Opinion: Predicting the future of greenhouse gas emissions
With the U.S. federal government finally putting in place a major program to stimulate the decarbonization of our energy economy, news analysis has turned to the practical problems of the transition from fossil fuels. Some of us have been focused on.....»»
Model predicts future spread of box tree moth in North America
CABI scientists have led research with collaborations from the University of Toronto and University of Guelph, both in Canada, to update a model which predicts the future spread of the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in North America......»»
TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok's future in the United States. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popula.....»»
A photocatalyst for sustainable syngas production from greenhouse gases
Researchers have developed a novel photocatalyst, named Rh/InGaN1-xOx, which is a nanoarchitecture consisting of rhodium nanoparticles anchored on oxygen-modified indium gallium nitride nanowires grown on silicon substrates......»»
Roundup: Hands-on with the new M4 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard
Apple today officially unveiled the future of its iPad product category with new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. Apple invited influencers and members of the press to New York City and London to go hands-on with the devices. Head below for a roundup o.....»»
Apple Confirms iOS 16.7.8 for iPhone
Apple today confirmed a new version of iOS 16 for iPhone and iOS 16.7.8 will roll out alongside iOS 17.5 in the near future. The confirmation comes in the form of the iOS 16.7.8 Release Candidate, or RC, which Apple pushed into testing today. The Rel.....»»
Video: Using a hopping robot for asteroid exploration
One day the SpaceHopper will be deployed on space missions to explore relatively small celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons. These are thought to contain valuable mineral resources that could be of use to humankind in the future. The explorat.....»»
Discharge of scrubber water into the Baltic Sea is responsible for hundreds of millions in costs
Discharge from ships with so-called scrubbers cause great damage to the Baltic Sea. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows that these emissions caused pollution corresponding to socioeconomic costs of more than €680 milli.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2024 – Last-minute Apple event expectations, future iPhone rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscrib.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get 12GB of RAM
A new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 Pro, due in 2025, will increase to 12GB of RAM and have a more narrow Dynamic Island cutout.The Dynamic Island cutout could get smaller in future modelsApple won't reveal the iPhone 16 lineup until September 2024, b.....»»
Art-based approaches can encourage fresh perspectives on the future
Art can contribute to futures thinking in various ways, such as inspiring alternative futures through mediums like science fiction in films and literature, encapsulating future scenarios through artistic illustrations, and posing thought-provoking qu.....»»
China publishes world"s first high-definition lunar geologic atlas
China has released a geologic atlas set of the global moon with a scale of 1:2.5 million, which is the first complete high-definition lunar geologic atlas in the world, providing basic map data for future lunar research and exploration......»»
Team describes MXene-supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions
Hydrogen energy is considered a promising solution with high energy density and zero pollution emissions. Currently, hydrogen is mainly derived from fossil fuels, which increases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, hindering efforts to a.....»»
Turbid waters keep the coast healthy, finds study
To preserve the important intertidal areas and salt marshes off our coasts for the future, we need more turbid water. That is one of the striking conclusions from a new study conducted by a Dutch-Chinese team of researchers and published in Nature Ge.....»»
Nanoparticle catalysts convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide to make useful compounds
As a greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2) contributes to climate change as it accumulates in the atmosphere. One way to reduce the amount of unwanted CO2 in the atmosphere is to convert the gas into a useful carbon product that can be used to generat.....»»
Microsoft just gave us a first look at the future of its DNS services
Zero Trust DNS is coming, but Microsoft is still not exactly sure when......»»
Moving data from your old phone to a new Android phone could lot faster
In the future, setting up and moving data from your old Android phone to your new Android phone could be a lot faster. The post Moving data from your old phone to a new Android phone could get a lot faster appeared first on Phandroid. When.....»»
Splunk Asset and Risk Intelligence accelerates security investigations
Splunk announced Splunk Asset and Risk Intelligence, a solution designed to power the SOC of the future by helping businesses streamline compliance, reduce cyber risk and eliminate the sources of shadow IT. This new addition builds upon Splunk’s ro.....»»
Opinion: Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man
Would you rather find yourself alone in the woods with a bear or a man? This is the question currently dividing social media. Based on the responses online, it looks like most women answering the question say they would choose the bear, a decision th.....»»
Nanotech opens door to future of insulin medication
An international team, led by researchers from Australia, have developed a system using nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin in the future. The researchers say the new insulin could be eaten by taking a tablet or.....»»
Are carbon-capture models effective?
Reforestation efforts to restock depleted forests are important for addressing climate change and for both capturing and restoring carbon from the Earth's atmosphere. These types of solutions to mitigate carbon emissions are critical after 2023 prove.....»»