On this episode of Work/Life, Ciara Pressler, founder and author of Pregame, talks with Digital Trends’ Greg Nibler about how to deal with having a gap in your résumé when you’re on a job search. She discusses the do’s and don’ts of keeping your résumé up to date so you can still be in the game when it comes to […]
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Centrifugal Spin On 500 Year-Old Air Compressor
The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there’s always a better way to do things, and one California company believes it’s come up with a design that cuts down markedly on noise, lasts longer, manages heat better and drops the […]
Is 5G As Fast As They Are Saying?
Excitement about 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, has been building steadily. The long process of rolling out 5G networks is already underway, with limited availability right now by all the major players, and at least one carrier — T-Mobile — promising nationwide 5G access by the end of the year. 5G brings a lot of potential benefits, […]
How To Buy A Soundbar
These days, even the cheapest televisions are rocking pristine, high-definition screens. You can sort through Amazon’s bargain bin, pinching pennies like Scrooge McDuck, and still come away with something detailed enough to make out the individual hairs on a spider’s leg. But in the age of 4K Ultra HD and HDR, there’s still one aspect where modern TVs don’t cut […]
X Chromosome Complete Sequencing For The First Time
As close as we’ve gotten to sequencing the entire human genome, there are still a few gaps. But now geneticists have plugged a major one in a landmark new study, by sequencing the entire human X chromosome from end to end, covering more than three million base pairs that were previously unmapped. The Human Genome Project was one of the […]
“The Invisible House”
Designed by architect Tomas Osinski and Chris Hanley, the LA-based producer behind American Psycho, the Invisible House is situated on 90 acres. The 5,500-square-foot building, completed in 2019, is made of concrete, steel and tempered glass. The home has a wall designated for movie screen projections and a catering kitchen. There are four bedrooms and bathrooms separated by white partitions […]
New Metro Station Extends Site-Sensitive In Denmark
Copenhagen-based architecture firm Cobe teamed up with Arup on the recently completed Orientkaj and Nordhavn — two new metro stations that connect Copenhagen’s northern docklands with the city center. Developed as part of one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Northern Europe, the metro stations aim to revitalize the post-industrial area with a passenger-focused design and appearance reflective of […]
Applying Rock Dust To Farms
A report in the journal Nature has revealed that enhanced rock weathering (ERW) could help slow climate change by sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process involves spreading rock dust on farmland to help absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. When rocks, such as basalt and other silicates, are crushed and added to the soil, they dissolve and react with carbon […]
Best Home Security Cameras For 2020
The best home security camera is the Arlo Pro 3. It’s a versatile camera with excellent image quality and solid app support. Though more expensive than some other picks, it’s a good value given everything you receive as part of the package. Competitors like Ring and Nest have more recognizable brands, but the Arlo Pro 3 has them beat on […]
Can Air Purifiers Protect You From Coronavirus?
The coronavirus has, for now, changed the way we approach our day-to-day lives. Some nonessential shops are closed, kids have been learning how to do their schoolwork from home, and social distancing has become a household term. Unfortunately, it seems like the end of this pandemic is still quite a ways off. As people seek to protect themselves and their […]