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@scripting.com | 4 years ago

Mining metagenomics: A faster and more efficient method to compare metagenomes

Microbiomes can contain thousands of bacteria species, hinting at the complex ecosystem that houses the microbiome as well as the one contained within the microbiome. Yet, until now, researchers have been limited in the tools they have to precisely compare those microbiomes. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

First intrinsic magnetic topological insulator discovered

The so-called topological insulators are those materials that are insulators in bulk, i.e., those that do not allow electric currents in their volume, but that are conductors on their surfaces. Unlike the usual conductors, that is, metals, the electric current circulating in a to … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Biodiversity has substantially changed in one of the largest Mediterranean wetlands

The Camargue in southern France is widely recognised as one of the largest and most biodiverse wetlands in the Mediterranean region. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ Trailer Promises Not to Break Our Hearts

Netflix has released the first To All the Boys PS I Still Love You trailer, which shows Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky trying a real relationship. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 4 years ago

A real-life deluminator for spotting exoplanets by reflected starlight

Perhaps you remember the opening scene of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" that took place on Privet Drive. A bearded man pulled a mysterious device, called a deluminator, from his dark robe and one by one the lights from the street lamps flew into it. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Nonprofits that empower leaders of color are more apt to do something about racial inequality

The U.S. is becoming more racially diverse. Since 2010, 96% of all U.S. counties registered an increase in their percentage of nonwhite residents. Yet the people who lead nonprofits in the U.S. remain disproportionately white. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Most people consider themselves more environmentally friendly than others

Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that we tend to overestimate our personal environmental engagement. In a study with participants from Sweden, the United States, England, and India, most participants were convinced that they acted more environmentally friendly tha … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Pig Irons at the 'Plex

Hi. This is Can. Today, I’ll be talking about consulting companies. Consulting firms are all the rage these days. I’ve never worked at one, but considered it and have many close friends who do. I am not going to lie, just a few years ago if you asked me what McKinsey did, I would … | Continue reading


@themargins.substack.com | 4 years ago

White House Responds To Impeachment

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@choice.npr.org | 4 years ago

Teaching College-Level Mathematics in Prisons [pdf]

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@ams.org | 4 years ago

Come and See

Elem Kilmov's 1985 Soviet anti-war film Come and See is getting a 2K restoration and theatrical re-release in 2020. In a 4/4 sta | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 4 years ago

It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 4 years ago

Reimagining ocean conservation

A tiny Pacific Island nation is reimagining ocean conservation with guidance from Stanford researchers and international experts. In January Palau is closing 80 percent of its ocean waters to fishing, creating one of the largest marine protected areas in the world. It is the larg … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Marketo publishes winter release notes, plans for better integration capabilities in 2020

Components including the Microsoft Dynamics and LinkedIn integrations will be updated to improve data efficiencies. | Continue reading


@marketingland.com | 4 years ago

Ap­proach to make quicker and more ex­act ana­lyses of fire­ball ob­ser­va­tions

There is not enough time for more close study of all fireballs observed in the sky. The observation of a bright phenomenon reveals that a meteoroid has entered the atmosphere from space, but does any part of it end up on Earth? Only those with the survived terminal mass will reac … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

New archaeological discoveries reveal birch bark tar was used in medieval England

Scientists from the University of Bristol and the British Museum, in collaboration with Oxford Archaeology East and Canterbury Archaeological Trust, have, for the first time, identified the use of birch bark tar in medieval England—the use of which was previously thought to be li … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Ultrashort X-ray technique to probe conditions found at the heart of planets

Combining powerful lasers and bright X-rays, Imperial and STFC researchers have demonstrated a technique that will allow new extreme experiments. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Why people vote for politicians they know are liars

Britain recently elected a prime minister who unlawfully shut down parliament to escape democratic scrutiny and who tells blatant falsehoods whenever it suits him. Boris Johnson casually denies the presence of media in front of TV cameras and he denies core elements of his Brexit … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Using contact-level intent monitoring to close 3 critical performance gaps in ABM

As we head into 2020, we will see important improvements in demand visibility with sources we've all been missing. | Continue reading


@marketingland.com | 4 years ago

How can we make residential neighborhoods more sustainable by 2050?

If the aim of a 2,000 Watt Society is to be achieved, peri-urban residential neighborhoods—where the average single-family home consumes 6.5 times more power than that target—must adapt. An EPFL thesis, which has just been awarded a scholarly distinction, explores ways of hitting … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Make a smooth shadow, friend.

