African smallholder farmers benefit from reduced crop losses and higher incomes from a novel pest alert service
A newly published review of the CABI-led Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE) project shows that smallholder farmers in four African countries who received pest alerts created using earth observation data benefitted from reduced crop losses and high.....»»
Women"s education influences fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa, forecasting model finds
New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers.....»»
Facebook, Nvidia push SCOTUS to limit “nuisance” investor suits after scandals
Facebook, Nvidia ask SCOTUS to narrow legal paths to retrieve investor losses. The Supreme Court will soon weigh two cases that could potentially make it harder for misled investo.....»»
Research shows affiliation-based hiring can have benefits and pitfalls, depending on proximal and distal ties
Affiliation-based hiring tactics appear to help young firms access and retain higher-quality employees, leading to better performance—provided the connections are appropriate for the firm's needs. According to a study published in Strategic Managem.....»»
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds
Two-thirds of the world's food comes today from just nine plants: sugar cane, maize (corn), rice, wheat, potatoes, soybeans, oil-palm fruit, sugar beet and cassava. In the past, farmers grew tens of thousands of crop varieties around the world. This.....»»
Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops
If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»
Genome sequencing of all four Macadamia species unlocks new potential for crop improvement
A research team has successfully sequenced and assembled the genomes of all four Macadamia species, marking a significant advance in crop improvement efforts for this commercially valuable nut. The findings reveal key genetic traits that could enhanc.....»»
Ethiopian farmers improve soil and feed with forage mixtures
Yordanos Anju is a dedicated farmer from the Bilate Zuria district in the Northern Sidama region. For generations, his family has relied on farming and livestock production......»»
You need to see this Alienware gaming laptop with i9 and RTX 4090 for $700 off
Dell has reduced the price of its high-end Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop by $700 and it's an absolutely fantastic machine for the price......»»
Advanced AI techniques enhance crop leaf disease detection in tropical agriculture
Researchers have made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence by applying deep learning techniques to automate the detection and classification of crop leaf diseases......»»
Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois.....»»
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid"
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid".....»»
Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service should you choose?
Spotify vs. Pandora -- which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants......»»
Apple TV+ subscribers to get last games in MLS season pass for free
Apple has dropped the price of the 2024 Major League Soccer season pass from $14.99 to free for Apple TV+ subscribers, or $9.99 for non-subscribers.The 2024 MLS Season Pass has been reduced as the season winds down. Image credit: AppleAs the 2024 sea.....»»
Sudan"s civil war has left at least an estimated 62,000 dead—but the true figure could be far higher
The ongoing war in Sudan has often been overlooked amid higher-profile conflicts raging across multiple continents. Yet the lack of media and geopolitical attention to this 18-month-long conflict has not made its devastation in terms of human lives a.....»»
African Sahara "greening" can alter Northern Hemisphere climate, modeling study finds
Africa's Sahara Desert may be considered a vast expanse of barren sand with limited vegetation, an extreme environment for plants and animals to thrive, but life always finds a way. Indeed, vegetation growth in the desert has waxed and waned over mil.....»»
New Hulu movies: the biggest films to stream in November 2024
Here are all of the new Hulu movies to watch on the Disney-owned streaming service in November......»»
Apple launches new iPhone 14 service program for ‘Rear Camera Issue’
Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus models, where a ‘very small percentage’ of devices may show no rear camera preview. This is the first iPhone service program in a couple years, with the last one being in 2021 wher.....»»
Amber Alert canceled after pregnant woman and four children found safe
Amber Alert canceled after pregnant woman and four children found safe.....»»
Starlink enters National Radio Quiet Zone—but reportedly cut off access for some
Starlink offered to 99.5% of zone, but locals say Roam product was disabled. Starlink's home Internet service has come to the National Radio Quiet Zone after a multi-year engineer.....»»
Advances in taro research: New gene silencing system enables rapid gene function verification
A research team has established a virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) system in taro, enabling researchers to rapidly verify gene functions in this underutilized crop. Utilizing a tobacco rattle virus (TRV)-based vector, the study paves the way for s.....»»