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Re:UV-to-red light converting films accelerate plant growth
on Thursday October 27, 2022 @02:43PM (#33362094)
UV-to-red light converting films accelerate plant growth, could help improve global food supply issues
Re:Sprites mods – A tiny Pinball Fantasies table
on Saturday July 23, 2022 @10:05AM (#32203453)
Big pinball fan and collector.
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while
Re:You can’t eat just any leaf (2018)
on Wednesday July 13, 2022 @09:02PM (#32090725)
Vertical indoor farming is the paradigm shift we’ve been waiting for. Thanks in part to advances in LED lighting efficiency and cost.
Much more land and water efficient.
Re:A lock with many keys: Spoofing DNSSEC-signed domains in 8.8.8.8
on Sunday March 13, 2022 @12:33PM (#30662850)
NextDNS , highly recommended.
Re:Cocaine Paraphernalia Ads in the 70s
on Tuesday November 23, 2021 @08:09PM (#29325822)
Yes this and also some states are highly over taxed / priced so people are willing to pay competitive street prices in blind faith.
Re:Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against Israel's NSO Group -US ...
on Tuesday November 23, 2021 @07:42PM (#29325616)
Am I the only one surprised these FB & Apple NSO lawsuits are just now happening?
Perhaps it just takes times to build a case for court?
Re:O&O ShutUp10++ – Free anti-spy tool for Windows 10, 11
on Saturday October 09, 2021 @09:55PM (#28815109)
NextDNS offers “ Native Tracking Protection “
Which is currently in BETA.
…
“Block wide spectrum trackers — often operating at the operating system level — that track your activity on a device. This could include all the websites you visit, everything you type or your location at all times.”
Re:Coping with the Clutter of Houseplants
on Thursday September 30, 2021 @10:05PM (#28713687)
Wow, thanks for sharing this.
I’ve seen a huge demand for houseplants in the States but New Zealand is taking it to the next level! Its Tulip mania all over again haha.
Re:More Casio Watch Mods
on Tuesday September 21, 2021 @01:22PM (#28607318)
I’ve been looking at the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar watch, hoping it goes on sale this season. Anyone own this watch?
Re:Red delicious apples weren’t always horrible
on Sunday August 01, 2021 @10:59PM (#28032439)
Please support your local orchards if possible!
The apples you find in stores don’t even compare to some of the unique cultivars you can find at many orchards
Re:YouTube ads in Safari: you see them now, will you see them in the f...
on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @10:48PM (#27216823)
For iOS YT users: hit refresh when the ad starts playing.
Watch the ad go away.
Voila.
Re:Hackers are finding ways to hide inside Apple’s walled garden
on Monday March 01, 2021 @10:04PM (#26311439)
The article doesn’t mention anything about Apples Security Research Devices (SRD).
https://developer.apple.com/programs/security-research-devic...
Re:Obscurix – Arch Linux-based OS configured for privacy, security and...
on Sunday October 18, 2020 @11:45AM (#24818672)
How does this compare to Qubes+Whonix ?
Purple Mountains. Teton Gravity Research
Re:EULA Found on a Package of Fruit
on Monday October 12, 2020 @11:56PM (#24762111)
https://ifg.world/
>See ‘Grapes’
For anyone interested in the breeders behind these (delicious) grapes.
Side note: I am very excited to see this thread alive.. I remember seeing it on New with 1 upvote thinking it wouldn't make the front page.
Re:From its name to its drug interactions, there’s a lot going on with...
on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @05:38PM (#24713050)
I consider most, if not all, tap water unsafe and recommend further filtration practices like reverse osmosis.
Secondly, I’ve seen many ice machines throughout my prior work and would strongly recommend avoiding ice cubes as most kitchens don’t clean these properly.
Re:Nvidia replaces video codecs with neural networks for virtual meetings
on Tuesday October 06, 2020 @12:27AM (#24694682)
I love seeing new technologies like this emerge during these changing and unfamiliar times.
Face time calls on a remote satellite internet setup will be revolutionary.
Re:Show HN: Growing Wine Grapes in My Parents' Basement
on Friday October 02, 2020 @09:53PM (#24668855)
Search ‘plant hormones and their functions’
Re:Show HN: Growing Wine Grapes in My Parents' Basement
on Friday October 02, 2020 @07:24PM (#24668057)
You’re welcome.
Thrips is just an example I used because it tends to be the most common.
I still think you should rephrase your statement because saying there are ‘No’ pressures is wishful thinking and unrealistic in any growing environment.
Re:Show HN: Growing Wine Grapes in My Parents' Basement
on Friday October 02, 2020 @04:38PM (#24666778)
“ No disease, pest or fungal pressures to influence harvest decisions”
This is inaccurate and misleading. . Every greenhouse grower is at risk of disease/pest/fungal pressures, especially the one known as Thrips.
Re:LG unveils battery-powered air purifying face mask
on Friday August 28, 2020 @12:05AM (#24301251)
I’m really excited to see more innovative products like this. I’ve always been a fan of hepa filters and clean air.
Also to be honest, every LG product I’ve owned has always continued to work for many years.
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:48PM (#24012282)
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:46PM (#24012255)
When studying flora, things like color or inflorescence, for example, are examined with excessive concern with minor details, though.
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:43PM (#24012210)
Right, but botanically speaking, we have not found a “true blue” plant.
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @01:06PM (#24010769)
Do you ever manipulate your hydrangeas’ color by changing soil pH? One easy way is adding used coffee grinds.
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @01:01PM (#24010726)
Those plants that do appear blue are in fact often using a red pigment known as anthocyanin. Through pH shifts and a mixing of pigments, combined with the reflection of natural light, the plants are able to generate the appearance of a naturally occurring, blue color. That's the reason why plants such as bluebells, hydrangeas and morning glories appear various shades of blue, when in fact, as Lee explains, "There is no true blue pigment in plants."
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @12:38PM (#24010422)
Fwiw, I hold a degree in Horticulture.
A good source is David Lee, author of Nature's Palette: The Science of Plant Color and a retired professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University in Miami.
Re:Why Are Plants Green? To Reduce the Noise in Photosynthesis
on Friday July 31, 2020 @12:02PM (#24010037)
The only blue flowers we have are dyed.
We do not know of any “true blue” plant pigments. There are violets and many colors that might look close..
Re:NextDNS Is Out of Beta
on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @01:25AM (#23319628)
Am I “grandfathered in” if I was using NextDns during beta?