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Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in Washington state

A small and once-prominent species of turtle, endangered by invasive bullfrogs, human development and climate change, might soon see a boost in efforts to rebuild its populations throughout the West......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 3rd, 2023

Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’

Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

"Scuba-diving" lizards use bubble to breathe underwater and avoid predators

Presenting the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver: A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators, according to new research from Binghamton University, State Universi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Do performance rankings effectively motivate salespeople to improve their performance?

Researchers from Vanderbilt University, San Diego State University, University of Denver, and University of Georgia have published a new study that examines how the presentation of performance rankings influences critical outcomes, including salesper.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Low-noise amplifiers aboard the Arctic Weather Satellite

The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) of the European Space Agency (ESA) was sent on its journey to a polar orbit 600 km above the Earth on August 16, 2024. On board: four low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Russian state media outlet RT banned by Facebook “for foreign interference”

US said Russian media worked with Kremlin to influence election, foment unrest. Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin presents flowers to editor-in-chief of Russian broadcaster RT Margarita Simonyan after awarding her with th.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Rare woolly rhino mummies emerge from the permafrost

The new finds confirm the existence of a feature seen in cave art. Enlarge / Portion of a reproduction of cave paintings in France, showing rhinos (among other species). (credit: JEFF PACHOUD) For most people, an extinct.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Study finds mine-drainage treatment cost effective, but far more costs lay ahead

New research led by the University of Pittsburgh shows that state and federal appropriations allowing Pennsylvania to treat abandoned mine drainage works to both successfully and cost effectively clean up the acidic water—particularly to the benefi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

The state of solid-state batteries: We may be on the cusp of an EV revolution

Electric vehicles may finally be on the cusp of unlocking up to 1,000 miles of range and faster charging speeds, through solid-state battery tech......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Security Bite: A brief history of Apple’s legal fight with NSO

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Paying attention to errors can improve fused remote monitoring of lakes, researchers say

Lakes can tip the scales from healthy to potential environmental hazard quickly when they become eutrophic. In this state, an abundance of nutrients accelerates algae growth, which then crowd the water's surface and block light from reaching organism.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

New "grumpy" fish species discovered in the Red Sea

A team of researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the University of Washington has discovered a new species of fish that seems perpetually displeased. The researchers decided to call this new species the grumpy dwarf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks a rethink of how Earth"s geology drives evolution

Coelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up to two meters in length. For a long time, scientists believed they were extinct......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Iran says new research satellite launched into orbit

Iran on Saturday blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace program that has long faced Western criticism......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (September 13-15)

Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Denzel Washington, Anne Hathaway, Paul Rudd, The Rock, and others......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 14th, 2024

A cartoon butt clenching a bar of soap has invaded my online ads

How can online advertising be this bad? Enlarge / The state of New York says that this guy is the "assman," not me. Show him the butt ads! (credit: Seinfeld) According to my research, everyone has a butt. But that doesn'.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Evidence of “snowball Earth” found in ancient rocks

An outcrop in Scotland has material from when the Earth went into a deep freeze. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the state of the Earth during its global glaciations. (credit: NASA) Earth has gone through many geologic.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Rain Technology protects consumers against visual hackers and snoopers at ATM terminals

Rain Technology announced ATM Switchable Privacy, designed to protect consumers against visual hackers and snoopers at ATM terminals in financial institutions, retail stores, restaurants, airports, and other public settings. ATM stats and state of th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Observational study supports century-old theory that challenges the Big Bang

A Kansas State University engineer recently published results from an observational study in support of a century-old theory that directly challenges the validity of the Big Bang theory......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out

All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Washington finally catches a (small) break from drought conditions

If you've noticed a little bit more greenery outside these last few weeks, your eyes haven't deceived you. Washington's drought conditions are improving ever so slightly......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024