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@brumm.af | 4 years ago

Zenserp

Our fast & reliable SERP API enables you to scrape search results in realtime and without interruption. Fast response times and fair pricing. | Continue reading


@zenserp.com | 4 years ago

It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 4 years ago

Learn How to Create a Webinar Page with WordPress

Businesses and organizations have realized the effective marketing strategy of a webinar. Here is how to create a webinar page with WordPress. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 4 years ago

Christmas Tree Waffles

Need a kid-friendly idea for Christmas morning breakfast? Try these Christmas Tree Waffles | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 4 years ago

Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983

Thread by @gravislizard: "almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 amber-screen library computer in 1998: tyand hit F3. search results appear instantly. now: type in two words, wait for an AJAX popup. get a throbber f […]" | Continue reading


@threadreaderapp.com | 4 years ago

Brock Little Showed the Big-Wave World There Was No Such Thing as Too Big

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@adventure-journal.com | 4 years ago

Star Wars Rolls On as the Reviews Roll In

No spoilers, don’t worry. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 4 years ago

The 100 Best Movies of the Decade [Part Four]

Welcome to part four of our 100 best movies of the decade countdown. This chapter contains two of the best comic book movies ever and much more. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 4 years ago

Individuals find polls that favor their candidates more credible

As the 2020 U.S. presidential election approaches, the public will be barraged with opinion polls seeking to assess attitudes toward the candidates and on leading campaign issues. Of concern to researchers is how partisan biases may influence the perception of these polls and, su … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

On-chip light source produces versatile range of wavelengths

Researchers have designed a new chip-integrated light source that can transform infrared wavelengths into visible wavelengths, which have been difficult to produce with technology based on silicon chips. This flexible approach to on-chip light generation is poised to enable highl … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

EVG Etc.: City pledges to end street homelessness; MTA board approves plan for more subway cops

EV Grieve is the leading news, entertainment and lifestyle blog about the East Village of New York City. | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 4 years ago

What Mice Watching Orson Welles' "Touch of Evil" Can Teach Scientists About Vision

The findings challenge textbook ideas about how visual cortex cells process imagery | Continue reading


@scientificamerican.com | 4 years ago

The iPhone 11 Smart Battery Case Has a Hidden Camera Button

Apple’s Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 series have a clever trick tucked away: a dedicated button to take photos. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Study shows what factors lead to 'resilient collaboration' in community improvement efforts

Every day, people come together to address challenges facing their communities, such as homelessness, economic development or environmental protection that are not quickly or easily solved. While all are well-intentioned, and collaborations share goals of community betterment, so … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

A concrete step toward net-zero carbon emissions in cement production

As the most widely used construction material, concrete is indispensable in the development of infrastructure, industry and housing. It's a mixture of aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone), water and cement, and whose production accounts for 95 % of concrete's CO2 footprint. " … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Two Spies

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@512pixels.net | 4 years ago

Cloudinary announces DAM integration with Shutterstock

The integration makes it easier for Cloudinary users to access and collaborate on visual content. | Continue reading


@marketingland.com | 4 years ago

‘The Woman in the Window’ Trailer: Amy Adams Gets Caught Up in a Dangerous Game

Amy Adams spies on her neighbors and gets more than she bargained for in The Woman in the Window trailer. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 4 years ago

A climate change double whammy in the US Corn Belt

The United States Corn Belt includes western Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, eastern Nebraska, and eastern Kansas. The region has dominated corn production in the U.S. since the 1850s, accounting for more than a third of the global supply of corn. It is also the world's larges … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

A fresh look at the demise of an ancient human species over 100,000 years ago

Imagine your child asked you "When did grandma die?" and you could only respond "It was probably a while ago, but it could have been quite recently." Most likely your child would be unsatisfied with the reply. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Global study unearths myriad meanings for 'nature' in different cultures

A study involving researchers from 30 countries across the globe underlines the extent to which "nature" means different things to different cultures, which highlights why framing unified environmental and conservation policies is so hard. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 years ago

Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix – ‘Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts’ Plus Rebecca Turner, Modern English

Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts isn’t the first album—or even the second, thir | Continue reading


@blogcritics.org | 4 years ago

ICPR2020 – 25th International Conference on Pattern Recognition

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@micc.unifi.it | 4 years ago

ICPR2020 – 25th International Conference on Pattern Recognition

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@micc.unifi.it | 4 years ago

Browser Inspector as the New Goggles

I’ve collected more than enough examples of Web Tools Biting the Dust but it stings more when the dust biting is by organization that believes that the internet “is a global public reso… | Continue reading


@cogdogblog.com | 4 years ago

Basecamp now supports security keys for two-factor authentication thanks to WebAuthn

Back in October, we announced our own two-factor authentication solution, dropping the requirement for having a Google account to benefit from this necessary level of protection for your accou… | Continue reading


@m.signalvnoise.com | 4 years ago