Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action
As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid chang.....»»
New set of human rights principles aims to end displacement and abuse of Indigenous people
For more than a century, conservationists have worked to preserve natural ecosystems by creating national parks and protected areas. Today the Earth faces a global biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species at risk of extinction. This make.....»»
Researchers call on European Commission to protect groundwater and subterranean life from pollution
The subterranean world holds a value that is often underestimated. Its significance seems to escape notice, particularly its vital role in storing drinking water—a resource long taken for granted—and its contribution to biodiversity, harboring un.....»»
Scientists develop cost-effective lasers for extended short-wave infrared applications
Current laser technologies for the extended short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range rely on expensive and complex materials, limiting their scalability and affordability. To address these challenges, ICFO researchers have presented a novel approach.....»»
Mathematicians make leap in modeling human impact on climate
A breakthrough in the theory of climate change science has given scientists the most robust way yet to link observed climate change to both human-made and natural causes and to spot early warning signals for potential climate disasters......»»
Seals" iceberg strategies: Navigating icy habitats for survival
Harbor seals in icy regions use icebergs shed by glaciers as safe platforms to give birth, care for young and molt. New research finds that as glaciers change with the climate, the resulting changes in size, speed and number of icebergs affect seals'.....»»
Apple Watch on track to upgrade from LTE to 5G with rumored modem switch
Apple Watch has had optional cellular connectivity since Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. However, the connection has remained 4G LTE while the smartphone market moved to 5G. That may finally change with an upcoming round of Apple Watch models. more.....»»
Apple Maps gets upgraded Yelp experience, with more change likely coming
Apple Maps may have had a shaky start, but it has undoubtedly grown very compelling over the years. One area that’s still hit or miss, though, is integrations with third-party services like Yelp. But that Yelp integration is about to get better......»»
Ozone recovery delayed 17 years by feedstock emissions, old gear
A new study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics reveals a 17-year delay in the projected recovery of the ozone layer since 2006, underscoring the need for enhanced global environmental policies and enforcement......»»
AI"s power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds
Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators that continuously supply electricity to the fast-growing number of computer processi.....»»
Netflix’s most popular show right now is this dark 2024 spy thriller
There's a new No. 1 action thriller on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons to watch Black Doves in December......»»
Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might price increase
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate......»»
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in December 2024
Our list of three action movies on Netflix that you need to watch in December includes a live-action film based on action figures and a brutal war story......»»
What is AppleCare+ and is it worth adding to your MacBook?
Should you insure your MacBook with the AppleCare+ extended warranty? We’ve broken it down so you can make the right call for your shiny new Apple product......»»
Norwegian app ‘Vipps’ is the first to support NFC wallet API on iPhone
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation compelled Apple to grant developers greater access to the iPhone’s NFC reader, and this change was implemented earlier this year with iOS 17.4. Now, the Norwegian payment platfo.....»»
Cable ISPs compare data caps to food menus: Don’t make us offer unlimited soup
Data plans compared to a "tasting menu, a buffet, or unlimited soup and salad." Cable broadband companies continue to insist that data caps are good for people with low incomes, p.....»»
Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible
A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWr.....»»
US businesses will lose $1B in one month if TikTok is banned, TikTok warns
US ban would also impact tens of millions of global users, TikTok claimed. TikTok is doing everything it can to delay a potential ban starting the day before Donald Trump takes of.....»»
Get twice as many call plans for the price of one with Optimum
Sign up for an Optimum Unlimited plan and you get one for free alongside it. Perfect for some considerable savings......»»
iPhone SE 4 is coming soon; here are the latest rumors
Apple is reportedly set to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few short months. The update will bring a dramatic overhaul to Apple’s most affordable iPhone. A new supply chain report this week has some additional details on what to expect from th.....»»
Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026
Apple has big plans for the future of MacBook Pro displays. A new timeline from research firm Omdia reveals that Apple aims to transition the MacBook Pro from mini-LED to OLED displays as soon as 2026. As part of this change, Apple reportedly pla.....»»