Oil palm plantations are driving massive downstream impact to watershed
The global demand for palm oil—the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet, in everything from instant noodles to lipstick—is driving worldwide tropical deforestation. While many studies have shown the loss of biodiversity when rainfores.....»»
The Epic Games Store just scored a massive win
Epic has announced a massive deal with telco Telefonica which will see them load the Epic Games Store on millions of devices. The post The Epic Games Store just scored a massive win appeared first on Phandroid. Over the years, Epic has exp.....»»
Save up to 39% when you buy the CRKD Nitro Deck Controller!
The best Joy-Con replacement? The post Save up to 39% when you buy the CRKD Nitro Deck Controller! appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to its unique design and massive popularity, there’s no shortage of accessories when it comes to d.....»»
Surveys show full scale of massive seabird die-off due to Pacific Ocean heat wave
Murres, a common seabird, look a little like flying penguins. These stout, tuxedo-styled birds dive and swim in the ocean to eat small fish and then fly back to islands or coastal cliffs where they nest in large colonies. But their hardy physiques di.....»»
With deadlines looming, Chesapeake Bay environmental agreement will be revised
The Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a group of governors and other environmental leaders, announced plans to revise the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement......»»
Otterbox sale: Everything on the site is 40% off this week
Otterbox is offering massive discounts through its Holiday Savings sale. Here's your chance at huge savings when buying accessories for your mobile devices......»»
One of world"s largest glacier floods triggered in Greenland
For the first time, scientists have observed the release of a massive glacial lake outburst in East Greenland, where more than 3,000 billion liters of meltwater were unleashed in just weeks. This rare, natural flooding event, witnessed by University.....»»
Apple Intelligence development may be delaying iOS 19 feature work
The launch and development of Apple Intelligence and other iOS 18 features could impact iOS 19, due to engineers working on the AI push.Apple Intelligence in iOS 18Apple's development of features for operating systems usually reaches a crescendo with.....»»
10 highest-grossing Christmas movies of all time, ranked
What Christmas movies have gone on to become massive theatrical hits? Here are the rankings for the 10 highest-grossing Christmas movies of all time......»»
This may be our first look at the iPhone 17 Pro’s massive redesign
The iPhone 17 could get a major redesign that arranges its cameras in a way that's closer to a Pixel than any previous iPhone......»»
Polluting shipwrecks are the ticking time-bomb at the bottom of our oceans
At the bottom of the oceans and seas lie more than 8,500 shipwrecks from two world wars. These wrecks have been estimated to contain as much as 6 billion gallons of oil, as well as munitions, toxic heavy metals and even chemical weapons......»»
Historical seismograms capture 1973 Chilean coup"s seismic impact
Military vehicles rumbling toward the presidential palace, bombs dropped by the Chilean Air Force, and an eerie quiet descending over Santiago after a curfew imposed by a military junta—a lone seismometer captured all these features of the 1973 Chi.....»»
Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CF.....»»
Synduality: Echo of Ada feels like a cross between Gundam and Genshin Impact
Synduality: Echo of Ada combines mechs and anime for a unique take on the third-person shooter genre......»»
Mothers" language choices have double the impact in bilingual families, research shows
New research shows that mothers have twice the impact on language exposure, challenging traditional parenting advice......»»
Morphology study highlights diverse jaw evolution in lizards and snakes
A University of Bristol study has shed light on how lizards and snakes—the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species—have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their extraordinary ecological success......»»
MacBook Air M2 for a massive $500 off at Best Buy
The MacBook Air M2 is a great laptop packed with excellent features. It's currently on sale at Best Buy for a huge discount......»»
It looks like the end of the road for Cruise robotaxis
Autonomous-driving operations at Cruise look certain to end after its main backer, General Motors, said it will stop funding the initiative......»»
Milan under stress due to heat waves: Study reveals districts most at risk of cardiovascular emergencies
A new study has analyzed the impact of heat waves on the cardiovascular health of Milan residents. The results show that in 18 highly vulnerable districts, home to 23% of the city's population, the risk of cardiovascular emergencies increases by 22%.....»»
Mathematicians make leap in modeling human impact on climate
A breakthrough in the theory of climate change science has given scientists the most robust way yet to link observed climate change to both human-made and natural causes and to spot early warning signals for potential climate disasters......»»
Once-endangered Kirtland"s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome
The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide continuing conservation effo.....»»