If You Are Going to Survive, You Must Prepare to Fail
Whether you are ejecting from a fighter jet or psyching yourself up for a meeting, plan for the worst—over and over and over again. And don't forget to breathe......»»
Technology can boost farming in Africa, but it can also threaten biodiversity. How to balance the two
Cultivating one hectare of maize used to be an arduous task for Precious Banda, a farmer in Zambia. It would take her hundreds of hours to prepare her land before sowing and to keep it weed-free until harvest—equipped with nothing but a small hoe......»»
Actors now on strike as Apple and other Hollywood studios fail to reach deal with Screen Actors Guild
The WGA went on strike back in May. Now, Hollywood actors will be joining writers on the picket lines, marking the first time both unions are on strike at the same time since the 1960s. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which.....»»
How fish evolved their bony, scaly armor
About 350 million years ago, your evolutionary ancestors—and the ancestors of all modern vertebrates—were merely soft-bodied animals living in the oceans. In order to survive and evolve to become what we are today, these animals needed to gain so.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone tips and tricks
Being the last squad standing in Call of Duty: Warzone is a tricky task, but these tips will help you survive on Al Mazrah, Vondel, and Ashika Island......»»
Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California
Clouds of dust swirled around the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale as a massive helicopter hovered over a tank of wildfire retardant, dropped a long snorkel from its belly and sucked up 3,000 gallons of bright pink material in just about 90 seconds......»»
Apple releases iOS 16.6 beta 5 ahead of upcoming iPhone software update
While all the action is happening around iOS 17 beta, Apple is continuing to prepare a more imminent iPhone software update for release. Apple has released the fifth iOS 16.6 beta for developer testing. more… The post Apple releases iOS 16.6 beta.....»»
The incredible journey of clownfish larvae: Mini athletes, maximum performance
Marine fish larvae can be compared to athletes who must perform if they want to survive. The success of their journey, and transformation from larvae to adults, a process known as metamorphosis, is crucial for the sustainability of fish species......»»
Vision Pro launch at retail stores is Apple’s most complex rollout ever, will require appointment to buy
Bloomberg today released a report describing some of the planning going on in the Apple retail division to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, previously announced as available in the US “early next year.” The report says tha.....»»
Study finds viruses can help host bacteria survive in man-made environments
Viruses in man-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study led by environmental scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) provided the first evidence of frequent interac.....»»
Biotechnology offers holistic approach to restoration of at-risk forest tree species
Many at-risk forest tree species will probably need biotechnology along with traditional tree-breeding approaches to survive, according to insights published in the July issue of the journal New Forests......»»
California beachgoers face an unexpected peril: Aggressive, biting sea lions
As Southern Californians prepare to flood local beaches in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday and an oncoming heat wave, experts are warning beachgoers to be vigilant about a surprising hazard: biting sea lions......»»
Prepared for war: How cells survive viral invasion
"Let him who desires peace, prepare for war," wrote the Roman author Vegetius in the 4th century CE. Our bodies, it seems, live by this dictum: Even in times of peace, some cells express high levels of defensive, antiviral proteins. A new Weizmann In.....»»
Apple releases iOS 16.6 beta 4 ahead of upcoming iPhone software update
While all the action is happening around iOS 17 beta, Apple is continuing to prepare a more imminent iPhone software update for release. Apple has released the fourth iOS 16.6 beta for developer testing. more… The post Apple releases iOS 16.6 bet.....»»
Magnetic bacteria provide clues for the early diversification of bacteria
Magnetotactic bacteria, which can align with the Earth's magnetic field, have been discovered in a new location. Previously observed on land and in shallow water, analysis of a hydrothermal vent has proven that they can also survive deep under the oc.....»»
Largest-ever data set collection shows how coral reefs can survive climate change
Similar to the expeditions of a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Tara Pacific expedition lasted over two years. Its goal was to research the conditions for life and survival of corals. The ship crossed the entire Pacific Ocean, assembling the la.....»»
Empowering citizen-led solutions to climate change threats
Extreme weather caused by climate change—such as flooding—will be to easier to prepare for because scientists have now developed a new method that empowers citizens to identify solutions to the threats their communities face......»»
Simple experiment shows chimpanzees can prepare for alternative outcomes of events
An international team of psychologists reports that chimpanzees are capable of preparing themselves for alternative outcomes of events. In their study, reported in the journal Biology Letters, the group conducted experiments with multiple chimpanzees.....»»
How to Survive a Devastating Earthquake—and Firestorm
When a 7.9-magnitude quake struck San Francisco in 1906, it opened the gates of hell. You could have ridden it out, if you made all the right decisions......»»
Bird Populations Are in Meltdown
Humans rely on birds to eat insects, spread seeds, and pollinate plants—but these feathered friends can’t survive without their habitats......»»
Scientists reveal how deepest sea dwellers adapted to their environment
A genetic analysis of the hadal snailfish, the deepest-dwelling known vertebrate species, has suggested a number of key adaptations that allow it to survive more than 6,000 meters under the sea......»»