Droughts don"t need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference
The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions......»»
AI may be able to predict droughts a year in advance
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Sber have proposed deep learning models that predict droughts using climate data. Long-term forecasts of this kind are sought by agricultural producers planning their operations, as well as by insurance.....»»
Organic compounds show promise as cheaper alternatives to metal photocatalysts
Organic compounds that can be sustainably and affordably mass-produced show promise as replacements for expensive metal photocatalysts, according to a new report published July 17......»»
Study identifies rhizobacteria to combat Striga and boost sorghum yields in Ethiopia
A research team has identified potential Striga-suppressing rhizobacteria associated with sorghum, which have been shown to significantly reduce Striga seed germination rates. This study highlights the value of soil-borne bacteria as bioherbicides to.....»»
Logged forests can still have ecological value—if not pushed too far
Researchers have analyzed data from 127 studies to reveal 'thresholds' for when logged rainforests lose the ability to sustain themselves. The results could widen the scope of which forests are considered 'worth' conserving, but also show how much lo.....»»
Powerful new particle accelerator a step closer with muon-marshaling technology
New experimental results show particles called muons can be corralled into beams suitable for high-energy collisions, paving the way for new physics......»»
Hackers are targeting Microsoft Teams on Mac
Discover how hackers are now trying to steal your data using the Microsoft Teams app for Mac with atactic that can even show up in a Google Search......»»
All four of Google’s Pixel 9 phones get lined up and shot (by regulators)
A taller Pixel Fold, a "small Pro" Pixel 9, and lots more early details. Enlarge / Now I'm going to show you a series of photos of Pixel Folds, and you just tell me if you recognize any of them from the bank earlier today, okay?.....»»
Tracing millions of years of geologic stress in the Andean Plateau
The Andean Plateau in South America rises, on average, more than 4,000 meters above sea level, formed by orogenic uplift that began more than 20 million years ago. Orogeny occurs at convergent plate margins as compressed plates crumple upward, result.....»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro will come in a new rose color when it debuts
We’re only a couple months away from the expected launch of the iPhone 16 lineup. As a result we’re getting a better glimpse than ever into what the latest iPhone will bring. One notable change, per multiple reports: the iPhone 16 Pro will debut.....»»
Prime Day Amazon Echo deals: Glow, Pop, Show, Sub, Frame, more
We've got all the best Prime Day Amazon Echo deals neatly rounded up here, and we've also taken the time to discuss what you should think about before buying......»»
How climate change is altering the Earth"s rotation
For the first time, researchers at ETH Zurich have been able to fully explain the various causes of long-term polar motion in the most comprehensive modeling to date, using AI methods. Their model and their observations show that climate change and g.....»»
Sling TV begins some limited streaming in 4K resolution
Sling TV will show a good bit of sports in 4K resolution — if you have the right plan, the right hardware, and live in the right city......»»
Researchers ask English footballers about the traumatic impact of racial abuse—their answers are sobering
Despite the disappointing outcome of the 2024 men's Euros final for England, it's a relief that none of the team's ethnic minority players could easily be targeted for the result. However, the horrific racist abuse experienced by three of England's s.....»»
How to remove a background in Photoshop
Want to eliminate the background in an image? We’ll show you several ways to remove a background in Photoshop so you can use which works best for you......»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in July 2024
From a WWII series to a show about the natural beauty of the United Kingdom, these three shows are perfect exemplars of what British TV can be good at......»»
How to insert a text box in Google Docs
Whether you want to make text stand out, add some structure, or create a unique visual, we’ll show you a few ways to insert a text box in Google Docs......»»
This Fire TV Stick is the most popular early Prime Day tech deal
It’s time to add some movie and TV show apps to your life: Take home the Amazon Fire TV Stick for only $18 as part of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals......»»
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 just got body shamed by Honor
Honor has thrown some not-so-subtle shade at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, making fun of how thick the foldable really is. The post The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 just got body shamed by Honor appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung just show.....»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 12-14)
From a spooky supernatural show to a popular reality series, these Netflix shows are the perfect ways to spend a July weekend......»»
Apple TV+ renews Presumed Innocent for a second season, touts record-breaking viewership
Apple’s TV show and movies streaming service, Apple TV+, today announced that it has renewed the limited series Presumed Innocent for a second season. The first season of the show stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a story based off of the same name. Th.....»»