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New hope for critically endangered Siamese crocodile

Sixty Siamese crocodiles, from five separate nests, have successfully hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park—the largest record of this species breeding in the wild this century and a massive boost for the survival prospects of this criticall.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 18th, 2024

Teens recognize risk behavior in movies and series, but are not always critical

When teens see risk behavior such as drinking, smoking or drug use in movies or series, they sometimes find it difficult to define whether it's realistic or not. They recognize stereotypes but cannot always interpret it critically. This is according.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Practical formate/bicarbonate energy system shows promise for hydrogen storage

Researchers are still looking for an ideal way to safely and stably store hydrogen, the beacon of hope for the energy transition. Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock, LIKAT, and the company H2APEX report on how this volati.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Indonesia arrests man for selling rhino horn via social media

Indonesian authorities arrested a man trying to sell elephant tusks and the horns of critically endangered rhinos via social media......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Ancient sea cow that was attacked by both a primeval crocodile and shark sheds new light on prehistoric food chains

A new study showing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores—a crocodilian and a shark—is revealing clues into both the predation tactics of ancient creatures and the wider food chain millions of years ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true

Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows

Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Where is the next-generation iPhone SE?

We've not heard much about the rumored iPhone SE 4, but there's still scope and hope for a new affordable Apple phone......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

Engineers design lookalike drug nanocarrier to evade lung"s lines of defense

A drug-carrying molecule designed to cure disease by slipping past the lung's natural defenses offers new hope for people with chronic or deadly respiratory diseases, say its creators, researchers in assistant professor Liheng Cai's Soft Biomatter La.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Canada lynx confirmed in Vermont for 1st time since 2018

A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Cleanup hopes for neighbors of Mexico"s "toilet bowl" wastewater dam

On the banks of a wastewater dam in central Mexico, under a dense cloud of mosquitoes, Yury Uribe is finally seeing hope after spending decades in "environmental hell.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Ancient civilizations had ways to counter the urban heat island effect—how history"s lessons apply to cities today

As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Tesla has released a cheaper Model 3 — and I really hope it comes to the U.S.

Tesla has taken the wraps off of a cheaper Model 3, but for now, it's only available in Mexico. That's a shame -- I really hope the vehicle makes it to the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Red colobus are Africa"s most endangered monkeys—protecting them will also safeguard forests

Many people have never heard of a red colobus, yet they are Africa's most imperiled group of monkeys......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Elongated tortoises exhibit minimal genetic variation, aiding conservation efforts

The genetic homogeneity of the endangered elongated tortoise aids the species' protection, as demonstrated in a study by Senckenberg researchers and an international team, published in the journal Salamandra......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

What will it take for Apple TV+ to finally be a hit?

Apple TV+ launched in 2019, yet in those five years it’s barely moved the needle in becoming a major streaming player. TV+ has hit series like Ted Lasso, Severance, and Silo. It has critically successful movies like CODA and Killers of the Flower M.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

I hope Apple’s robot iPad is a lot less impressive than it sounds

We’ve seen various claims about Apple’s interest in robotics, from a fully-fledged domestic robot to what we might think of as a robot iPad screen that can turn to face you. I’ve already expressed my skepticism about the domestic robot, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Rare butterfly only found on Pa. military base should be listed as endangered, feds say

The eastern subspecies of the regal fritillary butterfly, marked by orange forewings and dark hindwings, is found in only one location in North America and is threatened with extinction......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

At Southern Nevada Water Summit, leaders share hope for Colorado River

Two years after Lake Mead hit an all-time low and concern swelled for the Colorado River's long-term sustainability, water managers and lawmakers generally see a healthier basin. But that didn't come without sacrifice in Las Vegas......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Photolithography research shows computer chips have the potential to become even smaller

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have been improving the resolution of a process known as photolithography. They hope to use their technique to help advance the miniaturization of computer chips......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

135-million-year-old marine crocodile sheds light on Cretaceous life

An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient marine crocodile, Enalioetes schroederi. Enalioetes lived in the shallow seas that covered much of Germany during the Cretaceo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024