Climate change to force crop switch for small farmers: experts
Small farmers around the world who grow thirsty crops like corn will face a huge adaptation challenge as the effects of climate change worsen in the coming years, experts warned Wednesday......»»
Seven nuclear reactors to power Google’s AI ambitions
Google is joining the nuclear AI race with the purchase of power from seven Small Modular Reactors from Kairos Energy......»»
SpaceX tells FCC it has a plan to make Starlink about 10 times faster
SpaceX: "Small-but-meaningful updates" can boost speed from about 100Mbps to 1Gbps. SpaceX is seeking approval for changes to Starlink that the company says will enable gigabit-pe.....»»
From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the "chupacabra"
With its gray, scaley skin, protruding dorsal spines, menacing fangs and proclivity for small livestock, the mythical chupacabra has stoked both curiosity and fear across portions of the Americas for decades......»»
Nano-nutrients can blunt effects of soil contamination, boost crop yields
One of the pressing problems that the world faces in the era of climate change is how to grow enough healthy food to meet the increasing global population, even as soil contamination rises. Research recently published in Nature Food by an internation.....»»
Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services
As the world's native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in great demand, and truckloads of bee colonies travel the coun.....»»
Novel sensors could help develop bee-friendly protection for plants
The increasing global demand for plant-based foods makes the use of pesticides necessary in order to protect crops from pests and ensure crop yields. However, there is one major disadvantage: the widespread use of pesticides has led to a considerable.....»»
Fossil pollen reveals history of Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
In Bergen, Maaike Zwier analyzed pollen in sediment cores from lakes on Kerguelen Islands and South Georgia. In this way, she can say something about the local climate going back almost 12,000 years. The study is published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI
New Google agreement could boost development of zero-emission small modular reactors. On Monday, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to purchase nuclear energy from mu.....»»
New venomous reptile species from the Late Triassic unearthed in Arizona
A new species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been discovered in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation in northeastern Arizona. The findings, recently published in PeerJ, shed new light on the evolution of venomous feeding st.....»»
Biological control generates "desirable outcomes" within all One Health dimensions, research reveals
New CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates "desirable outcomes" within all One Health dimensions—mitigating global change issues such as chemical pollution, biocide resistance, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction......»»
Tube sock-like skunk can cover more ground than deer, study finds
A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather......»»
Q&A: Can nanotechnology help solve climate change?
When we think about the climate crisis, we tend to think big—it's a global problem that requires global solutions......»»
A microscopic change may give the iPhone 18 huge performance gains
The iPhone 17 series is the next one Apple will announce. However, there's some exciting news about the iPhone 18 series, which is expected to launch in 2026......»»
JLab sets a new low price for noise-canceling wireless earbuds
The JLab Go Pop ANC are tiny and also sport a remarkably small price: $30......»»
Stellantis ends work-from-home push after management shake-up
The maker of Jeeps and Fiats now wants staff in the office three days a week on average — a major change from its previous 70 percent remote-work policy. Stellantis will be revamping work spaces to welcome back employees......»»
Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
The UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are nothing to celebrate, but there is one group of organisms that will have appreciated all the rain......»»
Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species......»»
Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide, census data analysis reveals
The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new IIASA-led study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of how climate factor.....»»
Canopy structure regulates autumn phenology by mediating microclimate in temperate forests, finds study
Autumn phenology serves as a sensitive indicator of temperate forests' response to climate change and is a key factor influencing forest carbon sequestration. Understanding the mechanisms driving the spatiotemporal variations in autumn phenology is c.....»»
Political candidates who fight climate change stand to benefit in election
A majority of Floridians expressed support for political candidates who fight climate change in a new Florida Atlantic University survey. The survey found that nearly 52% of respondents agreed that a candidate with a record of reducing climate impact.....»»