Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29
UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific region at COP29 on 11 November......»»
How "thirsty" trees may make forests more vulnerable to climate change
A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought......»»
Exposed APIs and issues in the world’s largest organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Tristan Kalos, CEO of Escape, discusses the results of its 2024 State of API Exposure report. The study highlights significant API security gaps affecting Fortune 1000 organizations, with over 28,500 exposed APIs and.....»»
Apple promotes the newly launched Genmoji in a fun new iPhone 16 ad
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.2 to the public, and the update brings many more Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad, including Image Playground, Genmoji and ChatGPT integrated into Siri. Genmoji is undoubtedly one of the most fun featu.....»»
Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the.....»»
Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance
A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»
This Dune 2 star is the new Patrick Bateman in the American Psycho remake
Luca Guadagnino has found his Patrick Bateman. Oscar nominee Austin Butler will star in a new adaptation of American Psycho......»»
iOS 18.3 beta release date: Here’s when to expect the next update
iOS 18.2 just launched to the public, but for beta users who have been running the software since October, it’s officially old news. Next up is the iOS 18.3 beta, which should release very soon. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.3 beta to ar.....»»
My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals
At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moder.....»»
Apple announces redesigned Beats iPhone 16 case with sapphire crystal Camera Control
Beats surprised us all in September when the Apple-owned audio company launched . It turns out Beats has even more to offer for the iPhone 16 line with a second design launching this week. more….....»»
To tattoo or not tattoo: Testing the limits of beauty in body art
German survey respondents rated images of tattooed models as less beautiful than images of the same models with no tattoos. However, younger people, tattoo artists and those with body art tolerated more ink, according to a study published in the open.....»»
Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue
Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»
Advanced atom interferometer could help with "the embarrassing problem" of dark matter
Assuming dark matter exists, its interactions with ordinary matter are so subtle that even the most sensitive instruments cannot detect them. In a new study, Northwestern University physicists now introduce a highly sensitive new tool, which amplifie.....»»
Mediterranean coral gardens may inevitably be compromised
Based on vast experience at sea and in the laboratory over the last 10 years, the latest study by the Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research at the University of Porto (CIIMAR-UP), Portugal, in collaboration with the Institute.....»»
How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce
In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»
Industry expertise in audits leads to cost savings, quality boost: Study
Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found......»»
Scientists examine how roasting affects the perfect brew
A new study in published in Scientific Reports suggests that the perfect cup of coffee is influenced by a complex blend of variables such as bean processing method, brewing time, and grind size, not just the roast level......»»
Study reveals extreme rate of Australia"s invertebrate extinction
An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation's biodiversity loss......»»
Adoption of AI calls for new kind of communication competence from sales managers
Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication com.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to Chile and Egypt
Apple has now launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone service in both Egypt and Chile, making a total of 20 countries that have received the feature since it started in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone lets merchants take payments without a separate contactless d.....»»
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant.....»»