Chesapeake Bay cleanup going in "right direction," thanks partly to Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay cleanup is behind schedule but "going in the right direction," largely because Pennsylvania has stepped up efforts to curb the flow of fertilizer and other runoff into bay tributaries, an Environmental Protection Agency official told M.....»»
Study reveals widgeongrass has replaced eelgrass as the dominant seagrass species in Chesapeake Bay
Mangroves are growing in areas historically dominated by salt marshes and oyster reefs. Invasive pacific oysters are replacing native blue mussels in the Wadden Sea. Macroalgae are exhibiting dominance over hard corals in the Caribbean and Indo-Pacif.....»»
Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution
A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken over by the lateral frontal lobes, which control problem-sol.....»»
Taiwan hits snags in cultivating high-level semiconductor talent
Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor talent show high cost-performance ratios, but the talent supply shortage is worsening as domestic universities are hitting snags in expanding student enrollments due partly to the lack of ptofessors and partly to the.....»»
Senate Republicans want EPA to drop plan to cut emissions, boost EVs
In a letter led by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., lawmakers said the plan will "effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks in the absence of congressional direction.".....»»
Final Cut for iPad is a step in the right direction, but it highlights iPadOS limitations
iPad has been around for 13 years, but it wasn’t until 2015 that Apple began to push it as a computer replacement with the launch of the first iPad Pro. Even now that iPads run on the same powerful chips as Macs, the software is still an issue. Th.....»»
Chrysler"s 2025 electric crossover won"t be the Airflow
"It is evolving in a new direction," Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles told MotorTrend magazine......»»
China smartphone brand shipments to grow in 2Q23 thanks partly to 618 shopping festival, says DIGITIMES Research
China-based smartphone brands' shipments are expected to make a recovery in the second quarter, stimulated by robust demand from the 618 shopping festival, with an on-year decline to also shrink to less than 10%, according to DIGITIMES Research's lat.....»»
Space junk cleanup mission secures a ride to space
A startup geared toward clearing up space junk now has a chance to test its technology after securing a ride to orbit aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket......»»
A new twist on chirality: Researchers extend the concept of directionality and propose a new class of materials
It is often desirable to restrict flows—whether of sound, electricity, or heat—to one direction, but naturally occurring systems almost never allow this. However, unidirectional flow can indeed be engineered under certain conditions, and the resu.....»»
Bizarre exoplanet breaks all the orbital rules
In our solar system, the planetary orbits all have a similar orientation. Their orbital planes vary by a few degrees, but roughly the planets all orbit in the same direction. This invariable plane as it's known also has an orientation within a few de.....»»
Auto industry evolution inspires new direction at seating supplier Adient
It's no longer about growing market share at all costs, or winning every contract no matter the value proposition, Adient CEO Doug Del Grosso says......»»
The Harmful Side Effect of Cleaning Up the Ocean
Patches of floating plastic are teeming with life, and cleanup companies hauling trash out of the water risk destroying an aquatic habitat......»»
Novel spider silk materials can be optimized to produce cell-specific effects
Materials made of spider silk can be specifically modified or processed in such a way that living cells of a certain type adhere to them, grow and proliferate. This has been discovered by researchers at the University of Bayreuth under the direction.....»»
Google Chrome will lose the “lock” icon for HTTPS-secured sites
In September 2023, Google Chrome will stop showing the lock icon when a site loads over HTTPS, partly due to the now ubiquitous use of the protocol. The misunderstood Lock icon It took many years, but the unceasing push by Google, other browser maker.....»»
New tool helps communities shore up their wildfire defenses
A new way to plan for wildfire is moving in the right direction, thanks to University of Alberta researchers......»»
Microsoft acquisition blocked; Sony’s selling plenty of PS5s | Kaser Focus
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser keeps an eye on Microsoft and Sony as they face fresh issues, though each from a different direction. GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser keeps an eye on Microsoft and Sony as they face fresh issues, though each from a different dir.....»»
As sea levels rise, the East Coast is also sinking
Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation, making rising seas all the worse. Enlarge / Chesapeake Bay is subsiding up to 5 millimeters a year, greatly exacerbating sea-level rise. It's a growing problem up and down the At.....»»
Researchers create antimicrobial "superfoam"
A versatile new foam material developed by researchers at the University of Georgia could significantly reduce health care-related infections caused by implanted medical devices—or drastically improve cleanup efforts following environmental disaste.....»»
Ars Technica System Guide: Five PC builds for spring 2023
New CPUs and GPUs and low RAM and SSD prices change many of our recommendations. Enlarge (credit: NZXT) It's a weird time to build a PC. That's partly because fewer people are doing it—sales for parts and prebuilt PCs.....»»
Ars Technica System Guide: Four PC builds for spring 2023
New CPUs and GPUs and low RAM and SSD prices change many of our recommendations. Enlarge (credit: NZXT) It's a weird time to build a PC. That's partly because fewer people are doing it—sales for parts and prebuilt PCs.....»»