University of Pittsburgh group brings computation and experimentation closer together

IMAGE: Frames from a 10 hour long time-lapse sequence with model prediction (red line) and explant spreading (dotted line). ‘Good’ models predict not only the extent of the movement but also… view more  Credit: MechMorpho Lab/University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (July 9, 2019) … A bioengineering group from the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is…

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Made With Grillers in Mind

A platter meant to accommodate kebabs, with notches on the sides to hold the skewers, is a nice addition, especially for the grill. It’s a handsome piece, and with the ridges in the bottom, would be excellent for grilled steaks or a heap of corn on the cob. BBQ Passion serving platter with six skewers,…

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Private Lessons With Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura, the Italian chef, restaurateur and philanthropist, is the latest culinary personality in the MasterClass lineup of video instruction. His are also the first Italian cooking classes. He emphasizes the importance of developing one’s own palate and how to personalize some traditional dishes, like pumpkin risotto. He also covers ways to reduce food waste,…

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Sushi, With a Sunset View

Sunset on the Hudson is just one attraction for a series of cruises from Classic Harbor Line. In addition to the views, America 2.0 — a polished wood-trimmed yacht designed with a nod to the original America’s Cup winner from 1851 and led by a crew mostly of women — provides a selection of sakes…

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A Leap in Hot Dog Technology

To make the new carrot dog for By Chloe, the chef Will Horowitz and his sister, Julie Horowitz, who own Harry & Ida’s in the East Village, cure large carrots for several days. Then they slow-smoke them. The process takes about a week. The result is a properly smoky-tasting hot-dog look-alike, grilled and nestled in…

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