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Urban Arrow’s front-loader is a stylish, functional cargo/kid hauler

With either cargo or kids, the Family is impeccably designed and a smooth ride. So far, all of the cargo bikes we've tested have been what are called "long tails," which means the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnica13 hr. 54 min. ago

Electron imaging reveals the vibrant colors of the outermost electron layer

Surfaces play a key role in numerous chemical reactions, including catalysis and corrosion. Understanding the atomic structure of the surface of a functional material is essential for both engineers and chemists. Researchers at Nagoya University in J.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 13 min. ago

Today"s buildings hold the key to housing tomorrow"s population, says professor

Curbing new-build construction, renovating existing buildings at pace and rethinking how we use them: according to Philippe Thalmann, an urban and environmental economics professor at EPFL, these are the steps we'll need to take to both meet climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Study finds humidity diminishes daytime cooling gains in urban green spaces

Urban green spaces provide shade for city dwellers facing rising temperatures brought on by climate change, but how much relief from the heat island effect do they provide when humidity is factored in?.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Parents Labeling a Kid’s Friend a Bad Influence Can Backfire

Is your kid in trouble? Blaming their friends is ill advised.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Picky proteins: Understanding yeast adaptor protein selectivity

The cellular membrane controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell. Some larger cargo, such as membrane proteins, nutrients, and pathogens, enter the cell via a process known as clathrin-mediated endocytosis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

This must-try new horror game is the creepy love child of Silent Hill and Killer7

Sorry We're Closed takes the Silent Hill horror formula and places it into a remarkably inventive indie that's stylish as heck......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The time is ripe to support urban agriculture: Experts urge Congress to fund new iteration of Farm Bill

As Congress reconvenes, a coalition of advocates has published a policy brief calling on representatives to provide more support for urban agriculture through a new iteration of the Farm Bill, which has been in a state of limbo since expiring in Sept.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

This premium smart lock is small, stylish, and among the fastest on the market

The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is remarkably fast, unlocking doors in under 2 seconds. It also features a built-in battery designed around on-door charging......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging

Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

A trash compactor is going to the space station

Astronauts on the International Space Station generate their share of garbage, filling up cargo ships that then deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere. Now Sierra Space has won a contract to build a trash compactor for the space station. The device wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Research uncovers how barred owls interact with urban areas and why it matters

Novel research published in Ornithological Applications has revealed noteworthy insights into how barred owls (Strix varia) interact with urban environments, with implications for both wildlife conservation and urban planning......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Intel admits defeat on Arrow Lake — but it’s not down for the count

Intel admits that its Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K have problems, but it plans to address the issues with a significant update soon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Satellite data analysis shows wildland-urban interface areas have grown by 35% over past two decades

A trio of environmental scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, working with a colleague from China's Ministry of Education, has found evidence via satellite analysis that global.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable

The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

NVIDIA is imposing time limits on GeForce Now

NVIDIA has announced that they will be limiting how many hours gamers can spend on GeForce Now per month, which kind of sucks. The post NVIDIA is imposing time limits on GeForce Now appeared first on Phandroid. Remember when you were a kid.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Mod Bikes launches a BMW-inspired, limited-edition sidecar e-bike

The Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara is suitable for carrying pets, children, small adults, and groceries or other cargo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds

Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard. Kids and teens can make some pretty hairbrained choices sometimes. But when a kid's choice is to e.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024