New study helps global multinational corporations weigh pros and cons of implementing blockchain technology
Blockchain technology has become one of the most hyped advancements in recent years, but there hasn’t been a clear understanding of the potential tradeoffs for its use by multinational corporations (MNCs). A new study published in the Global Strategy Journal provides a better understanding of blockchain merits and drawbacks by focusing on three particular applications of the technolo … ⌘ Read more

Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth
A team of researchers has gained insight into the genetic processes underpinning how plants detect twilight and the role twilight plays in plant growth. ⌘ Read more

Patents can help researchers understand wildlife trade trends, new study shows
Researchers from the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade at the University of Oxford have demonstrated that patent data could provide a novel source of evidence that can help identify future commercial trends associated with the overharvesting of wildlife. ⌘ Read more

New technology protects crops by testing the air for the DNA of plant diseases
Plant infections can now be detected in our crops before they’re even visible. ⌘ Read more

Astronomers discover new supergiant-rich stellar cluster
Astronomers report the discovery of a new galactic stellar cluster located some 24,000 light years away. The newfound cluster, which received the designation Barbá 2, turns out to host at least several supergiant stars. The finding was detailed in a research paper published July 30 on the arXiv preprint server. ⌘ Read more

Asus N97T-IM-A Fanless Thin Mini-ITX with Intel N97 Processor and Dual GbE Ports
Asus recently featured the N97T-IM-A, a high-performance motherboard with a Thin Mini-ITX form factor designed for a wide range of embedded and industrial applications. This motherboard integrates the Intel N97 Processor and offers extensive expansion and serial ports, providing versatility and robust performance. This motherboard can be configured with the Intel Alder Lake-N process … ⌘ Read more

The race to discover biodiversity: 11 new marine species and a new platform for rapid species description
A new paper, the Ocean Species Discoveries (OSD), describes a ground-breaking experiment that united 25 independent taxonomists from ten countries. The initiative boasts the discovery of eleven new marine species from all over the globe, occurring at depths from 5.2 to 7081 meters. It also represents a significant step forward in accelerating the pace at which new marine species are des … ⌘ Read more

New research shows dance and movement therapy can increase emotional and social intelligence in middle school students
Bullying is the most common manifestation of violence in schools. With globalization and immigration increasing classroom diversity in schools across the United States, ethnic bullying—bullying that targets another’s ethnic background or cultural identity, including racial taunts/slurs and insulting references to culturally specific customs, foods, clothing, and accents … ⌘ Read more

Southport attacks: What we know about knife crime in the UK and how to solve it
The knife attack on a dance class of children in Southport has left the country horrified. We do not yet know much about what happened, but a male aged 17 has been charged with the murder of three girls and 10 counts of attempted murder. ⌘ Read more

Scientists reveal strategically applied livestock grazing can benefit sagebrush communities
While a cow grazing in a field isn’t typically remarkable, United States Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing in sagebrush communities across U.S. western rangelands. ⌘ Read more

The Higgs particle could have ended the universe by now—here’s why we’re still here
Although our universe may seem stable, having existed for a whopping 13.7 billion years, several experiments suggest that it is at risk—walking on the edge of a very dangerous cliff. And it’s all down to the instability of a single fundamental particle: the Higgs boson. ⌘ Read more

Misinformation, abuse and injustice: Breaking down the Olympic boxing firestorm
In a preliminary women’s under 66kg boxing match at the Paris Olympics last week between Algerian Imane Khelif and Italian Angela Carini, a powerful punch to the face resulted in Carini withdrawing after 46 seconds. ⌘ Read more

New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed
The formation of Earth’s continents billions of years ago set the stage for life to thrive. But scientists disagree over how those land masses formed and if it was through geological processes we still see today. ⌘ Read more

Ultrafast electron microscopy technique advances understanding of processes applicable to brain-like computing
Today’s supercomputers consume vast amounts of energy, equivalent to the power usage of thousands of homes. In response, researchers are developing a more energy-efficient form of next-generation supercomputing that leverages artificial neural networks. ⌘ Read more

A renewed bid to protect burrowing owls is advancing: What changed?
Western burrowing owls are diminutive, adorable and goofy—and conservation organizations have renewed calls for the state to protect them before it’s too late. ⌘ Read more

