Las Vegas Pushes To Become First To Ban Ornamental Grass
With a first-in-the-nation policy, Las Vegas is seeking to ban grass that nobody walks on. "Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with desert plants, and now they're asking the Nevada L.....»»
A different picture of the Serengeti: Competition for food drives planet"s remaining mass migration of herbivores
Upending the prevailing theory of how and why multi-species mass-migration patterns occur in Serengeti National Park, researchers from Wake Forest University have confirmed that the millions-strong wildebeest population pushes zebra herds along in co.....»»
What it"s like counting 528,000 albatross nests on Midway islands
Nancy Caruso sat on an island in the North Pacific Ocean just inches from an albatross and watched as the large black-and-white sea bird with a 12-foot wingspan added grass to its nest to cover up a precious 4-inch white egg......»»
Super Bowl LVIII: How to watch for free on Apple TV, iPhone, or any device
Super Bowl LVIII is set for today, February 11 at 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas. Join along for a few ways to watch Super Bowl LVIII including for free on the web, iPhone, iPad, and.....»»
Apple Maps offers an inside look at Allegiant Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII kicking off in a few hours, you can head to the Apple Maps app and get a very cool inside look at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Apple has overhauled the Apple Maps imagery ahead of today’s Chiefs vs 49ers game, w.....»»
Fake grass, real injuries? Dissecting the NFL’s artificial turf debate
Artificial turf has its advantages, but the NFLPA wants it banished from the NFL. Enlarge (credit: iStock/Getty Images) Super Bowl LVIII will be played on a natural grass field in an indoor stadium in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024. H.....»»
Small adjustments can reduce nitrogen loss in peat meadows, says researcher
Relatively simple adjustments can reduce nitrogen losses on dairy farms in peatland areas. That's the conclusion of the Ph.D. research by Leiden environmental scientist Jeroen Pijlman at the Louis Bolk Institute. Protein-poor grass species and narrow.....»»
Something is happening to Progressive Web Apps in iOS 17.4 -- but they aren"t dead
Users have taken to social media to decry that progressive web apps were killed by Apple in iOS 17.4, but the reality is more complex than that.Apple's half-hearted support for Web Pushes was added in iOS 16.4Apple is being required to allow alternat.....»»
TrueCar leader says company continues rebound after restructuring
"We have this huge opportunity," CEO Jantoon Reigersman said during this year's NADA Show in Las Vegas......»»
Bosch pushes back margin target, warns of further job cuts
Bosch said it is in talks with employee representatives in its mobility department about "personnel adjustments," adding redundancies were off the table under agreements struck between the company and its works council until 2027......»»
Dolby’s Vegas flex: in person with Flex Connect and Dolby Atmos in-car
I got an insider look and listen to what Dolby Flex Connect could mean for the future AV, in-home and in-car......»»
Unveiling a gap-free genome in rapeseed for enhanced agricultural insight and breeding
Allopolyploid oilseed rape (Brassica napus) plays a critical role in global agriculture, serving not only as a major oil crop but also as a nutritious vegetable and ornamental plant. Despite its importance, the current reference genomes, including th.....»»
CDK CEO shifts focus to growth
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald spoke about the dealership management system market and the company's approach to innovation during the NADA Show in Las Vegas......»»
Study reveals genes regulating lotus flowering
Lotus is one of the top 10 traditional flowers in China with high ornamental value. Flowering behavior in lotus marks the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth, and flowering time is also an important determinant of its market value......»»
For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»
Microsoft Edge is apparently usurping Chrome on people’s PCs
An apparent bug that plays into criticisms of how Microsoft pushes Edge. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you run the Chrome browser in Windows 10 or 11 and you've suddenly discovered that you're running.....»»
Maserati pushes back launches of electric Levante, Quattroporte
The successor to the Levante will appear in 2027, while the next Quattroporte will debut in 2028. The delay leaves big holes in the Stellantis luxury brand's lineup......»»
PSB’s new SubSeries BP8 subwoofer pushes 500 watts of pure rumble
Canadian speaker makers PSB have announced a new generation of subwoofers with the SubSeries BP8 that pushes 500 watts of rumble in a compact package......»»
"Penelope" review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally
Mel Eslyn and Megan Stott offer a fantasy for the modern age in this pilot episode of "Penelope." A Sundance review. Few rejoinders sting quite the way "touch grass" does. For those who aren't chronically online, the phrase essentially means yo.....»»
Verizon Pushes New Round of Price Increases on Older Unlimited Plans
Verizon needs its customers to leave their old plans behind and adopt their newest, most expensive, and (arguably) worst unlimited plans. Because folks likely aren’t willing to do that without being forced, because again, those plans (called my.....»»
Ford pushes the off-road button with F-150 Lightning Switchgear
The demonstrator was developed with Vaughn Gittin's RTR Vehicles. Enlarge / I normally prefer my performance cars on race circuits, but the Lightning Switchgear impressed this off-road racing novice. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»