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Biological assessment of world"s rivers presents incomplete but bleak picture

An international team of scientists, including two from Oregon State University, conducted a biological assessment of the world's rivers and the limited data they found presents a fairly bleak picture......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 18th, 2021

New method could allow multi-robot teams to autonomously and reliably explore other planets

While roboticists have developed increasingly sophisticated systems over the past decades, ensuring that these systems can autonomously operate in real-world settings without mishaps often proves challenging. This is particularly difficult when these.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close

The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Maps of heavy metals in Wellington, New Zealand soils show impacts of urbanization

A new study from GNS Science marks a significant step in the assessment of environmental contamination in Aotearoa New Zealand's capital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries for first time: UN report

Aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the world's food needs, surpassing wild fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time, according to a report published Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

The sun is reaching the peak of its activity—here"s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms

Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see the northern and southern lights overhead with the naked eye. This unusual event was triggered by a very strong solar storm, which affected the movement of the Earth's magnetic f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Why AI gadgets and wearables won"t replace smartphones anytime soon

Dedicated AI hardware devices like the Rabbit R1 and the Humane AI Pin have so far failed to gain market traction because they are few-trick ponies in a world used to versatile workhorses like the iPhone.The Humane AI Pin has a futuristic vibe, but j.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

The world’s largest fungus collection may unlock the mysteries of carbon capture

Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon. Enlarge / Fungus samples are seen on display inside the Fungarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London in 2023. The Fungarium was.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Amazon’s ambitious MMO New World is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox this October

On October 15, New World: Aeternum will bring Amazon's fantasy MMO to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with some major reworks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Modding made this M4 iPad Pro into a portable tvOS device

What can you do when you want the world’s most advanced display, the M4 iPad Pro, to serve as a portable TV for your go-to streaming device, the Apple TV 4K? You could start by learning from someone who has done just that, modding his devices to.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

How hard is it to break into the Apple coding world?

Apple's WWDC kicks off on Monday, detailing various anticipated features that Apple has been incrementally rolling out over the past several years. But what is it like to actually be an app developer in the Apple world of app platforms? What does it.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

New camera design can ID threats faster, using less memory

New system is a mix of traditional camera and one that only highlights changes. Enlarge (credit: Witthaya Prasongsin) Elon Musk, back in October 2021, tweeted that “humans drive with eyes and biological neural nets, so.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Researchers propose new socio-ecological framework for sustainable reforestation in Karst regions

The South China Karst, the world's most concentrated karst area, has reduced rocky desertification through extensive conservation and restoration over the past two decades, making it a global "greening" hotspot. However, the sustainability of this tr.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Record highs in the North Sea: Even the German Bight is warmer than ever before

Researchers around the globe are sounding the alarm: ocean temperatures are the warmest ever recorded. In 2023, the North Sea also experienced dramatic record highs, as readings taken by the Alfred Wegener Institute's Biological Institute Helgoland i.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions, analysis suggests

Giving a regular cash payment to the entire world population has the potential to increase global gross domestic product (GDP) by 130%, according to a new analysis published June 7 in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers suggest that.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

NASA, global astronomers await rare nova explosion

Around the world this summer, professional and amateur astronomers alike will be fixed on one small constellation deep in the night sky. But it's not the seven stars of Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown," that have sparked such fascination......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture

Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Scientists create world"s strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI

Scientists have developed the world's strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI, in what could be a breakthrough for affordable MRI machines and the future of electrified transport......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

In depth with iPad Air, iPad Pro and the future of iPadOS on the AppleInsider podcast

Now that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro have been thoroughly used in real-world tests, it's time to see how they measure up — and exactly how iPadOS is holding them back. Or at least, how it's holding them back as we wait to see what WWDC brings.App.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Watch this stunning slow-motion footage of mighty Starship launch

SpaceX has shared incredible slow-motion footage showing the world's most powerful rocket at the start of its fourth test flight......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

This Bose QuietComfort headphone deal cuts $100 off the price

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are some of the best for blocking out the world. They're on sale now at Dell so today is the perfect time to buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024