Tip: Convert an InputStream into a String
How to use Apache commons IOUtils to copy the InputStream into a StringWriter......»»
Researchers explore future climate in Africa, using clues from the past
In September 2023, extreme rains struck South Africa's Western Cape province, flooding villages and leaving a trail of destruction. The catastrophic devastation is just one recent example in a string of extreme weather events that are growing more co.....»»
Nanoleaf gets into the holiday spirit with Matter-enabled string lights
The Nanoleaf Matter Smart Holiday String Lights feature 250 LED bulbs and nine preset scenes, and are rated for outdoor use. They begin shipping in mid-October......»»
If you want to spend $150 per strand on smart Christmas lights, Nanoleaf has a solution
Just in time to prep for Christmas, Nanoleaf has rolled out Matter Smart Holiday String Lights, featuring 250 LEDs per strand, and an extensive color range for holiday decorating.Nanoleaf has released their new Matter Smart Holiday String Lights, whi.....»»
UK government urged to tackle "killer" XL bully dogs
The UK government is facing calls to crack down on the backyard breeders of XL bully dogs, and even to cull the breed, following a string of horrifying attacks......»»
Renewable energy through photo-electrochemistry
Photo-electrochemistry (PEC) holds the potential to convert renewable energy such as solar light into useful green fuels. However, most known PEC materials suffer from instability issues, which are difficult to track and cause a decrease in their per.....»»
A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don't see an imminent risk of eruption......»»
Researcher discover two new species of oil-forming yeast
Not all yeasts are created equally. Unlike the yeast used by bakers and beer brewers for converting sugars to carbon dioxide and fermentation, oleaginous yeasts convert sugars from inedible biomass into fats and oils......»»
Building a String Art Robot Looks Difficult
Paul's string art robot is impressive, but the path he took to get there - as well as the persistence required - is what is really impressive The post Building a String Art Robot Looks Difficult appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Mak.....»»
Diamond materials as solar-powered electrodes: Spectroscopy shows what"s important
It sounds like magic: photoelectrodes could convert the greenhouse gas CO2 back into methanol or N2 molecules into valuable fertilizer—using only the energy of sunlight......»»
Tornado in eastern China kills 10, hundreds relocated
A tornado in eastern China killed 10 people and seriously injured several others, state media said Wednesday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events to strike the country......»»
Failure strikes Rocket Lab after launch from New Zealand
The Electron rocket now has a 90 percent success rate. Enlarge / Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle lifts off Tuesday from New Zealand on an ill-fated mission. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab's string of 20 consecutive.....»»
Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. They used an enzyme that can be easily mass-produced,.....»»
Team develops new gold nanocluster-rich titanium dioxide photocatalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane
The hydrocarbon methane is highly abundant on Earth, yet its release is now known to contribute to surges in temperature and climate change. In recent years, researchers have been trying to devise reliable methods to directly convert methane into oth.....»»
An iPhone 15 with USB-C might convert some Android users, survey says
According to a survey from SellCell, almost half of Android users might switch to iPhone if the iPhone 15 has USB-C charging. The rumored iPhone 15 with USB-C is so momentous, it might even convert Android users.In a survey conducted by cellpho.....»»
UPDF"s ChatGPT-powered PDF editor for MacOS users now 63% off
Versatile and capable PDF editing comes to Mac, iPad, iPhone, PC, and Android devices with UPDF, even with the latest iOS 17 updates. UPDF's all-in-one platform makes it easy for anyone to read, annotate, edit, sync, convert, encrypt, sign, and organ.....»»
My new favorite app is a free PDF editor
PDFGear is a free PDF editor, with the ability to sign, merge, and convert. It even has ChatGPT built-in. Here's why it's my new favorite app......»»
Philips Hue announces its first smart cameras, Matter update, and more
Philips Hue is out with a slew of announcements today, headlined by the launch of its first-ever Philips Hue Secure cameras and a Matter update for its Hue Bridge. There are also new Festavia string lights, updates to the Philips Hue app, and more......»»
Optimizing molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting
Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpo.....»»
Japan"s "Moon Sniper" mission looks to match Indian success
Hot on the heels of India's historic lunar landing, Japan's space program is hoping to rebound from a string of setbacks next week with the launch of its own mission: "Moon Sniper"......»»
Did sabertooth tigers purr or roar? The answer may lie in a tiny string of bones
When a sabertooth tiger called out, what noise did it make—a mighty roar or a throaty purr? A new study from North Carolina State University researchers has examined the data behind the arguments for each vocalization and found that the answer was.....»»