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How climate change affects potato cultivation in South Korea

A study published in the journal Potato Research presents results on the response of spring and summer potatoes to climate change in South Korea. The study, conducted by scientists from the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 19th, 2024

iPhone 17 camera layout may not radically change after all

A new leak claims that recent rumors of at least one iPhone 17 model switching to a horizontal row of cameras, are wrong.Close up on the iPhone's familiar camera triangleThe original rumor came from two sources that both claimed knowledge of a horizo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects

The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Wind alters snow crystals, impacting climate models

Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show how snow crystals change in the wind. The findings could force climate researchers to adjust their models—particularly in the polar regions, where snow.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Household slavery: "An overlooked method of enslaving people"

When discussing enslavement, attention often focuses on Africans forcibly shipped to South America. Researcher Timo McGregor's new Veni research sheds light on a lesser-known method, whereby indigenous populations were enslaved through the households.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

How the loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

It's well established that urban tree cover provides numerous environmental and psychological benefits to city dwellers. Urban trees may also bolster education outcomes and their loss could disproportionately affect students from low-income families,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Vision Pro’s Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve

One of the most remarkable Vision Pro experiences involves watching Apple Immersive Video. Content available in Immersive Video has been released at a slower pace than many users hoped, but that may change in 2025 thanks to two big updates coming.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration

The South Korean tech giant states that it's been working on new AI-based software for improved user experiences across the board The post Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of it.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights

A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

More Australian families are choosing private schools—we need to understand why

The shape of Australia's school system is undergoing a significant change. Enrollments in independent schools are growing, while fewer students are going to public schools......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Climate change could overwhelm sewage systems. Here"s how green infrastructure could help

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanization......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Antarctica"s tipping points threaten global climate stability

Antarctica is approaching a series of cascading tipping points that could reshape ecosystems and intensify global climate disruptions, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Tasma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached. Here"s what will happen next

South Korea's National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, December 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country's constitutional history......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Most coastal Arctic infrastructure faces instability by 2100, study warns

A new study has produced the first map of all coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic, showing the vulnerability of the built environment to threats from climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Climate neutrality: OECD and EU countries best equipped to lead the way, says report

Under the Paris Climate Agreement, nations around the globe committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. But how determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing this goal? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Swe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

"Video game ecology" can help us understand the climate crisis in our forests

When we think of climate change we often think of extreme events like flooding rains and large bushfires. But climate change can also have slower, more subtle impacts on our landscapes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Can deep learning techniques predict sudden state transitions in nonlinear dynamical systems?

Nonlinear dynamical systems are systems that can undergo sudden shifts not due to changes in their state or stability, but in response to the rate at which external conditions or parameters change. These sudden shifts, known as noise-induced and rate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

The future existence of the purple-crowned fairy-wren depends on strong climate action

A new report from Deakin University researchers in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature—Australia (WWF—Australia) outlines the concerning reality facing Australia's wildlife as global temperatures continue to rise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Detecting the gravitational wave memory effect from core-collapse supernovae

Einstein's theory of gravity, general relativity, has passed all tests with predictions that are spot-on. One prediction that remains is "gravitational wave memory"—the prediction that a passing gravitational wave will permanently change the distan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Lake Michigan experiences warmest November in 30 years as climate change heats up the Great Lakes

Lake Michigan surface temperatures peaked at over 6 degrees above normal last month, the warmest they have been in November since 1995 when recordkeeping began at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In the first two weeks of December.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions

Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024