Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the predators to hunting that critics said would undermine their rebound from widespr.....»»
New Apple ID, iMessage, iCloud security protections are coming soon
Apple has announced a series of three powerful new tools to protect users' most sensitive data, in new iCloud and iMessage features that will be rolling out between now and the end of 2023.As far back as 2015, Apple was stepping up security with two-.....»»
Apple launches new Apple ID, iMessage, iCloud security protections
Apple has announced a series of three powerful new tools to protect users' most sensitive data, in new iCloud and iMessage features that will be rolling out between now and the end of 2023.As far back as 2015, Apple was stepping up security with two-.....»»
Pro-choice crowdfunding has surged in the U.S. But donating that way has risks
The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this year overturned constitutional protections of reproductive choice for Americans......»»
How giant-faced owls snag voles hidden in snow
Hovering over a target helps giant-faced Great Gray owls pinpoint prey hidden beneath as much as two feet of snow......»»
Judge approves $50 million settlement over broken MacBook butterfly keyboards
Only affected users living in specific states will be eligible for payouts. Enlarge / The very first of the butterfly-switch keyboard designs, as introduced in the 12-inch MacBook from 2015. If you bought a MacBook wit.....»»
China and Russia Continue to Block Protections for Antarctica
For the sixth year in a row, nations failed to agree on any new marine protected areas in the fragile Southern Ocean around Antarctica.....»»
"Mind Control" Parasite Makes Wolves Effective Pack Leaders
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders.....»»
Behavior-changing parasite moves wolves to the head of the pack
A parasite associated with bold behavior is also associated with pack leadership. Enlarge (credit: Russell Burden) Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite that can infect any warm-blooded species. In lab st.....»»
Do Australian tenancy reforms to protect renters cause landlords to exit the market? No, but maybe they should
More Australians are renting their housing longer than in the past. But they have relatively little legal security against rent increases and evictions compared to tenants in other countries. When state governments suggest stronger protections for te.....»»
Wolves emboldened by parasite more likely to lead pack: study
Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks......»»
Wolves infected with a common parasite may be much more likely to become pack leaders
A team of researchers with the Yellowstone Wolf Project at the Yellowstone Center for Resources, in Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming, has found that wolves in the park who become infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite, are much more.....»»
Global wildlife summit approves shark protections
Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species on Friday approved a plan to protect 54 more shark species, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and cruel shark fin trade......»»
Wildlife summit to vote on shark protections
Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species will decide Thursday whether to approve a proposal to protect sharks, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and often cruel shark fin trade......»»
Wildlife summit to vote on "historic" shark protections
A summit on the international trade in endangered species will decide Thursday whether to ratify a "historic" proposal to protect sharks, a move that would drastically restrict the lucrative global shark fin trade......»»
Call for harder line on how we judge conservation
James Cook University scientists say a more direct approach should be taken to conservation planning—with greater focus on the real impact of conservation actions and less attention paid to targets or actions that misrepresent progress......»»
How great gray owls find prey under deep blankets of snow
A trio of researchers from the University of California, Discover Owls and the University of Washington has discovered how great gray owls are able to find and capture voles under two feet of snow. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal.....»»
Rebel Wolves Announces It Has Gained Investment From Tech Giant NetEase
Rebel Wolves, the studio formed by ex-The Witcher 3 devs, has secured investment from NetEase. The post Rebel Wolves Announces It Has Gained Investment From Tech Giant NetEase appeared first on PlayStation Universe. The new development studio fr.....»»
90% of organizations have Microsoft 365 security gaps
A recently published study evaluated 1.6 million Microsoft 365 users across three continents, finding that 90% of organizations had gaps in essential security protections. Managing Microsoft 365 (M365) is complicated. How can IT teams avoid managemen.....»»
Google Drive malware is targeting governments around the world
Chinese hackers are storing malware on legitimate cloud services, hoping to bypass security protections......»»
Flash deal: Apple"s loaded M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro drops to record low price for 24 hours
Packed with upgrades, including a 32-core GPU, this M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch is $424 off thanks to an early Black Friday flash deal.Save $424 on Apple's M1 Max MacBook Pro.The high-end retail spec (MK1A3LL/A) in Space Gray features Apple's top-of-t.....»»