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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 17th, 2024

The greatest disaster movie ever made just turned 50. Here’s why it still entertains

The '70s were the era of disaster movies, and The Towering Inferno may be the greatest film in the genre even five decades after its release......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News7 hr. 13 min. ago

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)

The holiday season is here, and with it comes plenty of stress. If you’re looking to unwind, the best way to do that might be to find some time to watch a movie. Once you’ve done that, though, you’ve still got to pick the film you w.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: a dark, electrifying sequel

Paramount has reached an electrifying new high with Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which features incredible visuals, an emotional story, and terrific performances......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Report analyzes long history of NASA support for commercial space

NASA published a new report on Thursday highlighting 17 agency mechanisms that have directly and indirectly supported the development and growth of the U.S. commercial space sector for the benefit of humanity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Neural networks unlock potential of high-entropy carbonitrides in extreme environments

The melting point is one of the most important measurements of material properties, which informs potential applications of materials in various fields. Experimental measurement of the melting point is complex and expensive, but computational methods.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Grapevine protein resembles animal ion transport function, researchers discover

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halide ions across plant membranes acts similarly to a protein found in animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

First results from 2021 rocket launch shed light on aurora"s birth

Results from a 2021 experiment led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple release date set for 2026

28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, the second film in the 28 Years Later trilogy, now has a 2026 release date......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Compact on-chip polarimeter measures light polarization with high accuracy

Reliably measuring the polarization state of light is crucial for various technological applications, ranging from optical communication to biomedical imaging. Yet conventional polarimeters are made of bulky components, which makes them difficult to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren"t so toxic after all: But you should still toss them, group says

A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against us.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Most precise measurement of electrically neutral beauty meson lifetime achieved

The ATLAS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has released a new high-precision measurement of the lifetime of the electrically neutral beauty (B0) meson—a hadron composed of a bottom antiquark and a down quark......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

This “premium performance” Sony TV has a $700 discount today

With its high brightness, rich colors, and great motion performance, it’s hard to argue with the Sony 65-inch X93L mini-LED TV, especially when it’s $700 off!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Not so fast! Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is in the works for 2027

Ahead of the third film, Paramount Pictures is developing Sonic the Hedgehog 4, with the studio eyeing a spring 2027 release......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Chemosphere cut from Web of Science, which calculates impact factors. The publisher of a high-profile, now-corrected study on black plastics has been removed from a critical index.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Plasma heating efficiency in fusion devices boosted by metal screens

Heating plasma to the ultra-high temperatures needed for fusion reactions requires more than turning the dial on a thermostat. Scientists consider multiple methods, one of which involves injecting electromagnetic waves into the plasma, the same proce.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Experiments show power-motivated social media users disproportionately spread misinformation

People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

How prepared are we for another pandemic? Study provides mathematical insights into airborne viral transmission

Half a decade on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Surrey highlights the significant impact of combined public health measures in reducing airborne viral transmission. High-quality face masks were shown to reduce t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro strategy will succeed in creating a two-tier market – TrendForce

Apple’s Vision Pro strategy of launching a very high-end professional product first, and a more affordable consumer version second, is likely to prove successful in the long-run, predicts market intelligence company TrendForce. The company says.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Evolutionary study reveals toxic reach of disease-causing bacteria across plant kingdom

The capacity of bacteria to spread disease across the plant kingdom may be much more widespread than previously suspected, according to new analysis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Molecular "pinball": Superfast collisions predict supercritical fluid properties

Neither gas nor liquid, supercritical fluids exhibit a unique mashup of the properties of both and arise when fluids are pushed to very high temperatures and pressures. Their properties make them ideal for a wide variety of chemical, pharmaceutical a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024