Census could be blessing or bane for Romania"s bears
Romania will soon conduct a census of its endangered brown bears using DNA for the first time, with tensions raised between villagers fearing further attacks and conservationists warning against looser hunting laws......»»
Predicting which US city populations will grow and which will fall by 2100
A trio of environmental engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago, has used census data and an annual demographics survey to make predictions about U.S. city population growth or decline in the years leading up to 2100......»»
When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
Aquaculture blessing in disguise for migratory waders fueling up in China
On the mudflats along the Chinese coasts where benign forms of aquaculture are practiced, shorebirds like knots and bar-tailed godwits are doing relatively well. That is shown in the dissertation that NIOZ Ph.D. candidate and biologist He-Bo Peng wil.....»»
Bears vs Cardinals live stream: How to watch the NFL game for free
Here's all you need to know about how to watch Bears vs Cardinals live stream online and for free. We include plenty of ways to catch it......»»
Dogs, antennas and honey for Japan"s big bear problem
Thousands of bears are being shot in Japan each year as they become more and more of a problem. Junpei Tanaka and his dog Rela, straining at her leash in the woods, have a kinder, smarter way......»»
Long-run decline in US poverty continued in recent years despite pandemic, new report shows
Poverty has fallen by 27 percentage points since 1980, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago and Baylor University. This change is in sharp contrast with official U.S. Census Bureau numbers indicating.....»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
Following in polar bears" footprints: DNA from snow tracks could help monitor threatened animals
Polar bears are icons of the Arctic, elusive and vulnerable. Detailed monitoring of their populations is crucial for their conservation—but because polar bears are so difficult to find, we are missing critical data about population size and how wel.....»»
The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound
Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why......»»
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions live stream: watch the NFL for free
One of the NFL's oldest rivalries will be renewed on Sunday when the Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions. Find out how to watch a live stream of the NFL game......»»
Bear genes show circadian rhythms even during hibernation
The internal clocks of grizzly bears appear to keep ticking through hibernation, according to a genetic study. This persistence highlights the strong role of circadian rhythms in the metabolism of many organisms including humans......»»
Saturday Citations: A big old black hole, polar bears in bad decline, building a jail for electrons
This week, we covered developments about a record-breaking black hole, the continued plight of polar bears, ChatGPT trying to learn intuition and more. Don't worry if you missed those stories. We've got you covered here......»»
David Wilson"s gift to alma mater establishes business school in his name
David Wilson, founder of the auto group that bears his name, donated $25 million to his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa. It is the largest gift in the school's history and establishes the David W. Wilson College of Business......»»
How can we avoid drinking forever chemicals and arsenic?
It is found in polar bears and virgin forests. It is in our shellfish, hot cocoa mixes, and kale......»»
Keep or cull? Romania divided over its bear population
It was a sight that stopped traffic. A brown bear seemingly asleep, its head on its paws, on a winding forest road in central Romania, some paper napkins by its side......»»
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Chicago Bears live stream: watch the NFL for free
The Las Vegas Raiders versus Chicago Bears live stream could be a turning point for one of these teams, and we'll tell you how you can watch the NFL for free!.....»»
Protecting polar bears is the aim of new and improved radar technology
Research testing new technology to more effectively locate polar bear dens across the Arctic is showing promising results. Researchers from Simon Fraser University and Brigham Young University (BYU), collaborating with Polar Bears International, hope.....»»
Private Torrent Tracker FileList to Shut Down After 16 Years
One of the world's largest private BitTorrent trackers, Filelist, has announced it will shut down soon. The site has been in operation for sixteen years and enjoys millions of monthly visits, mostly from Romania. Site admin EboLLa has chosen to devot.....»»
Here’s what Xbox boss Phil Spencer said to employees after the Activision Blizzard acquisition
It’s official. Microsoft finally, officially, triumphantly acquired Activision Blizzard. The CMA officially gave this blessing for the acquisition earlier today, removing the final hurdle for … The post Here’s what Xbox boss Phil Sp.....»»
Older people use mobile phones more in countries with more affordable rates: Study
Older people in Spain and Israel use their smartphones more than those in Canada and Romania. The main reason is that Spaniards and Israelis can access more affordable mobile internet rates compared to other telecommunications services. This is revea.....»»