Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters
For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in......»»
Antibiotic use on Kenya"s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They're sometimes used as "quick fixes", to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water......»»
The 400-year-old story of oaks: From cultural icons to invaders and victims
The nearly 400-year-old history of oaks in South Africa may be coming to an end, forever changing the treescape of towns and cities such as Cape Town, George, Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Swellendam......»»
This is the OnePlus Watch 2, and it looks incredible
OnePlus has given us our first glimpse of its next smartwatch. It looks quite elegant and fresh, but it’s the battery life claim that gives us the most hope......»»
Holiday weekend deals: Apple Pencil 2 hits $79, save $300 on 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, Magic Keyboard, more
Presidents’ Day weekend is coming to an end, but there’s still a fresh batch of Apple deals to go around. The second-best price yet on Apple Pencil 2 headlines the savings at $79, dropping alongside one of Apple’s Magic Keyboards for your Mac o.....»»
Australians are washing microplastics down the drain and it"s ending up on farms
Australian wastewater treatment plants produce thousands of tons of treated sewage sludge every year. This nutrient-rich material is then dried to make "biosolids," which are used to fertilize agricultural soil......»»
Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff
Cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution. Enlarge / The cut flowers could pay for themselves and even turn a profit. (credit: Margi Rentis) Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platf.....»»
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works
England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»
Alienware m16 R2 review: a slow, fresh start
The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, but fails to offer compelling value compared to the competition......»»
New study finds little-known toxic crop chemical in four out of five people tested
A new Environmental Working Group study has found chlormequat, a little-known pesticide, in four out of five people tested. Because the chemical is linked to reproductive and developmental problems in animal studies, the findings suggest the potentia.....»»
GM adds Super Cruise hands-free driving to minor highways, rural routes
GM said Super Cruise can now be used on minor highways that connect smaller towns and rural areas away from interstates and other major routes......»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
Study shows pesticide spread in an alpine ecosystem from the valley to the summit region
The Venosta Valley is located in South Tyrol, which is primarily associated with mountains and nature. In this region in the North of Italy, more than 7,000 apple growers produce 10% of all European apples. Conventional apple cultivation relies prima.....»»
Permaculture showed us how to farm the land more gently. Can we do the same as we farm the sea?
As wild fish and other marine species get scarcer from overfishing and demand for 'blue foods' grows around the world, farming of the ocean is growing rapidly. Fish, kelp, prawns, oysters and more are now widely farmed. The world now eats more farmed.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits $729 with blood oxygen tracking, Nomad Apple Watch bands, Anker gear, more
The weekend is here with a fresh batch of Apple deals, all of which come headlined by one of the best prices yet to $68. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more….....»»
Small adjustments can reduce nitrogen loss in peat meadows, says researcher
Relatively simple adjustments can reduce nitrogen losses on dairy farms in peatland areas. That's the conclusion of the Ph.D. research by Leiden environmental scientist Jeroen Pijlman at the Louis Bolk Institute. Protein-poor grass species and narrow.....»»
King tides to swamp the Pacific coast, give glimpse at future sea level rise
Mega high tides known as king tides are hitting beaches Feb. 9, giving a glimpse at what future sea level rise could mean for coastal towns and shorelines across California......»»
Trees can make farms more sustainable—here"s how to help farmers plant more
Imagine making one change to a farm field so that as well as producing food, it also generated building materials, fuel and fodder. At the same time, this change would nourish the health of the soil, regulate the micro-climate and support pest-contro.....»»
Climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea. It"s taking residents" livelihoods, too
Toxic dust storms, anti-government protests, the fall of the Soviet Union—for generations, none of it has deterred Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family from making a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea......»»
Galaxy S24 Owners, What are Your Impressions so Far?
If you pre-ordered a Galaxy S24 device, it’s entirely possible that you have had it for about a week now. To kick off a fresh week, we want to have your thoughts on the devices so far. Related: Galaxy S24 Ultra Review To kickstart your brain, h.....»»
How to factory reset the Meta Quest 3
Whether you're selling your Quest 3 or just want a fresh start, you may find you need to factory reset it at some point. Here's everything you need to know......»»