Mars analog stations investigate lichen biodiversity during simulated missions
Once you know where to look for them, lichens are everywhere. These composite organisms—fungal and photosynthetic partners joined into a greater whole—can survive on a vast array of surfaces, from rocks and trees to bare ground and buildings. The.....»»
McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor includes full Dirac Live room correction
McIntosh's latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV processor now includes multiple analog inputs, plus a full license for Dirac's room correction......»»
New study is helping to understand and achieve species elements in the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Experts provide clarity on key terms for urgent species recovery actions to support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework......»»
Here"s how Curiosity"s sky crane changed the way NASA explores Mars
Twelve years ago, NASA landed its six-wheeled science lab using a daring new technology that lowers the rover using a robotic jetpack......»»
Model suggests spewing metal nanorods into Mars" atmosphere could warm the planet by 30 K
A small team of engineers and geophysicists from Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Central Florida has found, via modeling, that creating millions of metal nanorods from material on the Martian surface and then.....»»
Traceeshark: Open-source plugin for Wireshark
Traceeshark is a plugin for Wireshark that enables security practitioners to quickly investigate security incidents. It enhances the capabilities of Aqua Tracee, an open-source runtime security and forensics tool, and allows users to analyze kernel-l.....»»
Comprehensive framework to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global biodiversity research
The global biodiversity crisis demands comprehensive, collaborative solutions that draw upon diverse knowledge and perspectives from around the world. Yet, a critical gap exists in biodiversity research, where the expertise and insights of local scie.....»»
Take a trip to the largest lake on Mars
Mars once hosted a lake larger than any on Earth. The broken-down and dried-up remnants of this ancient lakebed are shown here in amazing detail by ESA's Mars Express......»»
New 400-year temperature record shows Great Barrier Reef is facing catastrophic damage, researchers warn
The Great Barrier Reef is under critical pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity, and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research......»»
Plants show surprising diversity in arid landscape: How livestock grazing impacts drylands
Understanding how plants cope with climatic extremes and grazing pressure is important for reliable predictions about future biodiversity and the functioning of dryland ecosystems......»»
You’re going to want a squad for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
We tried two missions of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which is already delivering some thrilling action in spite of some single-player quirks......»»
Stuck Starliner is causing NASA to delay other ISS missions
NASA has announced some adjustments to the launch dates of other missions to the ISS while it continues to work with Boeing to resolve the Starliner issue......»»
What is a DAC, and why would you need one?
What is a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter? Here's how these common components work, and why audiophiles like to use upgraded versions for their music......»»
Relive Mars rover’s ‘7 minutes of terror’ during landing 12 years ago
NASA has marked the 12th anniversary of Curiosity's arrival on Mars with a video that relives the remarkable effort to safely land the rover on the red planet......»»
The race to discover biodiversity: 11 new marine species and a new platform for rapid species description
A new paper, the Ocean Species Discoveries (OSD), describes a ground-breaking experiment that united 25 independent taxonomists from ten countries. The initiative boasts the discovery of eleven new marine species from all over the globe, occurring at.....»»
Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World
The world, the famed primatologist says, isn’t what it used to be—but there’s still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one......»»
Major energy companies conceal 47% of biodiversity damage, according to research
A study by the UPV/EHU's Research Group on Circular Economy, Business Performance and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals reveals that energy companies conceal 47% of the damage wrought on biodiversity as a result of their activity. The stud.....»»
Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes
Nearly 90% of North America's lakes are located in Canada. That's why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases f.....»»
Check out NASA’s top skywatching tips for August
NASA’s top skywatching tips for August include a meetup of Jupiter and Mars, a look at the Perseid meteors, and a view of the Lagoon Nebula......»»
Lawmakers ask FTC to investigate the sale of driver data, alleging ‘flagrant abuse" of privacy
Automakers, which have made lofty revenue projections about the riches to be found in the sale of connected vehicle data, have largely sought to ignore the fact that consumers do not want their data to be sold......»»
One year on "Mars": Inside NASA"s ultra-realistic isolation study
Sealed inside a habitat in Texas and cut off from the outside world for over a year, Kelly Haston was the commander of a first-of-its-kind simulation for NASA to prepare for a future mission to Mars......»»