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In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagNov 3rd, 2024

Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas

Urbanization, the process by which cities and towns expand in size and population, is rapidly advancing globally, and the percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group, researchers suggest

Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait. Play has a role in building tolerance, cohesion, bonding, and cooperation. By comparison, play in adults of other species has been.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste: 1 in 4 users report an increase in discarding food

Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice

Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been trying to disrupt the illicit gold mining economy by cutting off water, fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

How to upgrade and repair weapons and gear in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

When your weapon gets too much wear in Stalker 2 it will start to fail on you. To prevent it from jamming and improve it, here's how to repair and upgrade them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Majority of clothes being donated are exported or discarded: Study calls for city fashion waste shakeup

With most donated clothes exported or thrown away, experts are calling for a shakeup of how we deal with the growing fashion waste issue. A first of its kind study, published in Nature Cities, analyzed what happens to clothes and other textiles after.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Internet use in adults over age 50 linked to better mental health

A multi-country study has linked internet use to a reduction in depressive symptoms. City University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong researchers found a positive association among adults 50 years and older across 23 countries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Can sown wildflowers compensate for cities" lack of natural meadows to support pollinating insects?

In a study published in Ecological Entomology, researchers assessed whether a shortage of natural meadows in urban spaces for pollinating insects might be addressed by creating meadows where wildflowers are planted or sown among grasses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

I used a Wear OS smartwatch for the first time, and I love it

For the past decade, I've only used an Apple Watch. But I finally tried a Pixel Watch 3, and I absolutely love it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

A year after ditching waitlist, Starlink says it is “sold out” in parts of US

SpaceX's Starlink doesn't have enough capacity for everyone who wants it. The Starlink waitlist is back in certain parts of the US, including several large cities on the West Coas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change

Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems. But even they will need our help to survive climate change.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Can going to a haunted house boost the immune system?

Study found marked decrease in inflammatory markers and white blood cells after visiting a haunted house. Spooky season has come and gone, but those Halloween revelers who took in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Improving hurricane modeling with physics-informed machine learning

Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, can be devastating natural disasters, leveling entire cities and claiming hundreds or thousands of lives. A key aspect of their destructive potential is their unpredictability. Hurricanes are complex weather phenomen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Reward of $100,000 offered in mysterious death of beloved Mexican gray wolf in Arizona

A beloved Mexican gray wolf, who was known among conservationists as a symbol of hope for the endangered species, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Arizona......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Populations overheat as major cities fail canopy goals

A new study led by RMIT University in Australia measuring access to nature for eight major global cities found most still have inadequate canopy cover, despite access to an abundance of trees......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Some iPhone 16 Pro units are plagued by a yellow display issue

There are multiple reports of iPhone 16 Pro owners running into a yellow tint issue on the screen, and it seems Apple Support hasn't been particulalry helpful......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Trump’s FCC chair is Brendan Carr, who wants to regulate everyone except ISPs

Carr says he wants to punish broadcast media and dismantle "censorship cartel." President-elect Donald Trump announced last night that he will make Brendan Carr the chairman of th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities

A Pakistani province declared a health emergency Friday due to smog and imposed a shutdown in two major cities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Apple’s new auto-reboot iPhone feature is driving authorities crazy – see it in action

Apple’s new auto-reboot iPhone feature is driving authorities crazy – see it in action.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial intelligence......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024