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......»»
"Forever contaminant" road salts pose an icy dilemma: Do we protect drivers or our fresh water?
As winter approaches, many communities in Canada and around the world arm themselves against icy roads and sidewalks with a time-honored ally: road salt. For decades, applying road salt has been regarded as a simple but vital tool in countering the d.....»»
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide.....»»
Best new shows to stream on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Disney+, and more
Every week, dozens of fresh, original series and classic shows join the libraries of our favorite streaming services. It can be virtually impossible to keep … The post Best new shows to stream on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Disney+, and more appeared f.....»»
Physics reveals secret of how nature helped sculpt the Great Sphinx of Giza
This ancient wonder may have started out as a natural formation known as a yardang. Enlarge / Experiments yield fresh evidence to support controversial hypothesis about the formation of the Great Sphinx of Giza. (credit: MusikAni.....»»
Study reveals how natural processes helped sculpt the Great Sphinx of Giza
This ancient wonder may have started out as a natural formation known as a yardang. Enlarge / Experiments yield fresh evidence to support controversial hypothesis about the formation of the Great Sphinx of Giza. (credit: MusikAni.....»»
Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia
While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree species have lagged behind. Among these is the kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis), a crucial fresh fruit crop, which has limited genetic divers.....»»
Myanmar"s famed Inle Lake chokes on floating farms
From a gently rocking boat, Nyunt Win tends a floating tomato crop in the cool water of Myanmar's famed Inle Lake, nestled in the Shan Hills and once the country's most popular tourist spot......»»
Rain in northern France raises fears of new flooding
A new spell of rain in northern France on Monday forced school closures and brought fears of fresh misery after devastating floods hit the department of Pas-de-Calais last week......»»
Fly larvae: Costa Rica"s sustainable protein for animal feed
Raised in vertical farms and stuffed with fruit waste, fly larvae have been turned into animal feed, as a new Costa Rican venture in sustainability is demonstrating......»»
Netflix releases first teaser for live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender
"Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up." The Netflix live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender will hit Netflix on February 22, 2024. Fresh off its critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of the h.....»»
Amazon expands Fresh grocery delivery for non-Prime members
After launching Fresh grocery deliveries for non-Prime customers in some cities in August, Amazon is now offering the service to non-Prime shoppers nationwide......»»
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides detected in New York state beeswax
An analysis of beeswax in managed honeybee hives in New York found a wide variety of pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues—exposing current and future generations of bees to long-term toxicity......»»
Designing biosecurity plans for hobby farms
More and more people are practicing farming because they enjoy the outdoors, animals, and the fruits of their labor as opposed to seeing farming as a primary source of income......»»
Apple seeds second iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 developer betas
Apple is on the second round of developer betas, and has rolled out fresh builds of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta-testing program can get the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or by u.....»»
Second watchOS 10.2 beta build now available to developers
Apple has provided developer beta participants with a fresh second build of watchOS 10.2 to test out on their devices.Developers can download the new watchOS betaDevelopers participating part in the beta program can get the latest builds via the Appl.....»»
Nothing Phone (2) Gets Nothing OS 2.5 Beta 2 Update With Glyph Improvements
A fresh update is here for the Nothing Phone (2) if anyone is interested in running a beta version of Android 14. The new build is Nothing OS 2.5 Beta 2 on top of Android 14, with improvements on top of the first beta from last month. In this new Not.....»»
Zooplankton in ocean and freshwater are rapidly escalating the global environmental threat of plastics, finds study
A collaborative research team lead by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently revealed that rotifers, a kind of microscopic zooplankton common in both fresh and ocean water around the world, are able to chew apart microplastics, breaking.....»»
Supermassive black holes shut down star formation during cosmic noon, says astronomer
Since it became operational almost two years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced countless breathtaking images of the universe and enabled fresh insights into how it evolved......»»
"Exceptional" floods hit northern France: authorities
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday......»»
How the pandemic permanently altered college towns
Universities are more than just halls of learning; they are vibrant ecosystems and often the beating heart of the towns they reside in. Their reach goes beyond academia and plays a significant role in shaping the local economies of North American col.....»»