Can self-employment delay retirement? Only if you are healthy and wealthy
Self-employment can provide an alternative career transition to retirement, but only for those in good health and in high-paying careers, research from Trinity Business School reveals......»»
Natural tech for "dimming" genes brings transformative potential to agriculture
Until the 1992 advent of a tomato that could delay softening, the fruit was picked green to withstand shipping. The delayed-softening trait was an example of the gene-silencing technique RNA interference, RNAi, before the underlying mechanism was und.....»»
Research milestone reached as healthy koala leaves treatment program
In a research milestone, the first koala to receive the QUT-developed chlamydia vaccine has been released from the program and back into the wild......»»
Video: Stashing carbon for the long haul with healthy soils
A key solution for carbon capture and storage is under our feet. We're investigating the interactions between plants, microbes, and geological features in soil with the goal of using healthy soil ecosystems to pull carbon from the atmosphere and stas.....»»
These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops—an expert"s guide to nematodes
Whether you're a gardener growing food for your household, a small-scale farmer or a commercial producer, soil matters. You cannot really tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy soil just by looking at it. But there are organisms in the soi.....»»
Veteran Apple engineering exec Dan Riccio ‘nearing retirement’
In January 2021, Apple reshuffled its hardware engineering team by Dan Riccio shifting from Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering to a “new role focusing on a new project.” John Ternus then took the reins of the hardware engineering team.....»»
Apple exec Dan Riccio nearing retirement after 25 years
Former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio is said to be "nearing retirement" after over 25 years at Apple.The Apple Vision Pro project is said to have been completed under Riccio's leadership. In 2021, it was reported that he ga.....»»
Rocket Report: Astra warns of “imminent” bankruptcy; Falcon Heavy launch delay
"We’ve worked through a number of issues that delayed the launch from last summer." Enlarge / Static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the Crew 8 mission in early March. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edit.....»»
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead
Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center have prompted a two-day delay, so SpaceX took the opportunity to roll out and try and shoehorn a launch without humans from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Fo.....»»
Self-driving sensor maker Luminar"s shares fall as production delay at Volvo hits earnings
Luminar Technologies shares tumbled about 11% Wednesday after the self-driving sensor maker's fourth-quarter results missed estimates on delayed production schedule for Volvo Cars' new EX90 electric crossover......»»
How three hours could add up to a better retirement
Older workers who completed an evidence-based retirement planning course reduced their expected retirement age by an average of just over a year, felt more confident in making financial decisions, and felt better prepared to leave the workforce......»»
Sonos delays premium headphones launch, but they’ll still arrive before AirPods Max 2
Sonos’ long-awaited over-ear headphones have hit a development snag, according to Bloomberg. Today’s report explains that the snag stems from a software problem and will delay the production and release of the headphones. Sonos’ Apple TV compet.....»»
Dogs with epilepsy found to have altered levels of trace elements and heavy metals in their blood and fur
A recent study at the University of Helsinki reveals that dogs with epilepsy exhibit distinct alterations in trace elements and heavy metal levels in their blood and fur compared with healthy counterparts......»»
Antibiotic use on Kenya"s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They're sometimes used as "quick fixes", to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water......»»
"The future is fungal": New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change
Spruce, pine, fir and other trees tower across the frigid swaths of land that span North America, northern Europe and Russia in a great ring around the world. These boreal forests constitute the largest land ecosystem and the northernmost forests on.....»»
Nintendo Shares Drop Following Rumored Switch Delay
Company shares tanked down to 8.8% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The post Nintendo Shares Drop Following Rumored Switch Delay appeared first on Phandroid. Following reports that the Nintendo Switch successor might be delayed to a 2025 launc.....»»
Car fumes, weeds pose double whammy for fire-loving native plants
Springtime brings native wildflowers to bloom in the Santa Monica Mountains, northwest of Los Angeles. These beauties provide food for insects, maintain healthy soil and filter water seeping into the ground—in addition to offering breathtaking disp.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
Fears about falling birthrate in England and Wales are misplaced—the population is due to grow for years to come
The number of babies born in England and Wales in 2022 fell by 3.1% compared to the previous year. The average age of parents is also at a record high, as people choose to delay having children. The average age of mothers is now nearly 31......»»
Wild Animals Should Be Paid for the Benefits They Provide Humanity
Healthy ecosystems in developing countries sequester carbon, regulate the weather, and help plants grow thousands of miles away. Wealthier countries benefit from these services—and so should pay for them to be maintained......»»
Bad weather forces Japan"s space agency to delay launch of second test-flight of flagship rocket
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site. The delay comes as Japanese space officials scramble to ensure.....»»