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Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering

During this year's NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker has created a modular and twisting inflatable seating system informed by "slime mold" meant to acts as a gathering place in times of "crisis". Fabricated by Rhode Island design studio Pneuhouse and created in collaboration with designer Nick Meehan, SIT(UATION) was installed in Creative Time HQ

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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance

Senate Republicans are blocking for a second time a bill to clamp down the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill failed 43-50. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brought up the bill again to underscore Republican resistance to it. The bipartisan proposal was already rejected by most Republicans in February, but with immigration and border security becoming one of the top issues of this year’s election, Democrats are seeking to highlight Republican resistance to pursuing immigration legislation... Читать дальше...

Paper Blog 

Benefits of Android smartphone now in iPhone, Apple is bringing big changes

iPhone users are soon going to benefit from advanced artificial intelligence (AI) based features on their devices. Because Apple is planning to release their latest iOS 18 software version next month. The new operating system will include on-device AI capabilities for the iPhone, iPad, Macbook and Watch series. This marks a significant upgrade, as until now only Android users have had access to on-device AI features. The upcoming iOS 18 powered iPhone will ...

The Washington Times 

Biden designates Kenya a non-NATO ally as he seeks to boost ties in Africa

President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for an official state dinner as part of his efforts to deepen relations with the East African nation, a key ally in fighting against the Islamic State and other terror groups on the continent.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

French Open: Iga Swiatek heavy favorite despite tough draw

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Iga Swiatek is a heavy favorite to win her fourth career French Open title despite facing a potentially difficult gauntlet of opponents at Roland Garros. Swiatek, who turns 23 next week, was announced as the top seed on Thursday. BetRivers oddsmakers installed her as the -150 favorite to win the women's draw despite a potential second-round clash against four-time Grand Slam w

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Cardinals first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr. signs contract

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona Cardinals first-round draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. signed his four-year rookie contract on Thursday. The team announced the signing but not the terms for the wide receiver, who was selected with the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Multiple reports said the fully guaranteed deal is worth $35.3 million with a signing bonus of $22.5 mill

Phys.org 

Developing novel methods to detect antibiotics in vegetables and earthworms

UPV/EHU researcher Irantzu Vergara has managed to simultaneously analyze several families of antibiotics in vegetables and earthworms. Sampling carried out in various locations of the Basque Autonomous Community has yielded data on the existence of antimicrobial agents and their derivatives in vegetables. Vergara stresses the need for further research to address the problem of contamination by this type of medication in the environment.