Elephant ivory continues to be disguised and sold on eBay
Research from the University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has found that elephant ivory is still being sold on the online marketplace eBay, despite its 10-year-old policy banning the trade in ivory......»»
Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»
GM sees growth for CarBravo used-vehicle sales platform
About 45 percent of used vehicles sold through CarBravo would not have been certified before, including older vehicles and those from non-GM brands, and they're backed by GM factory warranties......»»
How to detect and stop bot activity
Bad bot traffic continues to rise year-over-year, accounting for nearly a third of all internet traffic in 2023. Bad bots access sensitive data, perpetrate fraud, steal proprietary information, and degrade site performance. New technologies are enabl.....»»
Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices
As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance capacity and energy density......»»
Researchers discover highest second-harmonic generation response in deep-ultraviolet phosphate
In the field of nonlinear optics (NLO), deep-ultraviolet (DUV) NLO crystals have garnered attention due to their crucial role in all-solid-state lasers. With ongoing research, the demand for these DUV NLO crystals continues to grow......»»
WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change ‘key’ features
The ongoing saga of the future of the Apple Card continues today. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks with JPMorgan Chase about taking over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs. This comes as Goldman’s lo.....»»
No “offensive or inappropriate” Final Fantasy XVI mods, producer pleads
Request continues a long tradition of modding concerns from Japanese game studios. Enlarge / This screenshot of a "Cloud in a dress" mod is being used in place of some other Final Fantasy PC mods that are way too inappropriate fo.....»»
iPhone 16 preorders open today, so the iPhone 14 Plus is on sale
The iPhone 14 Plus is reduced right now at Best Buy and it continues to be a good option for many Apple fans. Here's what it offers......»»
iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … m.....»»
Q&A: Arctic capillaries—an eye-opening symptom in a swiftly changing landscape
As the pace of warming in the Arctic continues to surpass the global average, a complex and expansive network of capillary-like features is emerging across the landscape. These new and rapidly evolving features have the potential to accelerate change.....»»
Netskope accelerates cloud networking and security operations
Netskope announced several new innovations in the Netskope One platform, including expanded digital experience management (DEM) features and benefits. Combining key network and security capabilities, Netskope One continues to revolutionize the effect.....»»
BYD sets higher annual sales target, brokerage report shows
The goal would put BYD almost at par with Ford, which ranked sixth by global sales in 2023 with 4.4 million vehicles sold......»»
No one wanted these PS5 Concord discs until Sony stopped making them
eBay prices have risen quickly less than a week since online game's shutdown. If you paid $40 for the physical edition of Concord, you can make a lot more than that back on eBa.....»»
AI system identifies elephant trumpeting calls to improve safety for villagers
In an article published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation researchers demonstrate how a trained algorithm can identify the trumpeting calls of elephants, distinguishing them from human and other animal sound.....»»
Diet change for more sustainable finfish aquaculture
As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources for healthy formulated feed in order to expand commercial production of the popular yellowtail kingfish......»»
Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment
As climate change continues to intensify, the world is seeing an increase in the number and intensity of climate- and weather-related disasters. The UN member states need to develop urgent mitigation and adaptation actions based on reliable climate c.....»»
My iPhone 15 has an overheating problem, but Apple has a fix with the iPhone 16
The iPhone 15 Pro had (has?) a known overheating issue. Apple reportedly solved the problem shortly after launch via a software update. But I own and use the iPhone 15 Pro, and overheating continues to be a problem for me. Maybe it’s now a more “.....»»
Verizon to buy Frontier for $9.6 billion, says it will expand fiber network
Verizon once sold part of its network to Frontier; now it's buying the company. Enlarge / A Verizon FiOS truck in Manhattan on September 15, 2017. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection | Gado) Verizon today announce.....»»
Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your “sick” days accordingly
It has already sold 2 million copies. Now the fun multiplier is aiming big. Enlarge / The energy captured by Balatro's mobile announcement trailer is terrifyingly spot-on. (credit: LocalThunk) LocalThunk, the pseudonymou.....»»
Dolphin-friendly? New research shows that vague environmental labeling is common on NZ seafood products
Many seafood products sold in New Zealand make environmental claims, but our new research shows most of them are too ambiguous and may serve as greenwashing......»»