Development of a potential super wheat for salty soils
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed several new varieties of wheat that tolerate soils with higher salt concentrations. After having mutated a wheat variety from Bangladesh, they now have a wheat with seeds that weigh three tim.....»»
Prolonged brain development of marmosets could serve as model for human evolution
The development of primate brains is shaped by various inputs. However, these inputs differ between independent breeders, such as great apes, and cooperative breeders, such as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans. In these species, gro.....»»
John Krasinski to star in Jack Ryan movie for Amazon MGM Studios
In a surprise move, a Jack Ryan movie is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with John Krasinski returning to play the titular CIA analyst......»»
Changing climate could increase mobility of toxic metals in soils, experimental study shows
The changes scientists expect in the climate could cause toxic metals naturally occurring in soils to become more mobile, destabilize ecosystems and increasingly enter the human food chain via agriculture. Such scenarios are particularly likely to oc.....»»
Chrome just got updated with new performance controls
Google just updated its Chrome browser with new performance controls to let users know if there are potential performance issues. The post Chrome just got updated with new performance controls appeared first on Phandroid. There is without.....»»
Three pathways to achieve global climate and sustainable development goals
Sustainable lifestyles, green-tech innovation, and government-led transformation each offer promising routes to make significant progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, according to a new study by the Pot.....»»
Taiwan battens down for Super Typhoon Kong-rey
Five-meter waves pounded Taiwan's shores Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey drew near, with forecasters expecting the storm to strengthen before hitting the island as one of the most powerful in years......»»
Experimental setup simulates Arctic methane explosions
Russian researchers have developed an experimental setup that will help simulate gas-dynamic processes and predict explosions in Arctic soils......»»
Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk
Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»
Indonesia study evaluates potential of alternative measures for biodiversity conservation
At COP16 in Calí, Colombia, member states are currently discussing how the global nature agreement adopted in Montreal in 2022 can be implemented. The goals include protecting 30% of the world's land and sea areas by 2030......»»
Businesses are leveraging the UN Sustainable Development Goals to gain political influence
At first glance, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) appear to be a rallying cry for businesses to transform and contribute to the betterment of society and the environment......»»
Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services
Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»
Test iPhone 17 models are reportedly already being developed in India
Alongside an increase in manufacturing in India, a new report says Apple has moved some iPhone 17 development and testing to the country for the first time.Render of a possible iPhone 17 designApple's devices are famously designed in California, but.....»»
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
A study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters and led by the University of Bristol sheds new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in th.....»»
Anchoring new recruits in the maritime industry
A study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the largely ignored potential for shipping companies to boost their recruitment appeal through social media. Social media has transformed many industries.....»»
Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting medications
Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise......»»
I love the RGB on this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC and it’s $700 off today
For a super powerful gaming PC for less, check out the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC while it's on sale now at Dell for $700 off......»»
We just got an early tease for Samsung’s next folding phones
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are in development, but we aren't likely to see a release until the second half of 2025......»»
How Society’s Beauty Standards Could Impact Breast Cancer Outcomes
An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors......»»
Inside Apple"s effort to integrate hearing health into AirPods Pro 2
Apple aims to make hearing health more accessible with AirPods Pro 2, introducing a tool for protecting, testing, and enhancing hearing. The company reveals the development process behind these features.AirPods Pro Earbuds In HandThe company is takin.....»»
New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has unveiled a new development in optical imaging technology that could significantly enhance visual information processing and communication systems......»»