Hatchery reviving Britain"s near-extinct local oysters
Decimated by over-fishing and pollution, British oysters could make a comeback as a hatchery in the Channel port city of Portsmouth is helping to revive a native species......»»
"Vision Zero" road safety projects in Seattle found unlikely to have negative impacts on local business sales
Seattle is routinely listed as one of the most walkable and bike-friendly cities in the nation. The city government has committed to Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries completely by 2030 and embarked on a slew of.....»»
Researchers: We can"t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse, but we shouldn"t wait to find out
On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of thousands of people. The intense winds knocked trees onto local power lines or t.....»»
Increasing soil salinity: New discovery may help make crops more resilient
Salination causes harvests to fail across the globe. Plants die, or their growth is stunted. Researchers of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have discovered that a local regulator protein encourages root growth in saline soil, which allows the.....»»
When homes hit 40°C inside, it"s better to draw on residents" local know-how than plan for climate change from above
Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This makes "climate readiness" a pressing issue for governments, city planners and.....»»
Nearly 10 million UK households in crisis due to health inequity from cold homes
The lack of meaningful action to tackle Britain's cold homes over the last decade has intensified existing inequalities—with many millions of households now at the point of crisis, finds a new report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity (UCL IHE.....»»
A botanical Pompeii: Researchers find spectacular Australian plant fossils from 30 million years ago
The Australian continent is now geologically stable. But volcanic rocks, lava flows and a contemporary landscape dotted with extinct volcanoes show this wasn't always the case......»»
UAW, Ford avoid strike with tentative local contract at Kentucky Truck
The tentative agreement on a local contract comes less than 48 hours before the union's Friday strike deadline which would have crippled production at Ford's most profitable plant......»»
Scientists may have cracked the "aging process" in species
New research from the University of Kansas might resolve a mystery in the "aging process" in species—or, how a species' risk of going extinct changes after that species appears on the scene......»»
US Supreme court declines to hear $503M Apple-VirnetX patent case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided it doesn't want to look into the patent battle between VirnetX and Apple, effectively ending VirnetX's chances of reviving a $503 million verdict.FaceTime was at the heart of the VirnetX lawsuit against AppleIn Appl.....»»
Study reveals UK offshore emissions through used vehicle exports
A new study published today in Nature Climate Change, found that exported used vehicles generate at least 13%–53% more emissions per mile than those that are scrapped or on the road in Great Britain......»»
Japan’s new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?
"The H3 finally gave its first cry. The launch was a perfect success." Enlarge / Japan's second H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 9:22 am local time Saturday. (credit: Yang Guang/Xinhua via Getty Images).....»»
UK report: Innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference in gambling-related harm
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission's new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-rela.....»»
How to use Nvidia’s new Chat with RTX AI bot
Nvidia has a local AI chatbot called Chat with RTX, allowing you to use AI completely free from the cloud. Here's how to use it......»»
UAW sets strike deadline at Ford"s Kentucky Truck Plant over local contract
The automaker and UAW Local 862, which represents workers at the plant, are more than five months past the deadline for a local contract, the union said. Local deals are in addition to the national contract......»»
HomeKit Weekly: TP-Link Tapo 2K proves to be a top-tier indoor HomeKit camera
It’s been a while since I’ve found a fantastic new indoor HomeKit camera, but the is proving to be an excellent option. With support for local recording over an SD card, HomeKit Secure Video, and TP-Link’s cloud service, there are plenty of op.....»»
UAW sets strike deadline at Ford"s Kentucky Truck plant over local contract
The automaker and UAW Local 862, which represents workers at the plant, are more than five months past the deadline for a local contract, the union said. Local deals are in addition to the national contract......»»
Apple safe for now from antitrust legislation in Korea – as local companies fight back
Apple has had to make some big changes to accommodate Europe’s Digital Markets Act – even if those changes seem exceedingly unlikely to have gone far enough. But for now, at least, the company is safe from similar antitrust legislation in South K.....»»
Nvidia’s “Chat With RTX” is a ChatGPT-style app that runs on your own GPU
Nvidia's local private AI chatbot is a high-profile step toward cloud independence. Enlarge (credit: Nvidia) On Tuesday, Nvidia released Chat With RTX, a free personalized AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT that can run local.....»»
‘Pirate Site Blocking is a Privatized Paid Service in Egypt’
Pirate site-blocking schemes have become more common around the world but there are some notable regional differences. In Egypt, not all rightsholders are happy with the local implementation. According to sports broadcaster beIN, pirate site blocking.....»»
How TikTok Is Combatting Misleading Content Ahead of the European Elections
TikTok announced 27 local language Election Centers for each E.U. member state ahead of June's election. TikTok is launching an in-app Election Center to mitigate the spread of online misinformation during the 2024 European Parliame.....»»