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Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»

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Plans to stabilize Earth"s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Climate patterns from cave mineral deposits linked to Chinese dynasty collapses

China's dynastic history spans 13 periods of rule from 2070 BC until the last emperor abdicated in 1912. While factors leading to the transitions between dynasties are a complex mixture of environmental, social and economic issues, the role of climat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

US to start nationwide testing for H5N1 flu virus in milk supply

Feds can compel any company that handles pre-pasteurized milk to share samples. On Friday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would begin a nationwide testi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Apple insider leaks future plans for a significant iPhone spec change

Apple's first in-house cellular modem will grace the iPhone SE next year. In 2026, the iPhone 18 series will get an updated version with faster 5G support......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Autonomous imaging robot can assess embryos" response to environmental change

Scientists have used 3D-printed components to create a robotic instrument that can autonomously monitor the earliest stages of development in any aquatic species. The LabEmbryoCam has been created over the past decade by biologists and technologists.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Record-low Antarctic sea ice can be explained and forecast months out by patterns in winds

Amid all the changes in Earth's climate, sea ice in the stormy Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was, for a long time, an odd exception. The maximum winter sea ice cover remained steady or even increased slightly from the late 1970s through 2015,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

All Whimstar locations in Infinity Nikki

With over 300 Whimstars to collect in Infinity Nikki, it's tough to find each one. We'll show you where to find all Whimstars and explain their puzzles.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat—water

In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

iOS 18.2 adds natural language search to Apple Music and Apple TV app

Apple has been testing iOS 18.2 for a while now, and the update brings a lot of new features related to Apple Intelligence such as Genmoji and Image Playground. However, there’s another small but important change for users of the Apple Music and Ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

3D models help researchers understand the climate impact of eddies

Mesoscale eddies are ocean vortices less than 100 kilometers in diameter that are responsible for the localized "weather" of the oceans. Because of the large amount of mass and energy movement associated with these currents, mesoscale eddies play an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, report finds

Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz. The research, conducted by project co-lead, Pelayo Menendez and center.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action

As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid chang.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Experiments provide evidence that interaction of light with a hydrocarbon molecule produces strained molecular rings

When molecules interact with ultraviolet (UV) light, they can change shape quickly, producing strain—stress in a molecule's chemical structure due to an increase in the molecule's internal energy. These processes typically take just tens of picosec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Google quietly announced a huge change for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold

Have an older Pixel device like the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, or Pixel Fold? Google has a nice surprise for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Quick climate dictionary: What actually is a carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by something. That might be a person's lifestyle, a product's supply chain, an organization, or an activity. Everything from a banana to a ship has a carbon footprint......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 bird flu virus infection and potential transmission in humans

Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Historical outbreaks of coffee wilt disease linked to gene transfer from another fungus

The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed to successive outbreaks of the disease. Lily Peck of Imperial College London, U.K., reports these new findings in a study.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice

What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models

High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024