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Environmental Graffiti- Best Technology In HTC Mobiles PhonesHTC is the leading mobile company which is known for manufacturing the best and the finest smartphones. The superior designer finish and latest user interface with HTC Sense 3.0 together with amazing Android 2.3 gingerbread brings out what we call a technology marvel! All the HTC mobile phones are best when it comes to features, […]
- BlackBerry Q10 ReviewBlackBerry continues the introduction of its BlackBerry 10 platform with the Q10, a device that will look familiar to lovers of the Canadian firm’s older devices. In contrast to the full touchscreen Z10 , the Q10 features a small display and physical QWERTY keypad – the kind of form factor that made BlackBerry famous all […]
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- Miso Robotics: automated chefs in the kitchen— the story — Miso Robotics co. creates automated technology that assists + empowers chefs to make food consistently and perfectly — plus at prices everyone can afford. Set of videos below illustrates Flippy’s surprising capabilities, a view of the future in action. about | Flippy Flippy is the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant [...] […]
- Fashion Forward: the world’s first digital super-models + virtual toolsimage | above Portrait of the virtual fashion model + web celebrity Miquela. photo: Brud co. — the story — Some of the most eye-catching and spontaneously interesting fashion models popular today have a secret — they may not be human at all. Advances in computer illustration and photography have made virtual high fashion models [...]
- the Helm: this fresh concept fund is investing in female innovators— the story — Modern investment — fostering projects created by women. The Helm is a new financial investment fund — plus a support community — helping start-ups founded by women. Female entrepreneurs get less help when they reach out to raise money for their projects and companies, compared to start-ups founded by men. Numbers [...]
- Future Food: growing meat in the laboratory— the story — Meat so tasty and authentic — you can’t tell it was lab grown. Memphis Meats is a food technology research + development company. Their team grows sustainable animal meat in a lab — that tastes as good as farmed meats from livestock. Details below on their meatball and poultry dishes that [...]
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- Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Cut Brett Kavanaugh’s Penis OffABCJimmy Kimmel came out guns blazing against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday night after a second woman came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct over the weekend. “Only 12 more and he can run for president,” he joked. Since he tapes his show on west coast time, Kimmel may have been the only late-night host to include clips from Kavana […]
- The Plan to Save Kavanaugh: Act Confident and Turn Up the HeatMelina Mara/GettyJudge Brett Kavanaugh and his allies in Congress and the Trump White House concluded last week that time was no longer on their side.And so, as new allegations against the Supreme Court nominee surfaced along side unconfirmed rumors, they decided to mount a counteroffensive: demanding solidarity within the ranks and making an aggressive publ […]
- Stormy Daniels’ Suit Against Trump Could Be Tossed Over ‘Chilling Effect’Photo Illustration by The Daily BeastA federal judge in Los Angeles could soon toss the defamation lawsuit Stormy Daniels filed against President Trump earlier this year. On Monday afternoon, U.S. District Judge S. James Otero said Trump’s tweet in response to Daniels’ claim that a mystery goon intimidated her in Las Vegas appeared to be “rhetorical hyperbol […]
- ‘I Was Most Alive With You’ Is About Much More Than AddictionCourtesy Joan MarcusWhatever you do when you go to see Craig Lucas’ I Was Most Alive With You, look up—and keep looking up.The staging, cleverly designed by Arnulfo Maldonado at Playwrights Horizons, has two levels. On the conventional level with the audience are the play’s group of speaking actors, although these actors periodically use American Sign Langu […]
- No Wonder the GOP Doesn’t Want Mark Judge to TestifyPhoto Illustration by Lyne Lucien/The Daily BeastThe conservative writer Mark Judge found himself in the spotlight this month when Christine Blasey Ford alleged that he’d helped Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh try to sexually assault her while they were all in high school in the 1980s.But Judge has been keeping a low profile. “How’d you find me?” he as […]
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- There’s a Disco Version of the Trogdor Song Now and We Thought You’d Like to Know About ItTrogdor, the dragon who occasionally shows up in Homestar Runner cartoons, has a complicated musical legacy. On the one hand, songs about dragons burninating the countryside and the thatched roof cottages found there are universally appealing. On the other hand, some people like disco more than they like metal, which put them in a difficult situation, Trogdo […]
- The Great Seal Is Undone, the Sevenfold Door Has Been Opened, and the Time of the Philadelphia Flyers’ New Mascot, Gritty, Has Come at Last!Since the dawning of the Age of Man, the Sevenfold Door has stood as a monument to our species’ brief moment in the sun and a memorial to all those who gave their lives and souls during its construction. As long as we honored the memories of those whose blood forged the Great Seal, our tiny planet flourished, safe from the whims of the gods and monsters who […]
