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Mosquitos more resilient to saltwater than previously thought

Dutch mosquitos are more resilient to saltwater than previously thought. Environmental scientist Sam Boerlijst discovered this during his Ph.D. research at the Hortus botanicus. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how mosquito-borne disease t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 29th, 2024

Soil ecosystem more resilient when land is managed sustainably, finds study

Compared to intensive land use, sustainable land use allows better control of underground herbivores and soil microbes. As a result, the soil ecosystem is more resilient and better protected from disturbance under sustainable management than under in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Nearly half of Latin American migrants at US border experienced gun violence or threats back home

Almost half of the migrants crossing into the United States from Latin America and the Caribbean report previously experiencing firearm-related threats or violence in their home country, according to a University of Michigan study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

The myth of junk food-eating gamers is actually about social hunger—and gender, say researchers

Gamers are often associated with unhealthy diets, messy living spaces and at times asocial lifestyles. While the gamer stereotypes first mentioned have some basis in reality, this is not necessarily for the reasons we thought. This, according to new.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Study highlights unique challenges of farming while raising a family, managing household

If you're like most Americans, you probably don't give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

I spent a week with an EV and it completely changed my mind about them

I thought I had a good idea about what an electric car would be like to own, but spending a week with one showed I was mistaken......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Worm species thought to have disappeared has been appearing in photos of pygmy seahorses all along

A small team of marine scientists from the University of the Ryukyus, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the Kuroshio Biological Research Foundation, has found that a worm species thought to be missing since 1957 has been appearin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra’s algorithm was long thought to be the most efficient way to find a graph’s best routes. Researchers have now proven that it’s “universally optimal.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Study uncovers earliest evidence of humans using fire to shape the landscape of Tasmania

Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop management systems affect seed quality. The research highlights the potential for sustainable and resilient farming practices to enh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Mathematical approach can predict crystal structure in hours instead of months

Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals—a critical step in developing many medicines and electronic devices—in a matter of hours using only a laptop, a process that previously.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states

By Amanda Kavanagh As Amazon staff prepare for a full return-to-office on January 2nd, and Bezos-owned The Washington Post begins phasing in its own RTO … The post Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states appeared.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Survey provides a snapshot of scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness

The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of current scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Google Quick Share now available for Windows on ARM

Google has seemingly launched the Quick Share app for Windows on ARM PCs, something that was not previously available. The post Google Quick Share now available for Windows on ARM appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for a way.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Arctic raptors study reveals a new migration pattern, highlighting potential errors in range mapping

Traditionally, migratory birds are thought to arrive at their wintering grounds after fall migration and remain there until the spring migration back to breeding sites. This assumption forms the basis for determining over-wintering ranges and shaping.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Andor season 2 is coming sooner than a lot of Star Wars fans thought

It looks like the long-awaited premiere date for Andor season 2 has been quietly (and accidentally?) revealed......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

DNA shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historic and archaeological data can enrich or correct popular narratives. People have long been fascinated by the haunting plaster casts of the bodi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Playlist cover artwork app ‘Denim’ now integrates with Spotify

As previously covered here on 9to5Mac, Denim is a powerful app that provides tools for creating and customizing cover artwork for playlist. Following an update in August that added many new options to the app, Denim is now getting another update –.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says

Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects of plastics on the enviro.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

MacBook Air with OLED reportedly delayed until 2028

A new supply chain report claims that Apple has pushed back adding an OLED screen to the MacBook Air, previously rumored to arrive in 2027.Apple's current MacBook AirIt's been expected that Apple would bring an OLED screen to the MacBook Air for some.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024