Nature congress calls for protecting 30% of Earth, 80% of Amazon
The world's most influential conservation congress passed resolutions Friday calling for 80 percent of the Amazon and 30 percent of Earth's surface—land and sea—to be designated "protected areas" to halt and reverse the loss of wildlife......»»
Worms and snails handle the pressure 2,500m below the Pacific surface
Giant worms found wriggling under the Pacific seabed have unveiled a thriving ecosystem in a fiercely hostile environment, according to a study published by Nature Communications......»»
New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source
The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It's a reminder that Earth is part of a much larger and incredibly dynamic system......»»
The legendary Lego Hulkbuster is 30% off today
This Lego set is so big it can fit another Lego set inside of it. Now its 30% off......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 18-20)
With stars like Matt Damon and Denzel Washington, these three Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a quiet fall weekend......»»
Lignin molecular property discovery could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals
Trees are the most abundant natural resource living on Earth's land masses, and North Carolina State University scientists and engineers are making headway in finding ways to use them as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives to producing i.....»»
Deals: Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $376, black Milanese Loop all-time low, Mac keyboards 30% off, more
Your Friday edition of the day’s best deals on Apple gear and accessories starts off with ongoing pre-order offers on the new iPad mini 7, but we also spotted a new low on the Apple Watch Series 10 in Jet Black alongside the best price to date on A.....»»
CATL reports big miss in quarterly income as EV demand cools
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. reported quarterly net income well short of analyst estimates as the global slowdown in electric vehicle sales starts to bite. While net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 rose 26 percent to 13.1 b.....»»
Could injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere help cool the planet?
A multi-institutional team of climatologists, meteorologists and Earth scientists has found evidence that dropping diamond dust from an airplane into the atmosphere could cool the planet. In their study published in the journal Geophysical Research L.....»»
Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors—here are tips to make it work
Young children's lives are increasingly spent indoors. They have less access to green spaces, their parents are concerned about safety, and there's also the draw of digital entertainment. This shift away from the natural world has been evocatively na.....»»
Scientists identify potential deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution
As the planet continues to warm and the ramifications of human-driven climate change continue to amplify, the need to find ways to mitigate climate change is growing. In Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists describe a ne.....»»
Jacksonville Sheriff calls banner flown about him ‘hateful;’ councilman says it was ‘racist attack’
Jacksonville Sheriff calls banner flown about him ‘hateful;’ councilman says it was ‘racist attack’.....»»
Earth"s Flipping Magnetic Field Heard as Sound Is an Unforgettable Horror
Earth"s Flipping Magnetic Field Heard as Sound Is an Unforgettable Horror.....»»
Today’s deals: $119 off iPad mini, $120 heated jackets, Energizer batteries, $30 Crock-Pot, more
Friday’s featured deals of the day include so many great offers, like $119 off Apple’s previous-generation iPad mini now that the new model has been … The post Today’s deals: $119 off iPad mini, $120 heated jackets, Energizer.....»»
Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark
"For the first time, Canada will host its own homegrown rocket technology." Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the Rocket Report! Even several days later, it remains difficult to process.....»»
Image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping: Fast, versatile solutions for complex imaging challenges
A study by researchers from the Institute of Applied Physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published in Nature Photonics, presents a new method for non-invasive high-resolution imaging through highly scattering media......»»
Researchers find new role for protein in combating age-related diseases
McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall......»»
‘I Walked 30 Minutes Every Day for a Month, Now Both My Body and Mind Feel Better Than Ever’
‘I Walked 30 Minutes Every Day for a Month, Now Both My Body and Mind Feel Better Than Ever’.....»»
Amazon simplifies its lineup with the new Fire TV Stick HD
With the advent of the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, the company's low-cost streaming stick lineup goes from four devices to just three......»»
Space Perspective preps first crewed balloon flight, with a special guest
Space Perspective is preparing its first crewed balloon flight ahead of launching a tourism experience with epic views of Earth......»»
Astronomers trace the origin of meteorites that have struck Earth
Astronomers trace the origin of meteorites that have struck Earth.....»»