Israel"s war budget leaves top scientists in limbo
Israeli scientist Ellen Graber has spent years researching ways to save chocolate crops from climate change. But with the government slashing spending to fund the war in Gaza, her project is one of hundreds now hanging in the balance......»»
Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action
As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid chang.....»»
Scientists explore role of intestinal bacteria in cancer prevention
Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer. These findings may lead to new opportuniti.....»»
Scientists counted 49 ways Australia is destroying the ecosystems we hold dear—but there is hope
Australia's ecosystems face an unprecedented crisis. From rainforests in the continent's north to the alpine bogs and fens of the alps, ecosystems are being pushed towards collapse......»»
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 bird flu virus infection and potential transmission in humans
Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus?.....»»
AI-based chatbot make recommendations for bioimage analysis
Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), together with a research team from Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed an artificial intelligence–based software program that can search for informati.....»»
Scientists reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature......»»
The already-cheap Insignia 55-inch 4K TV has an additional $110 discount today
Feast your eyes on a budget-friendly 4K LED that doesn’t skimp on picture quality. Save $110 when you order the Insignia 55-inch F30 Series 4K TV at Best Buy......»»
Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one m.....»»
Specs for a budget OnePlus Android tablet just leaked, and they look great
OnePlus is expected to reveal a new budget tablet soon. The specs look great, and the price could be excellent. Here's what we know......»»
Scientists develop ultrasound-based technique as a tool for directing cell growth and orientation
Developing reliable methods to replace dead or damaged tissue is one of the primary goals of regenerative medicine. With steady advances in tissue engineering and biomedicine, scientists are almost at a point where growing cell sheets in the lab and.....»»
Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say
We all need to eat, but the impact of the climate crisis on our crops is throwing the world's food supply into question. Modern crops, domesticated for high food yields and ease of harvesting, lack the genetic resources to respond to the climate cris.....»»
NASA to offer major update on Artemis moon plan. Here’s how to watch
NASA’s top team is about to offer its first major update on its ambitious Artemis program in almost a year......»»
HP debuts a new line of Fortis budget Chromebooks for students
HP has announced the Fortis G1i and Fortis G1m Chromebooks and Windows devices, which target students in the K-12 demographic......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2024 – Apple and Amazon, Spotify Wrapped
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. This Bl.....»»
Dynamic tracking technique can reduce noise in gravitational-wave detectors to peer deeper into the cosmos
Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is a promising way to improve the signal clarity of gravitational-wave detectors. The advance could one day allow scientists to see farther into the universe and provide more information about how b.....»»
Scientists exploit photo-induced chirality in thin films to improve authentication tech
In today's world, the fight against counterfeiting is more critical than ever. Counterfeiting affects about 3% of global trade, posing significant risks to the economy and public safety. From fake pharmaceuticals to counterfeit currency, the need for.....»»
World War One dazzle camouflage was not as well understood as it might have been, researchers suggest
Researchers from Aston University and Abertay University have found that World War One dazzle ships—vessels painted in a type of camouflage pattern to make it difficult for enemies to identify and destroy—weren't as effective as originally though.....»»
AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wells
Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics......»»
Isotope analysis reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food. Their research sheds new light on both the rapid expansion of humans throughout the Americas and the extinction o.....»»
Archaeological remains in Alaska show humans and dogs bonded 12,000 years ago
"Dog is man's best friend" may be an ancient cliché, but when that friendship began is a longstanding question among scientists. A study led by a University of Arizona researcher is one step closer to an answer to how Indigenous people in the Americ.....»»