Brazil"s flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high
Brazil's flooded south remained paralyzed Monday, with schools and health centers shut and streets cut off as overflowing rivers showed no sign of receding after torrential rains in a disaster that has left 147 dead......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
How restoration can help coral reefs
Record-high sea temperatures are bleaching coral reefs worldwide and putting a new focus on attempts to restore these key marine ecosystems......»»
Hyundai enters the $25,000 EV fray with new subcompact Inster from Korea
South Korean automaker wants its new Inster all-electric subcompact crossover to sticker below $26,798, putting it in the sweet spot of EV affordability......»»
Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color
All the specs remain the same, however. The post Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, smartwatch manufacturer Mobvoi announced the launch of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.....»»
DNA-based bacterial parasite uses completely new DNA-editing method
Its error rates are too high for safe use but might be improved. Enlarge / Top row: individual steps in the reaction process. Bottom row: cartoon diagram of the top, showing the position of each DNA and RNA strand. (credit: Hirai.....»»
US new home sales slump; supply at more than 16-year high
US new home sales slump; supply at more than 16-year high.....»»
New calculation approach allows more accurate predictions of how atoms ionize when impacted by high-energy electrons
During electron-impact ionization (EII), high-energy electrons collide with atoms, knocking away one or more of their outer electrons. To calculate the probability that ionization will occur during these impacts, researchers use a quantity named the.....»»
Determining refractive index at relativistic speeds
If you studied advanced physics at high school, there's a good chance that you remember Snell's law, which states how a ray of light bends when it crosses a boundary between two media. According to this law, the ratio of the sines of the incident and.....»»
Underwater mountains and their impact on ocean circulation
Colossal undersea mountains, towering up to thousands of meters high, stir up deep sea currents: impacting how our ocean stores heat and carbon......»»
High-speed internet linked to more farms offering agritourism
The availability and adoption of high-speed broadband appears to boost the number of farms offering agritourism activities, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Their findings, the researchers said, bolster the argument for expandi.....»»
Involving workers essential to ensure industrial policies serve the public interest in Brazil
Involving workers and others in society is essential to ensure Brazilian industrial policies serve the country's development goals and the public interest, a new study shows......»»
First radioactive rhino horns to curb poaching in S.Africa
South African scientists on Tuesday injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching......»»
After a century away, sturgeons return to Swedish waters
A century after it disappeared from Swedish waters, scientists in June embarked on a 10-year project to reintroduce the Atlantic sturgeon to a cleaned-up river in the west of the country......»»
With CDK"s reputation challenged, CEO Brian MacDonald defends cyberattack response
CDK's CEO Brian MacDonald said the company is doing everything it can to help customers while its systems remain down, though some dealers have been unhappy with the communication......»»
Researchers develop high-performance anion exchange membranes for sustainability applications
A team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the development of anion exchange membranes (AEMs). They designed a novel spiro-branched polymeric membrane that incorporates highly connected sub-nanometer microporous ion channels, showing except.....»»
Harnessing complementary advantages for optimal microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Prepared dishes are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience. Prepared dishes include industrially produced traditional dishes that belong to the category of finished products and can be eaten either directly or afte.....»»
From wild to sweet: Decoding the jujube"s genetic journey
Chinese jujube, known for its economic and nutritional significance, was domesticated from its wild ancestor. While previous studies have shed light on some aspects of its domestication, many genetic details remain unexplored. The jujube's transforma.....»»
South Sudan says its 6M antelope make up world"s largest land mammal migration, but poaching on rise
Seen from the air, they ripple across the landscape—a river of antelope racing across the vast grasslands of South Sudan in what conservationists say is the world's largest land mammal migration......»»
Thirty years of change of fish communities in South China Sea
Daya Bay is a representative semi-enclosed bay in the South China Sea, with a variety of ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, shelves, estuaries, salt marshes and quagmires. It is an important spawning ground, feeding ground and germplasm ban.....»»
Species composition and succession of coral reef fishes in Huaguang Reef, Xisha Islands
Huaguang Reef, one of the expansive atolls in the Xisha Islands, is completely mature, stretching 31 kilometers from east to west and 12 kilometers from north to south. Positioned as a concealed reef in the water, only the north and south gates are c.....»»