Ghanaians love rice—how smallholder farmers could harvest more of it with the help of machines
Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tons a year—but produces only 987,000 tons, approximately 68% of that......»»
Sardinia"s sheep farmers battle bluetongue as climate warms
The sheep huddle together, bleeding from the nose, aborting lambs or suffocating on saliva as they succumb to bluetongue, a virus sweeping through flocks on the Italian island of Sardinia......»»
Next-gen Macs with M4 silicon could be here in November
The next wave of Mac machines with the M4 silicon — which includes a refresh for the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini lines — could hit the shelves in November......»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)
You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend......»»
Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021
The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its ste.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 3: Why Carvana is now a permanent player in auto retailing
Carvana, the innovative online auto retailer with its can't-miss vending machines throughout the U.S., generates solid profits and its shares trade in the $170s......»»
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoo.....»»
Study reveals invasive Apple Snail could spread further in Africa
New research reveals that the invasive Apple Snail—which threatens rice crops—could spread further in Africa. The study is published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience......»»
One in three Harris County, Texas residents face victimization: Report
New research from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that nearly 50% of Harris County residents said they have been a victim of a crime or legal incident at some point in their lifetime, and one in three individuals in the co.....»»
Welcome to our latest design update, Ars 9.0!
More good stuff. Personalization, responsive design, and more. Greetings from the Orbiting HQ! As you can see, we've refreshed the site design. We hope you'll come to love it. Ars.....»»
Deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras finds much to love despite some flaws
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about iPhone photography, it’s Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the developer behind the Halide app. In an incredibly deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras, he finds much to love – and a few flaws......»»
iPhone 16 Pro review: I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 16 Pro is a powerful and capable iPhone. But is it the one you should buy this year? I used it to find out......»»
Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after movi.....»»
Bioinspired yarn can harvest water from fog
Scientists have developed a bioinspired yarn capable of harvesting water from fog, providing an innovative solution to water scarcity in arid regions. By imitating the alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic patterns seen in desert beetles and the wa.....»»
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers.....»»
New synthesis strategy could speed up PFAS decontamination
Rice University engineers have developed an innovative way to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), special materials that can be used to trap gases, filter water and speed up chemical reactions. COFs have the potential to address significant envi.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (October 2024)
If you love Netflix's 3 Body Problem, you'll want to check out the Chinese series Three-Body, one of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now......»»
Join us in supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Update September 27, 2024: Relay’s St. Jude fundraising is entering its final week! This year’s campaign is nearing $900,000 and we’d love for the 9to5Mac community to help finish strong! You can donate and learn more about corporate matchin.....»»
I have a love-hate relationship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max
I always go for the smaller iPhone Pro, but this time I decided to try out an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Turns out I was right — it's too big......»»
This folding phone does something different, and I love it
The Xiaomi Mix Flip is yet another folding flip phone, but it's quite a bit different from the competition — and I love it. Let me tell you why......»»
Identifying the top hazardous polluters in the path of Tropical Storm Helene
Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state's panhandle. An interactive map developed by Rice University's Center for Coastal Futures and Ada.....»»