Harmful substances in soft plastic lures: Risks for anglers and the environment
An interdisciplinary research team has demonstrated in their new study that harmful phthalates and endocrine disruptors are released from common soft plastic baits......»»
Nature-based solutions to disaster risk from climate change are cost-effective, study confirms
A new global assessment of scientific literature led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of disasters—from floods and.....»»
Five ways to help LGBTQ+ students feel supported at school
To help educators create an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students, the University of Oregon's HEDCO Institute created a quick summary of five evidence-supported strategies for schools......»»
Local dragonflies expose mercury pollution patterns
A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment vary significantly depending on the ecosystem. In drier regions, most mercury is deposited through rain and snow. In we.....»»
GlobalSign updates ACME service to simplify domain management
GMO GlobalSign announced updates to its Automated Certificate Management Environment (ACME) service for internal domain certificates, enabling customers to issue GlobalSign IntranetSSL certificates through its ACME service. ACME is an internet protoc.....»»
Some artificial sweeteners are forever chemicals that could be harming aquatic life
With so much health advice to avoid excessive sugar in our diets to reduce risks obesity and tooth decay, some people choose to use artificial sweeteners as an alternative in hot drinks and recipes......»»
UK opens probe into risks of using Apple Wallet and rivals
A pair of UK regulatory bodies have launched a joint and all-encompassing investigation into digital wallets, including Apple Wallet, concerning fees, anti-competitive actions, and harm if they stop working.Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are to be invest.....»»
Discover the growing threats to data security
In this Help Net Security interview, Pranava Adduri, CEO at Bedrock Security, discusses how businesses can identify and prioritize their data security risks. Adduri emphasizes the necessity of ongoing monitoring and automation to keep up with evolvin.....»»
Research shows gamified investment sites have risks for novice investors
What happens when online investment trading platforms start to resemble games that keep people playing for hours, with badges and exploding confetti to reward investors for their engagement?.....»»
$500 aluminum version of the Analogue Pocket looks like the Game Boy’s final form
Other Pocket iterations have stuck to colorful (and cheaper) plastic. Enlarge / Analogue is launching another limited edition version of its Pocket console, this time with an anodized aluminum body and buttons. (credit: Analogue.....»»
Visualization tool helps oceanographers predict sediment sample hotspots
A new data visualization tool designed by a Georgia Tech Ph.D. student is helping a team of microbial ecologists, geobiologists, and oceanographers gain more insight into how deep-sea microorganisms interact within their environment......»»
Evolutionary biologists investigate how plant cold specialists can adapt to the environment
Plant cold specialists like the spoonworts have adapted well to the cold climates of the Ice Ages. As cold and warm periods alternated, they developed a number of species that also resulted in a proliferation of the genome......»»
Guest commentary: There"s a potential secret agent parked in your driveway
As geopolitical tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China escalate, leaders in Washington are coming to terms with the potentially devastating risks......»»
iOS 18 beta 3, plastic Apple Watch SE, Mayo’s Vision Pro experience
Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch,.....»»
Study reveals Australian teachers need more support for well-being at work
A Monash University study has shed light on how Australian teachers conceptualize their well-being at work, offering vital insights that could help shape future policies and interventions aimed at improving the educational environment for teachers na.....»»
The detection of a massive harmful algal bloom in the Arctic prompts real-time advisories to western Alaskan communities
In the summer of 2022, a research cruise detected a massive harmful algal bloom (HAB) in the Bering Strait region of western Alaska. This expedition provided a dramatic example of science utilizing new technology to track a neurotoxic HAB, and effect.....»»
Q&A: Seaweed—weighing the many health benefits and potential risks
Seaweed, a staple in traditional diets across the globe, is now gaining recognition in the United States. UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences researchers, including Department Head Professor Ji-Young Lee and Assistant Research Professor Young-Ki.....»»
Gen X Faces Higher Cancer Rates Than Any Previous Generation
Researchers are investigating changes in cancer risks among young people as new data predict that rising rates of leading cancers, such as colon cancer, will overtake improvements.....»»
Report: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costs
Alongside the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple is also working on a new version of its most affordable watch. According to a new report today, Apple is considering a big change for the next-generation Apple Watch SE: a plastic des.....»»
Unexpected phage protein function discovered in bacteria battle
An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria. An international team of researchers, led by Professor Peter Fineran from the University of Otago, investigated a particular protein used by bacteria.....»»
Researchers identify multiple "forever chemical" contamination hot spots in US
Harmful chemicals that don't break down are present in public water systems nationwide, and West Virginia University economists have found that densely populated, higher-income areas and those that use groundwater tend to have the highest contaminati.....»»