boundaries

‘Taut” is one of the most overused words in book marketing. A novel is nothing if not “irresistibly taut”, “taut and emotionally charged”, or even “bow-string taut and visceral”. It’s become a glib descriptor – the likes of which Kathryn Scanlan would probably detest. Ironically, there’s not a writer today for whom the word is more appropriate.The author has earned a reputation for turning out slim volumes which trouble the boundary between novel and nonfiction. Her award-winning debut, Aug 9 – Fog, draws from a diary…

Sun and Saturn are set for a deep conjunction on February 29, 2024. It is believed that whenever the Sun and Saturn are so close to each other, they bring about profound shifts and transformations in various…

New research sheds light on temperature and stress levels at a plate boundary in northern Honshu, Japan. Credit: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC Temperature and shear stress are two influential variables that affect faulting and seismicity in subduction zones, where tectonic plates converge. Yet because earthquakes originate tens of kilometers below Earth's surface at plate boundaries, the effects of…

Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that talin proteins play a crucial role in cell migration and mechanosensing by dynamically stretching to connect cellular matrices, challenging existing beliefs about cellular force transmission. Credit: SciTechDaily.comTalin’s springy role in force transmission and dynamic cellular bridging.Cell biology has possibly never jumped to the next level in the same way.In multicellular organisms, cell migration and mechanosensing are essential for cellular development and…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Canada is wasting scarce resources conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere. Some Canadian scientists advocate for conservation efforts to focus on species unique to this country, while others argue for a more global focus. However, most ignore the fact that the U.S.—Canada border creates endangered species.…

In the figure can be seen the process of resource use and environmental impacts at the production stage of the food system. Specifically, land reclamation poses a serious threat to land use boundary; the irrigation process consumes large amounts of surface water and groundwater, potentially threatening freshwater boundary. The process of fertilizer production, transportation and application consumes large amounts of N and P resources, and contributes to…

The global variant of the HONOR Magic V2 finally launched, and here’s our review of it. I’ve been using this device for quite some time now, actually, despite the fact it launched globally today. First I had some experience with the Chinese model in Berlin at IFA, which was last September. Then the global variant was shipped my way weeks ago. I’ve been using the device for over two weeks at this point, and I do have a lot to say. The HONOR Magic V2 managed to wow me back at IFA. It had the same effect on many other…

Natasha Leggero is no stranger to pushing boundaries, both in her stand-up comedy and in her personal life. In a recent show at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, Leggero casually removed her fur jacket and surprised fans by starting her stand-up set topless. The crowd erupted in cheers, a mix of shock and appreciation for her unexpected move. Leggero, never one to shy away from controversy, owned the moment. LA comedian Natasha Leggero(Instagram, X) Natasha Leggero ditches her shirt for the cheering…

But AI on 5G is so much more than technical advancements. The convergence of 5G and AI "is not just about speed; it's the first time we witness mobile broadband catering to the demands of next-gen activities," says Anthony Goonetilleke, group president at Amdocs. "From extended reality to augment reality to generative AI, leveraging this connectivity foundation paves the way for transformative experiences. When these technologies converge, like AI accessing connectivity to redefine connected cars, it generates a new…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain These days, migration is always in the news. Around the world, people are displaced by war, political oppression, poverty and violence; every day, families risk their lives in search of better environments. Weather events alone displace 21.5 million people each year—but recent projections suggest…