Prezygotic isolation between sympatric dioecious figs may not yet be established
Cospeciation is generally considered a key process driving the diversity of figs and their pollinating wasps. Ficus squamosa and Ficus heterostyla are two closely related dioecious figs. This pair represents a good system for gaining insights into co.....»»
Ancient isolation"s impact on modern ecology: How deep biogeographic divides drive divergent evolutionary paths
A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals how long-lasting separatio.....»»
Evaluating land-based mitigation strategies for achieving 2°C climate targets
Global warming poses a significant threat to ecosystems, societies, and economies worldwide. In recent decades, an international climate policy goal of limiting global warming to 2°C above pre-industrial levels was established. This was to avoid sev.....»»
Arctic cooperation at a standstill because of Russia"s war in Ukraine: Report
A new ZOiS Report analyzes the various effects of Russia's war against Ukraine on the Arctic region. The authors also assess how a baseline of coordination with Russia on the vital issues of security and climate change could be re-established for the.....»»
A 790,000 year-old asteroid impact could explain seafloor spherules
Our solar system does not exist in isolation. It formed within a stellar nursery along with hundreds of sibling stars, and even today has the occasional interaction with interstellar objects such as 'Oumuamua and Borisov. So it's reasonable to presum.....»»
Researchers locate cargo ship SS Hartdale, torpedoed in 1915
The final resting place of a British cargo ship, missing since being torpedoed by a German U-boat, has been established by a team of researchers working on the Unpath'd Waters project. The initiative led by Historic England is enabling scientists and.....»»
Research progress in the scientific investigation of the Yarlung Tsangbo Grand Canyon
The Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program (STEP) established a scientific expedition team for the water vapor channel of the Yarlung Tsangbo Grand Canyon in the southeast of the Tibetan Plateau. In the past five years, the.....»»
Study shows new habitats affect plants" chemical defenses
An international team of researchers has investigated the question of whether the chemical defenses of plants changes when they have established themselves in new geographical regions......»»
Decoding cryptocurrency regulation in the legibility framework
Since its introduction, cryptocurrency governance has been one of the most controversial global financial topics. While some countries have established elaborate regulations for cryptocurrencies, many countries are still reluctant to oversee the mark.....»»
Why Reddit Users Have Turned Against the Company’s IPO
Reddit will allow its most active users to buy shares in its IPO. But many of those users are skeptical it will succeed. Two years ago, Reddit users established themselves as a fearsome economic force when the subreddit community W.....»»
Unlearning loneliness: How TikTok is rewriting the rules of connection
We're in the era of learned loneliness where people have adjusted to isolation. Yet, young people on TikTok are unlearning loneliness and turning their FYPs into IRL communities. New York City is often portrayed as a city of tight-knit female f.....»»
CDC ditches 5-day COVID isolation, argues COVID is becoming flu-like
The agency released a unified "practical" guidance for respiratory viruses. Enlarge / A view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta. (credit: Getty | Nathan Posner) COVID-19 is becomin.....»»
Bottlenecks and beehives: How an invasive bee colony defied genetic expectations
For more than a decade, invasive Asian honeybees have defied evolutionary expectations and established a thriving population in North Queensland, much to the annoyance of the honey industry and biosecurity officials......»»
Australia"s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don"t need to chop down every tree under attack
A new pest attacking Perth's trees threatens to spread across Australia, damaging crops and native forests as well as our urban forest. To control its spread, the Western Australian government is chopping down hundreds of established trees. But these.....»»
Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google are among the members of a newly established AI Safety Institute Consortium, the Commerce Department said. The top U.S. artificial intelligence companies will participate in a government-led effor.....»»
French fungus as a biocontrol agent against sea spurge in Australia
Field trials have confirmed the successful establishment of Venturia paralias, a biocontrol agent for sea spurge. This line in the sand marks the first time the fungus has established at release sites. It has now begun to spread......»»
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable and is not strictly a USB 2.0 device. Although the Fast Ethernet connection established when connecting to a Mac Virtual Display via USB-C uses USB 2.0, the Developer Strap doesn’t have to.....»»
Vision Pro EyeSight feature doesn’t really work, argues Macworld
Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature is something Apple has stressed as a key product differentiator over rival headsets, and as a way of solving the isolation problem when using this kind of tech. But comparing a range of real-life examples with Apple.....»»
EV charging network run by 7 major automakers reveals CEO, company name
Seth Cutler, former president and COO of EV Connect, will lead the Ionna EV charging network. The network is a joint venture established by seven major automakers who are "trying to build this for the bigger society at large," said Hyundai's Olabisi.....»»
Virtual reality study finds that environmental interventions may not reduce fear of crime
It has long been established that changing an environment can reduce crime. For example, increased light in an area has the potential to discourage would-be offenders by making them more visible......»»
Chickpeas grown in lunar regolith are stressed but reach maturity, shows study
A recent preprint posted to bioRxiv investigates how chickpeas have been successfully grown in lunar regolith simulants (LRS), marking the first time such a guideline has been established not only for chickpeas, but also for growing food for long-ter.....»»