Autumn rainfall improves drought conditions in Texas, but winter to set back progress
As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields.....»»
Polestar 3 delivers sports car handling in grocery-getter package
The Polestar 3 debuts the latest generation of the Borg Warner-developed torque vectoring dual-clutch system that improves handling and boosts energy efficiency......»»
Extreme polar light environment of the North and South Poles sustains biodiversity, researchers suggest
Researchers working in Finland propose that the unique light environment of the Earth's polar regions creates conditions that result in circumpolar hybrid zones around the North and the South Poles. These extreme conditions increase the synchrony of.....»»
Polestar 3 delivers sports-car handling in grocery-getter package
The Polestar 3 debuts the latest generation of the Borg Warner-developed torque vectoring dual-clutch system that improves handling and boosts energy efficiency......»»
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Colombian authorities said Sunday they were fighting forest fires across seven departments, as a scorching drought fanned blazes across Latin America......»»
Texas couple sentenced to prison after pit bulls killed 81-year-old man
Texas couple sentenced to prison after pit bulls killed 81-year-old man.....»»
New tool to help decision makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the basin is under increasing pressure from climate change and drought. A new computational t.....»»
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory bl.....»»
A ‘heart the size of Texas’: Family grieves young woman who was fatally shot in Peoria
A ‘heart the size of Texas’: Family grieves young woman who was fatally shot in Peoria.....»»
Moral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons
Certain values carry more weight in spring and autumn than in summer and winter.....»»
Lubbock Texas DPS Captain Gary McMillian arrested, accused of indecency with a child
Lubbock Texas DPS Captain Gary McMillian arrested, accused of indecency with a child.....»»
Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating
Tiny device installed inside TI-84 enables Wi-Fi Internet, access to AI chatbot. Enlarge (credit: ChromaDev) On Saturday, a YouTube creator called "ChromaLock" published a video detailing how he modified a Texas Instrume.....»»
AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tes.....»»
Targeted interventions add five months" progress for students with SEND
Targeted interventions can raise overall educational outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an average of five months, compared to teaching-as-usual or standard interventions, finds a report by UCL researchers.....»»
Exploring the interplay between phosphate signaling and jasmonate pathways in tea plants
Catechins, the key active components in tea, are known for their protective effects against conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. However, their biosynthesis is highly sensitive to environmental factors, particularly phosphat.....»»
Get the OnePlus Watch 2 for 17% LESS!
It's on sale at the moment. The post Get the OnePlus Watch 2 for 17% LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus’ return to the smart wearable arena was a triumphant one to say the least – the OnePlus Watch 2 improves on its pre.....»»
La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here"s what that means for US
La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here"s what that means for US.....»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school
Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»
Global assessment: How to make climate adaptation a success
Climate change is forcing people to adapt to changing environmental conditions. But what really makes the difference is how they do it. The recently published "Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook 2024" by 73 authors shows that, in the long run, only sust.....»»
KeyBudz launches new AirTag mount built for extreme conditions
The for AirTag offers a simple yet useful solution for those looking to track their valuables, even in extreme environments. Here’s a closer look at its key at the mount and how I have used it! more….....»»
Endangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration......»»