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Calls for regulatory action to strengthen biodiversity disclosures

An international team of experts calls for a regulatory approach to ensure the effectiveness of business disclosures in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a landmark agreement ratified by Parties to the Convention on Biologic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 22nd, 2024

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 57 min. ago

WhatsApp Announces Updates for Desktop and Mobile Calling

Ever hopped on a 32-person video call? The post WhatsApp Announces Updates for Desktop and Mobile Calling appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp recently announced that it was bringing some new updates for calls, which the company says shou.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 25 min. ago

3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (June 14-16)

From June 14-16, stream these great movies for free, including the first film in an action franchise, a terrifying horror flick, and a stylish neo-noir......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News21 hr. 57 min. ago

5 best (HBO) Max movies to watch on Father’s Day weekend

If you're looking to share some laughs, drama, and action with your dad, then these are the five best (HBO) Max movies to watch on Father’s Day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News21 hr. 57 min. ago

Physicists confirm quantum entanglement persists between top quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles

An experiment by a group of physicists led by University of Rochester physics professor Regina Demina has produced a significant result related to quantum entanglement—an effect that Albert Einstein called "spooky action at a distance.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Insta360 GO 3S is a tiny action camera with 4K capabilities

Insta360 has announced their latest action camera, the Insta360 GO 3S, which is a tiny camera that can capture 4K video. The post Insta360 GO 3S is a tiny action camera with 4K capabilities appeared first on Phandroid. Insta360 is a compan.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Phantom Blade Zero delivers the action I wanted from Stellar Blade

We went hands-on with Phantom Blade Zero at Summer Game Fest, which feels like a faster version of Stellar Blade at times......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women

According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforceGender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all som.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers issue "call to action" for data on more diverse range of dog owners

Virginia Tech's Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton, already deeply involved in data collection and analysis for dog health and connections to humans through the Dog Aging Project, are imploring fellow scientists to cast the net even wider for data on t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing—and physics in action

Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Maximizing wheat productivity with supplemental irrigation

A new ICARDA study shows how applying key agri-innovations can strengthen dryland rainfed production systems in the face of accelerating climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

How words matter when facing the problem of children in care

New research from the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool calls for unflinching conversations about what poverty and financial stress can do to families, and the impact on children's risk of entering care......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

All of your presentations will get better in macOS Sequoia

Apple's WWDC keynote included a few macOS Sequoia changes to help with video calls. Here's how Presenter Preview and Background Replacements can help you in your online meetings.Online presentations on Mac will get a bit better in macOS SequoiaSince.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Sudan food emergency: Local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed

The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, includi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools

During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

African elephants shown to address one another with name-like calls, similar to humans

What's in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we're one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and investigating how they use them can improve scient.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action

While social media platforms are rife with problems—from harassment to misinformation—many argue that the platforms also nurture political movements, such as the Arab Spring and #MeToo......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Elephants may refer to each other by name

The animals seem to respond more actively to calls that include their "name." Enlarge (credit: Buena Vista Images) Lots of animals communicate with each other, from tiny mice to enormous whales. But none of those forms o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

A new species of mountain pit viper from China

Yunnan, China is a biodiversity hotspot, with many new reptile species discovered in the region in recent years. It is also where a research team from China found a new species of medium-sized venomous snake, known as a mountain pit viper......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

A tiny new plant species reaffirms the "miraculous" survival of Western Ecuador"s ravished biodiversity

A new 2-inch-high plant species has been discovered on the western Andean slopes of Ecuador in an area where scientists once believed a rich diversity of native plants and animals had been totally destroyed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024