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.....»»
New study solves long-standing mystery of what may have triggered ice age
A new study led by University of Arizona researchers may have solved two mysteries that have long puzzled paleo-climate experts: Where did the ice sheets that rang in the last ice age more than 100,000 years ago come from, and how could they grow so.....»»
Giant bacteria found in Guadeloupe mangroves challenge traditional concepts
At first glance, the slightly murky waters in the tube look like a scoop of stormwater, complete with leaves, debris, and even lighter threads in the mix. But in the Petri dish, the thin vermicelli-like threads floating delicately above the leaf debr.....»»
Netflix is definitely adding a cheaper, ad-supported tier and the suspense is killing us
Netflix's co-CEO has confirmed that the streaming giant will launch an ad-supported tier at a cheaper price than any other plan the company currently offers......»»
At least 255 killed in Afghanistan earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan overnight killing at least 255 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said Wednesday, with the toll expected to rise as rescuers dig through collapsed dwellings......»»
Climate change a factor in "unprecedented" South Asia floods
Scientists say climate change is a factor behind the erratic and early rains that triggered unprecedented floods in Bangladesh and northeastern India, killing dozens and making lives miserable for millions of others......»»
This mysterious new Netflix crime show is so gripping and suspenseful
“We may never know what motivated the killing, but we’re not required to prove motive,” a prosecutor says in a voiceover, as the back of the defendant’s head in the new Netflix series You Don’t Know Me comes into view. S.....»»
Redwoods Grow Weird Leaves to Suck Water from Air
Here’s how they choose the right leaf for the job -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Leaf mold compost shows benefit for tomato plants in degraded urban soils
Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University gathered scientific evidence about one specific soil addi.....»»
Babel Finance Suspends Withdrawals, Citing "Unusual Liquidity Pressures"
Babel Finance, the Asia-based crypto financial services firm, suspended client withdrawals five days after a similar move by Celsius triggered a fresh bout of turbulence in crypto markets. From a report: "Due to the current situation, Babel Finance i.....»»
Zoom is killing its Chrome OS app in favor of PWA
Zoom has started to inform users that come August 2022, its app for Chrome OS will no longer be available. The post Zoom is killing its Chrome OS app in favor of PWA first appeared on Phandroid. If you’re using Chrome OS and you are a.....»»
New method helps exfoliate hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets
Chinese researchers recently reported an innovative mechanical process for controllably exfoliating hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (h-BNNSs).This method, known as the "water-icing triggered exfoliation process," was proposed by Prof. Zhang Junyan.....»»
Police lethal violence against Black people may affect clearance of crimes involving Black victims
Police use of violence, especially against Black people, may threaten police agencies' effectiveness by reinforcing residents' legal cynicism and leading to disengagement from police. For example, after the killing by police of George Floyd, a Milwau.....»»
Thin-skinned blue line: Police fight against defunding, showing their true colors
Since the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020 and the subsequent mass mobilizations for police defunding and abolition, the defund movement has continued to organize......»»
Discovery paves way for more sustainable crop cultivation methods
Rutgers researchers have discovered that nitrogen-fixing bacteria hidden within leaf cells could lead to more efficient and sustainable methods of crop cultivation......»»
Apple upgraded its worst MacBook instead of just killing it
Apple has updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip, even while leaving it with a chassis from 2016......»»
Human-triggered California wildfires are more severe than natural blazes
Human-caused wildfires in California are more ferocious than blazes sparked by lightning, a team led by scientists from the University of California, Irvine reported recently in the journal Nature Communications. The research could help scientists be.....»»
Tanzania rescinds decision to lift ban on wildlife exports
Tanzania on Sunday reversed its decision to lift a controversial ban on wildlife exports, a day after the move triggered an uproar in the east African nation......»»
Google Is Killing Location-Based Reminders
The Google Assistant is losing the ability to create location-based reminders. Ars Technica reports: These were incredibly useful commands you could tell Google Assistant, like, "remind me to take the trash out when I get home," and your phone, which.....»»
Google is killing location-based reminders
Family reminders are also going away. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google is stirring the pot again and removing helpful features from users for no discernible reason. Through various channels, the company announced that.....»»
In first year of COVID-19 pandemic and after George Floyd"s death, rates of some crimes rose while others fell
The year 2020 was marked by lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and ensuing protests across the United States. A new study analyzed the effect of these events on crime rates in.....»»