Early screen time linked to later childhood development delays

A new study has found an association between a one-year-old’s screen time and an increased risk of developmental delays later in childhood, particularly in the areas of communication and problem-solving.

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New hybrid rooftop tent blows up into multi-story camping complex

The Thecatal Magic Fort is a massive inflatable ground tent that creates a glamping duplex by housing a vehicle and turning it into the second floor. Campers enjoy several rooms and the option to extend the living space inside the vehicle.

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Waste coffee grounds make concrete 30% stronger

Researchers have made concrete 30% stronger by replacing a percentage of sand with spent coffee grounds, an organic waste produced in huge amounts that usually ends up in landfill. The method offers a greener approach to construction.

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Power plant condenser coating could cut 460 million tons of CO2 per year

Weaning the world off fossil fuels will take time, so finding ways to make energy generation more efficient is still important. A new coating for steam condenser pipes could, if rolled out widely, add more than a Russia’s worth of extra power per year.

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Generative AI: Cybersecurity Weapon, But Not Without Adaptable, Creative (Human) Thinkers

Image: PB Studio Photo/Adobe Stock Generative AI was — not surprisingly — the conversational coin of the realm at Black Hat 2023, with various panels and keynotes mulling the extent…

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Work From Home Increasingly Resembles a Fight Between Employer and Employee in Australia

Hybrid work policies may rise in Australia as employers seek to appease demands to work from home. The tension between the employee’s desire to work from home and the interests…

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