You have to throw some energy away to make hydrogen – typically around 20-30%, even with the best systems, which use around 52.5 kWh of energy to create a kilogram of hydrogen that can store 39.4 kWh of energy. It's a waste of renewable energy, and it contributes to the high cost … | Continue reading
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Recently, when we talk about Bethesda it’s all been about the likes of Starfield and the recent resurgence of Fallout… Continue reading Huge new Skyrim mod brings a large D&D campaign into Bethesda’s classic RPG The post Huge new Skyrim mod brings a large D&D campaign into Bethes … | Continue reading
From the oldie-but-goodie department, this fun program uses a genetic algorithm to drive… Tags: algorithm, optimization | Continue reading
A look at the week’s best new releases in crime fiction, nonfiction, mystery, and thrillers. * Emma Rosenblum, Very Bad Company (Flatiron) “[Rosenblum] is fantastic at showing the subtle corruption of wealth and how those who have it justify both the having and the wanting more. … | Continue reading
If – like me – you love a comedy murder mystery or thriller, but have been judged by someone for it, I’m here to tell you that it’s ok because of science. That’s right, there is actually science behind your enjoyment of silly murders. One of the things that we humans find funny i … | Continue reading
Despite the intense scrutiny paid to the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven for a couple of centuries now, the revered composer still has certain mysteries about him. Some of them he surely never intended to clarify, like the identity of “Immortal Beloved”; others he explicitl … | Continue reading
In his brief and not altogether satisfying rejoinder to the question, “why write?” Berry says, “To serve that triumph I have done all the rest,” and he ends the poem there. “That triumph” is the triumph of the way of love, the life of silence. | Continue reading
"My mom has been complaining about the work involved with caring for a yard." Resident seeks advice on lawn alternatives to avoid laborious yard maintenance: 'What's something like grass that can be somewhat easily grown in?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My mom has been complaining about the work involved with caring for a yard." Resident seeks advice on lawn alternatives to avoid laborious yard maintenance: 'What's something like grass that can be somewhat easily grown in?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He's also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve … | Continue reading
It's well known that earthquakes can rock fault-filled places like the U.S. West Coast. But why do earthquakes happen in the middle of tectonic plates? | Continue reading
Does the eye-catching RabbitAir A3 air purifier live up to its premium price? | Continue reading
This week, I am joined by Orlando Bloom, renowned actor and spiritual seeker, to discuss the intersection of extreme sports, personal growth, and the art of balance. Orlando shares his profound experiences with wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing, revealing the delicate t … | Continue reading
The weather might be confusing but the plums are ready. | Continue reading
CRISPR gene-editing has improved the vision of patients with an inherited form of blindness, according to results of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The results not only give new hope to patients with the condition, but show that CRISPR could be put to use in humans to treat a range … | Continue reading
Harms include severe weather, crop failures and economic hits from lack of ice and snow. | Continue reading
This is the thirty-sixth part of a fiction serial, in 879 words. Berlin was worse than she had expected. Large areas were still rubble, though some reconstruction was going on. There were a lot of women and children walking on the streets, but not so many men, other than old men. … | Continue reading
L'articolo IL FUTURO DEL RESTAURO A FERRARA EXPO: DAL 15 AL 17 MAGGIO LA XXIX EDIZIONE DEL SALONE proviene da BolognaFiere Group. | Continue reading
Discover the fusion of architectural innovation and experiential design in the heart of Los Angeles, California, with the 2ray House crafted by Zyme Studios. Meticulous attention to detail, thoughtful spatial organization, and material selection imbue the 2ray House with a distin … | Continue reading
This weekend, Jerry Seinfeld gave the commencement speech at Duke University and offered the graduates his three keys to life: 1. bust your ass, 2. pay attention, and 3. fall in love. Then, 10 minutes later, he added essentially a fourth key to life: “Do not lose your sense of hu … | Continue reading
The facilities will utilize "pure oxyfuel" technology. Tech company breaks ground on world's first cement plant that captures 100% of its air pollution: 'The future is climate-neutral' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The facilities will utilize "pure oxyfuel" technology. Tech company breaks ground on world's first cement plant that captures 100% of its air pollution: 'The future is climate-neutral' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 255. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Workshop […] | Continue reading
Back in 2022 I made this site: Be the browser’s mentor, not its micromanager. There’s some key principles on there which is a nice little collection of tiles. The trick during the talk — that I made this site for — was that the grid is actually progressively enhanced with masonry … | Continue reading
