Drone deployed to fight mosquitoes in Southern California
A drone flies over a peaceful Southern California marsh and unleashes a rain of larvae-killing bacterial spore pellets. Its target: a surging population of mosquitoes that can spread diseases to humans......»»
Combating promotion and tenure bias against Black and Hispanic faculty
Black and Hispanic faculty members seeking promotion at research universities face career-damaging biases, with their scholarly production judged more harshly than that of their peers, according to an initiative co-led by the University of California.....»»
As bird flu rages through California cows, possible human case identified
If the case is confirmed by the CDC, it will be the 16th linked to the dairy outbreak. A California dairy farm worker who had contact with H5N1-infected cows appears to have contr.....»»
Research reveals how media coverage helped successfully mitigate forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon
A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities......»»
Elon Musk claims victory after judge blocks Calif. deepfake law
Parody video creator joined Musk in “war” to block California deepfake law. Upholding the First Amendment, a senior US district judge has blocked California's deepfakes law, A.....»»
Tesla reports fifth Cybertruck recall within a year of launch
The carmaker deployed a software remedy last month to fix an issue causing the truck’s backup camera display to be delayed when drivers shift into reverse, according to a recall report posted Thursday. .....»»
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry......»»
Plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp
Extension faculty at the University of Kentucky (UK) Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are advancing the fight against Fusarium head blight (FHB) in hemp. This disease, caused by multiple species of the Fusarium fungus, threa.....»»
Nanopillars create tiny openings in the nucleus without damaging cells
Imagine trying to poke a hole in the yolk of a raw egg without breaking the egg white. It sounds impossible, but researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a technology that performs a similarly delicate task in living cells.....»»
How would California"s skyscrapers survive a huge earthquake? LA County is about to find out
Faced with the prospect of an extensive, and expensive, seismic safety retrofit for its 1960s-era downtown headquarters, L.A. County decided to vet an alternative: a far newer building, located just blocks away. Not only was it built under stricter s.....»»
Smoke from megafires puts orchard trees at risk: Effects last months, reducing nut yields
Long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires lowers the energy reserves of orchard trees and can cut their nut production by half, researchers at the University of California, Davis, found. The smoke can affect trees for months after a megafire, d.....»»
Sony Japan Wants to Fight Back Against PS5 Pro Scalpers
Certain conditions must be met before being allowed to make a purchase. The post Sony Japan Wants to Fight Back Against PS5 Pro Scalpers appeared first on Phandroid. Following several complaints about scalpers scooping up massive amounts o.....»»
Southern California study finds high levels of airborne plasticizers
A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products......»»
Q&A: Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa—new policies are needed to keep the peace
Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent rainfall and dry spells in southern Africa have caused loss and damage to agriculture, livestock, the energy sector, food security and nutrition......»»
7 best Gen X movies ever, ranked
Gen X movies, from Clerks to Fight Club, showcase the generation's deep-seated suspicion of authority and quest for genuine connections amid superficiality......»»
Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our sun
Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting Barnard's star, the closest single star to our sun. On this newly discovered exoplanet, which has at least half the mass of.....»»
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.....»»
California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion
California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion.....»»
Report warns of missed opportunities by police in the fight against economic crime in the UK
Despite soaring levels of economic crime, police forces are not fully utilizing the vast resources and expertise available in the private and not-for-profit sectors, warns a new report......»»
California governor vetoes expansive AI safety bill
Despite increasing calls for regulation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the far reaching AI safety bill, SB 1047.....»»
California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to provide emergency abortion
California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to provide emergency abortion.....»»