Conservation talks expected at Colorado River water users confab
As western water managers get set to gather in Las Vegas this week, a long-sought deal to curtail water use along the cratering Colorado River still seems a ways off......»»
The transition to a circular bioeconomy requires getting prices right, study says
Conventional food and agricultural production systems employ a linear "take, make, waste" approach: taking natural resources from the Earth to make food and fuel, generating waste that contaminates the soil and water, and emitting harmful pollutants......»»
GM plans $145M battery cell plant in suburban Detroit
Construction is expected to start next month at GM's Global Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich. Cell production is expected to start in 2027......»»
iOS 18.1 makes Apple Photos better in three key ways, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.1 will arrive later this month, bringing with it a ton of new capabilities to iPhone users—particularly through Apple Intelligence. There are three AI-powered upgrades set for Apple Photos in iOS 18.1 that make the app better than ever. Here.....»»
Study reveals relationship between nitrogen-cycling microbial communities and nitrogen removal
Excess nitrogen (N) input to the inland water bodies and marine ecosystem has contributed to a cascade of environmental issues, so N removal pathways are critical in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems for maintaining homeostasis. Associated functiona.....»»
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs......»»
Social media users opt for new privacy haven, study finds
Does it feel as if social media is becoming less social? The increasing number of brand ads and paid placement by influencers, as well as polarized public posts on various issues, is forcing more users to opt for private chats and groups, according t.....»»
Public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 adds these new features
Public beta users, a new beta is rolling out now. This latest public beta 3 update is available for macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1, and more. Here’s what’s new in today’s releases. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions
With today’s release of macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6, Apple is making another change to screen recording permissions. The company says that this should mean users see fewer permission dialog popups on their Macs… more….....»»
iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10
comes with a new design. Although it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10 design is significantly thinner and features larger displays. And for those curious to see what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10, iF.....»»
MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too
A MoneyGram hack has seen an attacker obtain the personal data of an unknown number of the company’s 50 million money transfer users. A separate hack of a debt collection company has seen personal data obtained for more than 200,000 Comcast cust.....»»
Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen
It seems that Google is working on a new Android feature that could include a button on the lock screen that gives users access to Gemini. The post Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Pixel Watch now notifies users when it’s fully charged
A recent update will now see the Pixel Watch notify users on their phones when the smartwatch is fully charged. The post Pixel Watch now notifies users when it’s fully charged appeared first on Phandroid. One of the ways to preserve the.....»»
American Water shuts down systems after cyberattack
American Water, the largest water and wastewater utility company in the US, has shut down some of its systems following a cyberattack. While the company confirmed that none of its water or wastewater facilities or operations have been negatively affe.....»»
Environmental protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs, global study finds
New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs......»»
Report on global water resources: Conditions in 2023 were either too dry or too wet
Not only was 2023 characterized by unprecedentedly high temperatures but also by excessive droughts in many parts of the world as well as floods in other areas. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has now presented its third report on the sta.....»»
Curiosity rover provides new insights into how Mars became uninhabitable
NASA's Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale crater on Mars, is providing new details about how the ancient Martian climate went from potentially suitable for life—with evidence for widespread liquid water on the surface—to a surface that is.....»»
Bad Boys reunion? Will Smith, Michael Bay in talks to reunite for Netflix’s Fast and Loose
Will Smith and Michael Bay may have found their next project. It might be a Bad Boys reunion on Netflix's Fast and Loose......»»
Stellantis U.S. sales drop signals more troubles ahead; "there are a lot of things in play"
Stellantis upped its incentive spending in the third quarter, but its U.S. sales still fell 20 percent, and it warned of lower profits than expected this year......»»
Drowned by hurricane, remote N.Carolina towns now struggle for water
Nicole Crane, exhausted, tearful and unwashed after a week of searching for a neighbor swept away by the raging waters of Hurricane Helene, dreams of taking a shower......»»
New unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark results
Apple is expected to debut new M4 Macs later this month, with an expected launch on November 1. A new unboxing video on YouTube, however, claims to offer our first look the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M4 chip. There are a few interesting thing.....»»