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In the heart of Mauritania"s desert, a green oasis cultivates equality

For the residents of Maaden, a green oasis nestled in the depths of the vast Mauritanian desert, communal living, spirituality and sustainable agriculture are the keys to a harmonious existence......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 11th, 2024

MongoDB Queryable Encryption now supports range queries on encrypted data

MongoDB Queryable Encryption allows customers to securely encrypt sensitive application data and store it in an encrypted format within the MongoDB database. It also enables direct equality and range queries on the encrypted data without the need for.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Firms with green innovation patents rewarded in the credit market, finds study

A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study of the US credit default swap (CDS) market's response to green innovation in the form of green patents found that firms with more green patents had lower borrowing costs and higher credit ratings......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Strangler figs prefer large host trees, study finds

The strangler fig, as a hemi-epiphyte, is renowned for its unique "strangling" behavior. Its colonization and establishment on some trees in tropical urban green spaces form a distinctive ecological landscape, enriching the ecological functions of ci.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

A patchwork of spinifex: How we returned cultural burning to the Great Sandy Desert

How can a desert burn? Australia's vast deserts aren't just sand dunes—they're often dotted with flammable spinifex grass hummocks. When heavy rains fall, grass grows quickly before drying out. That's how a desert can burn......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Finely regulated luminescent Ag-In-Ga-S quantum dots with green-red dual emission toward white LEDs

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) materials have shown great potential for applications in lighting and display fields due to their wide color gamut, adjustable emission wavelength, high quantum efficiency, high color saturation, and low processing co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

3 great free movies to stream this weekend (October 11-13)

From October 11-13, stream these great movies for free, including a killer clown slasher, a comedy with a green troublemaker, and a sensational 1980s thriller......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

With a neon-green net in hand, Annette Prince briskly walks a downtown Chicago plaza at dawn, looking left and right as she goes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Genetic tweaks show potential for making oats more nutritious and increasing shelf life

A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Who is Aaron Pierre? 5 great movies and TV shows starring the Lanterns actor that you should watch

Before he landed the leading role of Green Lantern John Stewart in the Max series Lanterns, actor Aaron Pierre appeared in these five great movies and TV shows......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Fall is here: Why do some trees lose their leaves while others stay green?

The autumn has arrived and northeastern North America's forests will soon grace us with a breathtaking palette of reds, yellows and golds. These vivid colors will then fade, giving way to bare branches, as the fallen leaves blanket the forest floor,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Low-temperature synthesis technique uses upcycled textile waste to create green, safe waterproof coating

A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes from discarded textiles—far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals and carcinogens......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Green Day’s ‘demastered’ Dookie is coming to Game Boy and more ’90s toys

To celebrate Dookie's 30th anniversary, you can buy a Game Boy cartridge that contains a chiptune version of Welcome to Paradise......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Africa"s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions, say researchers

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists

Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Male locusts serve as parasols for females during egg laying in the hot sun

A team of entomologists at Center National de Lutte Antiacridienne's Mauritanian National Desert Locust Center has found that male locusts will mount a female when she is laying eggs during the heat of day......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

‘We were all ready to die’: STALKER 2 documentary reveals the war behind the game

War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a documentary about the making of the survival game by the developers who had to take that to heart......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The Enthusiastic Electronics Crew: The Technological Maker Heart of Maker Faire Rome 2024

Maker Faire Rome 2024 is set to dazzle with a showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, brought to you by the Enthusiastic Electronics Crew — a collective passionate creators who, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, h.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor

Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

How the Apple Watch saved my life

Have you ever almost died? I did, due to a heart attack at the age of 33. In the years since, here's how the Apple Watch has repeatedly saved my life......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Scientists use tiny "backpacks" on turtle hatchlings to observe their movements

New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than 'dig,' in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for conserving a declining turtle population globally......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024