Flexible diet may help leaf-eating lemurs resist deforestation
Fruits and veggies are good for you and if you are a lemur, they may even help mitigate the effects of habitat loss......»»
Q&A: Veganuary—the environmental benefits of a low and no meat diet
Dr. Mike Clark, Director of the Food Program at the Oxford Smith School, discusses the environmental impacts of eating meat, the key research questions we still need to answer, and what individuals can do today......»»
How firms frame training programs for gig workers can boost promotion and uptake of the programs
General skills training programs for those hired under flexible arrangements can strengthen the relationship between firm and worker, thus benefiting both groups. But for that to happen, the programs need to have strong buy-in from both managers and.....»»
Vercara UltraSecure offers protection from malicious attacks
Vercara is introducing UltraSecure bundles designed to meet the online security needs of mid-size companies. These flexible packages offer enterprise-grade, custom solutions that protect critical applications, secure online properties and increase we.....»»
Study provides rare field-based evidence of opportunistic cannibalism in mini marsupial
The mouse-sized marsupial famed for its mighty mating until it dies has now been observed eating its own dead......»»
Team uncovers new marine source of carbon emissions into atmosphere
Bottom trawling is a previously unaccounted for source of atmospheric carbon emissions, scientists reveal in a study published today. As the world scrambles to slash emissions caused by fossil fuels, deforestation and other sources, the study finds b.....»»
Illuminating plant water dynamics: The role of light in leaf hydraulic regulation
A recent study led by Prof. Menachem Moshelion from The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at The Hebrew University, along with Dr. Yael Grunwald and Dr. Adi Yaara from the same institute, has unveiled the intricate relation.....»»
Enhancing crop resilience: A novel approach to quantifying and predicting frost damage in winter wheat
Abiotic stresses such as heat and frost severely limit plant growth, particularly affecting winter crops like wheat through senescence and leaf area reduction. Modern phenotyping methods, particularly high-throughput field phenotyping (HTFP), have ma.....»»
Scientists develop high-power optic fiber laser to power nano satellites
The use of lasers in space is a reality. Even though radio waves have been the backbone of space communications for ages, the demand to convey more data, in a faster way, made these lighter, more flexible, and more secure infrared rays (invisible to.....»»
Unlocking tree genetic diversity: Advanced hyperspectral phenotyping for enhanced Scots pine selection
Hyperspectral reflectance reveals critical leaf functional traits indicative of a plant's physiological status, providing a powerful tool for distinguishing seedlings adapted to specific environments......»»
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 waterproof?
The Galaxy S24 is the newest and the most powerful smartphone series from Samsung. But how well can it resist water? Find out here......»»
Best wireless speakers for 2024: Sonos, Apple, KEF, and more
How do you choose the wireless speaker that's best for you? Our picks offer great sound and flexible connectivity options, with each geared for different needs......»»
Marine heat waves affecting little penguin population
Research led by The University of Western Australia has found marine heat waves are affecting the breeding, diet and population size of little penguins along Western Australia's coast......»»
Flexible dealer loans paid back using vehicle and F&I sales
Dealer Benefit and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union have partnered up to create a dealership-specific loan program that launched Jan. 2......»»
Chameleon AI program classifies objects in satellite images faster
A new AI program can train neural networks using just a handful of images to rapidly characterize in satellite and drone data new objects such as ocean debris, deforestation zones, urban areas and more......»»
Leaf Blower Statistics 2024
Introduction Leaf Blower Statistics: Gardening has become the favorite […] Introduction Leaf Blower Statistics: Gardening has become the favorite activity of old age as well as middle-aged people. For many, it has become a hobby. In t.....»»
World"s richest five men double fortune since 2020: Oxfam
The world's wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich's influence over tax policy......»»
This self-eating rocket could be a solution to space junk
Every year, space junk becomes a bigger problem. We saw the International Space Station dodging debris several times over the past few years, and we’ve … The post This self-eating rocket could be a solution to space junk appeared first on.....»»
From black hole entropy to the complexity of plant leaves: An intriguing linkage
Complexity of biological forms has fascinated humankind over the years. Different species of plants have different leaf shapes. Have you ever wondered why it is so? Why does this shape diversity exist? Plants can change their leaf shapes over time an.....»»
Were California"s grizzlies really ravenous meat eaters? Not so much, new report shows
Forget what you were taught in elementary school about the supposed ravenous meat-eating grizzly bear: New research has found that California's extinct bear was actually more of a vegetarian......»»
Study shows otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur
Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call "fouling." But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting their fur slimy. These anti-fouli.....»»