Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
For years, both scientists and farmers have debated whether the use of cover crops—plants used to cover the ground after harvesting of main crops—have a positive or negative impact on subsequent crop yield. Hundreds of studies have been performed.....»»
AMD’s new GPU breaks cover in online calculator
A listing for AMD's unannounced RX 8800 XT has appeared online, and it includes some big hints about the GPU......»»
Phishers send corrupted documents to bypass email security
Phishers have come up with a new trick for bypassing email security systems: corrupted MS Office documents. The spam campaign Malware hunting service Any.Run has warned last week about email campaigns luring users with promises of payments, benefits.....»»
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer"s guide: which iPad to buy for your budget this holiday season
Apple has updated most of its iPad lineup in 2024, with the iPad mini the latest. Here's how to choose the best tablet for your budget this holiday season.Apple's iPad rangeApple offers its iPads at a wide array of price points. The price range cover.....»»
Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»
Apple Vision Pro global rollout continues with Taiwan on December 17
Taiwan joins the short list of countries with Apple Vision Pro on December 17 after a round of pre-orders starting on December 5.Apple Vision Pro coming to TaiwanApple's first foray into spatial computing has seen a slow rollout since its launch in F.....»»
Hands on: Baseus Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables cover nearly every charging need
Baseus has a good selection of charging products everyone needs with Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables — and we've got them all on our testing tables.Baseus makes charging easy with compact batteries, cables, and power adaptersOne of my go-to gif.....»»
HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»
Ancient maize samples in Brazilian caves suggest the crop"s domestication may have been completed in South America
Brazilian scientists have determined that ancient specimens of partially domesticated maize (Zea mays, also known as corn) originally from Peruaçu Valley in Minas Gerais state (Brazil) were the farthest from Mexico, the plant's historic center of or.....»»
Analysis of ground motions reveals the seismic signature of Hamas forces en route to their attack
A study in the field of forensic seismology, conducted by Tel Aviv University researchers, has identified the seismic signature of Hamas forces' movement before the October 7 attack. Researchers from the Department of Geophysics at Tel Aviv Universit.....»»
Largest oxygen-poor region of ocean is more variable than previously thought
Analysis of nitrogen isotope ratio in coral skeletons shows strong decadal oscillations in the size of the world's largest oxygen-deficient zone (ODZ) over the last 80 years. These findings imply that this ODZ is more dynamic than previously thought.....»»
Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands......»»
Exploring the ecological role of deep-sea viruses
The significance of deep-sea virology and its impact on global climate and biogeochemical structures is not unknown, though its importance might be understated......»»
$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud
A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the confiscation of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed c.....»»
Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»
Spoil your ears with this Cyber Monday deal on KEF’s LS50 Meta speakers
Audiophiles waiting for KEF to put its best bookshelf speakers on sale need wait no more. The British company's primo LS50 Meta speakers are going for a song......»»
Youth H5N1 diagnosis: Anti-whistleblower "ag-gag" laws help global pandemics grow and spread
A teen in British Columbia recently became critically ill after becoming infected with H5N1. H5N1 is a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu......»»
Lagos street hawkers are blamed for crimes in traffic—but gangs are the real problem
Traffic in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, is congested and chaotic. About 1.8 million vehicles used Lagos roads in 2022. The city has 226 vehicles per kilometer. The global average is 11 cars per km and the Nigerian national average is 16......»»
Get style and function with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and they’re 20% off
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart glasses, which are equipped with 12MP cameras and microphones, are on sale with a huge 20% discount from Meta for Black Friday......»»
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
What on earth to do about all the plastic polluting the oceans, the food supply, even our bodies?.....»»
This KIWI design Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessory adds 2.5 hours to your playtime
This KIWI Design strap is a Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessory that extends playtime thanks to a built-in battery. Neat, right? It's on sale......»»