A wing and a prayer: Chickens, praying mantises among likely enemies of invasive lanternflies
Potential predators of the spotted lanternfly are being brought into focus thanks to shutterbugs who have captured images of birds, insects, mammals and even fish consuming the invasive planthopper......»»
Talking tomatoes: How their communication is influenced by enemies and friends
Plants produce a range of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds that influence their interactions with the world around them. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have investigated how the type and amount.....»»
Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop: A potential tool for live health monitoring
Scientists have found a new non-invasive way to identify a deadly virus in dolphins that could be a testing breakthrough. For the first time, researchers at the University of Hawai'i Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser's morbil.....»»
Here’s how to stop robocalls and spam calls on your iPhone in 2024
Receiving endless robocalls and spam calls disrupts your day and violates your privacy. Incogni, a dedicated personal data removal service, ends the invasive hassle. more….....»»
New infosec products of the week: January 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Living Security, Skopenow, Skyhigh Security, and Wing Security. Skyhigh Security’s AI-driven DLP Assistant prevents critical data loss Skyhigh Security’s.....»»
Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today
Players step into the shoes of Sargon, who must battle his way through different bosses and enemies to rescue a royal hostage. The post Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today appeared first on Phandroid. Ubisoft’s &.....»»
Invasive ants selectively abandon toxic baits, evading our most effective eradication method
Invasive ants are economically costly and ecologically devastating, and most of our eradication attempts have failed. Now, researchers at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Regensburg have discovered that these ants can evade the mo.....»»
Check out Wing’s largest delivery drone yet
Drone specialist Wing has announced plans to add a bigger drone to its delivery fleet that it says will simplify and streamline larger orders......»»
A method for classifying the ripeness of peppers using hyperspectral imaging
A UGR research team has developed a method for classifying the ripeness of peppers using hyperspectral imaging, which is a non-invasive technique, and machine learning......»»
Wing Security unveils automated protection against AI-SaaS risks
Wing Security unveils an automatic advanced approach to counter the evolving risks of Intellectual Property (IP) and data leakage into GenAI applications. Amidst the growing adoption of GenAI, and the many SaaS applications powered by GenAI, Wing bri.....»»
In his closing pitch to Iowa Republicans, Trump says their votes can help him punish his enemies
In his closing pitch to Iowa Republicans, Trump says their votes can help him punish his enemies.....»»
How human activity facilitates invasive plants" colonization in Mediterranean ecosystems
Some invasive plants can form persistent banks of seeds that remain under the soil for years, and this makes their eradication practically impossible. Over time, this invisible population of large quantities of living, buried plants—in seed form—.....»»
Invasive, carnivorous frogs are now breeding in Georgia, biologists say
An invasive species of carnivorous tree frogs that feed on native wildlife are now breeding in Georgia, a sign that the amphibians have gained a stronger foothold in the state, biologists say......»»
Chicken whisperers: Humans crack the clucking code
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks......»»
A noxious weed threatens the Connecticut River. Students created a device to join effort to eradicate it
The multimillion dollar threat to the lower Connecticut River from the invasive aquatic weed hydrilla has attracted attention from around the country, as scientists work on ways to contain it......»»
Crocs love feral pigs and quolls have a taste for rabbit—but it doesn"t solve Australia"s invasive species problem
Across the vast Australian continent, feral pigs, feral deer and European rabbits roam in their millions. By different names—wild boar, venison, and lapin—these could all be served in a Michelin-star restaurant......»»
These creepy crawlies could be Florida"s next big invasive threats, scientists say
Florida has long been home to an unnatural assortment of creatures from faraway lands and habitats, and these tourists turned permanent residents have wreaked havoc on the natural ecosystem......»»
Invasive grasses are worsening bushfires across Australia"s drylands
As the semi-arid Pilliga Scrub burns in New South Wales, many of us are thinking about fire once again. It's an El Niño summer in the hottest year on record. And there's a remarkable amount of grass drying out and ready to burn......»»
Wild "super pigs" from Canada could become a new front in the war on feral hogs
They go by many names—pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks—but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of patho.....»»
Study identifies Florida"s potential invasive species threats
In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, scientists accumulated a list of potential invasive species for Florida, and researchers deemed 40 pose the greatest threat......»»
Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests: New high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees
Around a decade ago, an invasive fungal disease called myrtle rust reached Australia and began to spread like a plague through certain plants. The disease affects plants of the Myrtaceae family, which includes eucalypts, paperbarks and lilly pillies,.....»»