Despite Lula"s promises, deforestation still rampant in Brazil
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest in the first quarter of 2023 was one of the worst on record, according to official figures released on Friday......»»
Apple officially launches Tap to Pay in Brazil as international expansion continues
Back in July, we reported that Apple had been running tests with Tap to Pay in Brazil, following a recent expansion to users in the Netherlands. The company confirmed on Tuesday that Tap to Pay is now officially available in Brazil, allowing vendors.....»»
How to tackle the global deforestation crisis
Imagine if France, Germany and Spain were completely blanketed in forests—and then all those trees were quickly chopped down. That's nearly the amount of deforestation that occurred globally between 2001 and 2020, with profound consequences......»»
Study examines what drives belief
At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem......»»
Unity promises “changes” to install fee plans as developer fallout continues
Statement comes as publishers threaten boycotts, developers move to other engines. Enlarge / Unity says it will be announcing changes to its recently revealed fee structure in the coming days. (credit: Unity) After nearl.....»»
Your Snapchat messages are private, but not from the police!
Snapchat's best feature is that messages are deleted right after they are read. Snapchat promises to delete them off their servers, but what happens if the recipient doesn't read them? The post Your Snapchat messages are private, but not from the po.....»»
Hydroelectric power plants in Brazil threaten turtles that depend on rapids, study warns
New research shows that the construction of new hydroelectric power plants in Brazil's South region could have an impact on more than 30% of the habitat of Phrynops williamsi, the Williams' side-necked turtle. The species occurs only in areas of Atla.....»»
Legal mining sites in Brazil store 2.55 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide in vegetation and soil, study estimates
As global temperatures continue to reach all-time highs and discussions intensify about ways to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil.....»»
Google promises 10 years of updates for Chromebooks
Google has announced a new update policy for Chromebooks, promising 10 years of software updates. The post Google promises 10 years of updates for Chromebooks appeared first on Phandroid. The problem with technology is that it moves at suc.....»»
Feds open up $100 million funding for EV charger reliability grants
The first round of funds will go to repairing or replacing current infrastructure. Enlarge / Electrify America promised a lot when it first arrived, but now it mostly promises frustration and broken hardware. (credit: Jonathan G.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro hardware-based ray tracing promises more realistic gaming
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 15 Pro, promises the best gaming experience on any smartphone with hardware-based ray tracing, thanks to changes Apple's made to the A17 Pro powering the device.The iPhone 15 Pro is powered by Apple's A17 Pro chips.....»»
Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country......»»
Cyclone-hit Brazil braces for new storm
Brazil is bracing for new storms just days after a devastating cyclone killed at least 41 people in the country's south, officials said Thursday......»»
From the rear end of a pheasant, Brazil"s best coffee
In Brazil, the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg is in reality something closer to a pheasant that excretes coffee beans......»»
"Origin" trailer promises another moving film from director Ava DuVernay
With "Origin," director Ava DuVernay adapts Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents." At first glance, Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling nonfiction book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents — an expansive examination of g.....»»
Q&A: Rather than colonizing space, humankind needs to commit itself to saving the planet
Every day seems to bring news of multiplying ecological disasters—fires, floods, drought, deforestation, overfishing and coral reef die-offs......»»
Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil
Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, warning more flooding may be coming......»»
Deforestation in Brazil Amazon falls, more Indigenous reserves approved
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66 percent in August versus the same month last year, the government said Tuesday, while also announcing the demarcation of two new Indigenous reserves......»»
Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations
Across the globe, and particularly in Brazil, lies an embarrassment of riches that also stage a showdown as mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity square off against growing food......»»
How long is Starfield?
Starfield promises a full universe to explore, but is it really as big as advertised? Here's how long you can expect it to take to get through this massive RPG......»»
Fairphone 5 puts Apple, Google and Samsung to shame in one major way
The Fairphone 5 doubles down on the company's environmental and longevity promises, including unprecedented long-term software support......»»