New mangrove forest mapping tool puts conservation in reach of coastal communities
Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants found in intertidal areas throughout much of the world's tropical and subtropical coastlines. Mangrove ecosystems are highly variable, ranging from sparse, stunted shrubs to dense stands of thick-stemmed tall trees......»»
Remarkable new plant species steals nutrients from underground fungi
A distinctive plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi has been discovered as a new species by botanists from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in collaboration with local naturalists and stakeholders. The research is published.....»»
Exploring three frontiers in marine biomass and blue carbon capture
A new study offers first-time insights into three emerging climate innovations to safeguard or increase the carbon naturally captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems: rapid interventions to save the Great Barrier Reef, satellite-tracked kelp beds in.....»»
10 best Star Wars shows ever, ranked
In honor of The Acolyte streaming on Disney+, we're taking a look back at the 10 best Star Wars shows ever, and counting down until we reach No. 1......»»
Studies find frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode, creating "superweed"
A study of the effects of mowing on a common weed has found that what doesn't kill you can make you stronger......»»
Apex sharks are becoming smaller, scarcer, and it"s changing our ecosystems
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found a decline in the number, size and diversity of Queensland's apex sharks, marking a "significant shift" in our coastal ecosystems......»»
India heat wave hits wildlife as thirsty monkeys drown in well
Dozens of monkeys in heat wave-hit India desperate for water have drowned in a well, a forest official said Tuesday, in a state where lakes have turned to dust......»»
Scientists bring crystal clarity to diamond"s quantum signals
They say that one can miss the forest for the trees. But it's often worth taking a closer look at the trees to make sense of the dense, brambly whole. That's what a Stanford University group did to tackle a thorny quantum-information problem in diamo.....»»
Tidal innovations: Charting the course for coastal urban sustainability
Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as global warming, sea-level rise, and human activities significantly impact their ecological environments, making them challenging.....»»
AI goes underwater: Transforming coral reef conservation with cutting-edge image analysis
Coral reefs, nurturing hubs of marine biodiversity, are grappling with mounting threats from environmental shifts. Traditional monitoring techniques, often laborious and invasive, are proving inadequate in the face of rapid ecological changes......»»
Scientists call for conservation of Amazon"s unseen water cycle
Beyond the rainforests, scientists are zeroing in on changes occurring to a natural water cycle that could forever alter the Amazon......»»
Google is making it easier to ditch your iPhone for an Android phone
Switching from iPhone to Android isn't a smooth process, especially with photos. But Google's Data Transfer Tool update may make it easier......»»
Satellite mapping reveals a global bloom in greenhouse cultivation
We have long become accustomed to enjoying tomatoes, cucumbers, berries and melons year-round. In Europe, most of these imports come from Spain, where millions of tons of fruit and vegetables are grown under seas of white plastic that span the southe.....»»
Pelicans are starving: Scientists might know why
There's a broken link in the food chain of California's brown pelicans, adding a sad chapter to one of conservation's most striking success stories......»»
Rainforest wildlife under threat as below-canopy temperatures rise, new study warns
Assumptions that tropical forest canopies protect from the effects of climate change are unfounded, say researchers. Crucial strongholds for biodiversity are under threat as temperatures are rising in tropical forests, the world's most diverse terres.....»»
Week in review: Attackers trying to access Check Point VPNs, NIST CSF 2.0 security metrics evolution
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: RansomLord: Open-source anti-ransomware exploit tool RansomLord is an open-source tool that automates the creation of PE files, which are used to ex.....»»
Acer is finally back in the gaming monitor fight
Acer's new X27U F3 OLED gaming monitor puts the brand back at the forefront of the gaming monitor conversation......»»
Acer is back in the gaming monitor fight with a vengeance
Acer's new X27U F3 OLED gaming monitor puts the brand back at the forefront of the gaming monitor conversation......»»
AirTag crucial to recovery of $5 million of stolen tools in Metro DC
After getting fed up with overnight thefts of tools, a Northern Virginia carpenter planted AirTags on his tools, leading police to series of storage facilities full of stolen goods.Stolen goods recovered from a tool theft ringTwice, an unnamed carpen.....»»
DisplayBuddy for Mac can now control brightness on Samsung smart monitors
For those unfamiliar, DisplayBuddy is a tool that lets users adjust the brightness of third-party external displays directly from macOS. Earlier this year, the app was updated twice with a new interface, presets, and widgets. Now DisplayBuddy is ge.....»»
Unveiling sea country management monitoring trends in Australia
AIMS scientists have partnered with Indigenous communities in the remote Kimberley region of Australia's northwest to monitor culturally important fish populations on coral reefs and incorporate the variability in data to better inform sea country ma.....»»