Benin struggles in battle to halt coastal erosion
Along its Atlantic coast, Benin's government has spent millions of dollars to protect coastal communities from sea erosion. But Doris Alapini can only watch as waves tirelessly eat away at her land and the large seaside restaurant she built......»»
Taylor Swift"s impact on fans" body image attitudes is mostly positive, research shows
Taylor Swift's past struggles with body image, disordered eating, and body objectification have had an overall positive influence on her fans' attitudes on these issues, a new study from University of Vermont (UVM) researchers finds......»»
Unexpected phage protein function discovered in bacteria battle
An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria. An international team of researchers, led by Professor Peter Fineran from the University of Otago, investigated a particular protein used by bacteria.....»»
Archaeologists find ancient temple and theater in Peru
A team of archaeologists, led by Field Museum scientist Luis Muro Ynoñán, has unearthed the remains of what appears to be a four-thousand-year-old temple and theater in coastal Peru......»»
I wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s why the Oura Ring is in trouble
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is here to take on the Oura Ring, and having tried it on, I think half the battle is already won......»»
This PC game turns Mega Man Battle Network into an idle RPG
Berserk B.I.T.S. is a new desktop game that turns Mega Man Battle Network into an idle auto-battler......»»
Q&A: Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism—research tracks the impact on coastal areas
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano.....»»
The Oura Ring’s latest feature helps it battle the Galaxy Ring
On the eve of when we expect Samsung to launch the Galaxy Ring, the Oura Ring gets an in-app AI assistant to help you meet your personal health goals......»»
Apex Legends is introducing a new battle pass, and fans aren’t happy
Respawn announced a brand new battle pass system for Apex Legends, but it's already coming under intense criticism from the community......»»
Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move—Australians need to plan for relocation
Many Australians live in areas increasingly exposed to climate change and associated extreme weather such as floods, fires, coastal erosion, cyclones and extreme heat. If we wait for disasters to happen, hundreds of thousands of people could be force.....»»
From space to swamp: AI method classifies mangrove species with unprecedented accuracy
Mangroves are crucial for biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and coastal protection but face threats from climate change and human activities. Traditional monitoring methods fall short in accurately capturing their complex features......»»
Some birds win and some lose with sea level rise, expert says
Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species......»»
Dubai rowers to brave Arctic to highlight plastics pollution
At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic voyage intended to highlight the perils of marine pollution......»»
New video highlights ongoing struggles between Apple and union members
The conflict between Apple and its Reston retail store union members is on full display in a new video, highlighting negotiation struggles, discipline disparities, and more.Apple Towson Town CenterThe video was shared to X, formerly Twitter, on Frida.....»»
Was Seahenge created for a ritual to extend the summer during climate change battle?
New research into an ancient timber circle discovered on a Norfolk beach and dubbed "Seahenge" suggests it was created in response to a period of extreme climatic deterioration at the close of the third millennium BC......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut
MediaTek's newest 4nm chips come with some key differences. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut appeared first on Phandroid. As the battle for Arm dominance continues, we’re bound to see the laun.....»»
Nicole Kidman falls in love with Zac Efron in A Family Affair trailer
In Netflix's trailer for A Family Affair, Joey King struggles to accept a new relationship between her mother, Nicole Kidman, and her boss, Zac Efron......»»
Next Apple antitrust battle set to be in India; Apple lobbying against it
It looks like the next Apple antitrust battle will take place in India, as the company prepares its own competition law, which is closely modelled on Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). We learned last week that Japan is also close to implementing.....»»
Researchers develop reusable "sponge" for soaking up marine oil spills—even in chilly northern waters
Oil spills, if not cleaned up quickly and effectively, can cause lasting damage to marine and coastal environments. That's why a team of North American researchers are developing a new sponge-like material that is not only effective at grabbing and h.....»»
Console performance just took a huge step forward
AMD's frame generation technology has now made its way to consoles, and the performance uplift could become a huge factor in the battle of PC versus console......»»
Three VR game staples have arrived on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro has picked up three new games including oldie-but-goodie "Job Simulator," its follow-up "Vacation Simulator," and tabletop survival RPG "Demeo."Battle together with friends in "Demeo"Job Simulator, which came out in 2016, asks pl.....»»