V Taller creates fragmented layout for Casa Duraznos in Jalisco
Mexican firm V Taller drew upon hacienda architecture while designing a stucco-clad house filled with lush gardens and "unexpected encounters" at every turn. Read more Mexican firm V Taller drew upon hacienda architecture while designing a s.....»»
Tuning a magnetic fluid with an electric field creates controllable dissipative patterns
Researchers at Aalto University have shown that a nanoparticle suspension can serve as a simple model for studying the formation of patterns and structures in more complicated non-equilibrium systems, such as living cells. The new system will not onl.....»»
LG’s 16:18 ultra-tall monitor means less scrolling
LG's vertical monitor offers a longer view fit for coders and scrollers. Enlarge / LG DualUp Monitor (28MQ780). (credit: LG) If you haven't noticed, screens have been getting taller. Laptops are the most obvious example, wit.....»»
How (and why) to give software as a gift this holiday season
Our tradition of giving physical gifts creates an enormous amount of waste. That’s why this year (and beyond) we should all consider giving software as a gift......»»
Study combines climatic, tectonic models to explain Andean conundrum
The Andes Mountains are much taller than plate tectonic theories predict they should be, a fact that has puzzled geologists for decades. Mountain-building models tend to focus on the deep-seated compressional forces that occur when tectonic plates co.....»»
Unique data creates "fair and robust" online exams
Researchers have developed a new way of reinforcing "fair and robust" online exams, a study reports......»»
Atom laser creates reflective patterns similar to light
Cooled to almost absolute zero, atoms not only move in waves like light but also can be focused into shapes called caustics, similar to the reflecting or refracting patterns light makes on the bottom of a swimming pool or through a curved wine glass......»»
A "red alert" for workers: Businesses embrace automation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Now is a good time for U.S. workers. They are operating from a position of strength as an ongoing labor shortage creates greater demand and incentivizes higher wages for their services......»»
Collecting and mapping carbon benefits of wind power, silviculture and peatlands
While renewable energy is needed, wind turbines cannot, for example, be built too close to residential areas due to noise and landscape factors. Then again, erecting turbines in uninhabited areas makes nature more fragmented and affects animals. The.....»»
Biologist roots out solutions, creates tools to help others grow better crops
Biologist Larry York's fascination with plant roots has spurred his research across four continents and inspired him to create accessible tools that enable others to explore the underground world......»»
Pompeii"s Ruins to Be Reconstructed by Robot
An ambitious project is under way to develop a robot with enough smarts, strength and sensitivity to restore fragmented archaeological remains -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Printing technique creates effective skin equivalent, heals wounds
Researchers have developed an approach to print skin equivalents, which may play a future role in facilitating the healing of chronic wounds. They used suspended layer additive manufacturing, creating a gel-like material to support the skin equivalen.....»»
Windows 11 Start Menu gets added customization, improved Settings app and more in the latest Insider build
A new layout, centered position and rounded corners of the Windows 11 Start Menu have arguably made it a case of form over function, given how it lacks the customization options and flexibility of the Windows 10 version. Along with the Taskbar, these.....»»
Playing it safe: Scientist creates energetic compounds with isotopic labels
Ana Racoveanu is able to do something most others throughout the nuclear security enterprise cannot do—something challenging and extremely valuable throughout the complex......»»
Intel is collecting legacy hardware for security research
The chipmaker churns out lots of new and updated hardware each year, but most consumers don’t upgrade to the latest and greatest with each subsequent release. This creates a trail of legacy products that remain in active use in the wild, all of whi.....»»
Breakthrough By McMaster PhD Student Creates Laser In Silicon
Long-time Slashdot reader thisisnotreal writes: Long sought-after, and previously thought impossible — a McMaster University PhD student in Hamilton Canada demonstrates a cost-effective and simple laser in silicon. This could have dramatic co.....»»
Notifications Are Driving Us Crazy.
We're on alert overload. Stray comments and offhand requests once shouted across the office now blink and buzz at us from Microsoft Teams and Slack. Our communication has grown fragmented, spread across myriad apps we have to learn, conform to, remem.....»»
Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports
The Pentagon is creating a new office to investigate unidentified flying objects amid concerns that after broad probes it cannot explain mysterious sightings near highly sensitive military areas......»»
Activision Blizzard creates "Workplace Responsibility Committee" in response to harassment claims
Activision Blizzard announced it appointed two independent directors—Dawn Ostroff and Reveta Bowers—to the new committee. The company is also looking for a third "diverse director" to add to the board. The press release adds that CEO Bobby Kotick.....»»
Reducing Emissions by Reducing Agricultural Waste - Starting with Apple-Monitoring Tech
Three years ago Strella Biotechnology launched to "try to reduce waste in the U.S. food system — a problem that by some estimates creates as much emissions as 33 million passenger vehicles," reports the Washington Post. Alternate URL here and h.....»»
Clean up your act with these excellent shop vacs
Whether your "shop" is an actual workshop, or your garage, having a good shop vac makes keeping everything clean and tidy much easier. If your workshop creates a lot of dust — a wood shop, for instance — or just a little dust from DIY, you will b.....»»