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Cities can help migrating birds on their way by planting more trees and turning lights off at night

Millions of birds travel between their breeding and wintering grounds during spring and autumn migration, creating one of the greatest spectacles of the natural world. These journeys often span incredible distances. For example, the Blackpoll Warbler.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagJan 16th, 2021

Philips Hue lights have a rare discount, but there’s a catch

Light it up! Philips Hue products are 15% off if you buy two or more in this build-your-own sale......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Zerocam is an iPhone camera app with no settings and minimal post-processing

The iPhone Camera app has gained a lot of features since 2007. Users can do things like change the focus, choose between different modes, apply filters, use Night Mode, and much more. And while some users (like me) prefer the option of using third-pa.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Widely used climate theory doesn"t "ring" true, according to new tree data

New data on over 1,500 trees across nearly 1,000 sites shows that an existing theory of how individuals within a species will respond to a changing climate might not be true......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Long-lost Tarzan Atari game brought back from the dead

The Atari version of the 1980s Tarzan game, which represented a huge turning point in video game history, was recently rediscovered......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean

Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has already wiped out millions of plants of emblematic Mediterranean crops, like grapevines, olive-trees and almond-trees, by clogging their ducts and plant tissues, will get a boost from.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

No-Code LEDs and Animation: Getting to Know Bekonix for Lights & Props

Use Bekonix’s drag-and-drop timelines for cosplay lights, motors, and audio The post No-Code LEDs and Animation: Getting to Know Bekonix for Lights & Props appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

A24 to rerelease X in theaters, give a sneak peek at MaXXXine

A24's X returns to theaters for one night only later this month, with a special sneak peek of MaXXXine attached to the post-credits......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Swarm satellites help aurora chasers discover Steve"s long-lost twin

Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Now, thanks to a photographer's keen eye, and data from ESA's Swarm satellites, we may hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Scientists bring crystal clarity to diamond"s quantum signals

They say that one can miss the forest for the trees. But it's often worth taking a closer look at the trees to make sense of the dense, brambly whole. That's what a Stanford University group did to tackle a thorny quantum-information problem in diamo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Tidal innovations: Charting the course for coastal urban sustainability

Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as global warming, sea-level rise, and human activities significantly impact their ecological environments, making them challenging.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Study shows electric vehicles can have positive impact on air quality and public health in some cities, but not all

What do Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago have in common? The answer is dense population, high traffic volume and air quality that fails to meet ozone standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Those circumstances made each c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Neighborhoods see a larger disparity in wildlife in Chicago than other cities, study shows

For nearly two decades, Mark Weitekamper has lived in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood. For years, Weitekamper said, he's been able to enjoy wildlife in the heart of the city......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Race still divides South Africa: Study shows little transformation in new suburbs in country"s economic hub

As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, it's important to ask whether its cities have changed for the better when it comes to racial mixing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill 14, schools shut

Flash floods, mudslides and falling trees have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka as the island nation is battered by monsoon storms, the country's disaster center said Sunday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Saturday Citations: The sound of music, sneaky birds, better training for LLMs. Plus: Diversity improves research

In the small fishing village where I grew up, we didn't have much. But we helped our neighbors, raised our children to respect the sea, and embraced an inclusive scientific methodology with a cross section of sex, race and gender among study particip.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

year of Peacock streaming on your Apple TV for $19.99

Stream the 2024 Olympics and Sunday Night Football on Peacock, with a year of access dropping to $19.99 with coupon.Get a year of Peacock streaming for $19.99.From exclusive originals to a plethora of sports programming, the Peacock streaming service.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

New emoji in iOS 18, iPad Pro, and patented Apple Store trees, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple is slowly adding more to watch on Apple Vision Pro, it's gearing up for AI, emoji, and more at WWDC, and yet another Apple Store has opened — but it's made out of Lego.It may never go on sale, but this Lego Apple store is a joyThe new Lego Ap.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone

Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause many complaints related to nuisance behaviors and concerns about urban wildlife, as well as straining government resources. Ratepayers ultimately pay for the substantial.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

As No Mow May ends, here"s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild

Over the last century, nearly all of the UK's wildflower meadows have been destroyed by expanding farms, towns and cities. This loss of habitat has driven nature's decline, according to research led by birds and nature conservation charity the RSPB......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

The alpacas were known to be in close contact with infected birds. Enlarge / Suri alpacas on a farm in Pennsylvania. (credit: Getty | Susan L. Angstadt) Four backyard alpacas in southern Idaho have tested positive for hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024