Scales

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeOne Oscars voter has confessed that a positive interaction with Robert Downey Jr at an awards season party influenced his decision to side with the Oppenheimer star.Downey Jr, 58, is currently in contention for Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars. He is up against American Fiction’s Sterling K Brown, Killers of the Flower Moon’s Robert De Niro, Barbie’s Ryan Gosling and Poor…

Scientists have devised a method of using fish scales to convey encrypted messages. Not only would the technology divert seafood industry waste from landfills, it should also be less costly than existing options such as special inks.The technique was developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore, led by Prof. Sow Chorng Haur. Potential applications include the production of authenticity-verifying tags on product packaging, which would be hard for counterfeiters to read and even more difficult for them…

Our curated list of 10 kitchen weighing scales offers a variety of options that cater to every need, whether you're looking for advanced digital features, connectivity to nutrition apps, or simply a durable and straightforward device. These scales are chosen for their accuracy, ease of use, and ability to seamlessly integrate into your daily routine, making the task of monitoring your intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates simpler. By equipping your kitchen with one of…

Huawei has scaled back the production of the Mate 60 series flagship smartphones. No, the demand hasn’t dwindled. The phones are selling well, crossing 30 million shipments within five months of launch. This is a healthy sales pace for a company beleaguered by various US sanctions. However, the sanctions mean it has limited resources and has to slow down smartphone production to prioritize AI chips. Huawei is focusing on AI chips at the expense of Mate 60 smartphones Huawei reportedly uses the same production facility to…

Amazon Basics Digital Luggage Scale tech specs: Max. capacity: 110 lbs or 50 kg | Backlit display: No | Color: Black | Item weight: 3.37 ounces | Material: Metal When it comes to budget luggage scales, the Amazon Basics Luggage Scale is my top pick. Just as the name suggests, this luggage scale fulfills all the basics, and tells you the approximate weight of your bag through a simple black-and-white display. This luggage scale only comes in black, and has a minimalistic, lightweight design, making it a great companion for…

Disney Dreamlight Valley is home to tons of materials that can be used to craft a wide variety of cool decorations. Some of these materials, however, can be trickier than others to find, which can occasionally lead you to wander about feeling a bit frustrated. If you're wondering where to get your hands on some Scales for your newest crafting projects, we'll tell you everything you need to know below.Where to get Scales in Disney Dreamlight ValleyWhen you're ready to round up some Scales in Disney…

Ford CEO Jim Farley announces at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the worlds largest battery company, a China-based company called Contemporary Amperex Technology, to create an electric-vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, on February 13, 2023 in Romulus, Michigan.Bill Pugliano | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Ford Motor is scaling back plans for a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan as consumers move to electric vehicles more slowly than expected, labor costs rise…

With the world continuing to warm up, scientists are busy working on ways of cooling buildings without using vast amounts of energy – such as the record-breaking, ultra-white cooling ceramic composite that's been developed by researchers from the City University of Hong Kong.It's what's known as a passive radiative cooling (PRC) material, and it can reach near-perfect 99.6 percent solar reflectivity, which is a record for this type of material.It's relatively easy and cheap to make, durable, and versatile too. The idea…

California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Monday it’s bringing on Carlo Materazzo as vice president of logistics. Materazzo comes to Rivian with over 20 years of auto experience as the EV maker continues ramping production. Rivian adds ex-Stellantis vet as it ramps EV production Before joining Rivian’s EV team, Materazzo was VP of manufacturing at Stellantis North America. He held several operations roles at Stellantis leading up to the promotion. Materazzo is a former Fiat…

The four primary pathways: (a) the Northern Europe, (b) the Davis Strait (c) the Greenland Sea, and (d) the Bering Strait pathways. Credit: IOCAS In recent years, the warming rate of the Arctic has been two to four times that of the global average, which has had a significant impact on climate change in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the physical mechanisms of Arctic sea ice changes remain unclear.…