Using small black holes to detect big black holes
An international team of astrophysicists with the participation of the University of Zurich proposes a novel method to detect pairs of the biggest black holes found at the centers of galaxies by analyzing gravitational waves generated by binaries of nearby small stellar black holes. The research is published in the journal Nature Astronomy. ⌘ Read more

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UK beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud
Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England. ⌘ Read more

Streetlights running all night makes leaves so tough that insects can’t eat them, threatening the food chain
Light pollution disrupts circadian rhythms and ecosystems worldwide—but for plants, dependent on light for photosynthesis, its effects could be profound. Now scientists writing in Frontiers in Plant Science have found that exposure to high levels of artificial light at night makes tree leaves grow tougher and harder for insects to eat, threatening urban food chains. ⌘ Read more

Dormice are declining but current nest surveys don’t tell the real story
British dormice have declined by a shocking 70% between 2000 and 2022, according to the latest report by the national dormouse monitoring program. But my research indicates that this decline might not be that catastrophic. ⌘ Read more

MYD-LR3568-GK-B IPC Box: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, CAN Interface, and M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe Slot
MYIR Tech has unveiled the MYD-LR3568-GK-B IPC Box, targeting industrial and edge computing sectors. This release comes shortly after the introduction of the MYC-LR3568 System-on-Module in last month. The IPC Box is equipped with the Rockchip RK3568 processor, which includes quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 cores capable of operating up to 1.8GHz. It also features an Arm […] ⌘ Read more

Snapdragon Dev Kit Now Available for Pre-Order at $899.00
Snapdragon Dev Kit Now Available for Pre-Order at $899.00 The newly revealed Snapdragon Dev Kit is a powerful, compact desktop solution for developers. It https://linuxgizmos.com/?p=90730 ⌘ Read more

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Four key things our study of 25 years of data revealed about entrepreneurs in the UK
Over the past 25 years, the world has lived through major shocks from the 9/11 terror attacks to the global financial crisis to COVID. More recently, the UK—like many other countries—has faced a rising cost of living and stagnant growth. ⌘ Read more

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Geniatech Unveils a Raspberry Pi-like SBC with StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Processor at edgetech+west2024
Geniatech Unveils a Raspberry Pi-like SBC with StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Processor at edgetech+west2024
Last month in Japan, at the edgetech+west2024, Geniatech introduced their first RISC-V based single-board computer, designed to meet industrial standards and emulate the form factor and functionality of the popular Raspberry Pi. ⌘ Read more

Heck yeah, this water bellows is absolutely amazing! https://youtu.be/M6gYhD6_yLI Now, I want to make one, too, even though I do not have a real use case for this. Very rarely do I light a fire. A simple pipe to blow through would be much more mobile for my occasional need. Still, soooo cool! :-)

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy, says new research
There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, at the water’s surface and miles deep, in the open ocean, along coasts and even in some coastal rivers. ⌘ Read more

My wood glue rarely leaves me hanging. But today was that day again. Before lunch, I cut a slat of a slatted frame in half and glued it together. The two banana shapes were facing each other like two parentheses “()”. This made it straight.

After 3-4 hours, I unclamped it and handplaned it to its final shape, so it can become the last rung of my “ladder” for the laundry shelf. Yeah, I’m still on that project over half a year later. You can call me a really lazy ass. ;-)

When I was about to round over the long edges with my handplane, the bananas suddenly came apart. Both ends still held, so I had some kind of an “O”. The glue had not fully set yet. It was still a tiny bit moist in the inside. I scraped off the leftovers with a chisel. To increase my odds the second time, I roughed up the surfaces with 40 grit sandpaper and a rasp, so that the glue has something to bite into. Didn’t do that the first time. I reckon that majorly contributed to the fail, because the boards were fairly smooth, maybe even coated with something, who knows. Any kind of finish is bad for glueing.

Now, I’m also using a few more clamps and let it sit over night. Well, two days in fact, since I cannot bang around tomorrow. Unfortunately, I can’t finish this frame/ladder today. But maybe on Monday.

Usually, I let wood glue set at least over night, even though a couple of hours should™ suffice I’m told. I will definitely go back to that regular setting period. Especially when mechanical forces are working against me and there is stress in the wood. Never can go wrong with a longer waiting time. I have always had good experience with this in the past. In fact, whenver the wood glue failed on me, it was either removing the clamps too early or a sloppy glueing surface preparation. Or both. ;-)

Wow, time really flies. I just rotated February to May 2024 into archive feeds. So my main twtxt feed now contains only the last three full months and a little bit again.

