For many years now, scientists have learned about the past by analyzing core samples taken from ice caps or soil. They have now applied that same technique to a millennia-old pile of bat poop, with interesting results. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Science Tags: Bats, History
Envisioned by Przemysław Olczyk Mobius Architekci as a section of tree trunk, the Circle Wood is an unusual circular home situated within a forest clearing in Poland. The residence takes its place remarkably well among the trees and hosts a private garden atrium at its center. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Lifestyle Tags: House, Home, Building
Although it’s definitely a good idea to use an exercise bike, motivating oneself to do so can sometimes be difficult. That’s where the Playpulse One comes in, as it’s an exercise bike with a built-in gaming system – and the pedalling action is part of the games. Continue Reading Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle Tags:
Sometimes I like to say that no one purchases Pardot because they want a security solution; they do it because they want a secure solution. One of the attractive features of our cloud model is that Salesforce engineering experts manage the security and trust of the software and its infrastructure. This frees you from maintaining
South Korean architectural studio Moon Hoon has recently completed a futuristic multi-purpose building located in the new urban development within Hwaseong city, just outside of Seoul. Dubbed Mars, the three-story structure stands out amid its stark environment, not too dissimilar to a foreign building being placed on its namesake planet. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Deciding on the specifications for your computer can be a challenge at the best of times, but RAM in particular is perhaps the trickiest. When it comes to RAM requirements in Windows 10 (or even Windows 7) there are a few things to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll cover the minimum requirements, the
Nvidia’s newest Central Processing Unit (CPU) has been unveiled, and it’s quite a chip: offering a 10x performance leap over current solutions, it’s focused on artificial intelligence calculations and natural language processing (NLP). Continue Reading Category: Computers, Technology Tags: NVIDIA, Processor, Artificial Intelligence
Controversy has shrouded the once-common plasticizer BPA since studies started to highlight its links to a whole range of adverse health effects in humans, but recent research has also shown that its substitutes mightn’t be all that safe either. A new study has investigated how these compounds impact nerve cells in the adult brain, with
Even diffuse objects like clouds or sugar cubes cast shadows, because they’re disordered media that scatter light waves. But now, researchers at TU Wien and Utrecht University have found a way to manipulate light waves to pass through, projecting an image on the other side as clearly as if the obstacle wasn’t there. Continue Reading
We’ve seen a number of thermoelectric camping stove/charger products over the years, and they tend to rely on wood/biomass-fueled heat. The new Gen Stove from Korea’s Viva Plus presents a thermoelectric charging solution that isn’t tied to live fire, powering up electronics with waste heat produced by cooking with propane or butane. It provides an
