How a butterfly tree becomes a web
Evolution is often portrayed as a tree, with new species branching off from existing lineages, never again to meet. The truth however is often much messier. In the case of adaptive radiation, in which species diversify rapidly to fill different ecolo.....»»
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers" ability to adapt
Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer......»»
Review: Twelve South’s new ButterFly is the portable MagSafe charger I’ve been waiting for
Remember Apple’s MagSafe Duo? Because Twelve South sure does. The company just launched its new ButterFly portable charger earlier in the month with a design that looks and feels like the next-generation of Apple’s 2-in-1 charger. I’ve been usi.....»»
World can"t rely on tree planting to limit climate change, says report
Little consideration has been given by the IPCC to the feasibility of schemes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—despite many countries banking on it as part of their net zero plans......»»
NGC 2264: Telescopes illuminate "Christmas tree cluster"
This new image of NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," shows the shape of a cosmic tree with the glow of stellar lights. NGC 2264 is, in fact, a cluster of young stars—with ages between about one and five million years old—in our.....»»
Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density plantings, and they must be.....»»
If a tree burns in Canada"s unmanaged forest, does anyone count the carbon?
Earlier this fall, a commentary in the journal Communications Earth & Environment argued for a change to the implementation of the Paris Agreement's reporting mechanisms. The authors called for all countries to report carbon emissions and removals ta.....»»
New insights into climate response of coniferous forest ecosystems
New research has made significant strides in understanding how coniferous forest ecosystems may respond to climatic changes. The study investigates the relationship between tree-ring indices (TRI) and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI).....»»
Scientists sequence genome for threatened whitebark pine
Researchers have sequenced the whitebark pine genome, presenting new opportunities to help the threatened, high-altitude tree endure environmental challenges......»»
Study suggests boosting beaver populations could have toxic consequences
Beavers are influential animals in ecosystems. These dam-building, tree-chewing rodents change streamflow with their wooden barriers and create rich wetland habitats by diverting water into soils near rivers. They help conserve water and improve biod.....»»
Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered that globally, trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. That means if your tree hails from a more humid clime, it's likely been spo.....»»
AirPods 3 land under the tree at $140, Samsung Thunderbolt 4 5K monitor $600 off, Anker gear, more
A discount down to $140 means you can wrap up AirPods 3 under the tree for less ahead of the holidays. It comes joined by a new all-time low on Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 at $600 off, as well as Anker’s recent P.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 now $69 off, Beats Studio Buds+ $130, Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe stand $100, more
Friday has a fresh batch of discounts live in the Apple world, with a chance to wrap up Apple Watch Ultra 2 under your Christmas tree for less at $730. As nice as this $69 discount is, there’s additional savings to be had as the Beats Studio Buds+.....»»
Researchers automated jailbreaking of LLMs with other LLMs
AI security researchers from Robust Intelligence and Yale University have designed a machine learning technique that can speedily jailbreak large language models (LLMs) in an automated fashion. “The method, known as the Tree of Attacks with Pru.....»»
Forecasting forest health using models to predict tree canopy height
Tree height is an important indicator of a forest's maturity and overall health. Forest restoration projects rely on tree height as a predictor and measurement of success, but forecasting a forest's future tree height based on observations alone is a.....»»
Twelve South launches new ButterFly portable 15W MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charger
Twelve South is launching its most portable Apple charging accessory yet, with one of its cutest names yet. The new ButterFly combines a 15W MagSafe charger and an Apple Watch fast charger into one of the smallest form-factors imaginable. I’ve been.....»»
A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it"s made of
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S. households typically have some kind of Christmas tree, su.....»»
Why iconic trees are so important to us—and how replacing those that fall is often complicated
An ancient kola tree has been cut down in southern Ghana. Local tradition held that the tree had grown on the spot where spiritual leader Komfo Anokye had spat a kola nut onto the ground three centuries previously......»»
The ultimate Y2K gift guide for millennials and teens alike
We've put together a list of our favorite Y2K-inspired items, from butterfly clips and flip phone mirrors to Lisa Frank and more. The Y2K revival is still going strong, with a Coperni CD-player bag on the way, a musical remake of Mean Girls due.....»»
A California dry farmer"s juicy apples show how agriculture can be done with less water
Leaves rustled as Mike Cirone reached into a tree and gently picked an apple. The orchard was filled with a profusion of ripe fruit in shades from golden-green to pinkish red......»»
Where to watch the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2023 marks the 91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Find out where to watch the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting......»»