Lynx reintroduction in Scotland? It"s complicated
Plans to reintroduce the lynx in Scotland provoke a complex range of opinions, new research shows......»»
Report finds that four people die in custody every week in Scotland
A new report led by the University of Glasgow has revealed 244 people have died while detained in custody or under the control of the state in a one-year period in Scotland—an average of four every week......»»
New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye
A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the Natural History Museum, University of Bristol, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool......»»
Google has a temporary (and complicated) fix for its Pixel storage issue
Google has a temporary fix for the storage issue affecting Pixel phones after the January update, but it seems a bit complicated. The post Google has a temporary (and complicated) fix for its Pixel storage issue appeared first on Phandroid......»»
What happens when you reintroduce a predator to a conservation area? These quolls were put to the task
In the first reintroduction of western quolls to a fenced conservation reserve, researchers from UNSW and Arid Recovery watched closely to measure their impacts on local prey species. While predation by quolls and the impacts of drought caused declin.....»»
Chemists use blockchain to simulate more than 4 billion chemical reactions essential to origins of life
Cryptocurrency is usually "mined" through the blockchain by asking a computer to perform a complicated mathematical problem in exchange for tokens of cryptocurrency. But in research appearing in the journal Chem a team of chemists has repurposed this.....»»
Despite the climate crisis, Scotland is burning as much carbon-rich peatland as it did in the 1980s
Hillsides splashed with purple heather are a symbol of Scotland and its natural beauty. But these picturesque moorlands are actually maintained by people—a practice that is coming under intense scrutiny as the climate crisis escalates......»»
Study of decommissioned onshore gas field highlights hydrogen storage concerns
A study exploring the potential of a decommissioned gas field in Scotland as a major hydrogen store has highlighted concerns over potential leaks and recommended that it shouldn't be used......»»
Colorado secures next wolf supply source from tribes in another Pacific Northwest state
Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under a new agreement that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts......»»
Apple Vision Pro streaming media landscape is complicated at launch
It might be a very expensive buy to just watch streaming video on, but Apple Vision Pro is going to look fantastic — for some services.Watching Apple TV+ on Vision Pro (Source: Apple)Don't throw out your TV set yet, at least not until your Apple Vi.....»»
Scientists compute with light inside hair-thin optical fiber
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have found a powerful new way to program optical circuits that are critical to the delivery of future technologies such as unhackable communications networks and ultrafast quantum computers.....»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
Ancient DNA study finds Iberian lynx hybridized with Eurasian lynx over the last few thousand years
Cross-species hybridization is a more frequent phenomenon than previously thought. In the past, it happened with modern humans; it is estimated that our genome contains about 2% Neanderthal DNA......»»
What to make of Valve’s recent fan project takedowns
A series of recent removals tells a complicated story. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Valve) From Black Mesa to the recently launched Portal: Revolution, Valve has had a reputation for being pretty willing to let modde.....»»
More "safe spaces" for young people could help reduce violence in Scotland, report says
A new report led by researchers at the University of Glasgow highlights concerns around how Scotland is adapting to emerging trends around violence and young people......»»
Xylem functionality is not a direct indicator of apple preharvest fruit drop: Study
Harvesting apple (Malus × domestica) fruit at optimal horticultural maturity is critical to meeting consumer preferences and to maintain quality throughout storage. Management during harvest is complicated by uneven ripening, overlapping maturity of.....»»
Colorado"s new wolves are alive and well, but state officials face transparency concerns about releases
The 10 wolves set loose in Colorado in December 2023 as part of a historic state-led reintroduction are doing well, but the humans charged with orchestrating the multi-year effort addressed concerns this week about a lack of transparency about the re.....»»
Why is the universe ripping itself apart? A new study shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought
What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years......»»
Ordering Apple Vision Pro gets more complex with face scan
Customers hoping to get one of the few Apple Vision Pro units at launch will have to jump through a few hoops first, including a face scan.Apple Vision Pro strapApple Vision Pro is a complicated product that needs various accessories sized to fit the.....»»
Mavericks vs. Knicks live stream: How to watch the NBA game for free
The Dallas Mavs and New Knicks clash tonight. The game is only streaming on local channels, so getting it online is a bit complicated......»»
After an 80-year absence, gray wolves have returned to Colorado—how the reintroduction will affect the ecosystem
Gray wolves were reintroduced to Colorado in December 2023, the latest attempt in a decades-long effort to build up wolf populations in the Rocky Mountain states. SciLine interviewed Joanna Lambert, professor of wildlife ecology and director of the A.....»»