Rice paddy snake diversification was driven by geological and environmental factors in Thailand, molecular data suggest
A University of Kansas study of rice paddy snakes in Southeast Asia gives key details to their diversification and natural history, adding molecular evidence that the rise of the Khorat Plateau and subsequent environmental shifts in Thailand may have.....»»
OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal
Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Stuff posted on Reddit is getting incorporated into ChatGPT, Reddit and OpenAI announced on Thursday. The new partnership grants OpenAI access.....»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
Data from MAXI J1820+070 shows Einstein was right about how matter plunges into a black hole
A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oxford, Newcastle University and the Institute of Astronomy, all in the U.K., working with a colleague from the University of Virginia, in the U.S., has found evidence showing that Albert Einstein was.....»»
Tesla"s March registrations fall 12% as rivals gain EV share, U.S. data shows
Overall, registrations for battery-electric vehicles rose 3.8% in March compared with the year-earlier month. Ford, Hyundai and Kia gained significant share in the EV segment, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Enhancing land surface models to visualize vegetation gradients in hilly terrain
Land surface models are an indispensable tool for environmental scientists to map the natural features of our world, particularly when they monitor the effects of climate change or assess conservation efforts......»»
The genetic basis and process of inbreeding depression in an elite hybrid rice
Inbreeding depression is defined as reduced fitness or performance arising from increasing homozygosity of progenies due to successive inbreeding, whereas heterosis refers to the superiority of a hybrid over its parent resulting from the increase in.....»»
Transformation and mechanisms of climate wet/dry change on the northern Tibetan Plateau under global warming
Historical patterns of climate change can provide ways to predict future climate change. During geological history, the earth has experienced many warm periods of different time scales, such as the mid-Holocene warm period, the medieval climate anoma.....»»
Research reveals key genetic factors in snap bean pod traits
Snap beans, the vegetable form of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), are cultivated for their tender, immature pods. They boast a diverse array of pod shapes and sizes. Pod morphology, including shape, thickness, length, and color, plays a crucial.....»»
Activision forms studio to develop new narrative-driven franchise
Activision is breaking away from Call of Duty with the launch of Elsewhere Entertainment, a new studio that'll develop a narrative-driven franchise......»»
I tested two of the best antivirus services. Here’s which one you should get
Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes: Which Windows antivirus and security suite protects your data best and which offers the best value for the money?.....»»
No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows won’t be online only
While multiple stores seemed to suggest Assassin's Creed Shadows would require an internet connection, Ubisoft has confirmed that isn't the case......»»
Data-driven model rapidly predicts dehydrogenation barriers in solid-state materials
Researchers have developed a data-driven model to predict the dehydrogenation barriers of magnesium hydride (MgH2), a promising material for solid-state hydrogen storage. This advancement holds significant potential for enhancing hydrogen storage tec.....»»
How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac
There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.There are ways to shore up startup security in macOS. Computer security is an important topic in today's digital world.....»»
BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI
An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone. Enlarge / The front page of BreachForums. The FBI and law enforcement partners worldwide have seized BreachForums, a website that.....»»
Tesla Cybertruck beats Rivian R1T in March registrations, but Ford leads in EV pickups
In its fourth month on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548. The Ford F-150 Lightning led the EV pickup segment with 2,893, S&P Global Mobility data showed......»»
Penalties for dropping out of ecosystem services incentive programs should equal lost environmental benefits
Payment for Ecosystem Services programs (PES) are important tools that governments around the world use to improve water quality, protect forests and wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Under these programs, landowners—usually farmers—are pai.....»»
An environmental CGE model of China"s economy: Modeling choices and application
Computable general equilibrium (CGE) model is an important policy guidance tool for pollution reduction and emission control objectives. An article, published in Energy and Climate Management, introduces the economic module, energy module, macroscopi.....»»
Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”
The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology has issued a warning to automakers that sell connected cars. Co.....»»
Dual-boot iPad would be nuts, says former Microsoft president
A number of commenters have made the point that iPad reviews haven’t really changed in years. Each generation, the hardware gets better, and the software gets left behind. That has led some to suggest a dual-boot iPad, which can switch between iPad.....»»
Proton Mail hands data to police again – is it still safe for activists?
Proton Mail is under fire for disclosing user data that led to the arrest of an activist in Spain. However, the secure email service may be still safe when used properly......»»