Algae blooms increase snowmelt in the Pacific Northwest by 20%
Algae that commonly grow on snow in the Pacific Northwest have been ignored in melt models, but their presence significantly increases snowmelt compared with clean, white snow, according to a study conducted on Mount Baker in the North Cascades, Wash.....»»
These 20+ apps are donating 100% of proceeds to charity this weekend
This weekend is Indie Charity Weekend – a new initiative started by notable app developer Will Bishop! Starting today, 100% of this weekends proceeds from the 23 participating apps will go to the charity of the developers choice. more….....»»
Over 20 apps are donating to charity this weekend, here’s how you can help out
This weekend is Indie Charity Weekend – a new initiative started by notable app developer Will Bishop! Starting today, 100% of this weekends proceeds from the 23 participating apps will go to the charity of the developers choice. more….....»»
I used CamelCamelCamel to check if these are the best deal prices for Black Friday (they are)
Retailers sometimes increase prices before big sales. But I used a tool to find the best deal prices for Black Friday and make sure they're good......»»
Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20K, Chevrolet Bolt EVs under $14K
Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20,000 and Chevrolet Bolt EVs for under $14,000......»»
Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security
Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses—which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually—would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at McGill Uni.....»»
Today’s deals: $120 Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite, $20 Android smartwatch, $22 Fire TV Stick 4K, more
No, Black Friday hasn’t officially begun yet. But if you look at the deals we’ll show you in today’s roundup, it’s pretty clear that plenty … The post Today’s deals: $120 Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite, $20 An.....»»
Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29
UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific region at COP29 on 11 November......»»
Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises
The world appears to be plagued by crises—at least according to the media......»»
Scientists say world"s largest coral found near Solomon Islands
Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and color"......»»
Everything on Amazon’s new ‘Haul’ store costs less than $20
Amazon has just launched a new store full of stuff costing no more than $20, though orders could take up to two weeks to arrive......»»
Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time
A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are created......»»
Norway"s Kon-Tiki museum returns human remains to Easter Island
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum on Wednesday returned human remains taken from Easter Island by the explorer Thor Heyerdahl during his trans-Pacific raft expeditions in the 1950s......»»
Early Black Friday Lenovo Laptop deals 2024: 20% off the best Lenovo Laptops
All kinds of Lenovo laptops are on sale for Cyber Monday, so whether you're a student, a work-from-home employee, or a gamer, there's an offer waiting for you......»»
Young coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching, research reveals
Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching at high temperatures, according to a study published November 12 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Ariana S. Huffmyer of the University of Washington, US,.....»»
If you have to watch one Hulu movie in November, stream this one
One of Nicolas Cage's wildest films is celebrating 20 years this month, and it's our pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in November......»»
Give your brain a workout using music and this EEG wearable
Alphabeats, which uses music to help increase brain performance, has partnered with Muse and will use its EEG headbands to track and monitor improvements......»»
Get 20% OFF with the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller!
It's compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 devices, and even the Steam Deck. The post Get 20% OFF with the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller! appeared first on Phandroid. 8BitDo makes some of the best third-party controllers on the mark.....»»
Report: Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago.....»»
Research shows gender, nationality enhance rivalry perceptions
When a competitor and opponent have a common identity that's relevant to a particular competition, it will increase their perception of rivalry and inspire them to try harder, according to new Cornell University research......»»
Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting
Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»