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......»»
Wine from Brazil"s unsung savannah makes a splash
The tropical savannah around Brazil's ultra-modernist capital is not exactly known as wine country, but French enologist Jean-Michel Barcelo gushes as he plucks a ruby-red grape and pops it in his mouth......»»
The TV streaming apps broke their promises, and now they’re jacking up prices
Op-ed: Apps promised to free us from ad-supported subscription bundles. Oops! Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) This week, Disney+ and the Disney-controlled Hulu became the latest streaming video services t.....»»
Prototype "Brain-like" chip promises greener AI, says tech giant
IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient......»»
Rivian"s software chief promises upgrades, updates
“We believe that our software capabilities are a structural differentiator that will only grow in importance as electric vehicles continue to increase in complexity,” said Wassym Bensaid, senior vice president of software development. .....»»
Tropical forest nations seek climate plan in Brazil
Nations from Brazil to Indonesia met Wednesday to seek a plan to save the world's tropical rainforests, a day after South American leaders drew criticism for failing to adopt a pledge to protect the Amazon......»»
Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue
BYD is wrapping up negotiations with Ford to buy a shut-down factory in Camaçari, about 30 miles north of Salvador, the state capital of Bahia......»»
With new Game Controller app, Netflix games move from mobile to the TV
The streamer promises you'll be able to use it to play games on your TV soon. This is the virtual gamepad as seen in the photos included in the app's App Store listing......»»
South American summit seeks roadmap to save Amazon
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and fellow South American leaders face pressure to set out bold solutions to save the damaged Amazon as they open a summit Tuesday on the world's biggest rainforest......»»
Breakthrough polymer research promises to revolutionize recycling
A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the University of Florida Department of Chemistry, has made a breakthrough with the potential to transform how we recycle plastics. Their innovative approach to working wi.....»»
Brazil row over switch to e-books in Sao Paulo schools
The Sao Paulo state government decided this week to largely replace textbooks with e-books in high schools, sparking a row in Brazil, where education experts and publishers warned the move could have negative consequences......»»
Tim Cook promises aid for Beijing flooding relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook says that the company will be donating support to relief efforts following flooding in China's Beijing within the Hebei province.Apple Sanlitun in Beijing (source: Apple)As it now has many times before in Turkey, Pakistan, the US,.....»»
Researchers are using monkey poop to learn how an endangered species chooses its mates
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species' long-term survival......»»
Guest commentary: Will promises made in Detroit 3 contract talks be promises kept?
Populist slogans are nothing new and know no political affiliation, but if you're going to talk that way, you better deliver......»»
Ford promises shorter F-150 Lightning wait times, more dealer stock
Ford said production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup had resumed after a six-week plant shutdown to expand capacity and reaffirmed plans to hit a production run rate of 150,000 units this year......»»
Brazil"s endangered golden monkeys have recovered following big population drop from yellow fever
There are now more golden lion tamarins bounding between branches in the Brazilian rainforest than at any time since efforts to save the species started in the 1970s, a new survey reveals......»»
TicWatch Pro 5 Review: Best Galaxy Watch Alternative?
The TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the latest Wear OS devices to come out this year, and it promises to give users an edge over competing smart wearables. The smart wearable market has grown tremendously in the past couple of years, and we’.....»»
Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams
When Iowa State University switched from in-person to remote learning halfway through the spring semester of 2020, psychology professor Jason Chan was worried. Would unsupervised, online exams unleash rampant cheating?.....»»
New method improves proton acceleration with high power laser using frozen hydrogen as target
Bringing protons up to speed with strong laser pulses—this still young concept promises many advantages over conventional accelerators. For instance, it seems possible to build much more compact facilities. Prototypes to date, however, in which las.....»»
New "protein nano-switch" method promises rapid and reliable development of diagnostic tests
QUT researchers have developed a new approach for designing molecular ON-OFF switches based on proteins which can be used in a multitude of biotechnological, biomedical and bioengineering applications......»»
The Witcher season 3’s ending, explained
The Witcher ends its third season with an episode that promises chaos for our three favorite characters - and gives Henry Cavill a hero's farewell......»»