Fluctuating coffee prices are putting mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers
While your invigorating morning coffee may become cheaper when there are large fluctuations in the world market price, they are a major additional psychological burden for the farmers who grow the coffee......»»
Penalties for dropping out of ecosystem services incentive programs should equal lost environmental benefits
Payment for Ecosystem Services programs (PES) are important tools that governments around the world use to improve water quality, protect forests and wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Under these programs, landowners—usually farmers—are pai.....»»
Keurig’s single-serve coffee maker just got a bold discount
The Keurig K-Select coffee maker, which can brew cups of coffee at different sizes from K-Cup pods, is on sale from Best Buy for $120 following a $30 discount......»»
The best alternatives to Apple"s Magic Keyboard for iPad
Apple's Magic Keyboard is probably the most popular choice for users looking for an iPad keyboard, but its premium price tag and specific feature set can be off-putting. Fortunately, there are other excellent options.The best Magic Keyboard alternati.....»»
Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, scientists have found at leas.....»»
How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
Pesticides threaten humans, wildlife and our environment. Food production must change......»»
National Geographic launches Take Your Time campaign for mental health awareness
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, National Geographic announced Take Your Time, a campaign about how to slow down and find time for yourself......»»
Best Buy is having a clearance sale on Chromebooks, from just $149
Best Buy is offering discounts on several Chromebooks, with prices starting at just $149. If you want to buy a Chrome OS-powered device, don't miss these deals......»»
These Razer Blade RTX 40 series laptops are still on sale for ridiculous prices
The Razer Blade RTX 40 series gaming laptops are still on sale at incredible prices for the month of May. Don't miss out if you're ready to upgrade......»»
TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000
TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are......»»
AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks
The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled out at an immense spe.....»»
Study discovers cellular activity that hints recycling is in our DNA
Although you may not appreciate them, or have even heard of them, throughout your body, countless microscopic machines called spliceosomes are hard at work. As you sit and read, they are faithfully and rapidly putting back together the broken informa.....»»
What will high vehicle prices and interest rates mean for the auto finance market in 2024?
Automotive News asked five auto finance experts to share their thoughts on these challenges and what affordability constraints might mean for the months ahead......»»
Friday’s deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $85 off, M2 Mac mini now $100 off, AirPods Pro 2, and more
Your Friday edition of the best deals in Apple gear has now arrived, and is headlined by one of the best prices yet on the flagship Apple Watch Ultra 2. Now starting from $714, we are also tracking an insanely low price on the official Leather Link W.....»»
This Apple Watch X concept is absolutely absurd
What will the Apple Watch X look like? One new concept imagines it with a FaceTime camera, a blood pressure sensor, and more......»»
How you can make cold-brew coffee in under 3 minutes using ultrasound
A "sonication" time between 1 and 3 minutes is ideal to get the perfect cold brew. Enlarge / UNSW Sydney engineers developed a new way to make cold brew coffee in under three minutes without sacrificing taste. (credit: Universit.....»»
Used-vehicle wholesale prices down in April, Cox Automotive says
Customers appear to be holding out for more affordable used-vehicle prices and hoping for lower interest rates, Cox Automotive says......»»
Bose, Sony, and more: 131 headphone prices slashed, from $8
Best Buy has a huge sale on headphones with many major brands seeing huge discounts. Here are some of our favorites......»»
FCC explicitly prohibits fast lanes, closing possible net neutrality loophole
Putting applications into fast lanes would violate FCC's no-throttling rule. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | nadla) The Federal Communications Commission clarified its net neutrality rules to prohibit more kinds of fast.....»»
Hisense U8N review: As close to OLED as it gets
The Hisense U8N continues to put pressure on the competition with intense brightness, deep blacks, and vibrant color......»»
Study pinpoints cellular response to pressure in sea star embryos
An international team of scientists has discovered a new cellular mechanism that explains how cells can adapt to pressure changes during tissue growth by packing themselves into a unique shape......»»