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Rising pension age will cut volunteering

Every year about 6 million Australian volunteers chip in more than 500 million hours of unpaid labor but raising the retirement age will reduce people's ability to contribute their free time and efforts, a Flinders University study warns......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 21st, 2021

Scientists know rising seas will one day swallow Jersey Shore climate research center

The only way to visit Ken Able's office is to traverse Great Bay Boulevard, a narrow, five-mile long road in Tuckerton, New Jersey, that crosses a network of brackish tidal marshes via a series of wood bridges......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

China"s "rising star" in chip design software cuts up to half its workforce amid market headwinds

China"s "rising star" in chip design software cuts up to half its workforce amid market headwinds.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

New tools are needed to make water affordable, says study

Rising water prices are forcing many households in the United States to choose between rationing water or risking shutoff by leaving bills unpaid. A study in Environmental Research Letters shows that government agencies and water utilities may be und.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Gen X Faces Higher Cancer Rates Than Any Previous Generation

Researchers are investigating changes in cancer risks among young people as new data predict that rising rates of leading cancers, such as colon cancer, will overtake improvements.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

High elevation regions may become wildlife refuges through climate change

As climate change advances, its impacts are not universally equal, with temperature rising differently by latitude and elevation. Climate heterogeneity is the study of this diversity in Earth's climate patterns, and the focus of recent research publi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

AMD is now more recognizable than Intel

A new report from Kantar says that AMD has higher brand recognition than Intel, and it's one of the top 10 rising brands, alongside the likes of Nvidia......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Coral reefs: Battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate

Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab headlines, a new essay in Current Biology reveals a hidden layer of complexity in this fight for survival: the.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Innovative use of hyperspectral data and DCGANs enhances rice protein content estimation

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a crucial crop feeding over half of the global population. The demand for high-quality, protein-rich rice is rising, making accurate grain protein content (GPC) estimation vital for breeding superior varieties......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move—Australians need to plan for relocation

Many Australians live in areas increasingly exposed to climate change and associated extreme weather such as floods, fires, coastal erosion, cyclones and extreme heat. If we wait for disasters to happen, hundreds of thousands of people could be force.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

NASA mission flies over Arctic to study sea ice melt causes

It's not just rising air and water temperatures influencing the decades-long decline of Arctic sea ice. Clouds, aerosols, even the bumps and dips on the ice itself can play a role. To explore how these factors interact and impact sea ice melting, NAS.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

25,000 individuals affected in BBC Pension Scheme data breach

Personal information of current and former BBC employees has been exposed in a data breach that affected the broadcaster’s in-house pension scheme. More than 25,000 individuals have been affected, according to The Guardian. What data was expose.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Automotive News looking for Rising Stars

Do you know an up-and-coming young executive in the U.S. auto industry whose achievements deserve recognition?.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account

UniSuper's 647,000 users faced two weeks of downtime because of a Google Cloud bug. Enlarge Earlier this month, Google Cloud experienced one of its biggest blunders ever when UniSuper, a $135 billion Australian pension.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Insect frass becomes food for protein-rich microalgae

As the demand for protein-rich food increases with population growth and rising awareness of nutrition and health, traditional animal and plant-based protein sources that require arable land or freshwater put significant pressure on land and resource.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Asian forests show resilience despite rising disturbances from climate change and human activities

Since 1850, global temperatures have been steadily rising. Human activities have significantly increased the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the greenhouse effect and global warming. Forests in Asia have faced numerous.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town

Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Rising food costs are squeezing Canadians around the country. Nearly everyone is feeling the pinch, and it's not just an inconvenience—high food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians. Understanding why food prices are so hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate

Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

US"s Yellen expresses concern over rising living costs, FT says

US"s Yellen expresses concern over rising living costs, FT says.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Despite increased budgets, organizations struggle with compliance

Only 40% of organizations feel fully prepared to meet the compliance demands of rising cybersecurity regulations, according to a new Swimlane report. Organizations still feel unprepared for new regulations despite 93% of organizations rethinking thei.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024