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......»»
How concrete buildings took over the jungle
A new book shows how concrete architecture brought the Bauhaus and Brutalism to places like Mexico, Brazil and Vietnam. Amid ferns and fronds, in the drip of a rainforest or the humid stickiness of a jungle, the hulking gray mass of concrete is incr.....»»
Porsche builds itself a 900-volt hypercar as a 75th birthday present
It promises record-breaking Nürburgring times and recharging in 10 minutes. Enlarge / The Mission X is Porsche's idea of what its next high-end sports car might be. (credit: Porsche) Carmaker Porsche turns 75 this year......»»
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls 31% under Lula
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 31 percent in the first five months of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration versus the same period last year, officials said Wednesday......»»
Nokia Acknowledges 8.3 Connectivity Issues, Promises Fix
Nokia Acknowledges 8.3 Connectivity Issues, Promises Fix.....»»
SEC sues Coinbase, continues major crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges
Coinbase promises to continue operating, as Congress mulls new crypto rules. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Just one day after suing Binance, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now s.....»»
Germany returns "stolen" dinosaur fossil to Brazil
A fossil from a rare dinosaur that roamed South America 110 million years ago has been returned to Brazil from Germany, ending a diplomatic spat triggered by charges that researchers stole it......»»
Major Microsoft Azure outage was caused by a simple typo
Microsoft Azure DevOps was out for 10+ hours in parts of Brazil because of a coding accident......»»
Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye
The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises......»»
Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods
Brazil's coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are endemic—they are found nowhere else on Earth. The southwestern A.....»»
Unveiling the nanoscale frontier: Innovating with nanoporous model electrodes
Researchers at Tohoku University and Tsinghua University have introduced a next-generation model membrane electrode that promises to revolutionize fundamental electrochemical research. This innovative electrode, fabricated through a meticulous proces.....»»
Infiniti gets new global boss with Jose Roman
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1......»»
Motorola makes its 4th-gen foldable, the Moto Razr+, official
And a second low-end model promises to be the cheapest foldable on the market. The 2023 Moto Razr+ (or Moto Razr 40 Ultra internationally). [credit:.....»»
Municipal administrators in Brazil know about NbS but rarely use them to reduce environmental inequality, study finds
Initiatives involving nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly frequent in Europe and the United States, but still scarce in Brazil and rarely part of local public policy even when mayors are aware of the concept......»»
Samsung’s Gaming Hub now has 3,000 Games in its Library
Samsung recently announced that new games will now be accessible to select Samsung smart TVs and monitors. Samsung’s launch of its Gaming Hub platform a while back was accompanied with promises from the company for an expanded library.....»»
Apple details App Store tax changes in Ghana, Lithuania, Moldova, Spain, and Brazil
Developers that sell apps in Apple's App Store will be impacted by a handful of tax changes in select countries starting May 31.The App Store is available across 175 storefrontsThe App Store is available across 175 storefronts around the world, and A.....»»
Research project analyzes medical, nutritional and environmental applications of new Antarctic bacteria
A scientific collaboration between the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, and Clemente Estable Institute of Biological Research (IIBCE) in Montevideo, Uruguay, is experimenting with two new bacteria discovered in the Antarctic.....»»
Your chocolate comes with a side order of deforestation
Developing economies pay a steep price for that sweet treat. Enlarge / A cocoa pod, this one grown in Asia. (credit: Tan Dao Duy) Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire make less than a dollar a day. And there are alm.....»»
2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling Review: Float (And Sting) Like A Butterfly
Lexus' ES is a luxury mainstay these days, but can it deliver both the rewarding drive the F Sport Handling badge promises, plus the fuel economy of a hybrid? Le.....»»
Cocoa production linked to major deforestation in Africa
Developing economies pay a steep price for that sweet treat. Enlarge / A cocoa pod, this one grown in Asia. (credit: Tan Dao Duy) Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire make less than a dollar a day. And there are alm.....»»
Protecting India"s tigers also good for climate: Study
India's efforts to protect its endangered tigers have inadvertently helped avoid a large amount of climate change-causing carbon emissions by preventing deforestation, a study said on Thursday......»»