Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Wood, Iron, Florida Atlantic University
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Iron-fortified lumber could be a greener alternative to steel beams
Posted by ArielTechGeek 9 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot of that goes towards making concrete.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Fungus, Bacteria, Concrete
Morgan Supersport: A turbocharged retro alternative to the Porsche 911
Posted by ArielTechGeek 37 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
If the devil is in the detail, Morgan has just produced a devilishly good-looking car boasting heavenly lines and a gorgeous retro feel. In fact, we'd say it’s easily one of the best reincarnations of a vintage silhouette… and one that promises an equally exhilarating drive.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Morgan, Retro, Porsche, 911, BMW
taking place between june 12th and 14th in barcelona, the event features over 100 activities focusing on AI, arts, technology, music production and more.
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Natural alternative to Ozempic brings results without side effects
Posted by ArielTechGeek 54 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
After screening 20,000 protein-encoding genes in the human body, Stanford researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that works like semaglutide, most popularly known as Ozempic, to put the brakes on appetite and weight gain.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Weight Loss, Stanford University, Ozempic, Molecules
A new photo-sharing app called Flashes is making waves as an alternative to Instagram, with thousands of users signing up for its beta testing phase. Developed by Berlin-based independent developer Sebastian Vogelsang, Flashes is built on the same decentralized technology that powers the social media platform Bluesky, creating a photo-centric experience that sets it apart from existing apps.
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it’s the research product by hiroto ikebe, and the japanese designer has showcased his findings through the exhibition COCOON ANATOMY during DESIGNART tokyo 2024.
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RNA therapy an effective alternative to lifelong, painful eye injections
Posted by ArielTechGeek 171 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
An RNA-editing gene therapy has been developed that switches off the key driver of common eye conditions affecting diabetics and the elderly. The researchers behind the innovative treatment say that it’s an alternative to the current treatment: regular injections of medication directly into the eye.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: gene therapy, Eye diseases, Diabetes, Center for Eye
Apple is acquiring a popular Photoshop alternative
Posted by BenEgg 179 days ago (https://www.dpreview.com)
Image: PixelmatorApple may soon own Pixelmator Pro and Photomator, a pair of popular photo editing apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The Lithuania-based company behind the apps, Pixelmator Team, has "signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple," according to a blog post on its website.Pixelmator Team says "there will be no material changes" to its apps "at this time," but promises "exciting updates
Is water cremation the eco-friendly alternative we should be considering?
Posted by ArielTechGeek 238 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
With climate change gaining prominence, there’s a concerted effort around ensuring eco-friendly, well, everything – including end-of-life processes. While traditional fire cremation burns fossil fuels, known pollutants that can emit harmful substances like carbon monoxide, heavy metals, and particulates, water cremation offers a cheaper, greener alternative.Continue ReadingCategory: LifestyleTags
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