Keep your garden tidy with a backpack leaf blower
Autumn arrives with cooler temperatures as trees shed their leaves for the winter. Unless you plan on leaving them there, you'll want a quick and easy way to get them gathered up. A backpack leaf blower lets you get this chore handled quickly and wit.....»»
Wordle today: Here"s the answer and hints for August 25
It's Friday, and while you're pondering the actual octopus' garden discovered this week, there's another Wordle puzzle to solve. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution.If you just want t.....»»
Wild tobacco mutants are more susceptible to insect attack but grow faster, shows study
Plants are not exposed to herbivores without defenses. When an insect feeds on a leaf, thereby wounding it and releasing oral secretions, a signaling cascade is elicited in the plant, usually starting with a rapid increase in the amount of the plant.....»»
How to turn off and manage your YouTube history
Whether you watch a lot of YouTube or a little, sometimes you might just want to keep your watch history to yourself or tidy it up. It's easy. Here's how......»»
New leaf-tailed gecko from Madagascar is a master of disguise
Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these skin flaps spread out, and blend seamlessly into thei.....»»
Throwing shade: Model maps NYC street trees" cooling benefits
Cornell researchers' "leaf-level" visualization of every tree in New York City—and how much shade each provides—could inform new strategies for mitigating extreme heat there, and in other cities coping with record-breaking temperatures......»»
Three ways to get your nature fix without a garden
Spending time in a garden is good for you. It doesn't matter if you're watering plants or simply chilling on a deck chair—there's a whole range of benefits that come with it. These include improved health and well-being, reduced mental fatigue and.....»»
Scientists name new species of extinct giant amphibian from fossil found in retaining wall
Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall......»»
Swissgear Getaway Laptop Backpack review
The Swissgear Getaway Laptop Backpack weighs just over one pound, contains simple built-in organization and, most importantly, snugly fits my 14-inch laptop......»»
Herschel Pop Quiz Laptop Backpack review
The Herschel Pop Quiz Laptop Backpack can fit 16-inch laptops in its velvety laptop sleeve and accommodate plenty of other odds and ends. To top it off, it has a striking design and fits comfortably......»»
Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 30L review
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 30L is loaded to the gills with useful features and protected by a 400D nylon shell that’ll guard all your gear when you’re on the go......»»
Fossil reveals leaf-eating among earliest birds
A new type of analysis of a spectacular 120-million-year-old fossil skeleton of the extinct early bird Jeholornis from northeastern China has revealed the oldest evidence for birds eating leaves, marking the earliest known evolution of arboreal plant.....»»
Spain worries over "lifeless land" amid creeping desertification
Ongoing droughts and an over-exploitation of land for both agriculture and industry have stoked fears in Spain over the creeping spread of "sterile soil" which could devastate Europe's kitchen garden......»»
Nissan and Renault revamp alliance with $663 million EV investment
The 24-year alliance started to fray with the arrest of Carlos Ghosn in 2019. Enlarge / The Renault Zoe (left) and Nissan Leaf (right) were two early mass-market EVs. (credit: Nissan) Nissan has agreed to invest $663 mil.....»»
What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent?
Last Saturday, Mohammed Aslam was working in his kitchen garden when he heard his fellow villagers shouting that water was coming from the nearby foothills in southern Kulgam area in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Within moments, the farmer said, mud and.....»»
HyperPack Pro review: A premium backpack with AirTag built-in
One of the common uses that have emerged for Apple's AirTag Bluetooth tracker is using it to keep tabs on a backpack full of gear. Hyper is cutting out the middleman and directly integrating the Find My technology into its HyperPack Pro.HyperPack Pro.....»»
Nissan to recall 1.38 million cars in U.S., Europe, Japan
Nissan is issuing a recall of about 1.38 million cars globally of models including Note, Kicks, Serena and Leaf......»»
Dealmaster: Declutter your home or office with these Prime Day organization tools
I stayed away from tech and bought some products to stay organized and tidy up. ... and there's space for cables, accessories, and other knickknacks. (credit: Corey Gaskin) I didn't upgrade my tech or add any of the hundreds of gadge.....»»
Study looks at summer solstice effect on leaf senescence
In a warming climate, spring keeps getting earlier. But the timing of leaf fall in autumn has been more of a mystery. For the first time, a study by researchers including biologist Susanne Renner in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Lou.....»»
Save $350 on this lawn mower, string trimmer, and leaf blower bundle
The 4th of July is great if you want to pick up deals for lawn care, and this Greenworks bundle that includes a lawnmower, blower, and trimmer is only $650!.....»»
Turning over a new leaf, Colombian ranchers plant trees
In Colombia's southern Guaviare department, on the doorstep of the Amazon, cattle ranchers are engaged in a practice that belies their jungle-wrecking reputation. They plant trees......»»