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Larry Adams
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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).

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Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure

Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research by a team from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University. The research, published in the journal Nature, reports on the excavation of well-preserved wood at the archaeological site of Kalambo Falls, Zambia, dating back at least 476,000 years and predating the evolution of our own species, Homo sapiens.
By Larry Adams, September 21, 2023 | 11:40 am CDT

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Uncover the hidden threat in CNC controls

Register to attend the MachMotion webinar "Uncover the Hidden Threat in Your CNC Controls" At the Thursday, Sept. 21, Webinar, scheduled for 2 p.m. (EDT), attendees can learn about the risks of using obsolete CNC controls and how users can strategize to make sure production never stops. Learn how upgrading CNC controls can improve performance, enhance productivity, and maximize ROI. Viewers can ask questions live and talk with Mach solutions expert, Nate Hall.
By Larry Adams, September 19, 2023 | 1:34 pm CDT