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Huge groupers, the joy of Florida divers, are now "vulnerable"

The goliath grouper, a colossus of a fish that can weigh up to 360 kilograms (nearly 800 pounds), is the delight of divers in Florida, though scientists warn their numbers are down since the US state allowed fishing of the giants to resume......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 17th, 2023

Sinuses prevented prehistoric crocodile relatives from deep diving, paleobiologists suggest

An international team of paleobiologists have found that the sinuses of ocean-dwelling relatives of modern-day crocodiles prevented them from evolving into deep divers like whales and dolphins......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can’t get drunk

"No signs of intoxication or illness, even after chronically consuming huge amounts of alcohol." Many animals, including humans, have developed a taste for alcohol in some form, b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset

Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers discover exotic jeilongvirus in rodent

On a warm May day, an all-black domestic shorthair cat named Pepper entered his Gainesville, Florida, home and dropped a dead mouse on the carpet at his owner's feet......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to several key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

This massive 83-inch Samsung OLED TV just got $2,800 discount

Here's your chance to buy the massive 83-inch Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV with a huge discount, as Samsung slashed its price by $2,800 to bring it down to $2,600......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

A new app for tracking coastal flooding during hurricanes

A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of South Florida scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

M4 iMac shows Apple’s commitment to the all-in-one after some missed turns

Today’s M4 iMac announcement shows just how serious Apple is about the all-in-one desktop line. The M1 iMac made a huge splash. It brought the return of colors, featured a giant iPad-like design, and sported a larger display with more resolutio.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Games preservation dealt a huge blow by U.S. Copyright Office

Game preservation efforts have been halted by a recent decision that refuses to provide a copyright exemption for classic video games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Why Does the Moon Look Bigger Near the Horizon?

The rising moon looks huge on the horizon, but it’s all in your head.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Q&A: Expert unravels truth on spiders as friend and foe

There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder

A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Carnival, Royal Caribbean have a huge perk you may not know about

Carnival, Royal Caribbean have a huge perk you may not know about.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Blackmagic Camera for iPhone now works with Camera Control

The popular Blackmagic Camera app has just received a huge update with multiple new features for iOS users. The new version brings support for the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, as well as more bitrate options and many other improvements. Read on as w.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

This Limited Time Deal is almost over: Save $500 on the popular Dell XPS

The Dell XPS 14 is a consistently popular laptop for good reason and it's currently on sale at a huge discount at Dell right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Make sure you install the latest Steam Deck October update

Valve juts released a huge Steam Deck OS update, and it's packed with performance fixes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space mission

NASA says the astronaut is in "stable condition under observation as a precautionary measure." NASA said Friday one its astronauts is in a hospital in Florida for medical observat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost

Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024