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Changing temperatures shown to increase pesticide risk to bees

Temperature influences how badly pesticides affect bees' behavior, suggesting uncertain impacts under climate change, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 22nd, 2023

Forever chemicals are in our drinking water—here"s how to reduce them

News reports of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water have left people worried about the safety of tap and bottled water. But recent research has shown there are ways to significantly reduce the levels of these harmful chemicals in our water......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age

Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While the peptide SCOOP10 accelerates aging, SCOOP12 su.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

One in Three Tree Species Is at Risk of Extinction

A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found that more than one third are at risk of extinction.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

In 2024’s Record-Hottest Year, U.S. Voters Will Decide Climate’s Path Forward

Global temperatures through September point to 2024 besting 2023 as the hottest year on record. How many future years set records depends in part on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Auditor"s expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client"s climate risk disclosures

In recent years, climate risk disclosures have become widely shaped on a global scale by several reporting frameworks and recommendations. These include the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

These Samsung phones are at risk for a big security vulnerability

Certain Samsung phones are susceptible to a new security hack that involves phones with certain chipsets. Here's are the phones and smartwatches affected......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

More Men Are Getting Vasectomies Since Roe Was Overturned

Recent studies show that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the national right to abortion led to a sharp increase in people—particularly younger, single individuals—seeking a vasectomy or a tubal sterilization procedure.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple products show lower outage risk and strong security appeal in Kandji survey

A new survey from Kandji highlights Apple’s rapid growth in enterprise settings and its reputation for strong security. The “Apple in the Enterprise” survey gives insights from over 300 IT professionals responsible for Apple device management a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

M4 Max chip has 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 35% increase in memory bandwidth

Apple’s high-end laptop chip, the M4 Max, debuted today as part of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. In its highest configuration, the M4 Max chip features a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 546 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That compares to th.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple doubles MacBook Air base RAM to 16GB on M2 and M3 models

In a surprise move, Apple has doubled the base RAM configuration on M2 and M3 MacBook Air models. Both MacBook Air models will now include 16GB RAM out-of-the-box, up from 8GB. The RAM increase comes without a change in price. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

XM Cyber Vulnerability Risk Management boosts prioritization with actual impact analysis

XM Cyber launched its innovative Vulnerability Risk Management (VRM) solution, extending its Continuous Exposure Management Platform. This new approach to vulnerability management empowers organizations to see through the fog of false positives left.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

AI push makes Python the most popular language on GitHub

Changing demands cause Python to become GitHub’s most popular coding language as it introduces new AI models to Copilot......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Changing climate could increase mobility of toxic metals in soils, experimental study shows

The changes scientists expect in the climate could cause toxic metals naturally occurring in soils to become more mobile, destabilize ecosystems and increasingly enter the human food chain via agriculture. Such scenarios are particularly likely to oc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Report reveals a "vital sanctuary" for wildlife and endangered species in Cambodia"s Central Cardamom Mountains

The first-ever camera trap study of the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape has recorded 108 species, 23 of which are listed at risk (Vulnerable or above) on the IUCN Red List, underscoring the significance of the region as a global stronghold for b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Risk hunting: A proactive approach to cyber threats

Cybersecurity is an overly reactive industry. Too often we act like firefighters, rushing from blaze to blaze, extinguishing flames hoping to keep the damage to a minimum, rather than fire suppression experts designing environments that refuse to bur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Experts call for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected

New global findings in the 8th annual indicator report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveal that people in every country face record-breaking threats to health and survival from the rapidly changing climate, with 10 of 15 indic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Beehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenya

A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Pivotal gene found to confer heat tolerance in perennial ryegrass

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), widely cultivated in the cool-season for forage supply and turfgrass, is extremely susceptible to high temperatures. A recent study has discovered a pivotal stress-responsive gene, combating heat stress in pere.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

How to increase max HP in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

HP is your most valuable resource in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but you don't get more by leveling up your character. Here's what you need to do to get more HP......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024