Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life
Plastic has been found in every single part of the ocean, from the surface to the seafloor and from the tropics to the poles. Land-based sources of plastic account for the majority of this pollution, with plastic bags, bottles, wrappers, food contain.....»»
Here are 5 ways Visual Intelligence will make your life easier [Video]
I have been using Apple’s new Visual Intelligence feature since the moment iOS 18.2 Developer Beta released a few weeks........»»
Florida"s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise
The world's only Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer, are found in piney and marshy wetlands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico on the Florida Keys......»»
North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs
North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.Malware apps continue to target Mac usersIn a recent discovery, researchers at Jamf Threat L.....»»
Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wysopal, Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, discusses strategies for CISOs to quantify application risk in financial terms. Wysopal outlines the need for continuous risk management practices and robust s.....»»
The Ultimate Guide to the CGRC
Even the brightest minds benefit from guidance on the journey to success. The Ultimate Guide covers everything you need to know about Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) certification. See how CGRC – and ISC2 – can help you discov.....»»
European ocean research community calls for enhanced monitoring to improve ocean observation
European marine researchers are calling for an urgent improvement and standardization of ocean monitoring. The call is also addressed to the international community, which gathers in Baku starting today (Nov. 11) for the UN Climate Change Conference.....»»
New CRISPR system for gene silencing doesn"t rely on cutting DNA
Scientists from Vilnius University's (VU) Life Sciences Center (LSC) have discovered a unique way for cells to silence specific genes without cutting DNA. This research, led by Prof. Patrick Pausch and published in the journal Nature Communications,.....»»
Was "Snowball Earth" a global event? New study delivers best proof yet
Geologists have uncovered strong evidence from Colorado that massive glaciers covered Earth down to the equator hundreds of millions of years ago, transforming the planet into an icicle floating in space......»»
Weather extremes influence illegal migration and return between the U.S. and Mexico, study finds
Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States, suggesting that more migrants could risk their lives crossing the border as climate change fuels droughts, storms and other hardships, accordin.....»»
Elephant seal numbers drop after avian flu outbreak: First report of transmission between marine mammals
The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the air along the breeding grounds of Península Valdés, Argentina—but it's quieter. Almost exactly a year after a massive outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza killed more than 17,000.....»»
Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles
Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»
Retirees should invest bolder as they grow older, study suggests
Retirement is a longed-for milestone in most workers' lives, but the transition requires a delicate financial balance. Retirees must anticipate life expectancy, inflation, recurring expenses and more as they manage their investments to ensure their l.....»»
How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools
10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher communit.....»»
How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists later dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours. The benefits from that single day were undeniable—an.....»»
Transforming polyethylene: From functionalization to antibacterial properties for sustainable applications
Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make PE indispensable across a broad spectrum of appli.....»»
Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it
As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»
New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats
Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»
Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say
They pose no risk to human health, and they're living their best lives. If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeli.....»»
Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from Cambrian rocks of Grand Canyon
Since soon after our planet formed, Earth's 4.6 billion-year-long history was dominated by single-celled life. Something dramatic happened about 500 million years ago called the Cambrian "explosion," during which an incredible diversity of life forms.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could come with improved battery life
According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is expected to come with improved battery life over its predecessor. The post Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could come with improved battery life appeared first on Phandroid. One of the thi.....»»