Dangerous attraction: Amorous pursuit imperils Cuban croc
Being too coveted a mating partner can have its downside for a species faced with extinction, as the Cuban crocodile has learned......»»
Mazda riding a wave in pursuit of 500,000 sales
Mazda is reaping the benefits of a major brand transformation it started in 2016, including new dealer facilities, hot products, a dedicated captive and reasonable plans for electrification......»»
Revealing structural secrets of a key cancer protein
Scientists have breathed new life into the study of a protein with an outsized link to human cancers because of its dangerous mutations, using advanced research techniques to detect its hidden regions......»»
AutoNation won"t make formal Pendragon offer
AutoNation Inc. has joined Penske Automotive Group Inc. in dropping a pursuit of Pendragon, a large auto retailer in the United Kingdom, which Lithia Motors Inc. also is pursuing......»»
Agronomists protect plants from heavy metals with hormone therapy and the mineral zeolite
RUDN University agronomists have shown that the hormone melatonin and the mineral zeolite mitigate the dangerous effects of heavy metals on plants. The first protects cells from destruction by cadmium, and the second increases nutrient availability a.....»»
The deep slumber of a hospital pathogen: Why infections with Acinetobacter baumannii can flare up again and again
The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is an extremely dangerous pathogen that is found, among other places, in hospitals. Many of the bacterial strains are resistant to different classes of antibiotics. Infections with Acinetobacter baumannii were fi.....»»
This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
On last week’s episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, I complained about an ongoing CarPlay problem I’ve been experiencing on and off for nearly a year. Essentially, the GPS continually bugs out and completely breaks navigation via Apple Maps, Google Map.....»»
Exploring the genetic potential of eggplant"s wild relatives for sustainable agriculture
In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops stands as a primary objective. With the prolific use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers since the 20th century, agricultural productivity has seen remarkable growth......»»
Dangerous "Superbugs" Are on the Rise. What Can Stop Them?
Traditional antibiotics drive bacteria toward drug resistance, so scientists are looking to viruses, CRISPR, designer molecules and protein swords for better superbug treatments.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane Lidia made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Pacific coast as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia heads for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
Dangerous vulnerability can be exploited to carry out massive DDoS attacks (CVE-2023-44487)
Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon AWS revealed that a zero-day vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol has been used to mount massive, high-volume DDoS attacks, which they dubbed HTTP/2 Rapid Reset. Decoding HTTP/2 Rapid Reset (CVE-2023-44487) In late Augu.....»»
SpyHunter Web Security blocks dangerous sites and web-based threats
EnigmaSoft Limited has released SpyHunter Web Security – a browser extension that helps users block dangerous sites and web-based threats. SpyHunter Web Security offers enhanced protection against online security risks. SpyHunter Web Security seaml.....»»
How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians
New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists......»»
World can"t "unplug" existing energy system: COP28 head
The president of the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on Sunday for governments to abandon "fantasies" such as hastily ditching existing energy infrastructure in pursuit of climate goals......»»
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males—new research
My friend recently changed their favorite celebrity crush from Anna Kendrick to Lily James. While some people could see the attraction, others might not. So what is it that attracts us to potential mates? A new study suggests that female animals lear.....»»
The Heybike Tyson e-bike is janky, fun, and sometimes dangerous
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend. Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson i.....»»
Agronomists find microbes to protect tomatoes from dangerous fungus
RUDN University agronomists and colleagues from Tunisia have discovered a way to stop the spread of a phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea. It affects crops, especially tomatoes. The Trichoderma fungus and the Pseudomonas bacterium can protect the.....»»
Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people"s patience—or rebuild trust in the system
The Wireless Emergency Alert system is scheduled to have its third nationwide test on Oct. 4, 2023. The Wireless Emergency Alert system is a public safety system that allows authorities to alert people via their mobile devices of dangerous weather, m.....»»
Humans increasingly settling in high-risk flood zones, study warns
Humans are increasingly settling in areas highly exposed to dangerous flooding, a study warned Wednesday, with China helping drive the rise in risky urban expansion into exposed areas......»»
Genetics of attraction: Mate choice in fruit flies
Genetic quality or genetic compatibility? What do female fruit flies prioritize when mating? Researchers at the University of Zurich show that both factors are important at different stages of the reproductive process and that females use targeted st.....»»