- Kavanaugh’s High School Yearbook Page Appears to Make Sexual Reference to Female FriendAs Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was trying to rehabilitate his image in a Fox News interview Monday, the New York Times published an excerpt from Kavanaugh’s senior yearbook page that contradicts the studious, churchgoing image Kavanaugh was pushing of himself as a teenager. On Kavanaugh’s senior page, there were references to drinking and partying, […]
- The Most Alarming Thing About Brett Kavanaugh’s Interview on Fox NewsBrett Kavanaugh wants you to know that all he’s asking for is a “fair process.” During his interview with Fox News’ Martha MacCallum on Monday night, the Supreme Court nominee used that phrase 17 times, often to avoid answering MacCallum’s (pretty good) questions. It’s one of a handful of stock answers that Kavanaugh and his wife Ashley Estes Kavanaugh tosse […]
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- Earliest known animal was a half-billion-year-old underwater blobThe weird ‘Ediacaran’ fossils have stumped scientists for decades - now fat molecules found inside some of them confirm they are the most ancient animals we know
- When Records Melt review: new exhibit heats up the climate campaignAt Unseen Amsterdam, the striking images of a climate campaign are stirring visitors to action
- Global warming is melting glaciers and that means more tsunamisMountainsides are becoming less stable as glaciers retreat, leading to more landslides that can trigger massive - but localised - tsunamis
- Special report: The new megaprojects changing the face of our planetAcross the world, new roads, railways, dams and power lines are encroaching on previously virgin territory – with untold consequences for Earth’s wildlife
- Biodiversity in crisis: Earth’s giant construction projects mapped outThe planet’s largest areas of undisturbed wilderness in Siberia and tropical rainforests are under threat from huge waves of development. Here’s what it looks like
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- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar ChallengeBattery Technology | Electric Cars | Solar Power | TransportationSolar Team Great Britain has started a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers from many different disciplines, companies and universities working on a family-sized solar car to compete in the cruise […]
- The Spherical Sun Power GeneratorEnergy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar PowerGerman Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon has created a spherical sun power generator prototype called the beta.ray. His technology will combine spherical geometry princip […]
- Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in ChinaFuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Public Transit | TransportationIn an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s first hydrogen powered tram. The tram took two years of research and development to complete, and will be powered entirely by […]
- The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating HouseEnvironment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerDesigned by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Skylights, balconies an […]
- Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?Hydro Power | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerSince 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as: drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation canals, remediation and tailing ponds, […]
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- Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesomeLeave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!
- Urbanists call for a non-aggression pact among cities competing for Amazon's HQ2They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.
- Marine biologist wants to make plastic straws extinct on the Great Barrier ReefNicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
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- Common weed killer linked to bee deathsHoney bees exposed to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, lose some of the beneficial bacteria in their guts and are more susceptible to infection and death from harmful bacteria. Scientists believe this is evidence that glyphosate might be contributing to the decline of honey bees and native bees around the world.
- New earthquake risk model could better inform disaster planningResearchers have developed a new way to model seismic risk, which they hope will better inform disaster risk reduction planning in earthquake-prone areas.
- Astronomers use Earth's natural history as guide to spot vegetation on new worldsBy looking at Earth's full natural history and evolution, astronomers may have found a template for vegetation fingerprints -- borrowing from epochs of changing flora -- to determine the age of habitable exoplanets.
- 'Ground coffee' with soil perks in BrazilCoffee harvesting is often done with heavy machinery that can compact the soil. Additionally, up to 20 percent of coffee berries fall to the ground. Researchers brewed up a solution to restore soil and decrease the loss.
- Sex in plants requires thrustIn plants, to fertilize the egg, the pollen tube (which is between 1/20 and 1/5 of the width of a human hair) has to navigate through a maze of tissue, no matter what obstacles it encounters. Thanks to the lab-on-a chip technology scientists were able to actually see and measure exactly what was going on within the pollen tube as it grew.
