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Over half of the world"s rivers cease to flow for at least one day a year on average

A new study led by researchers from McGill University and INRAE found that between 51-60% of the 64 million kilometres of rivers and streams on Earth that they investigated stop flowing periodically, or run dry for part of the year. It is the first-e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 16th, 2021

One or many? Exploring the population groups of the Antarctic blue whale using historical mark-recovery data

Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most recent estimate in 2004 put Antarctic blue whales at less.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 14 min. ago

Shine this holiday season with Laifen Black Friday discounts — biggest of the year

These Laifen Black Friday discounts allow you to save on hairdryers and electric toothbrushes. Random, but probably needed. Check them out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News1 hr. 15 min. ago

The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better

OpenAI is expected to announce new genAI products in the not-too-distant future. The next big ChatGPT update might arrive next year. That’s the GPT-5/Orion model … The post The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better appe.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News2 hr. 14 min. ago

One year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? [Poll]

I’m fairly firmly convinced that people who don’t keep their iPhone in a case are from an entirely different species to me. While I don’t make a habit of dropping mine, I don’t think there has been a year in which I haven’t dropped or knock.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News2 hr. 14 min. ago

OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court

How do you get an AI model to confess what's inside? Since ChatGPT became an instant hit roughly two years ago, tech companies around the world have rushed to release AI products.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News2 hr. 15 min. ago

I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went

Wake up and smell the ashes, Ms. Washenko. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Half-Life 2—a game of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News2 hr. 15 min. ago

Citing “decreasing” launch opportunities, ABL Space will pivot to missile defense

"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably." A 7-year-old launch company that has yet to have a rocket successfully lift off annou.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News2 hr. 15 min. ago

Column: A deep dive into how AI is changing the auto industry

We've all learned a lot about generative artificial intelligence, its predecessors and machine learning in the last year and a half. It continues to pervade the automotive industry......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News2 hr. 40 min. ago

If you have to watch one Peacock movie this November, stream this one

This sunny, beautiful Peacock movie is the perfect way to spend a dull November day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News4 hr. 47 min. ago

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated News5 hr. 44 min. ago

Toxin was released into the Congaree River in South Carolina: Agencies did little to stop it, greens say

High amounts of a toxic chemical are being discharged into the Congaree and Cooper rivers from plastics factories in South Carolina, but state and federal regulators are doing little to control the pollution, a new report says......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 44 min. ago

Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match: start time, fight card, live-stream information

One of the biggest fights of the year goes down on Friday night when Jake Paul battles Mike Tyson in a boxing match. Find out how to stream the epic event......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News5 hr. 47 min. ago

Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial intelligence......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News8 hr. 14 min. ago

Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News16 hr. 14 min. ago

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News16 hr. 15 min. ago

HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive

The world of VR headsets is in a bit of a weird spot. Meta has been plugging along nicely, but with the Quest 3 and … The post HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive appeared first on BGR. HTC Vive Focus Vision R.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News17 hr. 13 min. ago

Netflix’s biggest surprise hit movie of 2024 is getting a sequel

After taking Netflix by storm earlier this year, the team behind Under Paris is planning to cast its line once again. According to Variety, Under … The post Netflix’s biggest surprise hit movie of 2024 is getting a sequel appeared first o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News17 hr. 13 min. ago

I wasted my day on Bluesky Social and no, I"m not sorry

Bluesky is the social media flavor of the moment and yes I am here for it......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News19 hr. 15 min. ago

Astrology Was an Important Science for Medieval People

In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign decided their day-to-day life......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News20 hr. 46 min. ago

2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Threshold

This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Paris climate accord aims to keep warming below that level when looking over multiple years.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News20 hr. 46 min. ago