Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27
As the COP27 climate summit drew to a close over the weekend, it's important to acknowledge that progress was made on climate adaptation—even if more can be done......»»
Apple’s most important Mac announcement this week
Apple made a lot of announcements this week, including the launch of the M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. While each of those products is impressive, there’s one surprise announcement that stands out most to me. On Wednesday, along with the n.....»»
Researchers study effect of phosphorous and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata
Resource competition is an important factor affecting the invasion success of alien plants, and environmental factors influence the competition outcomes between invasive and native plants. Chromolaena odorata has been listed as one of the main invasi.....»»
Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»
Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they"re responding to climate change
As Antarctic krill face unprecedented challenges in the Southern Ocean, a new project has been launched to better understand these important invertebrates......»»
International SWOT satellite spots planet-rumbling Greenland tsunami
The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission, a collaboration between NASA and France's CNES (Center National d'Études Spatiales), detected the unique contours of a tsunami that sloshed within the steep walls of a fj.....»»
These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?
These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?.....»»
Watch NASA’s Mars video of a ‘googly eye’ during solar eclipse
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured remarkable footage of Mars' phobos moon during a recent solar eclipse on the red planet......»»
Russia fines Google an impossible amount in attempt to end YouTube bans
Kremlin rep on fine of 2 undecillion rubles: "I cannot even say this number." Russia has fined Google an amount that no entity on the planet could pay in hopes of getting YouTube.....»»
Why have Spain floods killed so many?
Powerful storms turbo-charged by a warming planet, poor urban planning and carelessness combined with catastrophic consequences in Spain's deadliest floods in a generation, experts told AFP......»»
I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff
I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected......»»
Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends uncovered
The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights into how cities and rural areas have evolved. This data offers vital tools for addressing future climate, social, and economic.....»»
Astrophysics study explores turbulence in molecular clouds
On an airplane, motions of the air on both small and large scales contribute to turbulence, which may result in a bumpy flight. Turbulence on a much larger scale is important to how stars form in giant molecular clouds that permeate the Milky Way......»»
GitHub releases public preview of Copilot for Apple’s Xcode
GitHub this week announced an important update coming for developers working on a Mac. That’s because the first preview of GitHub Copilot for Apple’s Xcode is now available, so developers can try out the new AI-based feature to improve their work.....»»
Haunting whispers from the Martian landscape make for a spooky "soliday"
The Perseverance rover lurks in the quiet, cold, desolate landscape of Jezero crater on Mars, a place masked in shadows and haunted by past mysteries. Built to endure the planet's harsh conditions, Perseverance braves the thin atmosphere and extreme.....»»
Why Gen Z is saying "no" to middle management
Gen Z is poised to become the most populous generation on the planet, and their influence is already shaping the future of work. As one of the most educated and racially and ethnically diverse generations, they bring fresh perspectives and new expect.....»»
Scientists describe how mycobacteria evade the effects of antibiotics
One of the main challenges of contemporary medicine is posed by the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. An important step in countering it has now been made by researchers from IOCB Prague, in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of M.....»»
Can you change classes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
There are a ton of ways to customize your character in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but your class is the most important. Are you able to change classes?.....»»
Here’s the paper no one read before declaring the demise of modern cryptography
The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough? There’s little doubt that some of the most important pillars of modern cryptography will tum.....»»
Fastest Known Planetary System May Have Been Pushed by Our Galaxy’s Supermassive Black Hole
This blazingly-fast star is shooting through the Milky Way with a planet in tow.....»»
The sad, bizarre tale of hype fanning fears modern cryptography was slain
The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough? There’s little doubt that some of the most important pillars of modern cryptography will tum.....»»