Major damage to Alabama mobile home park amid tropical storm
Authorities in Alabama say a suspected tornado spurred by Tropical Storm Claudette demolished or badly damaged at least 50 homes in a small town just north of the Florida border......»»
Tropical weather buffets Gulf coast with brisk winds, rain
A disorganized storm system carrying tropical storm-force winds churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward the Southern U.S. on Friday, lashing coastal communities with bands of rain, threatening Father's Day tourism business and forcing the postponem.....»»
Animals" ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change
Birds build nests to keep eggs and baby nestlings warm during cool weather, but also make adjustments in nest insulation in such a way the little ones can keep cool in very hot conditions. Mammals, such as rabbits or groundhogs, sleep or hibernate in.....»»
Researchers dig deeper into how cells transport their waste for recycling
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have gained a deeper insight into the intricacies of autophagy, the process in which cells degrade and recycle cellular components. The findings, published in Current Biology, describe how the "trash bags" in a ce.....»»
The Lunar Lantern could be a beacon for humanity on the moon
In October of 2024, NASA's Artemis Program will return astronauts to the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. In the years and decades that follow, multiple space agencies and commercial partners plan to build the infrastructu.....»»
Organic farming could feed Europe by 2050
Food has become one of the major challenges of the 21st century. According to a study carried out by CNRS scientists, an organic, sustainable, biodiversity-friendly agro-food system, could be implemented in Europe and would allow a balanced coexisten.....»»
Scientists design superfast molecular motor
Light-driven molecular motors have been around for over 20 years. These motors typically take microseconds to nanoseconds for one revolution. Thomas Jansen, associate professor of physics at the University of Groningen, and Master's student Atreya Ma.....»»
Researchers identify microbe that protects bees from fungal infections
Honey bees are the most economically important agricultural pollinators on Earth, but their populations have been in decline for decades. At Indiana University, researchers are investigating how to use the honey bee's natural microbiome to keep them.....»»
Stop-motion photons: Localized light particles on the road
Professor Alexander Szameit and his group of physicists from the University of Rostock, in collaboration with Professor Stefano Longhi from the Polytechnic University of Milan, discovered a novel and paradoxical behavior of light waves: Despite being.....»»
Student experiments to blast off from NASA Wallops
After being developed via a virtual learning experience, more than 70 experiments built by university students across the United States are ready for flight on NASA suborbital flight vehicles......»»
Darwin got sexual selection backward, research suggests
Charles Darwin was a careful scientist. In the middle of the 19th century, while he was collecting evidence for his theory that species evolve by natural selection, he noticed it didn't explain the fancy tails of male peacocks, the antlers paraded by.....»»
Overseas climate change could devastate U.K.
An Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) expert has warned that the effects of climate change overseas could have a potentially devastating impact on the economy here in the UK......»»
The ongoing urban exodus
Many employees have come to prefer working from home after being forced to do so more than a year ago when the pandemic started. By some estimates, at least one-quarter of employees will still be working remotely multiple days a week at the end of 20.....»»
Compact quantum computer for server centers
Quantum computers developed to date have been one-of-a-kind devices that fill entire laboratories. Now, physicists at the University of Innsbruck have built a prototype of an ion trap quantum computer that can be used in industry. It fits into two 19.....»»
Maker Classes in July: Video Production for Makers, Whimsical Wearables, Robotics and More
Maker Campus is bursting with classes this summer. Who would have thought that over the next month, you can learn video production for makers from Make: Senior Editor Caleb Craft, start your adventure into creating whimsical wearables, or learn tips.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Ben Davidson
Name Ben Davidson Where are you located? Plymouth, WI What is your day job? Mechanical engineer www.Grabot.Tech What kinds of stuff do you make? I make two armed robots, that can be simply controlled with RC. How did yo.....»»
Where to get started in digital sculpting for 3d printing
Digital sculpting isn’t as hard as it looks. At least, getting started isn’t that hard, you’ll still have to put in some serious time to get GOOD. Don’t let that scare you off though, you may be surprised at how easily you ca.....»»
Prusa Announces Latest Resin Printer, Boasts Big Speed Boost
Today Prusa announced a big upgrade to their MSLA resin printer, the Prusa SL1S. While the printer may, at a glance, look just like the original SL1, Prusa has taken their typical approach of incorporating user feedback and huge upgrades to the prov.....»»
Resetting to factory settings in Monterey does not require reformatting or reinstallation of macOS
Even as WWDC 2021 begins to wind down to Friday's conclusion, we are still learning things from the various developer seminars that Apple has held throughout the week and combing through release notes. A new feature for macOS Monterey that the crew d.....»»
MSI brings back the GeForce GT 730 amid graphics card shortages
As reported by Tom's Hardware, the MSI GeForce GT 730 (N730K-2GD3H/LPV1) is the 13th installment in MSI's GeForce GT 730 lineup. The 700 series first arrived in 2013 and has covered the Fermi, Kepler, and Maxwell architectures......»»