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Why thousands of volunteers are transcribing the notebooks of the scientist who inspired Mary Shelley"s Frankenstein

Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) is usually remembered as the inventor of a revolutionary miner's safety lamp. But his wild popularity came as much from his influence on popular culture as it did from his contributions to chemistry and applied science......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 24th, 2023

Silver-silica composite catalyst inspired by geochemical cycling exhibits reversible local pH control

A research team led by Dr. Hyung-Suk Oh and Dr. Woong Hee Lee at the Clean Energy Research Center at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a silver-silica composite catalyst capable of reversible local pH control through a si.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 58 min. ago

Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation

Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Montessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’

A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Retro-Futuristic LED Filament Ring

Make a mysterious, sci-fi inspired, glowy ring using LED filaments. The post Retro-Futuristic LED Filament Ring appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

A new mission to Pluto could answer the questions raised by New Horizons

Pluto may have been downgraded from full-planet status, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hold a special place in scientist's hearts. There are practical and sentimental reasons for that—Pluto has tantalizing mysteries to unlock that New Horizons, t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines

Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines' already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of people from coastal areas......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Climate scientist combines research and teaching into "perfect storm" of discovery

This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, supplying warmer ocean waters and warmer air temperatures that lead to wetter, stronger tropical cyclones......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis

On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia—in a matter of minutes, they went from going about their daily lives to being submerged or swept away by floodwaters, with many losing everything they own. A.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 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

Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines

The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Toraji......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Stellar Blade’s no-brainer Nier: Automata crossover DLC lands next week

Stellar Blade was heavily inspired by Nier: Automata, and now players can celebrate that in an update next week......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines

Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

How a stubborn computer scientist accidentally launched the deep learning boom

"You’ve taken this idea way too far," a mentor told Prof. Fei-Fei Li. During my first semester as a computer science graduate student at Princeton, I took COS 402: Artificial In.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Indonesia volcano catapults vast ash tower into sky

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Saturday, sending a giant ash tower nine kilometers (more than five miles) into the sky, days after it killed nine people and forced thousands of locals to evacuate......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

How to enhance PS4 graphics on the PS5 Pro

The PlayStation 5 Pro promises better visuals on dozens of PS5 games, but can also enhance thousands of PS4 games. Here's how to enhance PS4 games on the Pro......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Yinxing slams north coast

Authorities cleared uprooted trees and debris in the northern Philippines on Friday as Typhoon Yinxing blew out to sea after pounding the coast overnight, ripping roofs from homes and forcing thousands to seek shelter......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated 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

Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with dozens of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Indigenous elders and ritual specialists help to unlock the meaning of ancient Amazonian rock art

Archaeologists documenting tens of thousands of rock art motifs in the Colombian Amazon have been consulting with Indigenous elders and ritual specialists to help interpret their meaning......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024