Tip: Convert an InputStream into a String
How to use Apache commons IOUtils to copy the InputStream into a StringWriter......»»
As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it......»»
How living materials from algae can best capture carbon
Scientists from TU Delft have found how confined microalgal cells grow optimally in photosynthetic engineered living materials. With the use of light energy, the microalgae convert CO2 from the air into sugars, energy and oxygen for their survival. S.....»»
Generative video game AI took center stage at CES — and it was a total mess
CES 2024 ushered in a new era of generative AI in video games, but a string of messy announcements didn't paint the tech in the best light......»»
Single-cell precision: New screening method greatly accelerates cyanobacterial analysis
Cyanobacteria, as unique photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms, possess the extraordinary ability to directly convert sunlight, seawater, and carbon dioxide into a wide variety of bio-based products......»»
Research aims to convert greenhouse gas into valuable products with electricity
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing ways to convert waste into fuels and other products, using processes that are energy efficient and powered by renewable sources......»»
Big Tech is spending more than VC firms on AI startups
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon haved crowded out traditional Silicon Valley investors. Enlarge / A string of deals by Microsoft, Google and Amazon amounted to two-thirds of the $27 billion raised by fledgling AI companies in 2023.....»»
Shedding light on the origin of the photovoltaic effect in organic–inorganic perovskites
A team led by RIKEN researchers has investigated how special crystals convert light into electricity. Their findings will help inform efforts to improve their efficiency, which could lead to the crystals being used in solar cells. The study is publis.....»»
Hubble gets festive with a string of cosmic Christmas lights
Researchers using the Hubble Space Telescope are getting into the festive spirit with a holiday image showing a dwarf irregular galaxy called UGC 8091......»»
How to print to PDF in Windows
The best way to convert a document to a PDF file is to print to it. To print to PDF in Windows, be sure to follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way......»»
The strangest coincidence in physics: The AdS/CFT correspondence
Attempts to turn string theory into a workable theory of nature have led to the potential conclusion that our universe is a hologram—that what we perceive as three spatial dimensions is actually composed of only two. The greatest realization of thi.....»»
Scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even clean up pollution. Yeast and bacteria can also convert plant sugars into biofuels and chemical.....»»
Why string theory requires extra dimensions
String theory found its origins in an attempt to understand the nascent experiments revealing the strong nuclear force. Eventually another theory, one based on particles called quarks and force carriers called gluons, would supplant it, but in the de.....»»
Google Gives Stadia Controller Owners More Time to Setup Bluetooth Connectivity
Google initially specified that owners only had until the end of 2023 to "convert" their controllers. The post Google Gives Stadia Controller Owners More Time to Setup Bluetooth Connectivity appeared first on Phandroid. While the unfortuna.....»»
Hubble captures a formation of galaxies neatly lined up
A new Hubble image shows both an interacting galaxy system, and a string of galaxies which happen to line up in a neat procession......»»
New catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new possible avenue to efficiently convert nitrate, a widespread water pollutant, back.....»»
Review: Philips Hue Festavia smart lights are the Christmas HomeKit upgrade I’ve been waiting for
Philips Hue launched a new version of its smart Christmas lights earlier this fall deemed the Festavia string lights. Smart home owners have been waiting for festive lights you can control with your voice for ages. Now after using them for the past f.....»»
How are toxic brown carbon nitroaromatics produced in biomass smoke?
Biomass burning from wildfires puts large amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons in the atmosphere every year, which are thought to convert into more light-absorbing and toxic nitroaromatics......»»
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Image: The beginnings of a sunrise
City lights stretch across the United States like a string of holiday lights in this image taken from the International Space Station on Nov. 10, 2023. At far left, the lights of Chicago, Illinois, are outlined by Lake Michigan. At far right, the Dal.....»»