Greater duckweed shows metabolic flexibility during trophic transition
Duckweeds, a group of fast-growing aquatic plants, are good candidates for bioenergy production and CO2 capture because of their simple structure, fast growth rate and high starch content. At present, duckweed cultivation mainly focuses on a photoaut.....»»
Honeybee gene specifies collective behavior, research shows
Researchers at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) are collaborating with colleagues from Frankfurt/Main, Oxford and Würzburg to investigate how the complex, cooperative behavior of honeybees (Apis mellifera) is genetically programmed so tha.....»»
California"s Salton Sea receding at greater rate according to balloon mapping study
The Salton Sea, California's largest lake by surface area, is experiencing an increasing rate of shoreline retreat following a policy change that shifted more water from the Colorado River to San Diego, according to a newly published study. The resul.....»»
News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows
For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in November 2024
The best shows on Netflix include The Diplomat, Territory, Escape at Dannemora, This is the Zodiac Speaking, The Lincoln Lawyer, Starting 5, and more......»»
The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down
Every single year, a familiar pattern emerges. Apple every fall introduces a brand new iPhone and critics yawn. “There’s not enough there to move the … The post The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down appeared first.....»»
Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections." Welcome to Edition 7.18 of the Rocket Report! One of the most intriguing bits of news this week is the rol.....»»
RFK Jr. claims Trump promised to put him in charge of NIH, CDC, and more
Trump's transition team lead disavows promises while spouting anti-vax nonsense. Earlier this week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. used a Zoom call to tell his supporters that Donald Trum.....»»
5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+
Netflix is the biggest game in town when it comes to new streaming options from week to week, but it’s certainly not the only one. … The post 5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+ appeared fir.....»»
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»
Variations in scientific ethics: Chinese scientists prioritize government service more than global peers
In a new study of physicists from the U.S., U.K. and China, Rice University and Santa Clara University researchers found that Chinese scientists feel a greater obligation to serve their government with research efforts than international counterparts.....»»
Study shows bats have acoustic cognitive maps
Echolocating bats have been found to possess an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, enabling them to navigate over kilometer-scale distances using echolocation alone......»»
5 best Netflix TV shows to stream this Halloween
Looking for Halloween content? Check out Netflix for a a haunted house horror series, a 1980s-inspired saga, and a spinoff of a popular cable drama......»»
How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and decision.....»»
Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic
Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»
The best shows on Peacock right now (November 2024)
On the list of the best shows on Peacock is Yellowstone, which concludes with the second part of season 5 beginning in November. .....»»
The best shows on Hulu right now (November 2024)
It's time to binge. The first 11 seasons of NCIS and all five seasons of Ally McBeal are some of the best shows on Hulu right now......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (November 2024)
Two of Apple's biggest shows, Silo and Bad Sisters, are back with new seasons, retaining their status among the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows
If you’re struggling to decide what to watch on Disney+, this new feature is about to make your decision much easier. This week, Disney+ launched … The post Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows appeared first o.....»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
12 best TV shows to stream this Halloween
Halloween is a prime time to binge-watch scary shows, and horror fans can stream these ten exciting and terrifying TV shows to celebrate All Hallows' Eve......»»