Experiments suggest that it might become possible to nourish plants without photosynthesis—a tool that could one day help feed astronauts and a crowded planet.
Some plants can be persuaded to produce a new crop in the dark, a process known as 'forcing'. Although it sounds technical it is not as tricky as you might expect and can yield impressive results at a time when fresh produce is scarce...
Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable?
My dad loves many things, and wearing lots of sunblock is high on that list of things. You can imagine the family’s surprise when dad recently had a skin cancer growth (successfully) removed from his scalp – which is the first part of dad to receive a thick layer of SPF 90 when he goes outdoors.... Read more
Hektik Hektor, who was on his way to the beach in Sydney, decided that he wasn’t going to let the heat get to him when he encountered some car trouble.
Even though the city of Dusseldorf in Germany is not what we’d call a summer resort, many automakers attending this week’s Dusseldorf Caravan Salon (30
Rise and shine! Need to set an iPhone alarm that goes off automatically every day at sunrise or sunset? Using Shortcuts on iPhones running iOS 13 or later, it’s possible to create an automation that does just that. Here’s how to set it up.
Alarms are typically set to specific times, but it’s possible to create alerts based on the dynamic sunrise and sunset times in your area. This can be done with a Google Assistant routine on Android.
How to Set an Alarm for Sunrise or Sunset on Android
Alarms are typically set to specific times, but it’s possible to create alerts based on the dynamic sunrise and sunset times in your area. This can be done with a Google Assistant routine on Android.
Scientists have discovered a method for growing crops in complete darkness.
Yeast, algae, and mushrooms are among the top crops that can grow without sunlight for photosynthesis.
Several crops, primarily vegetables, can already grow without sunlight.
Food crops that thrive in darkness can lead to efficient farming, significantly enhancing global food security.
You could always get a tan inside your car if it has a sunroof.
Well, this guy decided to sunbathe on the rooftop of his regular car. And in the middle of the city, too!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2756392/That-s-one-way-tan-Motorist-sunbathes-ROOF-car-breaks-Sydney-s-busy-city-centre-onlookers-stop-stare.html
Wow! This guy built a DIY rooftop sundeck on his campervan!
Check out this concept for a VW Caddy with a wooden roof deck where you can sunbathe!
easy to do on an iphone – see this link
This looks like a good retirement prezzie for those who want to tune back up to the planet.
Alarms are typically set to specific times, but it’s possible to create alerts based on the dynamic sunrise and sunset times in your area. This can be done with a Google Assistant routine on Android.