Natural sun protection for wood floors and furniture
To keep wood from aging prematurely, it's important to protect it effectively against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. At the same time, people want to retain the look and feel of natural wooden surfaces, but the transparent protective coatings that are c.....»»
The "wood wide web": Research questions tree-to-tree nutrient sharing via fungi
The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via these networks, has.....»»
Canada must turn its impressive biodiversity protection goals into real actions
With biodiversity declining at unprecedented rates worldwide, Canada stands at an important crossroads......»»
Bring back the bison: Indigenous ranchers in Texas push for buffalo conservation
The sun hangs low over the horizon as a black pickup crunches the gravel road. As the truck comes to a stop, bright dark eyes stare nervously out of its trailer, whites bulging as a thick furry neck twists about for a better look......»»
Fruit trees and "generational learning" turn El Cajon into a parrot paradise as temperatures drop
The squawking usually begins just past 4:30 p.m. this time of year, when the sun begins to hang low in the sky......»»
These Edifier speakers are my daily drivers, and they’re $150 off right now
They sound great, have tons of connections, and their wood panels look awesome — for $300, just go get the Edifier S1000W bookshelf speakers for Cyber Monday......»»
This wet and dry cordless vacuum is $190 for Cyber Monday
The Tineco iFloor 3, which will seamlessly mop and vacuum your floors, is on sale from Walmart for Cyber Monday -- the cordless vacuum will be yours for $190......»»
This wet and dry cordless vacuum is still available for $190
The Tineco iFloor 3, which will seamlessly mop and vacuum your floors, is on sale from Walmart for Black Friday -- the cordless vacuum will be yours for $190......»»
This wet and dry cordless vacuum is down to only $190 for Black Friday
The Tineco iFloor 3, which will seamlessly mop and vacuum your floors, is on sale from Walmart for Black Friday -- the cordless vacuum will be yours for $190......»»
Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable
I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value......»»
State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?
The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and fre.....»»
Toxic site is leaking cancer-causing chemicals in Grand Prairie, Texas: When will it be cleaned?
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a plan to clean a toxic site leaking cancer-causing chemicals under dozens of homes in Grand Prairie, Texas......»»
Best Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal lands at $619.99
Amazon has issued its best early Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal this Thanksgiving, dropping styles with a natural titanium finish to $619.99.Black Friday Apple Watch 2 deals drive prices down to $619.99.Supply is running out on the promo, whic.....»»
Integrated approach elucidates the long-sought structure of a natural powerful anticancer product
A collaborative effort by the research groups of Professor Haruhiko Fuwa from Chuo University and Professor Masashi Tsuda from Kochi University has culminated in the structure elucidation and total synthesis of anticancer marine natural products, iri.....»»
Passport control for glycan maturation: Discovery of a molecular tag that enhances biopharmaceutical quality
A collaborative research group, including researchers from Nagoya City University, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, and RIKEN has uncovered a molecular tool, the "passport sequence," that significantly improves the production efficiency and q.....»»
Engineering DNA to mimic biological catch bonds with "fish-hook" system
In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has developed an artificial adhesion system that closely mimics natural biological interactions......»»
Fossil fuel supply: The elephant in the room at climate change conferences
"Natural resources … are a gift from God. Every natural resource, whether it's oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, they are all natural resources. Countries should not be blamed for having them, and should not be blamed for bringing these re.....»»
Apple takes over more NYC office space from Macy"s
Apple has expanded its New York City offices and is now taking up ten floors of 11 Penn Plaza in a deal that sees it occupying space vacated by Macy's.Some 10 floors of 11 Penn Plaza in New York are now occupied by Apple — image credit: Vornado Rea.....»»
Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate, thale cress study finds
Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage more. But this repair activity slows dow.....»»
Save BIG on these Black Friday Deals from Spigen!
Add some protection to your device, at a much cheaper cost. The post Save BIG on these Black Friday Deals from Spigen! appeared first on Phandroid. With Black Friday finally here, there’s a lot of sweet tech deals from different bran.....»»
Beeches thrive in France"s Verdun in flight from climate change
An assisted migration of beech trees in need of protection from climate change is bearing its first fruits in France after 13 years, with saplings now gracing the former World War I battlefield of Verdun......»»