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Cutting-Edge Cosmic Microwave Background Observatory Hits South Pole Stumbling Block

Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4, a top-priority project for U.S. astrophysics, was designed to make breakthrough observations of the universe’s very earliest moments. Now the U.S. government says it can’t currently support the project.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamMay 24th, 2024

Blooming through adversity: Roses" genetic defense against salinity stress

A cutting-edge study illuminates the intricate mechanisms of rose plants' resistance to salt stress, a critical issue for global agriculture. The research identifies the phenylpropane pathway, especially flavonoids, as key to this tolerance, offering.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Latin American cattle block road to Paris goals

Dense forest and patchy regulations mean Latin America is struggling to shake off its mantle as the world's leading emitter of greenhouse gas from livestock production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows

Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Pornhub prepares to block five more states rather than check IDs

The number of states blocked by Pornhub will soon nearly double. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Pornhub will soon be blocked in five more states as the adult site continues to fight what it considers priv.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Simons Observatory begins measurements to probe Big Bang inflation

Almost 14 billion years ago, the universe was born in a blur of mystery. The new Simons Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert may soon answer the great scientific question of what happened in that tiny fraction of a second after the Big Bang......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

CDK Global cyberattack outage hits Michigan Ford dealership in midst of biggest sale of year

Many of the store's core systems, including contracting, are down following the cyberattacks on the DMS provider, CDK Global......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Family conditions may have more of an impact on upward social mobility than gender inequality

Family conditions—specifically, how similar one's social status and background is to one's parents' status—may play a bigger role in determining how easily an individual can shift into a wealthier socioeconomic class than gender inequality, accor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

The 37 best Netflix drama shows right now (June 2024)

The best Netflix drama shows include Your Honor, Dexter, Designated Survivor, Baby Reindeer, A Man in Full, Queen of the South, Black Sails, and many others......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Phonics and why it is used to teach reading

Victoria has just announced all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from next year. This brings it in line with approaches in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Iron meteorites hint that our infant solar system was more doughnut than dartboard

Four and a half billion years ago, our solar system was a cloud of gas and dust swirling around the sun, until gas began to condense and accrete along with dust to form asteroids and planets. What did this cosmic nursery, known as a protoplanetary di.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

New species of Callicarpa discovered in Hunan, China

Callicarpa L. (Lamiaceae) consists of 140 species that are trees or shrubs, and there are about 53 species in China, mainly distributed south of the Yangtze River. Some plants of Callicarpa are used as traditional medicine in China. In addition, they.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

How hagfish burrow into deep-sea sediment

Understanding burrowing mechanisms could aid in design of soft burrowing robots. Enlarge / A Sixgill Hagfish (Eptatretus hexatrema) in False Bay, South Africa. (credit: Peter Southwood/CC BY-SA 4.0) The humble hagfish is.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo on using her finance background in automotive

Ex-Toyota marketer Lisa Materazzo, who was once an investment broker, discusses Ford’s ad priorities on the "Marketer’s Brief" podcast......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

iPhone PC emulator block called confusing, inconsistent, and probably illegal

Apple’s decision to block iPhone PC emulators has been criticized by developers, who have variously said that it is confusing, inconsistent, and probably illegal. One even said that not even Apple’s own app reviewers appear to understand the c.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Fisker is out of cash, not making cars, and filing for bankruptcy

No word on parts, warranty, or, most crucially, software updates in the future. Enlarge / Car designer Henrik Fisker poses with a Fisker Ocean at the Salvation Army California South Division's annual Sally Awards in June 2022. (c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

macOS 15 Sequoia: How to use presenter preview and video call background replacements

9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac X, an all-in-one utility that removes clutter, optimizes performance and protects your Mac from malware. Get a 7 day free trial. While Apple Intelligence may be the biggest change landing on the Mac th.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is now available for purchase

Samsung’s latest Arm-powered laptop, the Galaxy Book4 Edge, is now available for purchase if you’re interested. The post The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is now available for purchase appeared first on Phandroid. We’re sure that many sc.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Staggering $300 discount hits Apple"s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

The steep $300 discount drops the upgraded M2 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD to $1,399.Save $300 on a popular MacBook Air config.We're following a new sale at B&H today, with the 15-inch MacBook Air stealing the spotlight due to a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Four dead, over a dozen missing as extreme weather hits China

At least four people were killed when record rains hit parts of southern China, state media reported Tuesday, while more than a dozen were missing even as the north baked under some of its highest temperatures this year......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Laying the foundation for lunar base construction: Elucidating lunar soil-microwave interactions

NASA aims to construct a lunar base through the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration initiative. However, the practical reality of what the general public envisions for the space base differs somewhat from well-known science fiction movies. To.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024