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Types of clouds and the weather they bring | Popular Science
WEBMay 30, 2023 · Many kinds of clouds start close to the ground—6,500 feet or below—and extend high into the atmosphere. These clouds are called nimbostratus, stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus, and cumulonimbus ...
5 location-sharing apps you should know about - Popular Science
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Glympse. Glympse will let you share your location for set periods of time, so it’s OK if you forget to deactivate it. Screenshot: Glympse. Among the apps specifically built for location sharing ...
Is Gatorade actually better than water? - Popular Science
WEBOct 1, 2020 · It hydrates you. This myth comes from a study funded by Gatorade that found people who drank their product were better hydrated than if they drank water—but only because they drank more fluids ...
These materials handle the world's hottest temperatures - Popular …
WEBMay 21, 2021 · But when it comes to the world’s hottest places, ceramic materials are always the way to go. “Ceramics have the highest melting point,” says David Dunand, a professor of materials science ...
What is the gravitational constant? | Popular Science
WEBJul 18, 2022 · However, the exact calculation of the force relies on a universal variable called the gravitational constant, which is represented by “G” in equations. [Related: The standard model of particle ...
The best outdoor TV antennas in 2024 | Popular Science
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Best overall: Antennas Direct 8-Element Bowtie TV Antenna. Best long-range: Five Star Outdoor Digital Amplified HDTV Antenna. Best small: Winegard Elite 7550. Best motorized: PBD Digital Outdoor ...
How to boost Wi-Fi to every part of your home - Popular Science
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Consider powerline networking. A powerline adapter will send Wi-Fi coursing through your walls. TP-Link. Powerline networking gear is perhaps the simplest way of getting internet access to all the ...
What is 8K and should your next TV have it? | Popular Science
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Upscaling works really well from 1080p (aka “Full HD”) to 4K (aka “Ultra HD”) and 4K to 8K because all those resolutions are built on the same ratio. A 1080p TV has a resolution of 1920 ...
Everything to know about the Army’s new 38-ton light tank
WEBThe machine is essentially a light tank, an armored turreted and tracked vehicle with a big gun. In June, the US Army announced it was spending up to $1.14 billion on this brand-new light tank ...