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By monterxz · Posted
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Friday Windows 11 preview builds are here. Insiders in the Experimental (formerly Dev) and Beta Channel can download builds 26300.8697 and 26220.8690. My Windows11 device on the Preview Channel just got 26220.8728. My guess is this build is a nightly update from 26220.8690. -
By hellowalkman · Posted
Traffic has a surprisingly unexpected impact on your surroundings by Sayan Sen Image by Radik 2707 via Pexels A collaborative study by researchers from several Israeli institutions found that everyday pollution from traffic and industrial activity measurably changed the atmospheric electric field over the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, providing new evidence of how human activity can influence the lower atmosphere. The research was led by Dr. Roy Yaniv of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Gertner Institute at Sheba Medical Center, Dr. Assaf Hochman of the Fredy & Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University, and Prof. Yoav Yair of Reichman University. The study also involved Itay Froomer, a student from Hadera High School and the Israeli Museum of Medicine and Science (Technoda), who carried out the work as part of the Ministry of Education's 5-unit physics research track. The researchers focused on the atmospheric electric field under fair-weather conditions. Even in the absence of storms, a weak electric field naturally exists between Earth's surface and the atmosphere. One of the main ways scientists measure this field is through the Potential Gradient (PG), which is the inverse of the vertical component of the electric field. PG is a key part of the global electric circuit, a planet-wide system of electrical currents maintained by thunderstorms and electrified clouds around the world. Scientists have long known that the atmospheric electric field can be influenced by factors ranging from large-scale atmospheric processes to local weather conditions such as dust, fog and clouds. Human-made pollution is also known to play a role, but understanding exactly how urban emissions affect the electric field close to the ground has remained an area of ongoing research. To investigate this relationship, the team analyzed measurements from a newly installed electric field mill, an instrument used to continuously monitor the strength of the atmospheric electric field. The instrument was installed at the Center for Technological Education (Roter House) in Holon and became operational in August 2024. It was funded by Israel's Ministry of Education and the Holon municipality. The electric field mill forms part of a broader monitoring network that includes nearby meteorological stations and air-quality monitoring sites. This allowed researchers to compare electric field measurements with detailed weather data and pollution records to better understand what was driving changes in the Potential Gradient. The study focused on two major urban pollutants: fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), both commonly produced by vehicle traffic and industrial activity. PM2.5 refers to microscopic airborne particles small enough to remain suspended in the atmosphere for extended periods, while NOx is a group of gases released during fuel combustion. Researchers examined daily, weekly and seasonal patterns in the atmospheric electric field and compared them with changes in pollutant concentrations. Their analysis revealed a clear relationship between NOx levels and changes in the Potential Gradient, particularly during morning and evening rush hours when traffic emissions were at their highest. “What we observe is a direct physical link between emission peaks and electrical variability,” explained Dr. Roy Yaniv. “NOx reduces atmospheric conductivity very quickly, so the electric field responds almost instantaneously during traffic rush hours.” Atmospheric conductivity describes how easily electrical charges move through the air. According to the researchers, nitrogen oxides rapidly alter this conductivity, causing a near-immediate response in the electric field. PM2.5, however, was associated with a delayed response. The researchers attributed this difference to the particles' longer atmospheric residence time, meaning they remain in the atmosphere for longer periods, as well as their different microphysical interactions with surrounding air and atmospheric components. The study also identified a pronounced "weekend effect." In Israel, traffic volumes and some industrial activity decline significantly on Fridays and Saturdays. During these periods, concentrations of both NOx and PM2.5 dropped, and corresponding changes were observed in the atmospheric electric field. “The weekend signal demonstrates just how sensitive the electric field is to changes in human activity,” the researchers noted. “When emissions decline, the electrical environment adjusts at once, providing a high-resolution indicator of urban atmospheric conditions.” The findings showed that pollution levels can influence not only the chemical composition of the atmosphere but also its electrical properties. Researchers said the results strengthened the case for using atmospheric electricity as an additional tool for environmental monitoring, particularly in densely populated urban areas where anthropogenic, or human-caused, influences are most pronounced. The study also pointed to potential public health applications. By combining air-quality measurements with observations of atmospheric electricity, researchers said they could gain a more complete picture of how urban atmospheric conditions change over time. “Integrating air-quality data with electric-field measurements gives us a clearer picture of how the lower atmosphere evolves moment by moment,” the researchers added. “It’s a framework that can support both scientific insight and practical environmental decision-making.” Beyond the scientific findings, the project highlighted a collaboration between universities, public institutions and secondary education. Researchers said the work demonstrated how students could take part in real-world environmental research while contributing to studies of air quality, atmospheric processes and their potential effects on society. Source: Hebrew University, ScienceDirect This article was generated with some help from AI and reviewed by an editor. 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By +TRS-80 · Posted
We aren't even at the all-star game and Microsoft is talking about an update that will most likely be released during the World Series if not after. A lot can happen in the world between now and the 2026 World Series, including the 2026 FIFA Cup. Tell me about it again after the FIFA Cup is concluded. That should allow plenty of time to prepare for it. -
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Great, tell me when I have a "Bad Pool Caller" elsewhere not in Windoze.
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Well it looks like Matt and all the guys working on IPB 2.1 are working hard because the last time I checked this it was mostly all showing black and now most of it's in green...
Invision Power Board 2.1 Road Map
NEW FEATURES / MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS:
Updated core structure to IPS Kernel level 2.1
ACP: Abstract hard coded HTML to template files
Rename and re-organize library and class files
Rich Text Editor (WYSIWYG) (Per user option)
User email validation then admin approval
RSS / SSI overhaul
Library Functions and Pre-made response templates
Multiple Option Polls
ACP: Templates: Export each bit to HTML (in folder structure)
ACP: Templates: Template link function to link DB templates to text files in filesyste or URL.
ACP: Task manager, task lock
ACP: Localized language packs
ACP: Per admin section permissions
ACP: Improved Language tools (write to DB, cache to PHP aka templates)
ACP: CSS interface improvement (reduce # classes, sep. areas)
ACP: Rebuild member's rank information
ACP: Task Manager / Forum Prune functionality
ACP: Register Modules Framework
ACP: IP match (change to first 3 octets only)
ACP: Templates: Search and Replace makes new templates if matches found in default templates
ACP: Option: Quote embed limit
ACP: Skin infinite inheritence / recursion
Multiple Calendars
Forum Marking
IPB Portal overhaul
Post Parsing overhaul
Topic open and close times
Option to defer topic view counter incrementation
FRONT END IMPROVEMENTS:
De-clutter some ACP components with DHTML
De-clutter some front facing components
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS:
Post Parser
Rewrite, clean up code, make more efficient
Emailing Class Re-write
Two classes: One email class and one IPB wrapper
Option to load other language files.
Ability to "hold" an item in the mail queue for later processing
Session Location Integration
Make it easier for modules to update session location
User Control Panel Modularization
Separate out the menu generation
Log in Abstraction
Separate out log in methods to independent classes
Subscription Manager Overhaul
Write glue layer between gateway modules and SM
Send emails to member confirming new subscription and shortly before subscription anniversary/expiration
Easy install new gateway from ACP
Caching
Make option to cache to hard disk
Reduce overhead on forum cache
Comment Spamming
Option to add rel="nofollow" into all posted links (group option?)
Green: Finished Items
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