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In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline

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Developed by our team of architects and marine biologists at Florida International University, the uniquely textured prototype tiles are designed to test a new approach for helping cities such as Miami adapt to rising sea levels while simultaneously restoring ecological balance along their shorelines. Read the original article.

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Physicists unlock another clue to brewing the perfect espresso

Ars Technica

Scientists from the University of Warsaw have gleaned insights into the underlying physics of channeling that will help coffee lovers achieve more consistent results when brewing espresso. This significantly reduces the extraction yield and thus the quality of the final brew.

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New Equitable Giving Lab to Provide Insights Into Equity and Gaps in Fundraising for Under-Resourced Populations

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The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is creating a new digital resource, the Equitable Giving Lab, that will bring an equity lens to philanthropy by measuring funding for under-resourced groups.

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Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator

Ars Technica

Acousticians often use a hand clap as a cheap substitute for pricey equipment to make acoustic measurements in architecture. Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.

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Moon lander digs up major data not collected since Apollo astronauts

Mashable Tech

Because the data can't be obtained with orbiters, no further measurements were taken after just two were made in the 1970s. Credit: Firefly Aerospace LISTER, mounted below Blue Ghost’s lower deck, measures the flow of heat from the moon's interior with a sophisticated pneumatic drill, developed by Texas Tech and Honeybee Robotics.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Utilizing ChatGPT, you can articulate these targets more effectively.

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How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

Fast Company Tech

So, an identification method for polymers should provide a measure of uncertainty in its output. Unfortunately, current methods dont usually provide an uncertainty measure. Ambuj Tewari is a professor of statistics at the University of Michigan. This overlap can lead to ambiguity in the identification process.

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