Giant pangolin rediscovered in Senegal
In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera—committed to global feline conservation—and the Direction des parcs nationaux du Sénégal (DPN) (Senegal National Parks team), led by Mouhamadou Ndiaye, the work continued unabated. ⌘ Read more

Climate risks from exceeding 1.5°C reduced if warming swiftly reversed, says study
Earth systems could be “tipped” into unstable states if warming overshoots the 1.5°C target, but impacts could be minimized if warming is swiftly reversed. ⌘ Read more

SeeedStudio Debuts Low-Cost ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit
SeeedStudio Debuts Low-Cost ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit
This week, SeeedStudio introduced the ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit, a budget-friendly device designed for advanced voice processing and audio playback. The kit features a dual microphone array, an XMOS XU-316 AI chip for audio processing, and a high-quality speaker. ⌘ Read more

DFI RPP051: A 2.5″ Pico-ITX Single Board Computer Featuring 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
DFI RPP051: A 2.5” Pico-ITX Single Board Computer Featuring 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
The DFI RPP051 is a compact 2.5-inch Pico-ITX board equipped with the latest 13th Generation Intel Core Processors, making it suitable for space-constrained applications in digital signage, IoT and more. Its small form factor combined with powerful multi-core capabilities offe … ⌘ Read more

Born to modulate: Researchers reveal origins of climate-controlling particles
Aerosol particles are tiny. Swirling suspended in the air around us, most are smaller than the smallest bug, thinner than the thinnest hair on your head, gossamer specks practically invisible to the naked eye. Newly formed ones are nano-sized. Yet their influence is gargantuan. ⌘ Read more

TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids’ Privacy
The social media company, already fighting for its existence in the US, now has to contend with a potentially expensive penalty stemming from its policies toward users under 13. ⌘ Read more

No, The Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure
The goal of the Seine-cleansing project is to produce swimmable conditions for the people of Paris for years to come—the Olympics was just a milestone in getting there. ⌘ Read more

Sensitive Illinois Voter Data Exposed by Contractor’s Unsecured Databases
Social Security numbers, death certificates, voter applications, and other personal information was accessible on the open internet, highlighting the ongoing challenges in election security. ⌘ Read more

A New Trick Could Block the Misuse of Open Source AI
Researchers have developed a way to tamperproof open source large language models to prevent them from being coaxed into, say, explaining how to make a bomb. ⌘ Read more

Kamala Harris and the Paradox of Progress
The vice president’s political theater is inspiring raucous reactions and online goodwill—but it’s also already showing cracks, and obscuring the harsher realities of America. ⌘ Read more

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Headphones Review: Great Sound, No Noise Canceling
These wireless planar magnetic headphones are the perfect way to maintain pristine audio quality on the go. ⌘ Read more

How to Clear Your Watch History on Netflix, Apple TV+, YouTube, and More
Hiding your streaming habits increases your privacy and improves the recommendations you see. Here’s how to clear your viewing history on every major streamer. ⌘ Read more

Trump’s Crypto Embrace Could Be a Disaster for Bitcoin
At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Donald Trump promised the crypto community the moon. They’d better hope they don’t get it. ⌘ Read more

The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town. ⌘ Read more

MSI Claw Review: Don’t Buy This Gaming Handheld
Even MSI is ready to replace this poorly functioning gaming handheld. ⌘ Read more

Major energy companies conceal 47% of biodiversity damage, according to research
A study by the UPV/EHU’s Research Group on Circular Economy, Business Performance and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals reveals that energy companies conceal 47% of the damage wrought on biodiversity as a result of their activity. The study is published in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance. ⌘ Read more

Welcome to the Weird Era
You can call politicians castigating the childless and companies marketing AI assistants a lot of things, but it’s au courant to call them weird. The Era of Weird has been a long time coming—but may have a cringey future ahead. ⌘ Read more

You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store
New technology and a drive toward electrified powertrains have converged to create a flashy new car-lighting landscape. What comes next could be an international light language. ⌘ Read more

Tuariki Delamere’s Somersault Could Have Launched a New Era in the Olympic Long Jump
The New Zealander came up with a better way to jump, using a front flip in midair. But the sport’s stodgy authorities shut him down before the 1975 Games. ⌘ Read more