Bees boost crops and could steady food prices
Supporting and enhancing pollinators could help stabilise the production of important crops like oilseeds and fruit, reducing the sort of uncertainty that causes food price spikes, new research has shown......»»
Our pick for the best soundbar under $500 is over 50% off at Amazon
If you want a great soundbar at bargain-bin prices, this deal on the the Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL will be perfect for you......»»
EU eyes more research to reclaim global science lead
The European Union's chief on Tuesday warned that the continent was "losing ground" in the global technology race and must boost research spending to "turn the tide"......»»
Q&A: Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa—new policies are needed to keep the peace
Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent rainfall and dry spells in southern Africa have caused loss and damage to agriculture, livestock, the energy sector, food security and nutrition......»»
Microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants found to boost tomato crop yield and quality
A team of researchers in Italy have shown that use of microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants can significantly enhance both the yield and quality of organic tomatoes. Published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, th.....»»
Dragos acquires Network Perception to boost security in OT environments
Dragos announced the acquisition of Network Perception, makers of NP-View, a network visualization platform for OT networks. The acquisition will bolster the Dragos Platform with industry-leading OT network visibility along with compliance and segmen.....»»
Port workers strike from Texas to Maine, threatening light-vehicle shipments
The strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
A strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
Corporate social responsibility can boost a company"s bottom line
Can companies do well by doing good? Research in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management that has looked at companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) provides a positive answer to that question. The researchers have.....»»
Over half of Americans say lowering health care costs is among most important issues in deciding their presidential pick
Lowering the cost of health care and prescription drug prices and protecting Medicare and Social Security are among the most important issues for Americans in determining their vote for president, according to a new national West Health-Gallup Poll r.....»»
Uber beats crash victims’ attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration
Couple said daughter agreed to terms update when ordering food via Uber Eats. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of.....»»
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline.....»»
Second oil company CEO conspired with OPEC to keep prices high, FTC charges
Second oil company CEO conspired with OPEC to keep prices high, FTC charges.....»»
Study enhances thermostability of carboxypeptidase A for broader industrial applications
A research team has successfully enhanced the thermostability of carboxypeptidase A (CPA), a crucial enzyme with significant potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries, through the innovative use of disulfide bonds. This development promises.....»»
New imaging technique paves the way for simplified, low-cost agricultural quality assessment
Hyperspectral imaging is a useful technique for analyzing the chemical composition of food and agricultural products. However, it is a costly and complicated procedure, which limits its practical application......»»
New copper metal-organic framework nanozymes enable intelligent food detection
Nanozymes have high catalytic activity, high stability and high adaptability, and have become a new sensitive material for building sensors in the field of detection. Designing and preparing efficient nanozymes and promotion of their application in f.....»»
Apple finally has a chance to fix the Vision Pro. Here’s what it needs to do
The Vision Pro headset is off course, but there are plenty of ways that Apple can steady the ship. Here’s what will give it the best chance of success......»»
New method achieves first-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, plan.....»»
AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs just got a lot faster
AMD just announced a few more updates that will boost the performance of Ryzen 9000 processors......»»
Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows
After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska's families is vital to ensure the "good life" for all Nebraska residents......»»
GPU prices and availability (Q4 2024): How much are GPUs today?
You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU pricing look in the first quarter of 2024......»»