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Are mosquito-killing natural pesticides unintentionally harming frogs?

The question of how pesticides affect public health and the environment has generated a lot of attention in Québec. Pesticides are widely used and often end up in our natural environment......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxFeb 7th, 2022

Apple begins selling new Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch

When was announced in September, the company also unveiled a new Gold Link Bracelet made of stainless steel. However, while the Natural and Slate versions were available from day one, the gold version was unavailable – but that has just changed......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

From pets to pests: Researchers explore new tool to fight disease-carrying insects

Arkansas researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on pets to target fly and mosquito larvae with the goal of helping reduce the spread of diseases carried by these insects......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging

Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Down in the weeds: How host specificity testing works

Fortunately for us, weeds have enemies. Biocontrol harnesses the power of these natural adversaries, limiting the otherwise unchecked growth and spread of weeds. Biocontrol methods offer safe, cost-effective, landscape-scale weed control......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Satellite data analysis shows wildland-urban interface areas have grown by 35% over past two decades

A trio of environmental scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, working with a colleague from China's Ministry of Education, has found evidence via satellite analysis that global.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

You Asked: Brightness meters, and who wins the natural color contest

On today’s You Asked: Is the Hisense 110 UX the brightest TV ever made? And do older TVs like CRT and Plasma TVs actually have better color than modern TVs?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

The natural environment is declining—are companies doing their part to save it?

The natural environment across the globe is deteriorating, leading to crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. Companies and industries play a major role in this decline, and they are expected to take responsibility for thei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Making farming better for bees: Can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?

Where once there were vast areas of forest and other natural habitats, farmland now covers much of Earth—including 70% of the UK. This transition has helped feed a growing number of people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Tuesday, blowing an ash column into the sky a day after it spewed fireballs on nearby villages that killed nine people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn"t be left in the hands of corporates

How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take center stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Indonesia"s Mount Lewotobi erupts, killing 10 people

Indonesia"s Mount Lewotobi erupts, killing 10 people.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Arrest made in killing of a Montana camper, initially thought to be a bear attack

Arrest made in killing of a Montana camper, initially thought to be a bear attack.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Black hole study challenges Kerr solution assumptions

Black holes continue to captivate scientists: they are purely gravitational objects, remarkably simple, yet capable of hiding mysteries that challenge our understanding of natural laws. Most observations thus far have focused on their external charac.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Suspect identified in brutal Montana wilderness killing

Suspect identified in brutal Montana wilderness killing.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

AI Is Powering Natural-Gas Stocks. Watch These Companies.

AI Is Powering Natural-Gas Stocks. Watch These Companies......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Eco-friendly nanofibrous cellulose matrix has diverse applications ranging from textiles to medical devices

The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset

Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Study examines which students fare worst when natural disasters close schools

Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are le.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024