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- "Cheesy" solar charger kit empowers students in East AfricaPlayful in its design and highly functional, SunMade Cheese features a charger for flashlights, lighters, radios and even cellphones powered by mere sunlight. The device was developed by YOLK, the solar company applauded for its Kickstarter project 'Solar Paper' in 2015 that has sold millions of dollars worth of units worldwide. This time, it seems […]
- UK's Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bagsA popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to plastic waste. Co-op recently announced plans to use compostable shopping bags, which double as biodegradable bags for food waste, in all of its stores. The new bags will replace the old single-use plastic bags.[...]
- Peek inside the BIG-designed garden village for one of the world's best restaurantsAfter over three years of planning, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has completed the new home for Noma, an award-winning, Michelin-star restaurant that was named four times as the best in the world by the ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ rankings. Opened February 2018, Noma’s new restaurant location is just outside of Copenhagen’s city center on a lakefront site nea […]
- Samurai-inspired home keeps naturally cool in MelbourneDrawing on the client’s appreciation for Japanese architecture and culture, Australian architecture firm SG2 Design created the Samurai Duplex, a pair of townhouses that takes design cues from traditional samurai armor. Topped with a broken roofline reminiscent of a samurai helmet, the Samurai Duplex is a sculptural dwelling with a minimalist and modern aest […]
- A quirky bar in Shanghai is built from colorful recycled materialsA playful piece of Brazil has popped up on the streets of Shanghai in the form of Barraco, a Brazilian-themed bar designed by local practice Quarta & Armando Architecture Design Research (Q&A) and built with reclaimed materials sourced from demolition sites across the city. With ceilings constructed of colorful recycled doors and hanging swings used […]
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- When Boycotts Work: A Guide To The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica ScandalIf Mark Zuckerberg wants to salvage Facebook's reputation, he should probably start at the top: Trump, Russia, the 2016 elections and Cambridge Analytica all intersect with Facebook board member Peter Thiel.
- Harnessing Innovation in the World’s Startup NationA country with a population of less than 9 million people and a land mass smaller than the U.S. state of Vermont, Israel has become the go-to place for disruptive technology that can answer some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges.
- Has Deregulation Allowed Texas to Be More Sustainable?Deregulating the energy market has also been a huge factor in motivating energy companies to develop newer and more affordable forms of energy.
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- DOE’s Rick Perry is White House’s Unlikely Advocate for Clean Energy IncubatorARPA-E is the U.S. Energy Department's flagship incubator for cutting-edge answers to big technological problems. It also seems to be continuously on President Trump's chopping block. But the program has an odd advocate for its survival: Rick Perry, who was appointed as Energy Department chief after he admitted that he would kill the program if he […]
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- A report from the European Meteorological Society’s annual meeting 2018If you want to make a difference as a scientist, you need to make sure that people understand the importance of your work. Conferences give you one opportunity to explain what you’ve found out. I sometimes wonder if the value of attending conferences is sufficiently appreciated. You can save time getting an overview over your […]
- Forced responses: Sep 2018This thread is the bimonthly open thread for discussion of climate solutions. A good starting point might be this clear description from Glen Peters on the feasibility of staying below 2ºC. Please stick to substantive points and refrain from attacking other commenters (as opposed to their ideas). The open thread for climate science issues is […]
- Unforced Variations: Sep 2018This month’s open thread on climate science topics. We are well into Arctic melt season (so keep track of Neven’s Arctic Sea Ice blog for more info). Another link is the NY Times Daily podcast on the interesting-yet-flawed NYTimes Magazine “Losing Earth” piece (which is useful if you didn’t get around to finishing the written […]
- Are the heatwaves caused by climate change? I get a lot of questions about the connection between heatwaves and climate change these days. Particularly about the heatwave that has affected northern Europe this summer. If you live in Japan, South Korea, California, Spain, or Canada, you may have asked the same question. The raindrop analogy However, the question is inaccurate and I […]
- Musing about Losing EarthThe NY Times Magazine has a special issue this weekend on climate change. The main article is “Losing the Earth” by Nathaniel Rich, is premised on the idea that in the period 1979 to 1989 when we basically knew everything we needed to know that climate change was a risk, and the politics had not […]
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- Voices in AI – Episode 68: A Conversation with Suju RajanAbout this Episode Episode 68 of Voices in AI features host Byron Reese and Suju Rajan discuss differences in machine and human…
- Could DevOps Exist Without Cloud Models?The GigaOm DevOps market landscape report is nearing completion, distilling conversations and briefings into a mere 8,500 word narrative. Yes, it’s big,…
