Firefly Tourism Can Put Insects in Peril
A new study shines light on how bug spray, flashlights, and foot traffic can spell disaster for the fragile creatures behind brilliant synchronous displays......»»
Adobe unveils Firefly AI for Vision Pro with limited-time free text to image creation
Adobe has announced that its popular generative AI app Firefly is coming to Vision Pro. The company says the experience is “purpose-built for visionOS” and will help users “bring their creative visions to life.” While the app usually costs ge.....»»
Create images with Adobe Firefly AI for Apple Vision Pro
Adobe's image-generating software Firefly has been announced for the new Apple Vision Pro, and joins the company's previously-announced Lightroom photo app.Adobe Firefly AI on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Adobe)It was already known that Adobe Lightroom.....»»
Fiber Optics Bring You Internet. Now They’re Also Listening to Trains
“Distributed acoustic sensing” looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety?.....»»
"Black Summer" bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from tourism supply chains, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of the 2019-2020 "Black Summer" bushfires in Australia has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8 billion in total output to its broader supply chains and almost 7,300 jobs disappearing n.....»»
Study reveals economic impact of Florida"s red tide on tourism
A new study from the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management has found that the loss to tourism-related businesses due to the 2018 Florida red tide bloom is estimated at approximately $2.7 billion......»»
The first flowers evolved before bees—so how did they become so dazzling?
Colorful flowers, and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays, are a joy of nature. But how did early relationships between flower color and animal pollinators emerge?.....»»
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops......»»
2024 brings new risks, with cyber incidents in the spotlight
Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to Allianz. The closely interlinked peril of business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes (up fr.....»»
Taking stock: Private investment in space companies rebounded in 2023
Money flows into commercial space stations, logistics, and lunar exploration are lagging. Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace test-fired its new Miranda engine for the first time last year. Firefly was among the top companies receiving p.....»»
Embracing "virtual dark tourism" could help heritage sites at risk of degradation, expert explains
Do you believe in ghosts? If so, there is a whole genre of digital storytelling to explore on YouTube. My recent research (which identified more than 60 dedicated channels) has shown that there is a fast-growing audience on YouTube for paranormal inv.....»»
Are bugs bugging humans or the other way around? Study reveals a few surprises
Insects and spiders often receive little attention from people, except when we're swatting them away. However, as arthropods—creatures distinguished by a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs— they play an essential role in sustaining the ecosystems.....»»
European insects spread across the world. Was it because settlers carried plants?
Insects are among the most prolific and successful invaders of new habitats, but not all regions are equal in the numbers of insects that have spread beyond their borders......»»
Research reveals that corals are adapting to climate change in complex and varied ways
From intensifying wildfires to record-breaking floods year on year, the effects of climate change have manifested in devastating outcomes on ecosystems that threaten species worldwide. One such ecosystem in peril is coral reefs, which play a major ro.....»»
This powerhouse of an HP laptop with 64GB of RAM is $3,100 off today
The 14-inch model of the HP ZBook Firefly G10 Mobile Workstation is on sale with a $3,100 discount from HP that lowers the powerful laptop's price to $1,449......»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX’s record year; Firefly’s Alpha rocket falls short
Living downrange from one of China's launch sites sure doesn't seem safe. Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace's fourth Alpha rocket lifted off December 22 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (credit: Firefly Aerospace/Trevor Ma.....»»
New high-speed video system uses sensors, infrared illumination to track insects in large wild areas
Our ability to learn more about insect behavior—which affects ecology, health, and economy on a global scale—depends largely on suitable recording technology. But until now, these tools have been considerably limited......»»
Novel food regulations are a barrier for edible insects
Edible insects could be the key to a more sustainable food system, yet food regulations could be restricting alternative environmentally friendly sources of protein for consumers, a new report has found......»»
How jellyfish regenerate functional tentacles in days
At about the size of a pinkie nail, the jellyfish species Cladonema can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days—but how? Regenerating functional tissue across species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a.....»»
Amber analyses show that insects already had a variety of defense strategies in the Cretaceous
Analyses of amber show that insect larvae were already using a wide variety of tactics to protect themselves from predators 100 million years ago......»»
Unleashing canine travel: Hospitality, tourism sector urged to adapt to dog-friendly travel demands
Becoming more dog-friendly could be a gold mine for the hospitality and tourism industry, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The research team has urged tourism providers to seize the opportunities offered by a thriving market,.....»»