Finding the best crop traits just got easier
In a future not far away, a drone sweeps over a wheat crop and, by detecting leaf reflectance, sends a signal to the laptop of a crop breeder sitting in the shade. The signal shows her which plants contain the best genes to survive the next predicted.....»»
Instagram now lets you quickly add a song to your Spotify library
Instagram and Spotify on Thursday announced an update to both apps that will bring new integration to make their users’ lives a bit easier. Instagram users will now have a quick and easy way to add songs they like to their Spotify library with just.....»»
Instagram protects teens from sextortion; working on Social Library feature
Instagram is introducing new measures to protect teens from sextortion, by making it harder for criminals to blackmail them. Separately, it appears to be working on a new Social Library feature intended to make it easier to find posts you’ve sha.....»»
Second exoplanet detected orbiting an early G-type star
Astronomers report the detection of a second exoplanet orbiting a G-type star known as TIC 393818343, located some 300 light years away. The newfound alien world is about three times less massive than Jupiter. The finding was detailed in a research p.....»»
Google Flights is making it easier to find the best-priced airfare
Google Flights hasn't always made it easy to find the cheapest flights, opting to prioritize the most convenient ones instead. But that's about to change......»»
Chickpeas identified as key crop for future food security
Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna has now conducted a study to investigate the natural variation of different chickpea genotypes and their resi.....»»
The FTC is going to make it easier than ever to cancel subscriptions
If you’ve ever spent hours on the phone trying to cancel a subscription to no avail, you’re going to want to read this. This week, … The post The FTC is going to make it easier than ever to cancel subscriptions appeared first on BGR.....»»
Fossil unearthed in Brazil is 237-million-year-old sister-group to Dinosauria
Paleontologist Rodrigo Temp Muller with Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, working with colleagues in Brazil, has confirmed the finding of one of the oldest dinosauromorph fossils ever uncovered in South America......»»
Astronomer detects eclipses in a candidate cataclysmic variable system
Russian astronomer Valerij Kozhevnikov has performed photometric observations of a candidate cataclysmic variable known as LAMOST J035913.61+405035.0. He detected 14 eclipses of this system. The finding was reported in a paper published October 9 on.....»»
DJI’s new Air 3S drone has 42GB of storage and offers easier night flights
DJI has just launched another quadcopter. The Air 3S features 42GB of onboard storage and powerful obstacle avoidance capabilities, and starts at $1,099......»»
Photomator update makes it easier to organize photos with flags and star ratings
Photomator, a popular photo editor for iOS and macOS, announced on Tuesday an update that will make it easier for users to organize their photo library using flags and star ratings. Read on as we detail all the new features coming with Photomator 3.4.....»»
Foodnoms nutrition tracking app updated with easier recipe importing, photo analysis, more
Foodnoms is a powerful nutrition tracking app we’ve covered multiple times over the years here at 9to5Mac, and it just got a big update. The update, available now on the App Store, adds smarter recipe import from websites, new Control Center widge.....»»
Nano-nutrients can blunt effects of soil contamination, boost crop yields
One of the pressing problems that the world faces in the era of climate change is how to grow enough healthy food to meet the increasing global population, even as soil contamination rises. Research recently published in Nature Food by an internation.....»»
Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services
As the world's native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in great demand, and truckloads of bee colonies travel the coun.....»»
Novel sensors could help develop bee-friendly protection for plants
The increasing global demand for plant-based foods makes the use of pesticides necessary in order to protect crops from pests and ensure crop yields. However, there is one major disadvantage: the widespread use of pesticides has led to a considerable.....»»
Roku makes monitoring security cameras a little easier
Roku is updating its software for better notifications with its smart-home cameras, and it'll cycle thought them as motion is detected......»»
Astronomers detect very-high-energy gamma-ray emission surrounding distant pulsar
Using the Large High-Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), an international team of astronomers have detected very-high-energy (VHE) gamma-rays around the pulsar PSR J0248+6021, which may be the pulsar's halo or a pulsar wind nebula. The finding.....»»
Do the traits we value in a partner predict who we pursue?
University of Queensland research has found the traits people value in a romantic partner can influence their dating choices......»»
Calix enhances SmartHome to improve protection for residential subscribers
Calix announced significant updates to Calix SmartHome that will help broadband service providers (BSPs) meet every home internet need with enhanced security and comprehensive offerings. These SmartHome innovations make it easier for BSPs to support.....»»
Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? An imposing NASA probe is due to lift off on Monday on a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to take the first detailed step toward finding out......»»
iOS 18.1 brings two sorely needed email features to the iPhone
The introduction of iOS 18.1 have brought changes that will make it easier for users who want to make an inbox address change for their account activities......»»