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- Sump Pump ProblemsThe importance of having a sump pump in the basement cannot be underestimated as it is responsible for keeping the home flood free. However, there are many sump pump problems that can occur, leaving the system vulnerable and opened to the possibility of not operating correctly. Some Common Sump Pump Problems One of the most common sump pump problems has to d […]
- Sump Pump PitDue to the fact that flooding occurs occasionally due to bad weather and natural disasters, having a good sump pump drainage system in the basement has now become a necessity. With a reliable drainage system in place, you can avoid the occurrence of flooding which usually cause unnecessary financial expenses and mental anguish to everyone in the family. A su […]
- Wayne Sump PumpsWayne sump pumps have been serving customers in the drainage system industry over the past 70 odd years. These sump pumps are durable and they protect many homes from the damage caused by flooding. There is a long line in the variety of Wayne sump pumps; from thermoplastic and cast iron to pedestal, backup and primary pump sumps to a combination of both. A W […]
- Sump Pump DrainageIf you have spoken to homeowners who have had trouble with flooding and dampness in their basement, or mildew and rot in their home, they would tell you that so many costly messes could have been avoided by having a sump pump installed in the basement. The cost of sump pump drainage system is definitely cheaper than cleaning up after water and moisture has d […]
- Zoeller Sump PumpsZoeller sump pumps is a well known brand of pumps designed to keep your property dry and protect it from water damage. When the rain pours heavily, are you one of those people who rush to the basement, worried that you would find it flooded? This is a common problem among many homeowners especially those living in flat terrains where water has nowhere else t […]
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- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trashWhen it comes to recycling, Sweden is incredibly successful. Just four percent of household waste in Sweden goes into landfills. The rest winds up either recycled or used as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants. Burning the garbage in the incinerators generates 20 percent of Sweden’s district heating, a system of distributing heat by pumping heated water int […]
- IPCC 5 in Haiku.Amazing what the bout of the flu can do. International climate scientist Gregory Johnson, who co-authored the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th report, which came out in September, has simplified the 2000 page preview report into 19 illustrated haiku. I feel I understand it better now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0McGUF9hc0
- Russian parliament gives amnesty to 'Arctic 30'The Greenpeace activists who spent two months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have expressed relief after the Russian parliament voted to grant them amnesty. But they also declared: “There is no amnesty for the Arctic.” The Duma today voted for an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It […]
- Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projectsThe Chinese government is pushing manufacturers, and in particular, steelmakers, to be more energy efficient, reducing demand for Australian coal. Image: Johannes 'volty' Hemmerlein Rapid increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing, especially in the steel production sector, will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billion […]
- China roars ahead with renewablesDespite being the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China is increasing its renewable sources of energy- Image: Fernando Tomás China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has just released some remarkable data on the addition of new electric generating capacity in 2013. China’s electric power system has been growing at a tremendous rate to keep up wit […]
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- Deforestation-linked palm oil still finding its way into top consumer brands: reportJAKARTA — Pledges by major brands to stop buying palm oil from companies known to destroy rainforests have failed to stop the clearance of a total area of forest the size of Los Angeles in just the last three years. That’s the finding from a new report by Greenpeace, which sought to gauge the progress […]
- China’s primates could disappear by end of this century, study warnsMost primates in China could be wiped out by the end of this century, a new study warns. China is the second-most primate-rich country in Asia, with 25 known species of non-human primates, including lorises, macaques, langurs, snub-nosed monkeys, and gibbons. Since the 1950s, though, primate populations have declined drastically, largely due to clearing of l […]
- Indonesian president signs order to accelerate land reformBANDUNG, Indonesia — President Joko Widodo has signed a presidential instruction on agrarian reform, in a bid to accelerate a program to give local communities greater control over land. The signing was announced on the opening day of the Global Land Forum in the city of Bandung on Sept. 24. A final copy of the […]
- A herd of dead rhinosThis is the second article in our four-part series “The Rhino Debacle.” Read Part One here. No one knows when humans first encountered the Sumatran rhinoceros, the smallest, hairiest, most loquacious and arguably strangest of all living rhinos. But that initial face-to-face probably occurred some 60,000 or 70,000 years ago as humans first pushed their […] […]
- Limi Valley: A threatened Shangri-La for wildlife (commentary)Around 18 kilometers southeast of Tibet’s Lake Mansarovar, a sacred lake for both Hindus and Buddhists, there lies yet another pilgrimage site, albeit of a different nature: The Limi Valley, on the other side of the border with Nepal, is considered sacred not because of religious significance but because of its extraordinary richness in highland […]
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