Brazil begins first operations to protect Amazon
Brazil this week began the first operations against Amazon deforestation since veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office, the Ibama environmental agency said Friday......»»
Water overuse in Brazil"s MATOPIBA region could mean failure to meet up to 40% of local demand for crop irrigation
Considered one of the fastest-growing agricultural frontiers in Brazil, and the area with the highest greenhouse gas emissions in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-type biome, the region known as MATOPIBA, risks facing water shortages in the years ahead......»»
Deals: First cash deals on M4 Mac mini and iMac, $600 off 16GB MacBook Pro, 16GB MacBook Air $799, more
Today’s lineup of price drops is headlined by the very first cash discounts at Amazon on the all-new M4 Mac mini as well as the new M4 iMac configurations ahead of delivery day later this week. From there we move over to the laptops – Amazon is n.....»»
Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra AV receivers get major update for Amazon Music, Tidal, and Dirac
AV receivers from Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra are getting better support for Amazon Music and Tidal, plus enhancements to Dirac room tuning......»»
Why free VPNs aren"t always safe to use
A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardwarePaying for a Virtual Private Network.....»»
5 great Amazon Prime Video movies to stream this Election Day
Need an escape from the Presidential election news? Then catch the five great Amazon Prime Video movies that you need to stream this election day......»»
To a great degree, Ecuadorian oil profits end up in the Global North
Research by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) reveals an unbalanced distribution of the impacts generated by the exploitation of two blocks in the Amazon......»»
Amazon’s Prime Video is getting an AI recaps feature
It seems that Amazon is introducing a new feature to Prime Video that will use AI to power recaps about videos you’ve watched. The post Amazon’s Prime Video is getting an AI recaps feature appeared first on Phandroid. When you watch vi.....»»
Study examines effects of Atlantic circulation on the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon region is a global hotspot of biodiversity and plays a key role in the climate system because of its ability to store large amounts of carbon and its influence on the global water cycle. The rain forest is threatened, however, by climate c.....»»
3 underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November
These three underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024 star A-listers like Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, and Glenn Close......»»
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft’s display issue just got worse
If you recently ordered a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, we have bad news. Amazon is temporarily halting shipments of its first color Kindle......»»
Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
Japan launched a defense satellite designed for information-gathering and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket on Monday, as the country seeks to build up its military capability amid growing tension in the region......»»
Amazon Kindle (2024) vs. Kindle (2022): Should you upgrade?
The Kindle is an excellent e-reader, but do you need the new Kindle (2024) if you already have the 2022 model? Let's find out......»»
Green shoots spring from ashes in Brazil"s fire-resistant savanna
The huge wildfires that ripped through Brazil recently did not spare its vast tropical savanna, but green shoots are already emerging from the ashes there, proof of the vast grasslands' rare gift for fire resistance......»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in November 2024
Amazon Prime Video's November 2024 lineup includes Cross, Abigail, Me Before You, The Godfather trilogy, Silver Linings Playbook, Run Lola Run, and more......»»
3 underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November
One of three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024 has a great cast but was canceled after one season......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)
From a lively musical to a period costume comedy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend the first days of November......»»
Is the Amazon Kindle waterproof?
Amazon just announced its latest Kindle lineup, including waterproof tablets. These are Amazon's waterproof Kindles and exactly how waterproof they are......»»
Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base
The U.S. Air Force is using specially designed structures placed in the waters of St. Andrew Bay to attract oysters. The hope is that the … The post Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base appear.....»»
Citizen science platforms reveal more resources needed to protect birds in Germany
Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and restoration of bird populations. However, due to the paucity o.....»»
Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change
Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»