Cabbage whites triggered egg-killing leaf necrosis in crucifers
Until now, little was known about how plants protect themselves from plant-eating insects and how the arms race between insects and plants unfolded. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research have gained more insight into this: strong leaf nec.....»»
Wes Anderson’s Star Wars? All the AI Wes Anderson parodies, ranked
Wes Anderson's Star Wars? The rise of AI-generated images has triggered many mash-ups of the director's style with popular franchises. We rank them all......»»
Opinion: Australia is in a unique position to eliminate the bee-killing Varroa mite. Here"s what happens if we don"t
Varroa mites—notorious honey bee parasites—have recently reached Australian shores, detected at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales last year. If they establish here, there would be significant implications for agricultural food security, as.....»»
The world"s worst animal disease is killing frogs worldwide—a testing breakthrough could help save them
For the past 40 years, a devastating fungal disease has been ravaging frog populations around the world, wiping out 90 species. Unlike the global COVID-19 pandemic, you may not even be aware of this "panzootic"—a pandemic in the animal world. Yet i.....»»
Eruption of Tonga underwater volcano found to disrupt satellite signals halfway around the world
An international team has used satellite- and ground-based ionospheric observations to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) in the ionosphere, severely disrupting satell.....»»
Smoke choking Canadians but cooling wildfires by blocking out sun
Wildfire smoke blanketing western Canada has triggered health warnings in several cities, but was also helping to cool blazes by blocking out a hot sun across hard-hit portions of the country Sunday......»»
Ready the Ig Nobel: Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete
Used disposable diapers can be added to concrete without killing its strength. Enlarge (credit: Renphoto) Government building rules and regulations can be outdated and misguided, insisting upon conventional building mate.....»»
In years after El Niño, global economy loses trillions
In the years it strikes, the band of warm ocean water spanning from South America to Asia known as El Niño triggers far-reaching changes in weather that result in devastating floods, crop-killing droughts, plummeting fish populations, and an uptick.....»»
Edge AI chip competition heating up
The ChatGPT-triggered AI hype has attracted many IC vendors. Startup firms say they are now feeling the pressure from major IC design houses, such as MediaTek, Novatek and Realtek, who are stepping up efforts for AI chips, according to industry sour.....»»
Taiwan MCU suppliers brace for price war triggered by Chinese peers
Due to the low demand for consumer electronics, price competition among China-based MCU suppliers is becoming increasingly fierce, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Taiwan-based MCU providers have long been preparing to respond to price compet.....»»
The Pandemic Isn"t Over. Here"s How to Stay Safe
Even though the CDC and WHO are downgrading Covid-19, it's still killing people. Here's what you should know heading into this new phase......»»
This app could be killing your Pixel phone’s battery life
If you have a Google Pixel phone, one particular app seems to be causing battery drain and overheating issues. Here's what we know......»»
Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least 3
Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing roofs off buildings and killing at least three people......»»
Wes Anderson’s Harry Potter? All the AI Wes Anderson parodies, ranked
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Several Advanced AI Features Now Available on Photoleap for Android
In the past few months, the amount of innovation in photo editing apps triggered by advances in AI has been staggering. Yet unfortunately, many Android users have been left behind, as the best features usually come to iOS first – and in many cases.....»»
Gene editing makes bacteria-killing viruses even more deadly
The viruses are engineered to damage essential E coli. genes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Broad-spectrum antibiotics are akin to nuclear bombs, obliterating every prokaryote they meet. They're effective at eliminating.....»»
Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday......»»
The Long Covid Mystery Has a New Suspect
Immune cells called monocytes are triggered to help clear infection—but in some cases they never switch off, leaving patients breathless for months......»»
An AI-powered solution for accurately diagnosing tomato leaf diseases
Plant diseases have posed a major threat to farmers since the early days of agriculture. Today, despite our improved understanding of the causes and treatment of these diseases, they continue to cause significant economic losses. Although detecting p.....»»
After 15 years, Intel may be killing the Core i5 and Core i7
Intel's "Core i" branding has been around for 23 years now, but a change may be in the works in the next generation......»»
After 23 years, Intel may be killing the Core i5 and Core i7
Intel's "Core i" branding has been around for 23 years now, but a change may be in the works in the next generation......»»