John Deere relents, says farmers can fix their own tractors after all
After a lengthy argument, a right to repair comes to agricultural machinery. Enlarge / Modern farm equipment is packed full of software, and repairs have become a real pain. (credit: John Deere) Farmers now have the righ.....»»
Afraid trailer: AI wreaks havoc on John Cho and his family
AI transforms a smart home into a nightmare in the official trailer for Afraid, a new horror film from Blumhouse......»»
Deepwatch appoints John DiLullo as CEO
Deepwatch announced that John DiLullo has been appointed as CEO, succeeding Charlie Thomas who is retiring and will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. John DiLullo is a veteran of the cybersecurity industry with more.....»»
Third human case of bird flu from cows—this one with respiratory symptoms
The first case in Texas and two in Michigan are not connected to each other. Enlarge / Holstein cows at a dairy farm. (credit: Getty | John Carl D'Annibale) Another dairy farm worker in Michigan has been infected with av.....»»
Apple and OpenAI allegedly reach deal to bring ChatGPT functionality to iOS 18
Perhaps against the wishes of Apple's AI chief John Giannandrea, Apple and OpenAI have reportedly reached a deal that will bring ChatGPT to iOS 18 and other operating systems in 2024.Apple and OpenAI could bring ChatGPT functionality to SiriApple wan.....»»
Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are
Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»
New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient crops, may inform new breeding programs
Drought is the most devastating environmental stress that farmers face worldwide. With the added pressures of climate change, drought years have become less predictable, more frequent and more severe......»»
MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing [Video]
Ever wonder how Apple tests its iPhones for dust, water, drop protection, and more? Apple invited MKBHD to check out its special laboratories with custom machines for durability testing as well as talk with Apple’s chief of hardware John Ternus. Ch.....»»
What makes a "good farmer" in Aotearoa?
In New Zealand, farmers and the largely urban general public are held to have differing views on what is meant by being a "good farmer." Anecdotally, farmers see themselves as stewards of the land for future generations, using management practices th.....»»
Historical signs in the landscape: Investigating the practice of pollarding in Western Norway
In the lush landscapes of Western Norway, pollarded trees bridge the past with modern environmental concerns. In a recent study, researchers investigated what motivates farmers to continue this ancient tree pruning practice......»»
Everything coming to Peacock in June 2024
From John Wick to Love Island to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock has something for everyone in June 2024......»»
Teslas can still be stolen with a cheap radio hack despite new keyless tech
Tesla owners should enable PIN-to-drive protection to thwart relay attacks. Enlarge / Tesla sold 1.2 million Model Y crossovers last year. (credit: John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty Images) For at least a decade, a ca.....»»
Finland"s wizards making food out of thin air
At a factory in Finland, the "farmers of the future" are making a new food protein by feeding a microbe air and electricity, proving that protein can be produced without traditional agriculture......»»
Researchers: We"re helping farmers access future climate projections as easily as checking the weather
How often do you check your local weather forecast? How about your local climate projections for 2050? For many farmers, the answer to the first question is all the time. But the answer to the second is almost certainly less than that, even though th.....»»
Researchers succeed for first time in accurately dating a 7,000-year-old prehistoric settlement using cosmic rays
Researchers at the University of Bern have for the first time been able to pin down a prehistoric settlement of early farmers in northern Greece dating back more than 7,000 years to the year......»»
Conservation of "Nature"s Strongholds" needed to halt biodiversity loss, say researchers
To achieve global biodiversity targets, conservationists and governments must prioritize the establishment and effective management of large, interconnected protected areas with high ecological integrity, John G. Robinson from the Wildlife Conservati.....»»
Plastic-greenhouse agriculture: A novel soil profile design for global sustainability and enhanced crop production
A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers. The soil profile includes four functional layers: a soil mulch layer for preventing evaporation,.....»»
Black farmers in Brazil changing views on coffee production
Raphael Brandao beams with pride as he describes the high-end Brazilian coffee he produces with beans sourced exclusively from Black farmers in a country where many still associate the product with slavery......»»
What"s Duolicious? I tried the 4chan dating app.
What's it like using Duolicious, the 4chan dating app. Online dating is getting a little too niche. There's an app for vegans, farmers, rich people, Christians, the musically-inclined, and Christian farmers. So inevitably there's a dating app f.....»»
The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (May 2024)
High-flying action from John Wick and hearty laughs in Big Daddy are among the 10 best movies on Tubi right now, spanning various genres to entertain everyone......»»
Penalties for dropping out of ecosystem services incentive programs should equal lost environmental benefits
Payment for Ecosystem Services programs (PES) are important tools that governments around the world use to improve water quality, protect forests and wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Under these programs, landowners—usually farmers—are pai.....»»