Tip: Convert an InputStream into a String
How to use Apache commons IOUtils to copy the InputStream into a StringWriter......»»
Chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia
A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified a new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels......»»
Reddit To Tokenize Karma Points and Onboard 500M New Users, Report Says
American social media giant Reddit may soon convert users' karma points into Ethereum-based (ERC-20) tokens and onboard 500 million new crypto users in the process, according to a newly hired Reddit engineer. From a report: A series of tweets made by.....»»
Light up the night with these outdoor LED string lights
Lighting up your garden, footpath, backyard, or patio doesn't have to be a significant hassle. Whether you intend to throw plenty of parties, or you want to be able to see where you're going, investing in some LED string lights can make things easier.....»»
Add magic to your living space with these string lights
String lights have become more prevalent in the last few years, and it is easy to see why. Indoors, the string lights offer a softer, more romantic atmosphere, and outdoors they give you plenty of light across your backyard when you are entertaining.....»»
Mastercard will let partnered banks offer crypto-based debit cards and loyalty rewards
If we convert the marketing speak into plain English, this means that, through this partnership, banks could allow customers to use their platform to buy, hold, and trade various cryptos. Customers could also access bank-branded crypto debit and cred.....»»
Ammonia synthesis by mechanocatalysis in a ball mill
A breakthrough in the fight against hunger, three Nobel Prizes, and 150 million tonnes of annual production—yet still a tricky topic for research: For over 100 years, the chemical industry has been using the Haber-Bosch process to convert atmospher.....»»
REvil ransomware group that targeted Apple supplier gets hacked, taken offline
REvil, the ransomware group responsible for a string of high-profile hacks including that of Apple supplier Quanta, was this week hacked by a cohort of government actors in an operation that hobbled the entity's online presence.Citing sources familia.....»»
Researchers engineer hardier microbes to improve bioproduction of fuels, chemicals
Busy, productive microbes use enzymes to break down leaves, stalks and other biomass and then convert that material into renewable fuels and chemicals. But some of those enzymes can't function at the high temperatures or acidity that maintain low ope.....»»
Startup wants to convert manure into sustainable fertilizer while trapping greenhouse gases
Engineers at Norwegian startup N2 Applied have announced on their website that they have developed technology that can reduce the amount of ammonia and methane in livestock slurry. They also note that the process also captures nitrogen, which can be.....»»
New strategy achieves efficient and stable carbon dioxide electrolysis in solid oxide electrolysis cell
Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is promising in CO2 conversion and renewable clean electricity energy storage. It can convert CO2 and H2O simultaneously into syngas or hydrocarbon fuel at the cathode, and produce high purity O2 at the anode......»»
Catalysts found to convert carbon dioxide to fuel
The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify a group of "single-atom" catalysts that could play a key role......»»
Simple method for converting carbon dioxide into useful compounds
Researchers in Japan have found an energy-efficient way to convert the chief greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful chemicals. Using the method, CO2 is transformed into structures called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), suggesting a new and.....»»
New Intel Core i9-12900K sample spotted with DDR5-8000 RAM
We've seen a string of Alder Lake leaks as of late, but most were related to how well Intel's upcoming Core i9-12900K CPU performs against AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X, which is the current performance king. The Core i9-12900K, at least in its early incarnati.....»»
Linker histones tune the length and shape of chromosomes
Human life hinges on the ability of our cells to cram six feet of DNA into a 10-micron nucleus—equivalent to fitting a mile of string inside one green pea. But stuffing genes into cramped quarters is only half the battle. The DNA must also remain o.....»»
New floor tile tech could help power smart homes with footsteps
A recent research project shows how specially treated wood and a bit of wiring can convert the force of your footstep into enough power for a light bulb......»»
Living "Bee Fences" Protect Farmers from Elephants, and Vice Versa
A string of hives between posts can fend off the pachyderms better than other deterrents, research shows -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Dynamic twists and loops can enable DNA to modulate its function
When people think of DNA, they visualize a string-like double helix structure. In reality, the DNA double helix in cells is supercoiled and constrained into loops. This supercoiling and looping are known to influence every aspect of DNA activity, but.....»»
Coinbase To Let You Deposit Part of Your Paycheck Into Your Coinbase Account
Cryptocurrency company Coinbase is announcing a handful of new features. While the company is better known for its exchange that lets you convert USD into various cryptocurrencies, Coinbase wants to expand its consumer services so that you use the pl.....»»
UC Reactor Makes Martian Fuel
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are developing new ways to convert greenhouse gases to fuel to address climate change and get astronauts home from Mars. UC: UC College of Engineering and Applied Science assistant professor Jingjie Wu and hi.....»»
Carbon dioxide reactor makes Martian fuel
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are developing new ways to convert greenhouse gases to fuel to address climate change and get astronauts home from Mars......»»