The growing metaverse
Augmented reality and virtual reality are poised to radically change the lives of billions of people, and a few tech giants will make huge profits as it happens......»»
Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that gro.....»»
Fires pose growing worldwide threat to wildland-urban interface
Fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) are becoming more common around the globe, a trend that is likely to continue for at least the next two decades, new research finds......»»
Research team identifies culprit behind canned wine"s rotten egg smell
While it is the fastest growing sector of the wine-packaging market, canned wine faces a few hurdles. It's not considered as elegant as wine in a bottle, and it's not as popular as the formerly maligned "wine bag in a box." There is also the unfortun.....»»
Discovery of organic catalyst could lead to cheaper fuel cells
With atmospheric carbon dioxide at record highs, the search for clean-energy alternatives to the use of fossil fuels is growing increasingly urgent......»»
Machine learning could help reveal undiscovered particles within data from the Large Hadron Collider
Scientists used a neural network, a type of brain-inspired machine learning algorithm, to sift through large volumes of particle collision data. Particle physicists are tasked with mining this massive and growing store of collision data for evidence.....»»
Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture
Surrounded by cocoa trees and intense heat, Christian Andre Yapi is forced to admit that the precious beans are no longer growing as they should, a major problem for the world's leading producer......»»
Newly sequenced genome reveals coffee"s prehistoric origin story, and its future under climate change
The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in the ancient past......»»
It Takes Guts to Fix Wind Turbines for a Living
Want one of the fastest-growing jobs in the US? Get used to being high......»»
Key U.S. lawmaker urges Biden to permanently ban Chinese EVs from America
U.S. President Biden is considering hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs amid growing pressure on the White House to take further steps to prevent Chinese vehicle imports......»»
EV prices drop up to 20% as new and used inventory surges
Inventory is growing, and prices are falling for new and used EVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Among the many things upended by the pandemic was the traditional American car-buying experience. Factories were idled to.....»»
Vultr Sovereign Cloud and Private Cloud delivers data control to nations and enterprises
Vultr launched Vultr Sovereign Cloud and Private Cloud in response to the increased importance of data sovereignty and the growing volumes of enterprise data being generated, stored and processed in even more locations — from the public cloud to ed.....»»
Are the world"s cultures growing apart?
Cultural values may have become more different globally, but more similar regionally, over the past 40 years according to a paper published in Nature Communications. The authors suggest that over time, high-income Western countries have grown increas.....»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»
VR Headset Statistics By Per Unit Sales, Geography, Shipments and Usages
Introduction VR Headset Statistics: The use of virtual reality […] Introduction VR Headset Statistics: The use of virtual reality (VR) technology is rapidly increasing worldwide. Most VR demands come from growing industries such as en.....»»
Rocket DevOps simplifies compliance processes
Rocket Software is addressing the growing demand for integrated security, compliance, and automation in software development with its latest release of Rocket DevOps, formerly known as Aldon. With its data validation tool and seamless support of CI/C.....»»
Apple Vision Pro Problems: 5 Things Users Need to Know
Apple Vision Pro users are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues. This shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the Vision Pro is indeed a first-generation product and it will experience growing pains as Apple works to perfe.....»»
Scientists develop composite accelerometer for extreme environments
The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated temperatures. Silicon carbide (SiC) stands out as a promis.....»»
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide and methane levels in the air last year spiked to record highs again
The levels of the crucial heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record fast paces, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is a must-have HomeKit accessory for summer watering season
It’s that magical time of year when the sun is shining, the grass is growing, and flowers bloom. It’s almost time for near-perfect weather. Spring generally brings plenty of showers as well. It won’t be long until it’s the dog days of summer.....»»
The best games on Xbox Game Pass for right now (April 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»