Prior to the Chicxulub impact, rainforests looked very different
Plant fossils from Colombia show a turnover from conifers to today's forests. Enlarge (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Colombia’s rainforest looked very different 66 million years ago. At present, the humid and biodiverse ecosystem is jam-packed w.....»»
Stream.Security raises $30 million to boost cloud security
Stream.Security closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners, with participation from new investors, Citi Ventures, and existing investors, Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Cervin Ventures, TLV Partners, and Glilot Capital Pa.....»»
Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm
The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»
Climate change to alter seasonal outdoor activity patterns in US
It can be hard to connect a certain amount of average global warming with one's everyday experience, so researchers at MIT have devised a different approach to quantifying the direct impact of climate change......»»
Giant meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have aided early life
Billions of years ago, long before anything resembling life as we know it existed, meteorites frequently pummeled the planet. One such space rock crashed down about 3.26 billion years ago, and even today, it's revealing secrets about Earth's past......»»
Owners" belief in horse emotion is linked to healthier animals, new study shows
Researchers have shown that owners who believe in their horses' emotions and treat them with care, have animals that are significantly healthier and better looked after. In many low and middle-income countries (LMICs), working horses are essential to.....»»
Attribution studies reveal increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health
Climate change is increasingly influencing fire behavior worldwide and intensifying fire smoke, endangering public health from air pollution caused by fires. These are the results of two new climate change impact attribution studies, both published i.....»»
Investigating the impact of ultralight dark matter on gravitational wave signals
A recent study in Physical Review Letters explores the effects of ultralight dark matter in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs), which could be detected by future space-based gravitational wave detectors like LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna.....»»
All smartphones will have to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids
The FCC has announced new requirements for all smartphones to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids, and one quirky impact is that this will include AirPods Pro 2. It will also require iPhones to support all Bluetooth hearing aids, not jus.....»»
Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy
Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»
Mangrove microbes show potential for breaking down plastics
A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have assessed the impact of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).....»»
How NIS2 will impact sectors from healthcare to energy
In this Help Net Security interview, Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk SURGe, discusses the far-reaching implications of the NIS2 Directive beyond traditional IT security. He explains how NIS2 will fundamentally change cybersecurity gove.....»»
Deep learning illuminates past and future atmospheric blocking events
Atmospheric blocking events are persistent, high-impact weather patterns that occur when large-scale high-pressure systems become stationary and divert the jet stream and storm tracks for days to weeks, and can be associated with record-breaking floo.....»»
Chickpeas identified as key crop for future food security
Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna has now conducted a study to investigate the natural variation of different chickpea genotypes and their resi.....»»
Researchers call for PFAS ban after alarming findings in marine environments
Washing your pots and pans—among many other day-to-day activities—could have a significant impact on marine environments for hundreds of years, according to a new study......»»
Netskope extends data security with DSPM capabilities
Netskope announced new enhancements to the Netskope One platform, extending the company’s data protection solutions to include integrated data security posture management (DSPM) capabilities. Modern data protection continues to be a top prior.....»»
Former Apple Design Exec debuts NUIO – A new take in ergonomic accessories
Keyboards have looked at and done the same thing for over 100 years, dating back to the typewriter days. So, when you think of keyboards, innovation isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But NUIO, founded by former Apple Product Design E.....»»
A historical perspective on megafires and roadway damage in Washington, Oregon and California
A research team has examined the extent of damage and associated costs on the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California, comparing results with the historical impact of megafires in these states......»»
Political candidates who fight climate change stand to benefit in election
A majority of Floridians expressed support for political candidates who fight climate change in a new Florida Atlantic University survey. The survey found that nearly 52% of respondents agreed that a candidate with a record of reducing climate impact.....»»
Study shows wild birds" health and likely survival is affected by the gut microbiome
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes......»»