Crowdfunding conservation: A Pacific island"s plan to protect its waters
For a little under $150, you can now directly sponsor marine conservation across one square kilometer of the Pacific Ocean, through a novel scheme announced this week by the tiny island of Niue......»»
AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»
Cross-boundary regions need urgent targeted conservation interventions, says study
The Pan-Himalayan biogeographic domain is a significant region for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. It has both tropical and extratropical flora and holds ecological, cultural, and socio-economic importance. However, there is still l.....»»
Japanese sardines astonish scientists by crossing the Pacific to the West Coast
When research scientist Gary Longo first saw the results of his genomic analysis of sardines, he thought he must have mixed up his samples......»»
Reducing moose numbers could help protect Canadian caribou populations from wolf predation
Woodland caribou populations in Canada are declining because of habitat changes that benefit common prey species of wolves (such as moose and deer), leading to increasing numbers of wolves that kill caribou. To protect caribou, wildlife managers have.....»»
Mobile phone networks and Bluetooth technology could help researchers improve animal tracking
Animal tracking studies for ecology and conservation all face technological limitations, such as high costs or the need for tags to remain in close proximity to detectors. In research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, investigators descr.....»»
Intel and Samsung plan to join foundry forces to combat TSMC says a major Korean newspaper
Intel and Samsung plan to join foundry forces to combat TSMC says a major Korean newspaper.....»»
Kristy strengthens into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Kristy strengthens into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean.....»»
Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s
Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s.....»»
Apple supporting national parks initiative in China, likely for two reasons
Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in China, geared to providing training and education within the field of nature conservation. The work in five of China’s national parks is being done through the China Green Carbon Sink Foundation.....»»
IBM Guardium Data Security Center protects hybrid cloud and AI
As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM is launching IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with.....»»
India moves to restrict imports of Apple"s MacBook Pro
India wants to sharply cut imports of laptops like the MacBook Pro in order to force all technology firms to boost local manufacturing.Foxconn facilities will play a key role in Apple's expansion into India — image credit: FoxconnA similar plan to.....»»
Review of global conservation policies reveals equity key to combating biodiversity loss
New research reveals major global conservation policies lack clarity and thoroughness in how they deal with equity......»»
Loop Switch 2 earplugs aid your ears when Bluetooth buds won’t do
Loop has redesigned its Switch earplugs, which allow you to dial in one of three levels of noise reduction to protect your hearing while still being in the moment......»»
Pilot expeditions work to preserve the white shark in the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a paradise. Pristine waters and an incredible coastline spanning multiple continents are renowned the world over. Below those picturesque, and sometimes crowded, waters swims a legendary creature facing a treacherous and unce.....»»
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation. T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators should drop a plan to require unlocking of phones within 60 days o.....»»
VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection
I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value......»»
Modeling experiments show weather-changing El Niño oscillation is at least 250 million years old
The El Niño event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, isn't just a modern phenomenon......»»
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs. Island arcs, which arise from volcanic activity along.....»»
Study shows wind patterns key in causing coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef
The urgent fight to protect Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef from disastrous mass coral bleaching events has been given a significant boost, with new research from Monash University identifying wind patterns as a key cause......»»
On New Jersey"s Burlington Island, human nature has been at odds with nature for 400 years: What"s next?
Beautiful and artificial, the 100-acre lake on Burlington Island embodies the sort of complexities that for centuries have helped make this storied piece of South Jersey real estate alluring, inspiring—and a periodic source of controversy......»»