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.....»»
Apple appears to revive Beats Pill+ for another collaboration after killing it in January
Apple has killed some Beats products recently, such as the Beats Pill+ and the Beats Solo Pro. Now, the company appears to have revived its speaker for another collaboration with Devin Booker and Book Projects with a customized Beats Pill+ inspired.....»»
Strong quake kills 4, injures dozens in northern Philippines
A strong earthquake set off landslides and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines in Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. In the capital, hospital patients were evacuated and terrified people rushed outdoors......»»
Shark Week, the "Jaws effect" and how more great whites in the water are changing human behavior
Cape Cod resident Doug Fraser realized he had made the right decision to give up boogie boarding in favor of a standup paddle board the day a great white shark swam under him and rolled over to take a closer look......»»
Record temperatures set across US as heat wave engulfs nation
A relentless US heat wave that has triggered health alerts for more than 100 million people is set to intensify this weekend, with temperatures and humidity forecast to surge to suffocating highs in many parts of the country......»»
New analyses of giant fossilized megalodon teeth are helping scientists unravel the mystery of their extinction
Millions of years ago, giant sharks three times larger than today's great whites stalked the world's ocean. They're long gone now, but occasionally, someone walking on a beach spots an odd triangular shape in the sand. On closer inspection, they real.....»»
Black hole debunkers discovered a dormant black hole
A team of international experts who normally try to debunk the existence of black holes has turned over a new leaf. The team, including Kareem El-Badry — known by many as the “black hole destroyer” — discovered a dormant black hole outside th.....»»
China IC Design Series (5): Goermicro, MEMSensing rank top among China-based MEMS manufacturers
The start of the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 triggered a rush in the thermal imaging and infrared (IR) temperature measurement industries, resulting in the emergence of many IR thermal sensor companies, including traditional microelectromechanica.....»»
Nissan said to phase out Leaf EV
Nissan bet billions that the world was ready for an electric car back in 2010. But the Leaf never lit up the market, and now as the industry rushes to EVs, Nissan is preparing to phase it out......»»
Nissan Leaf EV will be phased out
Nissan bet billions that the world was ready for an electric car back in 2010. But the Leaf never lit up the market, and now as the industry rushes to EVs, Nissan is preparing to phase it out......»»
Feral honeybees key to controlling deadly parasite
After discovering the honeybee-killing parasite Varroa destructor in Newcastle late last week, New South Wales authorities have acted quickly to try to stop the spread......»»
Record temperatures in Shanghai as heatwave bakes China
Shanghai roasted under some of its hottest temperatures ever recorded on Wednesday as a searing heatwave in China triggered a flurry of weather alerts and strained the farming and energy sectors......»»
Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to record cops at close range [Updated]
Critics say the law gives police too much discretion. Enlarge (credit: Stephen Maturen / Stringer | Getty Images North America) The same week that a federal judge sentenced ex-cop Derek Chauvin to more prison time for killing.....»»
Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to record cops at close range
Critics say the law gives police too much discretion. Enlarge (credit: Stephen Maturen / Stringer | Getty Images North America) The same week that a federal judge sentenced ex-cop Derek Chauvin to more prison time for killing.....»»
Iron boost from wildfire smoke a plus for Southern Ocean carbon cycle
When smoke from the 2019–2020 Australian wildfires billowed across the Southern Ocean, the iron-rich particles it deposited on the ocean triggered an algae bloom bigger than Australia—and it had a rapid and prolonged impact on the Southern Ocean'.....»»
Toyota President Akio Toyoda commended Abe for his efforts in diplomacy, national security
Akio Toyoda, in his role as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, expressed shock and sadness at the killing......»»
Overturning Roe disproportionately burdens marginalized groups
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, not only did it abolish the constitutional right to an abortion, but it also triggered restrictions in 13 states, more than half of which are in the Southern United States......»»
The pair of Orcas deterring Great White Sharks—by ripping open their torsos for livers
A pair of Orca (Killer Whales) that have been terrorizing and killing Great White Sharks off the coast of South Africa since 2017 has managed to drive large numbers of the sharks from their natural aggregation site......»»
Understanding earthquakes triggered by wastewater injection
Since 2009, many central U.S. residents have faced increasing earthquake activity. Research has suggested that these tremors are linked to wastewater injection into deep wells by oil and gas companies. However, the precise dynamics of these earthquak.....»»
Google is officially killing yet another chat app
Google Hangouts is finally, really going away for everyone in November of 2022, and Google Chat is ready to step in as a full-featured replacement......»»
Report: Apple is resurrecting its high-end HomePod smart speaker
Better platform integration would make a HomePod comeback more impactful. Enlarge / Apple's discontinued HomePod smart speaker. (credit: Jeff Dunn) After officially killing off the HomePod last year, Apple will soon release.....»»