Environmental impact of bottled water up to 3,500 times higher than tap water
What is the best option for individual water consumption if we take into account both health and environmental impacts? The answer to that question, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center suppor.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, October 11
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NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, October 11
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DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»
Data loss incidents impact patient care
92% of healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months, an increase from 88% in 2023, with 69% reporting disruption to patient care as a result, according to Proofpoint. Healthcare organizations struggle to mitiga.....»»
Apple’s new Submerged movie for Vision Pro is not for bathtime viewing
Apple's new Submerged movie for the Vision Pro features a lot of panic and a lot of water, so don't even think about watching it in the bath. .....»»
Geologist helps track lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier, revealing global impact of human activities
A collaborative research team involving Texas A&M University geologist Dr. Franco Marcantonio has examined the source of lead contamination in a Tibetan glacier, concluding that human activities have introduced the pollutant metal into some of the mo.....»»
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C undercut Prime Day from $65, 36GB MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch, more
While the 2024 fall Prime Day event is now behind us, that doesn’t mean the deals are. In fact, both Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C model have dropped in price again to new all-time lows starting from $65 shipped to join a new deal on the 2nd gen v.....»»
These five "post-truth" claims are fueling the water wars in Australia
The contest between truth and post-truth matters when trying to solve big public policy questions. One of these questions is how to sustainably manage water in Australia for the benefit of all......»»
Red milkweed beetle genome offers evolutionary insights into plant-insect interactions
Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, evolutionary and economic impact of insect-plant interactions from a genomic perspective......»»
Measures to restore biodiversity in peatlands fall short, study finds
Research by ecologist Tom Heuts of Radboud University shows that several experimental measures taken at Frisian farms to restore biodiversity in former peatlands were unsuccessful. Three methods in which the water levels were raised did not have the.....»»
What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather
Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days QLED TV deals still available: 55-inch for $500
Upgrade your home theater setup by taking advantage of Prime Big Deal Days QLED TV deals available this week......»»
Lexus overtakes recall-afflicted BMW in Q3 sales race
Luxury brand deliveries inched 2.4 percent higher in the third quarter to 502,211 vehicles......»»
Non-Indigenous businesses struggling to boost Indigenous staff numbers
Indigenous-owned businesses in Australia employ Indigenous staff at a rate 12 times higher than non-Indigenous-owned businesses, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found......»»
Cosmic-ray neutron rover assists in estimating mesoscale soil moisture on eastern Qinghai-Tibetan plateau
Soil water resources are crucial for hydrological processes and ecosystem functions on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. However, accurately measuring soil moisture distribution in this region is challenging due to diverse ecosystems, complex terrain, and.....»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, October 10
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, October 10
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Hybrid fiber pump combiner could advance mid-IR laser systems
In the last two decades, the rapid advancement in applications such as environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and global positioning has intensified the focus on developing novel mid-IR light sources. Fiber-based mid-IR lasers, which operate.....»»
Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds
Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»
James Webb discovers a new type of exoplanet: an exotic ‘steam world’
Researchers using James Webb have identified a new and exotic type of planet called a steam world, with an atmosphere almost entirely composed of water vapor......»»