What’s new on the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)?
With a larger display and tons of new tech, the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is a big improvement over the existing model. But what exactly is new?.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Study Snacks’ makes learning more fun
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Study Snacks is a beautifully designed and play.....»»
Early exposure to diverse faces helps babies overcome prejudices later in life, study suggests
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more easily by the age of 17. That's according to research published in npj Science of Learning by neuroscientist Saskia Koch of Radboud Unive.....»»
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium vs. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: Which is better?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is loaded with functionality, but you'll still get all the basics with the Smart Thermostat Enhanced......»»
Does your Duolingo app icon look sick? You’re not alone
Quick, someone give the Duolingo app icon a tissue! Everyone's favorite language learning owl has a case of the sniffles......»»
Proper greening of schoolyards fosters inclusion, creative learning and children"s health
At a time of growing interest in the naturalizing of school playgrounds, it is important to ensure that these environments are properly designed and governed in order to reap the many benefits they can bring to schoolchildren and society in general......»»
They come from above: Here"s why magpies, magpie-larks and lapwings swoop in spring
If you live in Australia or New Zealand, the coming of spring is a mixed blessing. The days get warmer. Flowers bloom. Birds nest......»»
Machine-learning models can predict colonization outcomes of complex microbial communities
Microbial communities are constantly exposed to the invasion of exogenous species, which can significantly alter their composition and function. The capacity of a microbial community to resist invasion is regarded as an emergent property resulting fr.....»»
Colorado"s Standley Lake baby bald eagles survive after years of tragedy
Three baby bald eagles at Standley Lake survived to become juveniles and are learning to hunt and live on their own after years of tragedy and mishaps, Westminster officials said this week......»»
How long does it take to calibrate the Ecobee Smart Thermostat?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat calibration process can last up to 20 minutes, though there's another reason you might be seeing it constantly on your screen......»»
Sweaty corn is making it even more humid
Barb Boustead remembers learning about corn sweat when she moved to Nebraska about 20 years ago to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and found herself plunked down in an ocean of corn. The term for the late-summer spike in.....»»
Hohem iSteady V3 review: Robust gimbal with a learning curve
The Hohem iSteady V3 is a gimbal packed with useful features, but patience is required to learn its potential.Hohem iSteady V3 ReviewMany people opt to use a gimbal to gain an advantage in their phone photography, whether they're capturing memorable.....»»
Towards a large materials model for AI-driven materials discovery
Following the success of large language models, the concept of large materials models as deep-learning computational models for materials design has attracted great interest. Nevertheless, the task of acquiring large materials models appears to be qu.....»»
Should you enroll your Amazon Smart Thermostat in the Energy Savings Program?
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is eligible for a variety of Energy Savings Incentives, but are these programs really worth the added restrictions?.....»»
Nest Learning Thermostat 4th-Gen review: Finally, Apple Home compatibility
The biggest update ever to the Nest Learning Thermostat finally supports Apple Home, but it's an expensive offering with some big caveats that might be a problem for some users.Nest Learning Thermostat 4th-gen reviewWe had been Nest fans for a long t.....»»
Using machine learning to speed up simulations of irregularly shaped particles
Simulating particles is a relatively simple task when those particles are spherical. In the real world, however, most particles are not perfect spheres, but take on irregular and varying shapes and sizes. Simulating these particles becomes a much mor.....»»
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs. Amazon Smart Thermostat: Which is best for your home?
While the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is expensive, it gets you several premium features. But would you be better off with the Amazon Smart Thermostat?.....»»
Nest Smart Learning Thermostat, Sonos app issues, & Wi-Fi issues on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we review the brand-new Nest Learning Thermostat fourth-generation as well as answer a few listener questions.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week in the news the Sonos CEO said while they were hopeful they.....»»
Tim Walz"s son Gus has a nonverbal learning disorder: What is that?
After his heartfelt reaction to his father's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention thrust him into the spotlight, 17-year-old Gus Walz has become one of the most high-profile people with nonverbal learning disorder......»»
Machine learning uses X-ray diffraction data from polymers to predict the behavior of new materials
Polymers such as polypropylene are fundamental materials in the modern world, found in everything from computers to cars. Because of their ubiquity, it's vital that materials scientists know exactly how each newly developed polymer will perform under.....»»
Extreme rainfall event study demonstrates improved forecasting via physics-guided machine learning
A research team focused on the extreme rainfall event of "21·7" in Henan in 2021. By analyzing anomalous physical characteristics and understanding multi-model forecast biases, they significantly enhanced the accuracy of precipitation intensity fore.....»»