (credit: Raphael Kay, Adrian So).....»»
Kristallnacht"s legacy still haunts Hamburg, even as city rebuilds former synagogue burned in Nazi pogrom
Johanna Neumann was 8 when she witnessed a mob of local citizens and Nazis vandalizing the Bornplatz Synagogue in Hamburg. They were "shouting and throwing stones at the marvelous glass windows," as she later said in an oral history interview. Other.....»»
Another way to extract energy from black holes?
The gravitational field of a rotating black hole is powerful and strange. It is so powerful that it warps space and time back upon itself, and it is so strange that even simple concepts such as motion and rotation are turned on their heads. Understan.....»»
Beware of phishing emails delivering backdoored Linux VMs!
Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered. The campaign The attack began with a phishing email, they believe, but the.....»»
Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown......»»
TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology
TECNO has announced a new #ToneProud campaign in which they are hoping to eliminate any skin tone bias in imaging technology. The post TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology appeared first on.....»»
B&H launches holiday deals on Apple with discounts up to $600 off
The official holiday 2024 sale at B&H provides bargain hunters with steep savings on MacBooks, desktop Macs, podcasting gear and more.Save hundreds on Apple & more - Image credit: AppleYou can view the full selection of over 100 Apple deals at B&H on.....»»
This 77-inch Samsung OLED TV is almost half-price at Best Buy
Best Buy has slashed the price of the 77-inch Samsung S84D Series 4K OLED TV by almost half-off with a $1,500 discount. Hurry if you want the huge savings!.....»»
Artificial intelligence: A double-edged sword for the environment?
As AI technology progresses, the energy demands of training complex AI models have surged, raising widespread concerns about associated carbon emissions. This rapid growth is fueled by global demand across industries and academia, leading to exponent.....»»
Study reveals effect of slope position on nonstructural carbohydrates in biological soil crusts
Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) provide energy for metabolic processes in plants and play a key role in plant growth, defense and osmoregulation. However, the regulation of NSC in biological soil crusts across different slope positions remains unc.....»»
Rainwater samples reveals it"s literally raining "forever chemicals" in Miami
PFAS are in Miami's rainwater. And it is the latest evidence the synthetic "forever chemicals"—that have raised health concerns for people and wildlife—hitch a ride on the water cycle, using the complex system to circulate over greater distances......»»
Apple"s 2024 M4 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for just $1,499
Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already on sale, with preorder discounts knocking triple digits off the new release in addition to savings on three years of AppleCare.Snap up Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro for just $1,499 - Image credit: Appl.....»»
Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years
After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down......»»
Tech company debuts breakthrough liquid-cooling system to power AI: "Fundamentally changing how power is used"
Tech company debuts breakthrough liquid-cooling system to power AI: "Fundamentally changing how power is used".....»»
Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug “returns”, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attack.....»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy
Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»
Your November 2024 Horoscope: Major Energy Shifts Ahead—See What’s in Store!
Your November 2024 Horoscope: Major Energy Shifts Ahead—See What’s in Store!.....»»
Score the Dell XPS 15 for less than $1,000 during this sale
Own a top Windows laptop for less: Right now, when you order the Dell XPS 15 through the manufacturer, you’ll save up to $300!.....»»
This 17-inch HP Envy laptop is $380 off today
The HP Envy is a tried and true Windows laptop that just so happens to have a great markdown today. Get this awesome PC for $770 when you order through HP!.....»»
Save up to $230 on Apple"s M4 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro with AppleCare
Apple's brand-new MacBook Pro is eligible for exclusive coupon savings, with triple-digit discounts on a variety of M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max models on top of savings on three years of AppleCare.Save on Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro - Image credit: Ap.....»»