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How to change the font size on a Kindle

Just pick up a new Amazon Kindle, but are wondering how you change your book's text size and other settings? It's easier than you think......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsNov 16th, 2024

Don’t waste your money. The basic Kindle is the only Kindle you need

Are the expensive Kindles tempting? Absolutely. But you must resist reaching for your wallet, as the basic Amazon Kindle is all you're likely to ever need......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales—and may help them survive climate change

This year's humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on their way to Antarctica for a summer of feeding. Next year from April onwards, millions of people will again witness their m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Stomata study provides new insights in plant response to high temperatures and drought

We are increasingly confronted with the impacts of climate change, with failed harvests being only one example. Addressing these challenges requires multifaceted approaches, including making plants more resilient......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

"Unprecedented" climate extremes are everywhere—baselines for what"s normal will need to change

Extreme temperature and rainfall events are increasing around the world, including Australia. What makes them extreme is their rarity and severity compared to the typical climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Climate change as unjust enrichment: A new legal framework for climate litigation

The climate crisis stands as the most pressing challenge of our generation, yet effective legal responses remain elusive. Political polarization and the influence of special interest groups have stalled meaningful regulatory action on both national a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Genetic factors in woodland strawberries promote cold tolerance

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring can be detrimental to strawberries in the bed. Wild species, on the other hand, are often more resilient......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

How the World Can Cope Better With Extreme Rainfall and Flooding

Climate change, misdiagnosed vulnerability, and ignorance of risk amplify extreme rainfall disasters......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Satellite evidence points to climate-induced poisoning of over 300 African elephants

A study led by King's College London has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana during 2020 were the result of drinking from water holes where toxic algae populations had exploded due to climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Black Friday Kindle deals 2024: Plenty of savings on the most popular ereader

With Black Friday coming up fast, we've picked out the best Kindle deals happening right now, and we've also provided some great buying advice for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Grab the new Apple Watch Series 10 for just $329 in this Black Friday sale

With a screen the size of the Apple Watch Ultra, but a faster processor and better always-on display, the Apple Watch Series 10 is a steal at $70 off at Amazon for Black Friday.The new Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for Black FridayNo Black Friday.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity"s future

What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to questions like this, considering how AI will alter lives—often for better, sometimes for worse......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Effects of extreme weather events on soil microbes shed light on climate change risks

New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

COP29: Climate change could kill millions—and world leaders must work to limit fatalities

The COP29 climate change conference has come to a close—as per normal it looks like very little will be done......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Five fairness flaws the UN"s new plastics treaty must change

The UN's new plastics treaty is about to be finalized—marking a crucial opportunity to form an international agreement to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Plastic waste is ubiquitous—damaging human health and livelihoods, as well as ecosystem.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Fossil fuel supply: The elephant in the room at climate change conferences

"Natural resources … are a gift from God. Every natural resource, whether it's oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, they are all natural resources. Countries should not be blamed for having them, and should not be blamed for bringing these re.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Reindeer vocalization can offer cues to potential mates, study suggests

The sounds produced by male reindeer probably tell potential mates a lot about the caller: their age, size and weight. These are all important considerations for a female during the rut, according to a new Concordia-led study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

After telling Cadillac to pound sand, F1 does 180, grants entry for 2026

Is an AI startup partially responsible for the change of mind? It might be. The United States will have a second team competing in Formula 1 from 2026, when Cadillac Formula 1 wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving: How it fuels climate change

Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City's Central de Abasto, one of the world's largest wholesale food markets......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024