Dear Sophie: What is a diversity green card and how do I apply for one?
I'd love to get a green card and expand my tech company in the U.S. Someone mentioned that I should apply for a diversity green card. Would you provide me with more details about it and how to apply? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Increasing plant diversity in agriculture can promote soil carbon sequestration
A study carried out at the University of Helsinki demonstrates that boosting plant diversity in agriculture can increase plant biomass and improve plant–microbe interactions, both of which promote the storage of carbon in the soil......»»
Sunderfolk finds the middle ground between Jackbox and Dungeons & Dragons
Sunderfolk is a new game from former Blizzard developers where players use their phone to play a card-based tactical RPG......»»
Low-temperature synthesis technique uses upcycled textile waste to create green, safe waterproof coating
A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes from discarded textiles—far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals and carcinogens......»»
Sludge sequencing: High-throughput single-cell method reveals novel species and genetic diversity
Activated sludge is essential for removing contaminants from wastewater, and understanding the diverse microbial communities it harbors has been a significant task. Traditional methods fail to capture the full spectrum of microbial interactions. Due.....»»
Green Day’s ‘demastered’ Dookie is coming to Game Boy and more ’90s toys
To celebrate Dookie's 30th anniversary, you can buy a Game Boy cartridge that contains a chiptune version of Welcome to Paradise......»»
Study shows early human species benefited from food diversity in steep mountainous terrain
A study published in the journal Science Advances by researchers at the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University in South Korea shows that the patchwork of different ecosystems found in mountainous regions played a key role.....»»
We’re finally going to the Solar System’s most intriguing but unexplored frontier
If you've been waiting for a real mission of discovery into the unknown, this is it. I really hate to be the bearer of such bad news, but you and I will not live forever, dear rea.....»»
Africa"s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions, say researchers
In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of.....»»
My favorite SD card reader is a mere $15 for Prime Big Deal Days
This little USB-C SD card reader is a no-brainer at just $15, and it's one I never leave home without......»»
Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialization with exploiting diverse species communities
A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites......»»
Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists
Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»
Column: True champions of diversity stand up to bullies
Ford, and now Toyota, joined a list of companies that retreated on human rights after coming under fire from an online activist......»»
Study finds early STEM success doesn"t boost college enrollment for Black, Latine students
Research studies have consistently identified early academic disparities as the greatest barrier to STEM representation for non-white students. To address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in STEM, education policies have sought to improve math.....»»
Researchers reveal key mechanism in regulating DNA recombination
Meiotic recombination generates genetic diversity and promotes proper chromosomal segregation of parental chromosomes. This process requires a set of recombinases polymerized on single-stranded (ss) DNAs called the nucleoprotein filament to undergo h.....»»
If you want to buy an RTX 4090, now might be your last chance
More reports are coming out that Nvidia has discontinued the RTX 4090, so now might be your last chance to score the card at a reasonable price......»»
How to install an AMD processor
Want to know how to install an AMD CPU? It's easier than you might think. Just follow these steps. We'll teach you how to plug it in, apply the right amount of heatpaste, and get your cooler fitted to keep it nice and chilled, even under heavy load......»»
Apple has never had a bigger software year, here’s how it’s going
It has been an unprecedented year for Apple software. The company is supporting more platforms and devices than ever, and the number of new features shipped and soon-to-arrive is impressive. So how is all of that going? Here’s a report card-type lo.....»»
The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»
Toyota, Stellantis highest rated for diversity efforts
Toyota and Stellantis led the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Automotive Diversity Scorecard, achieving the highest marks in all six categories......»»
Auto dealer associations activate emergency relief funds in Helene aftermath
Dealership employees affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for assistance on the NADA Foundation's website, NADA said......»»