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Namibia"s drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way

A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way, with nearly 160 animals already killed, the environment ministry said Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 3rd, 2024

Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost -- it just doesn"t often want to

The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.An M4 Mac mini in front of AirPods Max — image credit:.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good

For $700, I was hoping for a much larger leap in visual impact. In many ways, the timing of Sony's 2016 launch of the PS4 Pro couldn't have been better. The slightly upgraded vers.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes

In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

You need to see this Alienware gaming laptop with i9 and RTX 4090 for $700 off

Dell has reduced the price of its high-end Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop by $700 and it's an absolutely fantastic machine for the price......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Rainwater samples reveals it"s literally raining "forever chemicals" in Miami

PFAS are in Miami's rainwater. And it is the latest evidence the synthetic "forever chemicals"—that have raised health concerns for people and wildlife—hitch a ride on the water cycle, using the complex system to circulate over greater distances......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago

Researchers including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist report they have analyzed a fossil of an extinct giant meat-eating bird—which they say could be the largest known member of its kind—providing new information about animal li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

This 85-inch 8K TV from Samsung has a $2,700 discount

We were thrilled to learn about this massive $2,700 discount you’ll get when ordering the Samsung 85-inch QN900C through the manufacturer!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

This 2-in-1 ThinkPad is over $1,700 off today!

One of the best Lenovo 2-in-1 models is on sale through the manufacturer. Save over $1,700 when you order the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 today!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Shells to surfboards: how wildlife has adapted to plastic

A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Report reveals a "vital sanctuary" for wildlife and endangered species in Cambodia"s Central Cardamom Mountains

The first-ever camera trap study of the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape has recorded 108 species, 23 of which are listed at risk (Vulnerable or above) on the IUCN Red List, underscoring the significance of the region as a global stronghold for b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

African giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products

In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team of researchers have trained these rats to pick up the scent of pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and African black.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Ecologists suggest animal alcohol consumption more common than thought

Anecdotes abound of wildlife behaving "drunk" after eating fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been assumed to be rare and accidental. Ecologists challenge this assumption in a review published October 30 in Trends.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

A bone-dry October is pushing nearly half of the United States into a flash drought, leading to fires in the Midwest and hindering shipping on the Mississippi River......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

5 early Black Friday laptop deals under $700 at Walmart

Beat the Black Friday rush with big discount at Walmart right now......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

I love the RGB on this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC and it’s $700 off today

For a super powerful gaming PC for less, check out the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC while it's on sale now at Dell for $700 off......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change

Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Red-cockaded woodpeckers" recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

An Indian village became Amur falcons" biggest protectors—how conservationists can harness the power of persuasion

Wildlife conservation is an exercise in human persuasion. It may seem counterintuitive that we hold the keys to the survival of wildlife, but 98% of all threatened species are threatened exclusively by human activities such as pollution, invasive spe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Scientists explore privilege and consequences of recreation for people and wildlife

Recreation is a luxury, and people aren't the only animals that recreate. Species great and small have a penchant for play, but the ability to recreate depends on resources. Colorado State University Professor Joel Berger and Yellowstone researcher K.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024