Hummingbirds may struggle to go any further uphill
Any animal ascending a mountain experiences a double whammy of impediments: The air gets thinner as it also becomes colder, which is particularly problematic for creatures struggling to keep warm when less oxygen is available. For tiny animals with t.....»»
A deep data dive reveals extent of unequal water provision in Nairobi
Many African cities struggle to supply safe, potable water to their residents. One of the main reasons for this is urbanization; cities' populations grow rapidly as more people move to them from rural areas......»»
"Don"t Look Up": Real-world scientists comment on new movie"s climate message
In the new Netflix movie "Don't Look Up," two actors playing fictional Michigan State University astronomers discover a comet on a collision course with Earth and struggle to convince people to take them seriously. The film is a satire about society'.....»»
New dates for the start of Viking-age trade
Mobility shaped the human world profoundly long before the modern age. But archaeologists often struggle to create a timeline for the speed and impact of this mobility. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Danish National Research Foundati.....»»
In South Korea, Big Tech"s Power Struggle With Regulators is Way Ahead of the US
Seoul is reining in tech giants Kakao and Naver to save small business -- but it might be too little, too late. From a report: South Korea has left hard cash in the dust. The country is a virtually friction-free, digital payments dream, where just a.....»»
Birds" dazzling iridescence tied to nanoscale tweak of feather structure
The iridescent shimmer that makes birds such as peacocks and hummingbirds so striking is rooted in a natural nanostructure so complex that people are only just beginning to replicate it technologically. The secret to how birds produce these brilliant.....»»
Study: "Photosynthetic" algae can survive the dark
More than 66 million years ago, an asteroid impact led to the extinction of almost three-quarters of life on Earth. The little life that was left had to struggle, and research into its tenacity can provide key insights into how organisms survive envi.....»»
Tunisia recyclers struggle to tackle mountains of waste
"When I see plastic, I see money," says Tarek Masmoudi, owner of one of the few recycling companies in Tunisia, where a waste crisis is threatening widespread social unrest......»»
Black tech entrepreneurs struggle to find funding in Britain. Now they"re looking abroad
Black tech entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom say they have to rely on foreign investors to get their businesses off the ground......»»
Energy-saving strategy helps hummingbirds fuel their long migrations
Ruby-throated hummingbirds use the same energy-conserving strategy to survive overnight fasts and build the fat stores they need to fuel long migrations, shows a study published in eLife......»»
Here are the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Colors You Can Get by Xmas
Buying a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro is not an easy thing to do at the moment. After a struggle during pre-orders to fulfill orders, we have mostly seen retailers like Best Buy sell completely out of most unlocked models and not restock in time for.....»»
Stripped of power, Missouri health depts abandon COVID health measures
Health officials struggle to understand a court ruling the state AG refuses to appeal. Enlarge / Eric Schmitt, Missouri attorney general. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise sharply in Misso.....»»
Missouri tells health depts to “stop enforcing and publicizing” COVID measures
Health officials struggle to understand a court ruling the state AG refuses to appeal. Enlarge / Eric Schmitt, Missouri Attorney General. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise sharply in Misso.....»»
Researchers study hedge fund model for complex societal problems
A hedge fund designed to pool money together for the public good could tackle a niche of problems that governments, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies all struggle with solving, according to Penn State researchers......»»
Effective Strategies to Build a Robust MLOps Platform
As businesses see value in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, their adoption is gathering pace leading to new challenges. With a plethora of AI and ML options to choose from, organizations struggle to compose a tool.....»»
Startup carmakers struggle with production
EV commercialization and mass production have led to the formation of a new EV supply chain with startup carmakers in China, Europe, and the US hoping to copy Tesla's EV success. In the coming decades, suppliers, carmakers, and tech firms are expecte.....»»
Coping with schizophrenia, when emotions can be too much
Psychologists have revealed a surprising finding that could help those who struggle with schizophrenia: While people with the illness tend to manage low-level negative emotions, they struggle to do so as those negative emotions increase......»»
What"s Behind the Explosion of Low-Code and No-Code Applications
Companies are turning to low-code/no-code platforms as they struggle to find skilled developers. But there are other reasons for the growth. Continue reading........»»
How smart tech is supporting smallholders in South Africa
Small farms in Africa struggle to compete with commercial agriculture - can new platforms help?.....»»
Mexican auto workers struggle amid chip shortage
Plant shutdowns have translated into lost wages for tens of thousands of workers across Mexico due to furloughs and layoffs......»»
Improve recycling compliance by using this technique in public service announcements
A specific messaging strategy used in a public service announcement (PSA) video can effectively encourage New Yorkers who struggle with recycling compliance to properly separate their trash from recycling, according to the results of a University at.....»»