Leonardo da Vinci definitely did not sculpt the Flora bust
"It is machination, it is deception," said the director general of the Berlin Royal Museums in his defense when criticized for buying a fake. Wilhelm Bode did not budge an inch: The sculpture he acquired in 1909 was an as-yet unknown production of th.....»»
Plants in the Cerrado combine at least two strategies to survive fire, study shows
In an article published in the journal Flora, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil examine some of the strategies developed over eons of evolution by plants in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-like biome, to protect themselves an.....»»
Scientists winkle a secret from the "Mona Lisa" about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
The "Mona Lisa" has given up another secret......»»
The best movies on Apple TV+ right now (October 2023)
The best movies on Apple TV+ include the Oscar-winning Coda and two new October flicks, Flora and Son and a John lé Carre documentary called The Pigeon Tunnel......»»
"New way of looking at nature": These naturalists explore queer ecology with geese, owls and more
As Raquel García-Álvarez guides hikers on a trail surrounding the Sand Ridge Nature Center, her remarks on flora and fauna are interrupted by geese honking. She explains, as curious onlookers admire the birds skirting the water, that there's more t.....»»
New film from John Carney ‘Flora and Son’ now streaming on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is now streaming the latest film from esteemed indie director and producer John Carney: Flora and Son, starring Eve Hewson as mother Flora. Here’s how to watch. more….....»»
The Wolf of Wall Street is popular on Netflix right now. Here’s why you should watch it (again)
The Wolf of Wall Street on is among the 10 most popular movies on Netflix this week. Here's why you should watch the Leonardo DiCaprio/Margot Robbie comedy......»»
New study disproves Leonardo da Vinci"s "rule of trees"
A "rule of trees" developed by Leonardo da Vinci to describe how to draw trees has been largely adopted by science when modeling trees and how they function......»»
Autonomous truck platoons are a bust, but they work if you put them on rails
The ARPA-E backed train from Parallel Systems is now in its second generation. Enlarge / No, this is not a screen grab from the movie Logan. It's Parallel Systems' second-generation autonomous electric rail vehicle. (credit: Par.....»»
BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway. Enlarge / A BMW worker installs a seat in an i4. The company will no longer install hardware in its cars and then ask for a fee to unlock it at a later date. (credit: BMW).....»»
Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora
An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and historic environmental change—by swiftly and accurately analyzing pollen......»»
AirTag and Find My helps traveler bust Brussels theft ring
A theft ring in Europe has been busted by a determined victim, who used AirTag and Find My to track down his stolen MacBook and help police secure an arrest within 24 hours.Formerly of Google AI, Tony Aube was traveling in Brussels, Belgium, to catch.....»»
Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues
Safety groups remain concerned about child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. Enlarge (credit: Leonardo Munoz/Getty) In December, Apple said that it was killing an effort to design a privacy-preserving iC.....»»
For Nvidia, it’s AI or bust as it reports a record-breaking quarter
Everybody wants GPUs for AI, and that's making Nvidia very happy (and rich). Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) On top of Wednesday's news that Nvidia earnings have performed far better than expected, Reuters.....»»
Apple debuts trailer for "Flora and Son" musical film
Ahead of both its theatrical premiere and then streaming, Apple TV+ has released a trailer for writer/director John Carney's "Flora and Son," set in Dublin.Eva Hewson in "Flora and Son" (Source: Apple)With a similar feel to Carney's acclaimed films ".....»»
FDA issues safety alert on pregnancy tests after bust on illegal medical lab
Universal Meditech was behind an illegal lab discovered in Reedley, California. Enlarge / A picture of containers taken from the illegal UMI lab in Reedley, California. (credit: FCDPH) The Food and Drug Administration i.....»»
Some plants do not shed their leaves in autumn, for good reason
Retention of dead biomass by plants is common in the temperate herbaceous flora and can be related to certain plant traits, indicating relevance to ecosystem functioning. These are the main findings of an experimental study on more than 100 plant spe.....»»
New paleoaltimetry research questions assumptions about the formation of the Himalayas
Mountain ranges play a key role in global climate, altering weather and shaping the flora and fauna that inhabit their slopes and the valleys below. As warm air rises windward grades and cools, moisture condenses into rain and snow. On the leeward si.....»»
New study sheds light on awareness and preferences for bioplastics in Japan
Non-biodegradable plastics are major contributors to land and marine pollution, destroying habitats and causing harm to both flora and fauna. Hence, the switch to bioplastics is imperative to ensure sustainability. The success of environmental initia.....»»
Apple Original musical "Flora and Son" arrives in theaters September 22
Musical comedy-drama "Flora and Son" is set to premiere in theaters on September 22 and will arrive on Apple TV+ on September 29.Image Credit: AppleThe film, set in Ireland, follows the titular Flora and her petty-thief teenage son Max. Flora encoura.....»»
Human exceptionalism hinders environmental action, scientists find
What is nature? When Northeastern University researchers asked a sample of undergraduate students this question last spring, many of their responses included "the outdoors," "flora and fauna that exist without human interference" or "natural environm.....»»