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.....»»
Apparently, Jack Dorsey regrets killing Vine. We miss it too
Co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a tweet about Vine, and apparently said that he regretted shuttering the short-video sharing app......»»
Dual’s Riley Stearns on Karen Gillan & killing his own clone
Digital Trends talks with director Riley Stearns about his latest film, Dual, and why he decided to work with Guardians of the Galaxy star Karen Gillan......»»
Uncovering the spread of coffee leaf rust disease
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, yet there are still many unknowns in the coffee-growing business. Now, researchers from Japan have shed new light on the nature of a disease that seriously affects coffee plants......»»
As drought hammers Mono Lake, thirsty Los Angeles must look elsewhere for water
With a third year of drought shrinking the creeks that cascade down the eastern Sierra Nevada, the level of Mono Lake has fallen so low it has triggered a 72% reduction in the amount of water Los Angeles can divert from area streams this year......»»
The rise of brand-new, second-hand electric vehicles
Global chip shortage has triggered a surge in demand for prized, pricey used EVs. Enlarge / Used Tesla model 3 sedans available to purchase at an all-EV dealership. (credit: shaunl | Getty Images) David Cottrell got his $39,9.....»»
The simple 9-minute, no-attack method for beating Elden Ring
Speedrunners use glitches to warp through the entire map without killing a single enemy. Elden Ring doesn't look that hard in this sub-nine-minute speedrun... In the nearly two months since Elden Ring was released, the average player has.....»»
The simple, 9-minute, no-attack method for beating Elden Ring
Speedrunners use glitches to warp through the entire map without killing a single enemy. Elden Ring doesn't look that hard in this sub-nine-minute speedrun... In the nearly two months since Elden Ring was released, the average player has.....»»
How to beat Elden Ring in under 9 minutes
Speedrunners use glitches to warp through the entire map without killing a single enemy. Elden Ring doesn't look that hard in this sub-nine-minute speedrun... In the nearly two months since Elden Ring was released, the average player has.....»»
Apple Faces Extra EU Antitrust Charge in Music Streaming Probe
Apple faces an additional EU antitrust charge in the coming weeks in an investigation triggered by a complaint from Spotify, Reuters reported Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter said, a sign that EU enforcers are strengthening their case.....»»
New evidence suggests California"s environmental policies preferentially protect whites
Asian and Hispanic communities experience significantly more air pollution from economic activity compared to predominantly white neighborhoods across the state of California, according to new research from the University of California San Diego's Sc.....»»
With "Plant Armor" crop cover, insects have to navigate textile maze
North Carolina State University researchers designed a textile "Plant Armor" that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if they try to reach a plant. The design was more effective at blocking insects from reaching cabbage plants in multiple exp.....»»
Researchers discover bacteria capable of killing fungus that causes yield-reducing disease in sugarcane
A study conducted at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) has discovered that three strains of Pseudomonas bacteria can inhibit growth, and even cause the death, of the fungus responsible for pineapple sett rot, a disea.....»»
Brazil storm death toll rises to 16
The death toll from torrential downpours that triggered flash floods and landslides in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state rose to 16 Sunday, with three people still missing, authorities said......»»
Torrential rains kill 14 in Brazil
Torrential downpours triggered flash floods and landslides across Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, killing at least 14 people including eight children, and leaving five missing, authorities said Saturday......»»
Iowa egg, turkey farms to lose 5 million birds to bird flu
Bird flu has infected two more farms in Iowa, forcing the killing of 5.3 million hens and 88,000 turkeys, officials said Friday......»»
Netflix show You jets to London with a new cast for season 4
Joe is coming back for another season of Netflix's hit You as the story shifts to London with a new cast. But knowing Joe, he'll probably be killing them......»»
Periodic volcanism may have triggered multiple Jurassic extinctions
Severe environmental crises led to a series of large-scale extinction events in the Jurassic period 178-186 million years (myr) ago. The turmoil has been ascribed to the abundant release of volcanic gases, but the temporal link between volcanism and.....»»
Iowa to kill 1.5M more hens and turkeys because of bird flu
Iowa agriculture officials announced two more bird flu outbreaks in commercial flocks on Tuesday that will require the killing of more than 1.5 million hens and turkeys......»»
Geologists build preliminary account of Tonga eruption
On January 15, the volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai devastated the nation of Tonga. The eruption triggered tsunamis as far afield as the Caribbean and generated atmospheric waves that traveled around the globe several times. Meanwhile, the volcano's.....»»
That Big Tech Exodus Out of California? It Didn"t Happen
"Wannabe innovation hubs from coast to coast have been slavering over the prospect that the work-from-home revolution triggered by the COVID pandemic would finally break the stranglehold that California and Silicon Valley have had on high-tech jobs,".....»»