This is another song that was famously ‘hijacked’ by a later version. Long before Whitney Huston convinced so many people it was her song, the wonderful Chaka Khan released this original in 1978, written by Ashford and Simpson. You just know I prefer Chaka. (Yes, all five women i … | Continue reading
The world was introduced to the concept of shape-changing robots in 1991, with the T-1000 featured in the cult movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Since then (if not before), many a scientist has dreamed of creating a robot with the ability to change its shape to perform diverse ta … | Continue reading
On the warm spring night of April 28, Houston had a problem. Denizens of the most populous region in Texas were cranking up air conditioning to beat the early burst of summery heat. Texas’ nation-leading solar fleet had wound down for the night, passing the baton to the nation’s … | Continue reading
Skyrocketing electric bills are threatening California’s climate, electrification, and energy equity goals. Last week, state regulators approved a major policy shift meant to address this problem — but left the core driver of the bill increases untouched. In a unanimous decision, … | Continue reading
Joel recently shared a treasured memory of his first contact with emulation, which was a very timely post as early May’s Retronauts episode 609 also happened to be about the past and current state of emulation. These made me reflect on my relationship with emulation and how I fir … | Continue reading
The first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human recipient is still being regarded as a medical milestone and success, even though the recipient has sadly passed away. Continue Reading Category: Medical, Science Tags: Transplant, Massachusetts Gen … | Continue reading
the project will be presented the conference organized at Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence (Italy) on 27 May 2022 EUreka3D project was accepted for a paper and presentation in the prestigioius annual conference EVA Electronic Imaging and the Visual Arts, organised in Florence by Pro … | Continue reading
Learn about new support for XDP to create a simple package blocker for eBPF. The post Hello eBPF: XDP-based Packet Filter (9) appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading
WireQuery is a tool that helps you solve user-reported issues by combining session replay with capturing API calls. In this article, I will explain how it works, how to use it and how it can be integrated into your projects. The post Diagnosing User-Reported Issues Using WireQuer … | Continue reading
Silicon is so important for electronics and computing that it’s become synonymous with technology – even getting a valley named after it – but the stuff still has its flaws. Now, scientists have created a way to make super-pure silicon chips that could pave the way for more stabl … | Continue reading
Interior designer Nitzan Horowitz crafted a balanced and strategically divided living space in the 180 sq. m. apartment that enhances the couple's lifestyle, now sharing their journey from concept to completion. Continue reading | Continue reading
The massive caldera of Turkey's Mount Nemrut volcano is split in half, with one side made of solidified lava flows and the other half a deep crater lake. Covered in snow, the summit scene looks like the yin-yang symbol when viewed from above. | Continue reading
While the pictures are very pretty, the reaction in the comments was not what this landscaper seemed to expect. Landscaper receives adverse reaction after sharing photo of 'menace' tree: 'Kill it with fire' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While the pictures are very pretty, the reaction in the comments was not what this landscaper seemed to expect. Landscaper receives adverse reaction after sharing photo of 'menace' tree: 'Kill it with fire' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Apple had it's big event, but what do these new devices mean for developers? Are we impressed, is thin to thin? Why can't we have the M4 in our development machines? We discuss. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, … | Continue reading
I cannot stop thinking about this Waffle House video and their bonkers system for "marking" orders. It involves placing packets of jelly, ketchup, and other things a Waffle House has knocking about in specific places on a plate. John and Merlin spoke about it for almost the entir … | Continue reading
How the resource forks of Classic Mac OS became extended attributes in Mac OS X 10.4, then flourished. How clone files handle xattrs, and which are used by APFS itself. | Continue reading
Some thoughts on developer experience. Years ago, I was introduced to a concept called developer ergonomics. Despite the name, it's not about good chairs, standing desks, or multiple monitors. Rather, the concept was related to how easy it'd be for a developer to achieve a certai … | Continue reading
The Dentibela clinic, embarking on a new journey in a 200 m² space, marks a significant phase that not only strengthens its market position but also showcases its commitment to minimally invasive dentistry that prioritizes self-esteem, well-being, functionality, and patient quali … | Continue reading
by Ashutosh Jogalekar Once again the world faces death and destruction, and once again it asks questions. The horrific assaults by Hamas on October 7 last year and the widespread bombing by the Israeli government in Gaza raise old questions of morality, law, history and national … | Continue reading
by Jonathan Kujawa One of the great pleasures in life is learning about something today that you couldn’t have imagined yesterday. The infinite richness of mathematics means I get to have this experience regularly. However much I think I know, it is a drop in the ocean of things … | Continue reading