The MIT Banana Lounge
I’ve co-founded or been an early investor in many things. One of my favorites is the MIT Banana Lounge. I will be hanging out there Tuesday afternoon and doing an AMA from 2pm to 4pm. It began with an email from Zoe Sheill. I met Zoe at PSL whe.....»»
HTC showcases new virtual production solution at Siggraph
HTC has teamed up with Departure Lounge and Arcturus to showcase its new virtual production solution Vive Mars CamTrack at the Siggraph 2022 held in Vancouver, Canada from August 8-11......»»
Evo Lounge 2022: How to watch, what to expect
Evo 2022 and its exciting announcements are on the way. Here's how to watch and what to expect......»»
EVO Lounge live show to include reveals from Capcom and more
Evo Lounge is a new live show that will be home to all the new and exciting announcements made during the event......»»
Players’ Lounge raises $10.5M in funding, plans future expansion
Prize-winning wager platform Players' Lounge today announced it's raised $10.5 million in its Series A funding round. Prize-winning wager platform Players' Lounge today announced it's raised $10.5 million in its Series A funding round.Read More.....»»
Seymour chair by Charles Wilson for King
Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collaborated with furniture brand King to create the Seymour chair, a contemporary Australian take on the mid-century lounge chair. Read more Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collabora.....»»
Banana spots can help tackle food waste, study finds
Banana peels hold the key to reducing tons of food waste. A new study released in Physical Biology reveals how the browning of this household staple can be explained and modeled......»»
These banana fingers could improve robotic wearables
MIT scientists created a new tool that provides a pipeline for digitally designing a crucial component of robotic wearables......»»
Root system significantly affects soil water movement in banana plantation
Xishuangbanna is one of the most suitable areas for banana cultivation in China. Heavy application of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation in banana plantations has disturbed the soil environment. However, the basic characteristics of soi.....»»
Space Perspective shows off swanky Space Lounge interior
Launches will take place at dawn so passengers can watch the Sun rise as they ascend. Rather than a quick jaunt to space and back, passengers will glide at the edge of space above 99 percent of the Earth's atmosphere. Here, you'll have two hours to v.....»»
What is the virility myth? Read an extract from Sophia Smith Galer"s book "Losing It"
Can you remember the sex education you received growing up? Perhaps it involved putting a condom on a banana. Maybe a few photos of genitalia exhibiting symptoms of STIs. You probably didn't hear much about how consent works. Perhaps you left with th.....»»
Watch this robot peel a banana without slipping up
After much experimentation, a team at the University of Tokyo has managed to build a robot that can perform the delicate task of peeling a banana......»»
The best camping hammocks for your next outdoor excursion
There's nothing quite like hanging out in a hammock at the campsite. Imagine sitting in the woods in a hammock, cold drink in hand, surrounded by a bunch of friends. Immaculate vibes.While most camping folks opt for hammocks to lounge in during the d.....»»
Paper made from banana plants stymies potato pest
Wrapping potato seeds in biodegradable paper made from unusable parts of banana plants reduces the infestation and harmful effects of a nasty plant pathogen—a worm called the potato cyst nematode—and sharply increases potato size and yields......»»
Raspberry Pi Alternative Banana Pi Reveals Powerful New Board
Banana Pi has revealed a new board resembling the Raspberry Pi Computer Module 3. According to Tom's Hardware, it features a powerful eight-core processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 32GB eMMC. Additional features like ports will require you to connect it.....»»
JPMorgan Becomes First Bank To Open In Metaverse
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: Investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase has set up shop in the Metajuku mall. The bank's lounge features a spiral staircase, a live tiger, and an illuminated portrait of CEO Jamie Dimon. The catch? JP.....»»
Wagz Tagz give pups freedom while keeping them off furniture
Want to ensure your dog can stretch out and lounge, but keep them off the furniture? Consider Wagz Tagz, an invisible barrier......»»
New grafting technique could combat the disease threatening Cavendish bananas
Scientists have found a novel way to combine two species of grass-like plant including banana, rice and wheat, using embryonic tissue from their seeds. The technique allows beneficial characteristics, such as disease resistance or stress tolerance, t.....»»
Arriving in mainland Malaysia, banana Blood disease now poised to spread throughout Southeast Asia
The world's most consumed fruit and an important staple for many developing companies, bananas are increasingly threated by Blood disease, so named because cut banana stems look like they are bleeding. Blood disease causes fruit rot, leaf wilt, and p.....»»
Food waste becomes California"s newest climate change target
Banana peels, chicken bones and leftover veggies won't have a place in California trashcans under the nation's largest mandatory residential food waste recycling program that's set to take effect in January......»»
Types Of Decking 101 | All You Need to Know
An elegant gazebo dotted with flowers or a poolside bar with lounge chairs — what does your dream deck look like? Whether you plan to host sophisticated dinner parties or use your outdoor deck for family get-togethers, a wooden deck surface is perh.....»»