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.....»»
In Shawnee National Forest, a debate swirls around how to best protect trees amid climate change and wildfires
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a mosaic of towering trees, lush wetlands and commanding rock formations that are the native habitat for a wealth of plants and animals, including 19 species of oaks......»»
New report on state of conservation at World Heritage Site in India
Conservation experts have provided vital recommendations to help protect a globally significant UNESCO World Heritage Site in India......»»
Your microbes live on after you die—a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body
Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important for your health while you're alive. These microbial symbionts help you digest food, produce essential vitamins, protect you from infection and serve many o.....»»
Norton Small Business offers protection against scams and phishing threats
Norton announced Norton Small Business, the all-in-one cybersecurity solution to help entrepreneurs and small business owners protect their financial futures. While nearly 90% of businesses globally are small businesses – 99.9% in the US –.....»»
Armilla AI AutoGuard makes generative AI safer for enterprises
Armilla AI launched AutoGuard, an intelligent firewall, to help enterprises deploy generative AI models safely and protect both users and enterprises from potential harms. The capabilities of generative AI are remarkable, but its shortcomings bring s.....»»
House Democrat reintroduces bill to protect union workers in federal vehicle contracts
The Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act would require federal contract bidders to disclose all plant locations where vehicles will be made, prevailing wages at those locations, the number of temporary workers employed and any Occupational Safety an.....»»
“Unprecedented” youth climate trial demands action from 32 European governments
Youth suing: "I'm forced to stay inside," and "things are getting worse." Enlarge / Firefighters tackle a wildfire at Vale de Abelha village in Macao, Portugal, on August 16, 2017. (credit: AFP Contributor / Contributor | AFP).....»»
Biotechnospheres as part of planetary intelligence and the search for extraterrestrial civilizations
To safeguard Earth's biosphere, scientists have turned toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the hope that it may help to protect biodiversity. Yet this hope has been challenged by AI's appetite for water and energy rooted in AI's need for big dat.....»»
Workshop synthesis paper describes value of prescribed fire in wilderness areas
Many of the wilderness areas that we treasure were historically shaped by fire. Yet today, many wilderness landscapes are caught in the wildfire paradox—widespread suppression and exclusion of burning over the last century have increased the likeli.....»»
Extracts from South Australian brown seaweed could slow effects of aging on skin
Scientists from Flinders University have discovered rich anti-aging properties in South Australian brown seaweed that significantly increase collagen levels in the skin and protect against the deterioration of both collagen and elastin......»»
Q&A: How extreme weather impacts fall foliage
After a summer of extreme weather—historic rainfall, devastating floods, wildfire smoke—leaf peeping season has finally arrived in Vermont and New England......»»
Best iPhone 15 Pro Max screen protectors
These are the best screen protectors to protect your iPhone 15 Pro Max display. The post Best iPhone 15 Pro Max screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the latest and most high-end iPhone that one can get. I.....»»
Norton Secure Browser blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts
To help protect consumers from browser-based security, privacy and identity threats, Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen, has released Norton Secure Browser. Just as a passport is essential for travel, web browsers are essential for explorin.....»»
The best iPhone 15 Pro Max screen protectors in 2023
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the biggest and most powerful iPhone money can buy. Protect its 6.7-inch display from harm with these screen protectors......»»
Crowdfunding conservation: A Pacific island"s plan to protect its waters
For a little under $150, you can now directly sponsor marine conservation across one square kilometer of the Pacific Ocean, through a novel scheme announced this week by the tiny island of Niue......»»
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to protect you from harassment.NameDrop on iOS 17Usually we can be fine with how ads and videos speed up a process to show us the res.....»»
AI-generated books force Amazon to cap e-book publications to 3 per day
"In order to help protect against abuse, we are lowering the volume limits we have in place." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Amazon introduced a new policy that limits Kindle authors from self-publishing more.....»»
Big businesses say they are helping to restore ecosystems, but proof remains elusive
We're witnessing first-hand an alarming decline of the world's ecosystems, which is having a devastating impact on the people who rely on them. In many cases, it's no longer enough to just protect what remains—degraded ecosystems must be restored......»»
Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet infrastructure, and it is critical to protect them from cyberattacks, physical.....»»
Socially vulnerable populations are disproportionately exposed to wildfires in the West, study finds
People experiencing a high degree of social vulnerability are also more exposed to wildfires in Oregon and Washington as wildfire risk increases, a new study shows......»»