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Managed retreat: A must in the war against climate change

University of Delaware disaster researcher A.R. Siders said it's time to put all the options on the table when it comes to discussing climate change adaptation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 18th, 2021

Human odorant receptor for characteristic petrol note of Riesling wines identified

Climate change does not stop at grapevines. Too much sun means that the bouquet of German Riesling wines becomes dominated by a petrol note (some) customers do not appreciate. A research team from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 min. ago

Persistent questioning of knowledge takes a toll: New study supports theories that baseless discrediting harms

It can be demoralizing for a person to work in a climate of repetitive skepticism and doubt about what they know, a new study shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 min. ago

Razer, somehow, made a mouse pad exciting

A mouse pad has to be the most boring peripheral in any PC setup, but Razer somehow managed to make the Firefly V2 Pro exciting......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News18 min. ago

Cisco Duo provider breached, SMS MFA logs compromised

Hackers have managed to compromise a telephony provider for Duo, the Cisco-owned company providing secure access solutions, and steal MFA (multi-factor authentication) SMS message logs of Duo customers. About the attack The unnamed provider – o.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News4 hr. 17 min. ago

First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change

From rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns to intense weather events such as hurricanes, Florida is experiencing significant climate-related challenges in tandem with skyrocketing insurance rates. As the state's population continues.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 17 min. ago

Climate-change-driven cold snaps threaten marine life

Tropical marine species venturing into new areas as the climate changes could fall victim to another effect of the phenomenon—as bursts of cold water from the deep sea suddenly kill them......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 17 min. ago

From tape measures to space lasers: Quantifying biomass of the world"s tallest forests

In this era of accelerating climate crisis, accounting for all aspects of Earth's carbon cycle is a crucial task. The magnitude of atmospheric carbon burden means trees and forests are limited but important instruments among a suite of mitigation opt.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 17 min. ago

Pixel 9 Pro Fold name change indicates a big twist for Google’s foldables

Fans of foldable devices are probably waiting for Google to release the Pixel Fold 2 this summer. The device has appeared in various leaks, indicating … The post Pixel 9 Pro Fold name change indicates a big twist for Google’s foldables ap.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News8 hr. 16 min. ago

A single atom layer of gold—researchers create goldene

For the first time, scientists have managed to create sheets of gold only a single atom layer thick. The material has been termed goldene. According to researchers from Linköping University, Sweden, this has given the gold new properties that can ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

Most countries are struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, emissions tracking study shows

Nineteen out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study led by UCL researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

AI is about to change video production forever

Adobe has announced new generative AI features for Premiere Pro that look game-changing......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 45 min. ago

The South"s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change. Fixing it is also a struggle

Climate change is threatening America's water infrastructure as intensifying storms deluge communities and droughts dry up freshwater supplies in regions that aren't prepared......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

The great tits in this Oxford wood are adapting their breeding times as climate changes

As part of a team of ecologists, I've been studying aspects of great tit biology at Wytham Woods near Oxford. One aspect of our research is how climate change affects their breeding behavior. So far, our research suggests that these great tits have b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef scientists declared Monday, a result of warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Out on dry land: Water shortage threatens species in Ruaha National Park in Tanzania

Climate change is not the only cause of arid landscapes. A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) has investigated the consequences of increased water abstraction for agriculture and livestock farming f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Here’s how Apple could change your iPhone forever

Ferret UI is an AI system that understands on-screen content and offers actionable insights via natural conversations. It could change the iPhone forever......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key

Climate change has an effect on forests and trees. They suffer from heat waves and periods of drought. But although we see tree mortality increase as a result, much is still unknown about the underlying mechanisms......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Heat and desiccation tolerances predict bee abundance under climate change

Recent research by the University of New Mexico alumnus Melanie Kazenel and colleagues predicts climate change will reshape bee communities in the southwest United States, with some thriving and others declining. The research, titled "Heat and desicc.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Newly sequenced genome reveals coffee"s prehistoric origin story, and its future under climate change

The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in the ancient past......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

The Paradox That"s Supercharging Climate Change

Humanity needs to burn less fossil fuels. But that means fewer aerosols to help cool the planet—and a potential acceleration of global warming......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024