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......»»
Apple rolls out second developer beta of tvOS 17.4
Apple is on the second round of developer betas, with a fresh tvOS 17.4 build now available for testing.Developers participating in the test program can acquire the latest build by visiting the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Apple TV set-.....»»
New research shows some gains but fresh difficulties in combating child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse is common in Australia. The best evidence of this comes from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), which surveyed 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over. The ACMS found 28.5% of the national population has experienced se.....»»
Security Bite: Use these iPhone privacy and security features in iOS 17.3, more
Last week on Security Bite, I discussed a vulnerability in Stolen Device Protection, a newly added security feature in iOS 17.3. Vision Pro has since hit the market and has been dominating the headlines. This Sunday, I wanted to give your feed fresh.....»»
Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome
Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. The purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common additives like sugar, salt, vinegar and alcohol have bee.....»»
Handwashing is a major source of pet pesticide pollution in UK rivers, finds study
A new study reveals that handwashing in the weeks after spot-on flea and tick treatments is the largest source of pet pesticide pollution in rivers......»»
French govt under fire for putting pesticide phase-out on hold
France's government was on the defensive on Friday after environmental campaigners and opposition politicians accused it of having scrapped a key green policy to appease protesting farmers......»»
Uganda pesticide risk rises after AGOA expulsion
Ugandans are at increased risk of diabetes and cancer in the wake of the country's expulsion from a trade pact with the U.S., nutritionists say......»»
iPad Air 5 clearance starts at $450, iPhone 15 promo, official MagSafe leather wallet $45, more
A new month means a new batch of fresh Apple deals, and all of today’s best come headlined by Apple’s latest iPad Air 5. Various configurations start from $450 and come joined by a chance to score iPhone 15 for just a penny thanks to this Amazon.....»»
Agriculture built these High Plains towns. Now, it might run them dry
Brownie Wilson pulls off a remote dirt road right through a steep ditch and onto a farmer's field......»»
The right bacteria turn farms into carbon sinks
A company works with farmers to treat fields with bacteria that sequester carbon. Some of the microbes that make carbon sequestration work. (credit: Andes Ag, Inc) In 2022, humans emitted a staggering 36 gigatons of carb.....»»
Axiom-3 astronaut offers fresh perspectives from inside the ISS
A private astronaut visiting the ISS as part of the Axiom-3 mission has been sharing some eye-catching images captured inside the orbital outpost......»»
A breath of fresh air in plasmonic catalysis: Black gold and solar light"s renaissance
Prof. Polshettiwar's group at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai has developed a novel "plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air," defying the common instability of reduction catalysts in the presence of air. The catalyst merges.....»»
New iPads are coming soon, and they may have a killer display upgrade
Apple could reveal a fresh portfolio of iPads in March. Among them is an iPad Pro with an OLED display, an M3 chip, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard......»»
Firefighters battle "out of control" blaze in Argentina park
Firefighters in Argentina were battling an "out of control" blaze in a national park in Patagonia on Saturday, struggling to keep it from reaching two nearby towns......»»
Spatial model predicts bumblebee exposure to pesticide use
It has long been known that agricultural pesticides are one of the greatest threats to bees and other essential pollinators. What farmers have lacked is an understanding of how different pesticides, applied at various times on a variety of crops, aff.....»»
An unconventional yeast increases the quality of carbonic maceration wine, rosé wine and orange wine
Carbonic maceration wines are increasingly in demand on the market. They are young red wines in which floral and fresh fruit aromas predominate and they must be consumed within the first year. The best-known example is Beaujolais nouveau in France, b.....»»
This Could be the Pixel 9 Pro, And Oh My
We really should only be talking about the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series at the moment because they are so fresh, but we need to take a quick break. Supposed first renders of the Google Pixel 9 Pro have appeared and they might be as divisive as they.....»»
Urban agriculture’s carbon footprint can be worse than that of large farms
Saving on the emissions associated with shipping doesn't guarantee a lower footprint. Enlarge (credit: Bruce Yuanyue Bi) A few years back, the Internet was abuzz with the idea of vertical farms running down the sides of.....»»
Megalodon wasn’t as chonky as a great white shark, experts say
Fresh evidence points to megalodon being longer, more slender than previous depictions. Enlarge / These are the kinds of shark teeth discovered in burial sites and other ceremonial remains of the inland Maya communities. From lef.....»»
Friday’s best deals: Official iPhone 15 cases from $21, M3 MacBook Pro $1,399, more
We’re rounding out the work week with a fresh batch of today’s best Apple deals – all of which come headlined by Apple’s official iPhone 15 silicone cases starting from $21. You can also save $200 on Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro at.....»»