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.....»»
Newly-named species of tree-dwelling snakes threatened by mining
Five new tree-dwelling snake species were discovered in the jungles of Ecuador, Colombia, and Panama. Conservationists Leonardo DiCaprio, Brian Sheth, Re:wild, and Nature and Culture International chose the names for three of them in honor of loved o.....»»
Transforming chaos into manufacturable forms with 3D printing
The further out in time, the more unreliable a weather forecast. That's because small variations in initial weather conditions can completely change the entire system, making it unpredictable. Put another way, in the "butterfly effect," an insect can.....»»
Family tree of major snake group rewritten and new branch of snakes found
An international team has been able to reconstruct the evolutionary tree of a major group of snakes, Elapoidea, that has proved to be a significant step towards the construction of a complete Tree of Life for snakes......»»
Ascertaining the most effective silicon fertilization strategy to boost olive tree defenses
Despite not being an essential element for plant growth, silicon increases plants' tolerance of biotic stresses, such as pests and diseases; and abiotic ones, such as drought and salinity. The effects of this element, the second most abundant in the.....»»
Carnivorous oyster mushrooms can kill roundworms with “nerve gas in a lollipop”
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry ID'd the culprit as the volatile ketone 3-octanone. Enlarge / Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) serenely growing on a tree trunk in a forest. But nematodes beware! These oyster mushrooms.....»»
How did the Butterfly Nebula get its wings? It"s complicated
Planetary nebulae form when red giant stars expel their outermost layers as they run out of helium fuel—becoming hot, dense white dwarf stars that are roughly the size of Earth. The material that was shed, enriched in carbon, forms dazzling pattern.....»»
Urban forest-mapping with help from public and private data
A Concordia project cataloging the diversity of the urban forest in a Montreal residential neighborhood is now complete, and the researchers behind it say the results highlight the importance of a diverse city tree population......»»
MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit: How to check if you’re eligible for up to $395 payout
A lawsuit over Apple’s failed butterfly keyboard on the MacBook is nearing completion. As part of the settlement, Apple has agreed to pay out $50 million to MacBook users who owned an affected MacBook. You could receive up to $395 as part of this.....»»
How to file a claim in the MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit
Apple has settled a class action lawsuit about its butterfly keyboard. Here's how eligible customers can file a claim for repair reimbursement.Butterfly keyboard on a 2016 15-inch MacBook ProApple agreed to pay $50 million into a settlement fund, alt.....»»
MacBook owners can now claim payout in class action lawsuit over Butterfly Keyboard issues
Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Jose, California, regarding the Butterfly Keyboard in MacBook models introduced between 2015 and 2019. The lawsuit was settled in November after a judge has approved a proposal b.....»»
Waste not want not: Santiago"s poorest district plants recycling seed
Every morning, trucks collect potato and avocado skins, orange peels and other food scraps that residents of Santiago's poorest neighborhood leave hanging in bags on their front doors or in tree branches or place in special bins......»»
Climate change is forcing cities to rethink their tree mix
Cities need to plant more trees. But not just any trees......»»
Danish physicists give the gift of world’s smallest Christmas record—in stereo
"Nanofrazor" cuts tiny single with first 25 seconds of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” The first 25 seconds of a classic Christmas song was inscribed into polymer film using the Nanofrazor 3D lithography system. Physicists a.....»»
Best apps & websites to track Santa this Christmas Eve
Come Christmas Eve, when the kids demand to know where Santa is at that moment, there are great ways to keep track of Saint Nick's sleigh ride from the North Pole straight to your chimney on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.The tree is up, the stockings are ove.....»»
Merry Christmas to all of you, from all of us at AppleInsider
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we want to wish you a happy holiday season, and thank you for being with us throughout 2022.Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's Claridges store in 2018AppleInsider contin.....»»
The best apps and websites to track Santa this Christmas Eve
Come Christmas Eve, when the kids demand to know where Santa is at that moment, there are great ways to keep track of Saint Nick's sleigh ride from the North Pole straight to your chimney on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.The tree is up, the stockings are ove.....»»
Researchers create the world"s smallest Christmas record
Measuring only 40 micrometers in diameter, researchers at DTU Physics have made the smallest record ever cut. Featuring the first 25 seconds of the Christmas classic "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree," the single is cut using a new nano-sculpting ma.....»»
Restoring biodiversity in deforested ranches one tree at a time
For decades, there has been a debate raging in conservation science: what is better when it comes to conservation or landscape rehabilitation: a single large or several small habitat areas?.....»»
MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit: are you eligible for a payout?
Apple is sharing details on how customers who purchased MacBooks with faulty butterfly keyboards can be compensated after Apple settled its $50 million lawsuit......»»
Mold Pigs, a Hairy Snail and Other Cool Things Trapped in Amber - CNET
From a freaky long-toed bird to an ancient tardigrade, sticky tree resin has preserved a fascinating history of flora and fauna......»»