Ecological redlines: Possible model for maintaining biodiversity in mainland Southeast Asia
With the upcoming launch of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, identification of conservation targets is essential. However, current global conservation targets focus on biodiversity conservation, ignoring ecosystem services and vulnerabili.....»»
Impact of synbiotic supplements on the gut microbiome and overall health of penguins
The gut microflora plays a pivotal role in the overall well-being of all living organisms. Like their multifaceted and beneficial role in humans, the role of the gut microbiome in maintaining health, behavior, and ecology of animals is unequivocal. N.....»»
Plasma fusion: Adding just enough fuel to the fire
How much fuel can we add to the fire while still maintaining control? Metaphorically speaking, that's the question one team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has been asking themselves lately......»»
HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $630
The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up......»»
Ford says it will consider Spain to build new utility vehicle
Politicians and unions welcomed the potential addition of a new model at the Valencia factory, which employs 4,800 people......»»
Why You Really Shouldn’t Buy an iPad Pro or Air Right Now
Unless you’re desperate, you shouldn’t buy a new iPad Pro or iPad Air right now. If you’re looking to upgrade to a new iPad, you’ve got plenty of options. Apple’s current iPad Pro, the 2022 model, is still in excellent s.....»»
New study shows ways forward for future EU food labeling
A study led by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and published in the journal Ecological Economics provides important insights into the future of food labeling in the EU. By analyzing expert opinions from the food industry.....»»
Spatiotemporal variations of rainy season precipitation in the Tibetan Plateau during the past two millennia
The quantitative reconstruction of the length of the rainy season and precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is crucial for revealing the spatiotemporal evolution of the Westerlies and South Asian monsoon, as well as its ecological and environment.....»»
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis......»»
Effective data management plays vital role for smallholder sheep and goat breeding programs
Sheep and goat breeding plays a vital socioeconomic role in the agricultural sector across Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) and beyond, providing valuable resources such as meat, milk, and wool. However, insufficient or ill-adapted bree.....»»
Europe"s forgotten forests could be 21st century "biodiversity hot spots"
An overlooked and long-neglected type of forest has vast capacity to rebound, enhancing species diversity and resilience to climate change, according to an international team of forest scientists......»»
Crowdsourced data provides accurate biodiversity picture to aid conservation efforts
Data collected by people recording wildlife on their smartphones could improve biodiversity monitoring and help to prevent global nature loss, according to a new study......»»
Canva"s Affinity deal will shake the Adobe status quo
Canva's recent acquisition of the company behind the Affinity line of photography and design tools will directly challenge Adobe's stranglehold on the market and subscription pricing model. Here's how, and why it's a good thing.Affinity's design tool.....»»
“The king is dead”—Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time
Anthropic's Claude 3 is first to unseat GPT-4 since launch of Chatbot Arena in May '23. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus large language model (LLM) surpassed OpenAI's GP.....»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s M2 MacBook Air falls to $849
For 36 hours only, grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 MacBook Air in Midnight, now on sale for $849 with free 2-day shipping.Grab the lowest M2 MacBook Air price on record.This model in the popular Midnight finish features Apple's M2 chip with.....»»
Research shows that five three-horned dinosaurs lived, and died, together
A team from Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands was looking for a Tyrannosaurus in the summer of 2013 in Wyoming. Instead, they found a Triceratops: the famous dinosaur with the three horns and the large neck frill. And then they found a.....»»
The Dell XPS 16 has only been out a month and it’s already discounted
The Dell XPS 16 is the latest model from Dell and it's already on sale with $300 off right now......»»
New roadmap to prevent pandemics centers on protecting biodiversity
An international team of 25 scientists has proposed a roadmap for how to prevent the next pandemic by conserving natural areas and promoting biodiversity, thereby providing animals with enough food, safe havens and distance to limit contact and the t.....»»
New iPhone comparison page tells you why you need to upgrade
If you're still on an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 series model, Apple wants you to know why you should upgrade to one of any iPhone 15 models with a new comparison tool.New iPhone compare pageCustomers have always been able to compare Macs, iPads, iPhones.....»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Takes
Apple’s new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac model and the version of macOS it’s currently running. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is available to download right no.....»»