Leading-edge model predicts impact of river plants on flood level
River plants provide ecological and environmental benefits, but they raise flood risk by blocking the flow during heavy rain. Removing woody riparian vegetation patches is a primary flood prevention method, but it threatens stream's biodiversity. The.....»»
Mutations in wheat TaAPA2 gene result in pleiotropic effects on plant architecture
This study is reported by Shisheng Chen's group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and t.....»»
220-pound fish caught in Hudson River
220-pound fish caught in Hudson River.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature new battery tech that won’t be in other 2024 iPhones
I’m a European who isn’t happy with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its impact on the future of the iPhone. But the EU … The post iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature new battery tech that won’t be in other 2024 iPhones.....»»
Friday’s deals: 13-inch M2 iPad Air new low, AirPods Pro 2 $60 off, MacBook Air, Apple Watch Series 9, more
Friday is ushering in some fresh price drops, including a new all-time low on the entry-level 13-inch M2 iPad Air as well as a solid offer on the latest USB-C MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 and a chance to land a bonus $40 credit. From there, we move over to.....»»
CDK restores DMS for Group 1, more dealerships as cyberattack costs rise
The cost of the shutdown is rising rapidly as its impact is becoming clearer and the number of lawsuits continued to grow......»»
In-app subscriptions continue to grow, despite consumer fatigue
The in-app subscription market continues to grow, according to a new report, despite increasing consumer fatigue with the trend to turn everything into a recurring payment. Surprisingly, the most common subscription model is reportedly now a weekly o.....»»
Flood washes away Noem’s false veneer of leadership
Flood washes away Noem’s false veneer of leadership.....»»
"Not crazy to be optimistic" on climate tech, Gates tells investors
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday urged investors to get behind cutting-edge climate technologies he says would drive a "green industrial revolution" and a next wave of global prosperity......»»
No evidence that England"s new "biodiversity boost" planning policy will help birds or butterflies
A new legal requirement for developers to demonstrate a biodiversity boost in planning applications could make a more meaningful impact on nature recovery if improvements are made to the way nature's value is calculated, say researchers at the Univer.....»»
Hood River Bridge closed after semi-truck crash causes ‘severe damage’
Hood River Bridge closed after semi-truck crash causes ‘severe damage’.....»»
Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West
Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM drops to $1,599
The 14-inch MacBook Pro price cut knocks $200 off the current M3 model with a bump up to 16GB unified memory. But this special deal at B&H ends June 28.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Photo and Adorama are both offering the $1,599 M3 MacBook Pro 14-in.....»»
3 Reasons Not to Install iOS 16.7.8 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 16.7.8 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might want to wait before moving up from older versions of iOS 16. iOS 16.7.8 is Apple’.....»»
US states shape foreign policy amid national China unease, research shows
State-level officials such as governors, state legislators and attorneys general are shaping U.S.-China relations as the two countries navigate a strained geopolitical relationship, according to new research by political scientist Kyle Jaros......»»
Is Zenless Zone Zero cross-platform?
Hoyoverse The latest RPG from HoYoverse is upon us, but has a vastly different look than Genshin Impact or . Zenless Zone Zero embraces a more cyberpunk style but is just as action-packed and full of flashy new character designs. Each game has explor.....»»
OpenAI’s new “CriticGPT” model is trained to criticize GPT-4 outputs
Research model catches bugs in AI-generated code, improving human oversight of AI. Enlarge / An illustration created by OpenAI. (credit: OpenAI) On Thursday, OpenAI researchers unveiled CriticGPT, a new AI model designed.....»»
Google Translate just nearly doubled its number of supported languages
This includes common languages like Cantonese and lesser-known ones like Manx. Enlarge / The logo for PaLM 2, a Google large language model. (credit: Google) Google announced today that it has added support for 110 new l.....»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
Researchers propose a new, holistic way to teach synthetic biology
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of "cooks in the kitchen," which has both helped it flourish and made it unusually difficult to create a cohesive, consistent curriculum for students at every level of stu.....»»
Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River
A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River......»»