Best way to estimate costs for invasive plant removal? Get out and dig
Plants are designed to travel. They might not stand up and walk, but many plants produce seeds or other bits that can be carried long distances by wind or animals and start growing. While that might be great news for the plant, escapes like these can.....»»
Study fills in gaps and biases in plant biodiversity data
It is hard to protect something if you don't know where it is. Yet many people who study and want to safeguard native plants are faced with this exact problem......»»
New Ultimate Ears Miniroll is the smallest & cheapest speaker in the line-up
The new Ultimate Ears Miniroll Bluetooth speaker has gone on sale, positioned as the smallest and cheapest model in the company’s line-up. It weighs less than a pound, and costs $79.99. A built-in flexible strap means it can be easily attached t.....»»
Consumers 14 percent less likely to purchase an EV this year: EY survey
Expensive battery replacement costs and access to public chargers top the list of concerns preventing buyers from purchasing EVs......»»
County calls for Clerk Wanda Halbert’s immediate removal
County calls for Clerk Wanda Halbert’s immediate removal.....»»
Plant thermogenesis has played key role in attracting pollinating insects for at least 200 million years, study suggests
Thermogenesis is a process by which organisms generate internal heat. Although it is usually associated with animals, some plants have also developed this ability. This metabolic process allows certain parts of the plant, such as flowers and inflores.....»»
The true cost of cybercrime for your business
As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs f.....»»
Walmart slashed the price of this iBUYPOWER gaming PC with RTX 4070
The iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC is perfect for gamers wanting to keep costs down without missing out. It's on sale now at Walmart......»»
Nuclear fuel experiment demonstrates how liquid plutonium oxide behaves at the hottest temperatures
The 2011 accident at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant in Japan inspired extensive research and analysis that elevated nuclear energy into a standard bearer for safety. It also inspired a number of studies at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne N.....»»
Plant scientists link phospholipid sensing with control of gene expression
Plant scientists have long known that phosphorus is a crucial component in plant growth. A major discovery by a Kansas State University (K-State) biologist and her lab is leading to a better understanding of how plants detect and use that resource—.....»»
Aquatic invasive species are more widespread in Wisconsin than previously thought
A report on more than 40 years of research on Wisconsin lakes is highlighting some of the lessons scientists have learned about aquatic invasive species, including that far more ecosystems are playing host to non-native species than previously though.....»»
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
An invasive species of seagrass has been on a steady march across the world, taking over ecosystems well beyond its native waters of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Scientists have long wondered when it would reach the waters off the coas.....»»
Bat population collapse linked to increased pesticide use and more than 1,000 infant deaths
Bats are considered a natural pesticide, widely relied on by farmers as an alternative to chemical pesticides to protect their crops from insects. But since 2006, many bat populations have collapsed in counties in North America due to an invasive fun.....»»
Heat waves and droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses, research finds
Severe weather costs the global economy billions of dollars a year, highlighting the costs of climate change and the value of mitigating extreme weather, according to a new analysis of weather and economic data......»»
The ecological impact of herbivore dung on plant communities
Xingzhao Sun of the research group Wildness, biodiversity and ecosystems under change of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) explored the complex ecological interactions between herbivore dung and plant communities, providing new insights into the r.....»»
How plant coverage is affecting the Arctic carbon cycle
Researchers at Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the face of climate change. Their paper, published in Communications Biology, shows how differing plant c.....»»
What"s up with high food prices? Economists assess factors causing food prices to fluctuate
The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many......»»
Ultium Cells battery plant in Tenn. joins UAW
A majority of the 1,000 workers at the plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., operated by a joint venture between GM and LG, signed cards in favor of joining the union......»»
Audit warns costs for NASA"s new Artemis launcher could balloon to $2.7 billion
NASA's second mobile launcher needed for future missions in the Artemis program is already years late and millions over budget, and NASA's Office of the Inspector General warns it could get even worse......»»
UK conservationists and eBay team up against plant poaching
UK conservationists on Wednesday announced a collaboration with e-commerce giant eBay to combat the illegal plant trade, which is threatening the existence of some species......»»
Konami’s next game is a chaotic ode to Grand Theft Auto 2
Deliver at All Costs pays tribute to classic Grand Theft Auto games with a healthy serving of slapstick vehicular comedy......»»