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Paying to clear-cut the rain forests

In the last few years, as climate changes continues to become more severe, there has been a growing push for rich countries to pay poorer ones to preserve and protect rain forests and other tropical forests. However, according to a new study in Natur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 29th, 2021

A new apparatus for analyzing partial coherence in integrated photonic networks

Anyone familiar with optics labs is familiar with the extremes of light coherence: laser beams are highly coherent, producing clear interference patterns used for precise applications like atomic manipulation or precise sensing. In contrast, light fr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Steam doesn’t want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead

Valve previously sued a law firm in attempt to stop mass arbitration claims. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) Valve Corporation, tired of paying arbitration fees, has removed a mandatory arbitration clause from.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

"Remarkable" marine animal forests found around Wellington"s coast in central New Zealand

Marine animal forests rich in sea life have been found in the shallow waters around Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Dynasty Warriors: Origins makes bold changes, and they’re already paying off

We just got our first taste of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, which feels just as thrilling as the franchise ever has, even with a few new changes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Water flux recovers asynchronously after snow damage in subtropical forest, study shows

Forests play a crucial role in the global water cycle. However, only a few studies have investigated post-damage radiative forcing of evapotranspiration and its underlying processes in forests......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Deals: Apple iPhone 16 cases $30, $1,000 off M2 iPad Pro, 16GB M3 MacBook Air, Apple Home Key lock, more

Today’s price drops are selling out fast folks – we have already seen the best price ever on the new AirPods 4 come and go. But you can still score the all-time low on Apple’s brand new iPhone 16 cases as both the silicone and clear Camera Cont.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

You can officially no longer share your Disney+ account without paying extra

As it rolls out its crackdown on password sharing, Disney+ has officially launched a new paid sharing program in the United States and additional markets. This means you can officially no longer share your Disney+ account with someone outside of your.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Activision has ‘heard the demand’ for more Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and Activision says it has heard the demand for the series' return loud and clear......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Brazil must reinforce protection of forests to meet climate change mitigation goals, study warns

As it prepares to host the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30, the first COP to be held in the Amazon) in November 2025, Brazil is at a crucial moment. Its greenhouse gas emissio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Researchers explore novel approach to map forest dieback in satellite images

Forests and woodlands cover one third of Earth's surface and play a critical role in carbon sequestration, water regulation, timber production, soil protection, and biodiversity conservation. Accelerated by climate change, the decline of these and ot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Opinion: Torrential rain represents an opportunity to build a better society

A month's worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 flood-related emergency calls were made, major roads were submerged, trains were delayed, and an enormous sinkhole opened up on a foot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Home Depot expands Hubspace with a smart door, smart lock, and other cool gadgets

The Smart Glass Door arrives on September 30, and it lets you toggle between a clear and opaque glass window using voice commands......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Rising waters, waning forests: Scientists are using tree rings to study how rising sea levels affect coastal forests

Sunlight filters through the canopy of pines, holly, sweet gum, and red maple while bird calls echo in the distance. These coastal forests may seem like others in the Mid-Atlantic, but a hidden challenge looms. Standing tall next to their salt marsh.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics

Given that 77 percent of people in Canada and 57 percent of people in the United Kingdom watch a sports team regularly—compared to the 60 percent of people who turn out to vote in Canada and the U.K.—it's clear sports have an important and persis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

Navigating complex systems to preserve prairie wetlands

From grasslands to boreal forests, Saskatchewan has some of the most dynamic ecosystems in the country and is home to equally complex water systems. Researchers like Dr. Colin Whitfield (Ph.D.), associate professor in the School of Environment and Su.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Businesses trying to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal

Humans have overfished the ocean, cleared forests, polluted water and created a climate crisis by burning fossil fuels. These actions are affecting biodiversity around the world, from remote islands to our own backyards......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries have stopped similar threats before—think DDT and acid rain

Climate change can seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, if you look closely at its causes, you'll realize that history is filled with similar health and environmental threats that humanity has overcome......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Review: Apple’s new ‘Beats Case’ for iPhone 16 is expensive, but I’m happy it exists

Apple did something interesting after they released the iPhone 16 lineup: they started using the Beats brand to make iPhone cases. It’s not clear why they did this, other than wanting to make a cheap feeling case without using their own brand......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds

In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Best iPhone 16 cases from 7 third-party accessory makers

With the iPhone 16 now available, you probably want a case to match the style of your new iPhone. Besides Apple’s Silicone and Clear Case … The post Best iPhone 16 cases from 7 third-party accessory makers appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024