Dual impacts of extreme heat, ozone disproportionately hurt poorer areas
Scientists at UC San Diego, San Diego State University and colleagues find that extreme heat and elevated ozone levels, often jointly present during California summers, affect certain ZIP codes more than others......»»
Study examines which students fare worst when natural disasters close schools
Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are le.....»»
Pivotal gene found to confer heat tolerance in perennial ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), widely cultivated in the cool-season for forage supply and turfgrass, is extremely susceptible to high temperatures. A recent study has discovered a pivotal stress-responsive gene, combating heat stress in pere.....»»
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......»»
Researchers find Weddell seals avoid extreme dives at midday
Erebus Bay, Antarctica, is home to the southernmost population of the world's southernmost living mammal—the Weddell seal. These seals may look like couch potatoes when they are resting on the ice, but Weddell seals go to great lengths to make a li.....»»
AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD!
If you’re looking for an external SSD with plenty of storage, then don’t miss this deal for the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD. The post AWESOME DEAL shaves 19% off the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD! appeared first on Phandroid. T.....»»
A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas
Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to wher.....»»
For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret
“I’m not going to share right now. When it comes out, it’ll all come out together.” For those who follow NASA's human spaceflight program, a burning question for the last.....»»
How GPS Tracking of Teens 24/7 Impacts Parent-Child Relationships
Phone apps can tell whether your kid is playing hooky. But remotely surveilling your child might not be great for navigating the trials of the teen years.....»»
How Earth"s Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal.....»»
Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Beats headphones, more
We’re less than a month away from Black Friday, which means retailers are really turning up the heat on their sales. Today, we found so … The post Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Bea.....»»
ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA enhancements boost visibility and security
Extreme Networks introduced new features within ExtremeCloud Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), an identity-based network access solution. Universal ZTNA unifies cloud Network Access Control and ZTNA in a single, easy-to-use SaaS offering, w.....»»
Report summarizes findings from a decade of unprecedented gambling research in Massachusetts
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a comprehensive, 194-page report assessing their decade-long examination of the social and economic impacts that followed the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts......»»
AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change
Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»
Adventure time: SUPCASE has the ultimate gear for outdoor enthusiasts
This ultimate SUPCASE gear brings the heat, or better yet, the durability with its rugged design -- it's excellent gear for outdoor enthusiasts......»»
A natural climate change laboratory in Japan reveals the adaptation dynamics of fishers
A new study published in the journal People and Nature reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in one of the areas most affected by these environmental changes: the southern.....»»
Achieving peak cyber resilience
Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than tw.....»»
Hyundai Q3 earnings slump on lower demand
The earnings were hurt by warranty costs of 320 billion won ($231 million) for its Santa Fe crossover engines in the United States......»»
River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds
A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events......»»
Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture
The organic solid waste that citizens deposit in brown recycling bins could currently produce the amount of compost needed to satisfy 8% of the nutrients demanded by urban and peri-urban agriculture, reducing environmental impacts such as soil eutrop.....»»
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for "snowbirds" on Florida"s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for "snowbirds" on Florida"s Gulf Coast.....»»