The ephemeral tennis ball: Addressing sustainability in sports
Although I have played tennis my whole life, I found a special appreciation for it during the pandemic as it was one of the few outdoor, socially-distanced sports I could play with my classmates at Columbia University. Our early morning casual games.....»»
AI boosts indoor food production"s energy sustainability
Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25%—potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found......»»
JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds
JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds......»»
The Earth"s inner core is an enduring mystery: Here"s how researchers are starting to solve it
Deep beneath our feet, at a staggering depth of over 5,100km, lies Earth's inner core—a solid ball of iron and nickel that plays a crucial role in shaping the conditions we experience on the surface. In fact, without it we'd be unlikely to even exi.....»»
Volvo cashes in on hybrid hype with updated XC90 crossover
The 2025 Volvo XC90, which has mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, sports styling cues from its new battery-powered sibling......»»
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is September’s best PS Plus game
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a surprisingly fun sports game, and you can try it without paying an extra dime via PS Plus......»»
Metal bats have pluses for young players, but in the end it comes down to skill
Skill of the hitters was still the biggest factor in how fast the ball came off the bat. Enlarge / Washington State University scientists conducted batting cage tests of wood and metal bats with young players. (credit: YouTube/Ba.....»»
What’s new on Hulu in September 2024 and what’s leaving soon
Hulu's September 2024 lineup includes The Old Man, American Sports Story, Hell on Wheels, 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5, Murder in a Small Town, and more......»»
Research reveals huge volume of sports gambling advertising on social media in the US
Sports fans are being bombarded daily with gambling advertising via social media in the United States—and the majority of ads could be in breach of regulations, according to a new study......»»
Scientists develop multifunctional photocatalyst for wastewater treatment
Water contamination by pharmaceuticals and heavy metals poses severe environmental and health risks. Traditional methods like biodegradation and filtration often lack efficiency and sustainability. Photocatalysis, using solar energy to degrade pollut.....»»
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious "donut" inside Earth"s core
About 2,890 kilometers beneath our feet lies a gigantic ball of liquid metal: our planet's core. Scientists like me use the seismic waves created by earthquakes as a kind of ultrasound to "see" the shape and structure of the core......»»
5 best Netflix shows to watch on Labor Day
Including comedy, politics, and sports to quench your appetite for lazy days off, check out the five best Netflix shows to stream this Labor Day weekend......»»
5 great Netflix movies to watch on Labor Day
Our picks for movies to watch Labor Day weekend include a scandalous sports documentary, a coming-of-age tale set at a high school party, and a cute romance. .....»»
Labor Day deal brings popular Dyson Ball vacuum to affordable $300
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is an incredible vacuum cleaner, but up until now it has been too expensive to buy......»»
5 great Netflix movies to stream on Labor Day weekend
Our picks for movies to watch Labor Day weekend include a scandalous sports documentary, a coming-of-age tale set at a high school party, and a cute romance. .....»»
5 best Netflix shows to stream this Labor Day weekend
Including comedy, politics, and sports to quench your appetite for lazy days off, check out the five best Netflix shows to stream this Labor Day weekend......»»
JP Clausen brings auto, tech experience to GM manufacturing
JP Clausen, who previously worked for Tesla, Google and Lego, joined GM in April to succeed the retiring Gerald Johnson executive vice president of global manufacturing and sustainability......»»
Public perceptions on the use of gene tech for environmental problems
Addressing public concerns about the suitability and safety of new innovations is crucial to the responsible use of genetic technologies for environmental problems, according to a new report on New Zealanders' perceptions commissioned by BioHeritage.....»»
The best shows on Hulu right now (September 2024)
If you're familiar with Aaron Hernandez, cue up Ryan Murphy's dramatization, American Sports Story, one of the best shows on Hulu right now......»»
Apple TV tried being a sports hub, but now ESPN’s launching a competitor
Apple’s TV app is one of the few places trying to aggregate sports in the streaming age. But today, ESPN announced the launch of a similar effort. ESPN’s app and ESPN.com now offer a ‘Where to Watch’ feature, making it easy to follow your fav.....»»
Apple Sports brings live scores to your iPhone lock screen with iOS 18
Starting with iOS 18, the Apple Sports app will provide Live Activities for games, surfacing real-time and updating sports scores directly on your iPhone lock screen, and Apple Watch Smart Stack. This functionality will replace the similar “Foll.....»»