Beech forests responded quickly to 2018 Swiss drought
How do Swiss beeches respond to extreme drought? To answer this question, researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) studied 75 National Forest Inventory (NFI) sample plots during and after the dry summer.....»»
Apple Vision Pro’s content drought improves with new 3D videos
It's still not the weekly cadence we expected, but it's something. Boundless premieres tonight, taking Vision Pro users on a hot air balloon ride in Turkey......»»
Don"t underestimate the increasingly warm summer temperatures, says Swiss expert
What's happened to the summer? I've been asked this question a lot over the past few weeks. Just like May, June was changeable, wet and lacking in sunshine. But it wasn't too cold. According to MeteoSwiss, the average daily temperature in June was st.....»»
Scared to negotiate job offers? Study suggests you should do it anyway
Getting a job offer can be a joyful experience. Often, however, the elation quickly gives way to a state of anxiety, as candidates agonize over whether to accept the terms on the table, or negotiate for better ones. After all, it's commonly believed.....»»
Anatomical study of the mudskipper reveals their adaptations to walking on land
Okinawa's mangrove forests are home to many animal species, from crabs to kingfishers; they host a diverse ecosystem teeming with life. Among the quirkier residents living there is "Minami-Tobihaze"—the barred mudskipper......»»
Cellebrite can"t crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later
Leaked documents claim that Cellebrite software used by law enforcement agencies cannot unlock any more recent models than 2018's iPhone XR if they've been updated to iOS 17.4.iPhone 15 Pro MaxCellebrite has always gone to great lengths to keep secre.....»»
Pancreatic Cancer Turns Off a Key Gene in Order to Grow
New research finds out how one of the world’s most aggressive cancers is able to spread so quickly......»»
Logged forests can still have ecological value—if not pushed too far
Researchers have analyzed data from 127 studies to reveal 'thresholds' for when logged rainforests lose the ability to sustain themselves. The results could widen the scope of which forests are considered 'worth' conserving, but also show how much lo.....»»
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures, new research reveals
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the p.....»»
New research identifies ecosystems that could be threatened by declining groundwater levels
Where hidden water tables meet the Earth's surface, life can thrive even in the driest locations. Offering refuge during times of drought, shallow groundwater aquifers act like water savings accounts that can support ecosystems with the moisture requ.....»»
iMessage patent row between Apple and MPH revived with new subpoena
Apple is fighting to make litigation funding firm Omni Bridgeway comply with a subpoena, demanding details about its relationship with MPH, a company Apple is in a patent lawsuit with over iMessage and FaceTime.Messages on an iPhoneBack in 2018, Finn.....»»
Study shows frogs can quickly increase their tolerance to pesticides
Although there is a large body of research on pests evolving tolerances for the pesticides meant to destroy them, there have been considerably fewer studies on how non-target animals in these ecosystems may do the same......»»
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests
A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., and published their findings.....»»
Land use impacts Minnesota"s invasive tansy spread, study finds
Common tansy, whose scientific name is Tanacetum vulgare, is an invasive plant found in Northeastern Minnesota spreading rapidly throughout the state. It can quickly establish dense monocultures that squeeze out native plants and is difficult and cos.....»»
A hopping robot could explore Europa using locally harvested water
Various forms of hopping robots have crept into development for use in different space exploration missions. We've reported on their use on asteroids and even our own moon. But a study funded by NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) in 2018 p.....»»
Study finds language affects how quickly we perceive shades of color
Bees have a phenomenal ability to perceive different shades of color, and their eyes are able to see ultraviolet light. This helps them find flowers that produce nectar......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook wishes Trump a ‘rapid recovery’ after rally shooting
Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to tonight’s shooting that took place at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. “I pray for President Trump’s rapid recovery. My thoughts are with him, the other victims and the Trump family,” Cook wrote in a post.....»»
Crucial farm jobs dry up in drought-stricken Morocco
In a sun-baked village north of Morocco's capital Rabat, Mustapha Loubaoui and other itinerant workers wait idly by the roadside for farm work made scarce by a six-year drought......»»
Study examines urban forests across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts......»»
The First Descendant dev addresses those Destiny 2 similarities
Nexon has responded to concerns that developers borrowed art and weapon designs from Destiny 2 for The First Descendant......»»
Impacts of extreme drought on forest ecosystems reveal species-specific adaptation differences in Northeast China
A recent study from China has shed light on the profound impacts of extreme droughts on forest ecosystems, particularly in water-limited regions. The findings revealed significant differences in how various tree species respond to such stressors......»»