Drones to Attempt Rescue of Starving Dogs Stranded by Volcano
For the past month, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has been erupting, necessitating the evacuation of 7,000 people as lava flows towards the sea and destroys everything in its path. Sadly, many pets have been left behind,.....»»
Payment fraud is hitting organizations harder than ever before
96% of US companies were targeted with at least one fraud attempt in the past year, according to Trustpair. 83% of US companies saw an increase in cyber fraud attempts on their organization in the past year. Fraudsters primarily used text messages (5.....»»
Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Schoolchildren
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry......»»
Seaweed "could survive nuclear war, avert famine," says new study
Imagine a catastrophic event that blocked out the sun, such as the eruption of a large volcano, or even a nuclear war......»»
Dogs in the middle ages: What medieval writing tells us about our ancestors" pets
In the middle ages, most dogs had jobs. In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society......»»
Reddit: IP Address Disclosure Puts User Anonymity At Risk
A third attempt by film companies to obtain information on Reddit users is facing opposition from the social media platform. The rightsholders, who want to use comments posted to Reddit as evidence in a lawsuit against an ISP, argued that disclosing.....»»
Facial recognition app for dogs developed to help in fight against rabies
A new mobile phone-based facial recognition application for dogs has the potential to significantly improve rabies vaccination efforts in endemic areas like Africa and Asia, according to a study on the research published in the journal Scientific Rep.....»»
Scientists unravel key steps in the road to DNA repair
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have been studying DNA repair by homologous recombination, where the RecA protein repairs breaks in double-stranded DNA by incorporating a dangling single-strand end into intact double strands, and repai.....»»
US space company upbeat on next Moon mission despite lander"s demise
The head of the American space company whose lunar lander failed this week in its mission to reach the Moon expressed optimism Friday that the next attempt would achieve its goal......»»
Amazon’s purchase of Roomba-maker iRobot likely to be blocked by EU
Amazon was told at meeting that deal is likely to be rejected, WSJ reports. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) European Union regulators intend to block Amazon's attempt to purchase Roomba-maker iRobot, The Wal.....»»
Japan’s “Moon sniper” mission aims for precise lunar landing
SLIM will attempt to land on the Moon with a precision of less than 100 meters. Enlarge / This artist's illustration shows the SLIM spacecraft descending toward the Moon and ejecting two deployable robots onto the lunar surface......»»
To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the moon......»»
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Ever wonder what kind of TV shows your dog might choose if they could work the remote control? New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine provides some answers, but the study was more interested in solving.....»»
Judge rejects Minn. Ford dealership"s attempt to halt opening of competing store
A federal judge has rebuffed a bid by a North Branch, Minn., dealership to prevent Ford Motor Co. from approving a new point 27 miles from its store......»»
Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today
Players step into the shoes of Sargon, who must battle his way through different bosses and enemies to rescue a royal hostage. The post Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today appeared first on Phandroid. Ubisoft’s &.....»»
Icelanders see little chance of return after volcano destroys homes
Icelanders forced from their town by a dramatic volcanic eruption face never returning home, after lava engulfed several homes in the town, something the island nation had not seen in five decades......»»
Big dogs vs. small dogs: Which sizes face higher risks of which diseases?
A study of more than 25,000 U.S. dogs and 238 breeds has linked dog size to varying patterns of risk for health conditions over the course of a dog's lifespan. Yunbi Nam of the University of Washington, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in.....»»
Why South Korea is banning the sale of dog meat
The South Korean dog meat trade will officially end in 2027 after a bill was passed making the slaughter of dogs and the sale of dog meat for human consumption illegal in the country (though the consumption of dog meat will still be legal). People wh.....»»
As abandoned boats pile up in California waters: Who is responsible for the environmental damage?
On Jan. 2, a 27-foot sailboat sank off the southern coast of Alameda in stormy weather. Rescue crews saved the man on board, but the ship landed beside a long rock wall jutting from the island......»»
High hopes for Japan"s "Moon Sniper" mission
Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed......»»
Moon age daydream: modern lunar exploration
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the moon......»»