How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air
As giant plumes from fires in Canada billow over the U.S., experts explain what smoke does to your health—and how to protect yourself.....»»
Report: Deepfake porn consistently found atop Google, Bing search results
Google vows to create more safeguards to protect victims of deepfake porn. Enlarge (credit: GeorgePeters | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Popular search engines like Google and Bing are making it easy to surface nonconsensu.....»»
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species" most important locations
All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean. But within it, there is infinite variety—just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life......»»
Researchers discover eco-friendly fungicide alternative
A material that could replace current fungicides (i.e., anti-fungal pesticides), increase food security, and help protect wildlife has been discovered......»»
Silex Technology AMC Protect improves cybersecurity for critical devices
Silex Technology announced their new protection service product offering called AMC Protect, a robust software management service designed to monitor and remedy vulnerabilities. AMC Protect targets customers utilizing Silex’s embedded wireless.....»»
ID R&D introduces voice clone detection to protect users against audio deepfakes
ID R&D introduced voice clone detection as a new option for its IDLive Voice liveness detection product. Detecting voice clones and audio deepfakes can prevent fraud and crime, deter bad actors, and help preserve trust in the authenticity of digital.....»»
Gunnar"s new "Clear Pro" glasses will protect your eyes from blue light
Gunnar Optiks, a pioneer in blue light-blocking technology, has announced its latest innovations at CES 2024, including a new lens material and several new eyewear collections.Overwatch D.Va Tokki from the Blizzard x Gunnar collectionThe Mineral Glas.....»»
Freedom of thought is threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. What we can do to protect it
The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece—in part because it served a politician's interests. The ability to speak freely was seen as essential for the new Athenian democracy, which the politician Cleisthenes both.....»»
The 12 best smart wallets in 2024
Smart wallets not only ensure a convenient place to store your money but also protect against theft or loss. Here are some of the best smart wallets available......»»
Canada"s Nature Agreement underscores the need for true reconciliation with Indigenous nations
In late 2023, the federal government, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council signed a $1 billion Nature Agreement to protect 30% of B.C.'s lands by 2030......»»
Mixed forests protect coastal areas from tsunami impacts better than monoculture forests, finds study
Coastal forests in Japan had predominantly been afforested with black pine (Pinus thunbergii), a shade-tolerant tree species that can withstand dry land ecosystems and harsh coastal environments......»»
Scientists engineer plant microbiome for the first time to protect crops against disease and cut use of pesticides
Scientists have engineered the microbiome of plants for the first time, boosting the prevalence of 'good' bacteria that protect the plant from disease. The findings published in Nature Communications by researchers from the University of Southampton,.....»»
Discovery raises hopes of more temperature tolerant wheat
Gene-editing techniques have helped to identify a temperature tolerance factor that may protect wheat from the increasingly unpredictable challenges of climate change......»»
Everlasting African wildfires fueled by aerosol feedback
Africa is on fire. It has been for thousands of years. The continent contains more than 50% of the total area on Earth that is burning, on average, and there is no sign of it stopping; indeed, the migrating, hemisphere-hopping African wildfire season.....»»
Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets
Managing and allocating budgets for cybersecurity and IT has become an increasingly critical aspect of organizational strategy. Organizations recognize the need to invest significantly in cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, protect against ran.....»»
Targeted household cleaning can reduce toxic chemicals post-wildfire, research shows
After the last embers of a campfire dim, the musky smell of smoke remains. Whiffs of that distinct smokey smell may serve as a pleasant reminder of the evening prior, but in the wake of a wildfire, that smell comes with ongoing health risks......»»
Targeted pest control with RNA spray
Protecting plants efficiently against pests without harming other organisms—this is the objective of the joint research project ViVe_Beet, which is coordinated by the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI). Scientists from the JKI Institute for Plant Protect.....»»
Here are my 6 favorite Apple accessories of 2023
I’ve tested out dozens of new Apple accessories this year ranging from products to enhance and protect iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. What am I still using? Here are my 6 favorite Apple accessories of 2023. more….....»»
Orange County"s new wetlands ordinance aims to protect "Earth"s kidneys"
Orange County is strengthening its protections for the area's vast expanse of wetlands, delicate but critical natural areas often imperiled by pressure for new development......»»
Beyond the sleigh: Reindeer and their bonds with Arctic peoples
The relationship between indigenous peoples in the Arctic region and their herds reveals a rich history and provides clues about how to protect it......»»
"Rights of nature" are being recognized overseas. In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism
As each day passes, the need to protect Australia's environment grows more urgent. As noted in the most recent State of Environment Report in 2021, we are increasingly turning to "measures of last resort" to prevent species extinctions and the collap.....»»