For 110 years, climate change has been in the news. Are we finally ready to listen?
On August 14 1912, a small New Zealand newspaper published a short article announcing global coal usage was affecting our planet's temperature......»»
Long-term research shows herring arrive earlier in the Wadden Sea due to climate change
Due to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring. That is shown in a new publication by NIOZ ecologists Mark Rademaker, Myron Peck, and Anieke van Leeuwen in Global Change Biology......»»
More efficient molecular motor widens potential applications
Light-driven molecular motors were first developed nearly 25 years ago at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. This resulted in a shared Nobel Prize for Chemistry for Professor Ben Feringa in 2016. However, making these motors do actual work.....»»
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97
A mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, Petersen led the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker, after his predecessor, Philip Caldwell......»»
Where to watch the NFL draft live stream in 2024 — starts tonight!
The 2024 NFL Draft has its first round tonight. For 257 prospects, it’s the culmination of years of hard work, and for 32 teams, it’s the introduction to integral pieces that will shape the future of their franchise. Round 1 of the draf.....»»
Meta says it will take years to make money from generative AI – but what about Apple?
Pretty much every tech company has been investing in generative AI for the past two years, and Apple is rumored to finally bring new AI-based tools to iPhone users soon with iOS 18. However, the costs of operating such tools are quite high, and Meta.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Plus, Apple conflict minerals accusations
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Millions of IPs remain infected by USB worm years after its creators left it for dead
Ability of PlugX worm to live on presents a vexing dilemma: Delete it or leave it be. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A now-abandoned USB worm that backdoors connected devices has continued to self-replicate for years sin.....»»
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Noble Numbat, overhauls its installation and app experience
Plus Raspberry Pi 5 support, better laptop power, and lots of other changes. Enlarge / Ubuntu has come a long way over nearly 20 years, to the point where you can now render 3D Ubuntu coffee mugs and family pictures in a video an.....»»
Can an online library of classic video games ever be legal?
Preservationists propose access limits, but industry worries about a free "online arcade." Enlarge / The Q*Bert's so bright, I gotta wear shades. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Gottlieb) For years now, video gam.....»»
Deer are expanding north, and that"s not good for caribou: Scientists evaluate the reasons why
As the climate changes, animals are doing what they can to adapt. Researchers from UBC Okanagan—which includes partners from Biodiversity Pathways' Wildlife Science Center, the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, the University of Alberta, a.....»»
Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century, analysis suggests
Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study published in Science. Projections show climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity declin.....»»
Scientists say voluntary corporate emissions targets not enough to create real climate action
Companies' emissions reduction targets should not be the sole measure of corporate climate ambition, according to a new perspective paper......»»
New dataset sheds light on relationship of far-red sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to canopy-level photosynthesis
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention to sustainable agriculture, aiming to maximize crop yield while minimizing environmental impact. A crucial aspect of this research involves understanding the fundamental.....»»
Philippines" counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the "ISIS siege" on Marawi
Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, one which garnered global media attention during the peak of ISIS r.....»»
Study demonstrates efficacy of web programming course for incarcerated individuals
Several years ago, a team of scientists from MIT and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell designed and deployed a first-of-its-kind web programming course for incarcerated individuals across multiple correctional facilities. The program, Brave B.....»»
Scientists use "leaf glow" to understand changing climate
New University of Minnesota research suggests "leaf glow" provides vital information on vegetation dynamics in Arctic and boreal ecosystems like Minnesota's forests and wetlands, which are among the fastest warming in the world. Using remote sensing.....»»
Study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America
It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal marke.....»»
Did climate chaos cultivate or constrain 2023"s greenery?
In the ongoing quest to track the progression of climate change, scientists frequently examine the state of our planet's vegetation—forests, grasslands, agricultural lands, and beyond......»»
VR headset deals: Meta Quest 2 and VIVE XR
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»
iPad Apple event announced, FineWoven winding down, Apple TV FIFA deal
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case product.....»»