How sustainable is your weekly grocery shop? These small changes can have big benefits
You might think eating more sustainably requires drastic changes, such as shifting to a vegan diet. While a plant-based diet is undeniably good for the Earth, our new research shows modest changes to your eating habits can also have significant envir.....»»
Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa
Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving sustainable cocoa production in West Africa where 70% of the world cocoa is produced. Climate change induced drought means that it is ever more critical to ad.....»»
Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement
Cruz claims grant program is "boondoggle," urges Biden admin to halt activities. Emboldened by Donald Trump's election win, Republicans are seeking big changes to a $42.45 billion.....»»
How to use the new iOS 18 iPhone Control Center
The iPhone Control Center is a feature that hadn't changed all that much in recent years, but iOS 18 brings with it some big improvements. Here's how to get the most out of it.iOS 18 updated Control Center with new customization options.Control Cente.....»»
New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types
Dynamic, reversible modifications of DNA and RNA regulate how genes are expressed and transcribed, which can influence cellular processes, disease development, and overall organismal health. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a common but overlooked.....»»
Top benefits of managed VPS hosting
VPS hosting offers the flexibility of a dedicated server without the high costs......»»
This 75-inch TCL TV is only $378 at Walmart
If you’ve been shopping around for a big-screen TV, this offer should be of interest. Purchase the TCL 75-inch S4 Series at Walmart for only $378......»»
Cash grants are better than earmarked matching grants for businesses in Burkina Faso
Cash grants appear to be more promising than matching grants, especially if the survival of small businesses, rather than innovation, is the key objective in fragile political contexts. This is the result of a study conducted by economists from the U.....»»
Gene expression shifts help explain how a shrew changes brain size to match the seasons
New research shows how the Eurasian common shrew (Sorex araneus) changes its brain and bodily size throughout the year. The study, published online in eLife, reveals how changes in gene expression enable these small mammals to shrink their brain in.....»»
Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits
Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws will no longer punish you with forced stealth sections
Ubisoft has pushed out a big Star Wars Outlaws update that'll help with those frustrating stealth sections......»»
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities—fixing this benefits everyone
An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities......»»
COP29 viewpoint: "Climate finance" for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt
As this year's UN climate summit reaches its final stage of negotiations, Pacific scholars are calling on world leaders to improve the dispersal system of climate finance to support people living in small island nations......»»
US government steps up oversight of Apple Pay and rivals
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay.Apple Pay on an Apple WatchThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a $90 mi.....»»
Qubit that makes most errors obvious now available to customers
Can a small machine that makes error correction easier upend the market? We're nearing the end of the year, and there are typically a flood of announcements regarding quantum comp.....»»
Kevin Feige talks MCU’s future with Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Avengers: Secret Wars
Big things are coming to the MCU. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased several upcoming projects, including The Fantastic Four and X-Men......»»
Larger pay increases and better benefits could support teacher retention, survey finds
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey......»»
New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon's Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found......»»
Overcast adds new listening stats and 48-hour undo features
The popular podcast player Overcast has gotten a big update today with a new listening stats feature. The app can now show you which podcasts you’ve listened to most over the last two years. Today’s Overcast update also adds an incredibly use.....»»
Diverse diets of civets in Borneo rainforest allow them to live in same geographical area
Four closely related civets, a small nocturnal animal found in Africa and Asia, have made the same geographical area in the rainforests of Borneo home. Typically, closely related animal species have difficulty coexisting because they are competing fo.....»»
New language encodes shape and structure to help machine learning models predict nanopore properties
A large number of 2D materials like graphene can have nanopores—small holes formed by missing atoms through which foreign substances can pass. The properties of these nanopores dictate many of the materials' properties, enabling the latter to sense.....»»