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Q&A: Experts discuss the beaver, a controversial mammal

When an endangered species succeeds in repopulating its former habitat, the immediate reaction is one of joy. In the long term, however, its spread is often associated with conflict. One example is the beaver, a keystone species. Other keystone speci.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorg16 hr. 6 min. ago

On wildfires, experts say the West needs to rethink its response

Wildfires and the pain they cause to people, property and the planet are here to stay. And if Western management practices don't change to anticipate more and more record fire years, that pain may spread and worsen......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

35 years ago, the most controversial movie in America was released. Does it still shock today?

1989 was an eventful year for American film, and this independent movie caused the most controversy. With its adult take on sex, does it still shock today?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

GTA 6: release date window, trailer, news, and more

GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

Experts meet as final global plastic treaty talks near

With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

International Criminal Court should adopt "joint criminal enterprise" criminal liability mode, team argues

The International Criminal Court must reform to better bring the masterminds of mass atrocities to justice, experts have said......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

GenAI models are easily compromised

95% of cybersecurity experts express low confidence in GenAI security measures while red team data shows anyone can easily hack GenAI models, according to Lakera. Attack methods specific to GenAI, or prompt attacks, are easily used by anyone to manip.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Q&A: Professors discuss democracy in the internet age

Democracy is a process that works best when citizens are informed and engaged. In the internet age, our relationship to information has been profoundly altered by the shifting role of legacy media, the rise of social media and growing challenges invo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Study discovers an electric current in the gut that attracts pathogens like Salmonella

How do bad bacteria find entry points in the body to cause infection? This question is fundamental for infectious disease experts and people who study bacteria. Harmful pathogens, like Salmonella, find their way through a complex gut system where the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind

A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Experts study immigration in relation to jobs, crime and disease

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, immigrants made up 13.9% of the total population in 2022. Among them are highly skilled workers who fill critical gaps in high-tech industries as well as those who construct the buildings in which we live and who.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Five years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success

On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say

An expert has confirmed what backyard gardeners and amateur naturalists have been saying for weeks: There are fewer monarch butterflies in Illinois this summer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Here’s another look at the iPhone 16 Pro’s controversial new color

The iPhone 16 Pro has a new, controversial color that we can't tear our eyes away from. Now, we have another new look at it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Controversial bill to abolish California fire hazard rankings dies in Legislature

A bill that sought to overhaul California's system for wildfire hazard mapping has died in the state Assembly......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Cape Cod scientists delay controversial climate change project after feds raise concern

Cape Cod scientists are delaying a geoengineering project that looks to dump more than 60,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the ocean and has caught federal concerns around potential impacts on the ecosystem......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Unusual mix of blazes sparked 2023 fire season, study shows

An unusual mix of blazes sparked Alberta's fierce 2023 wildfire season, suggests a new report by experts including a University of Alberta researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor, explained

Grok is the Elon Musk-backed AI offshoot of X that he's hoping will compete with ChatGPT and Midjourney......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Growing U.S. EV charging network to improve with faster systems, updated software

Drivers will start to experience better, more reliable and faster charging, critical factors needed for the transition to EVs, industry experts say......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32

I recently spent six days in Las Vegas attending DEF CON, BsidesLV, and Black Hat USA 2024, where I had the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the top security experts in the world. A major theme across all three conferences was the cu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why

A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024