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Sable Island"s shifting landscape offers insights into groundwater loss globally

Almost 200 kilometers off the coast of Nova Scotia sits a slender, crescent-shaped spit of land known for mythic wild horses that roam its dunes, seals that dot its low-slung shores and hundreds of shipwrecks still populating its watery depths......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 20th, 2023

Scientists provide insights into photosystem II under low-light conditions

In higher plants and green algae, photosystem II (PSII) usually combines with light harvesting complex II (LHCII) to form the PSII-LHCII supercomplex. Under low-light conditions, the PSII-LHCII supercomplexes are organized laterally into higher-order.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Machine learning framework improves groundwater recharge estimates in Western Australia

A new study led by Griffith University has unveiled a machine learning-based framework to accurately estimate groundwater recharge in the Perth Basin, with a particular focus on the Gnangara groundwater system......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Small habitats, big consequences: Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial biodiversity

In the midst of the ongoing global biodiversity crisis, even the smallest habitats like ponds demand our attention. Fragmentation of these habitats—driven by human activities like urbanization, agriculture, and land-use changes—poses a significan.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Stairwell Core boosts threat intelligence for security teams

Stairwell announces Stairwell Core, which enables organizations to privately collect, store, and continuously reassess executable files so they can confidently determine if malware has affected their systems. Core offers customers an accessible entry.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security

In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating privacy requirements to ensure compliance across third.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility

What was once primarily a technical role, CISOs now find themselves accountable for organizational risk, regulatory compliance, and even legal liabilities across the entire organization. However, as cyber threats intensify, it’s clear that overseei.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

How the loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

It's well established that urban tree cover provides numerous environmental and psychological benefits to city dwellers. Urban trees may also bolster education outcomes and their loss could disproportionately affect students from low-income families,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers

Charge your Samsung Galaxy A25 5G quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is a budget Android smartphone. It offers decent specificatio.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to $15 broadband law

ISPs fear more states will regulate prices as New York law survives challenge. The Supreme Court yesterday rejected the broadband industry's challenge to a New York law that requi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

What to do about organizational charlatans and false performers at work—study shares employee insights

Most people will know someone who talks a big game at work, but when it comes down to it, isn't as competent as they pretend to be. These "organizational charlatans" or "false performers" exist in every kind of organization, and their behaviors can n.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Ferns" ability to evolve "backward" offers insights into the meandering path of evolution

Imagine a photograph of your great-grandparents, grandparents and parents side by side. You'd see a resemblance, but each generation would look distinct from its predecessors. This is the process of evolution in its simplest form: descent with modifi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Critically endangered elephant found dead in Bali river

A critically endangered elephant living at a zoo on the Indonesian resort island of Bali was found dead in a river Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents following days of torrential rain, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Black hole genealogy: A new way to discover "ancestors" of cosmic phenomena

A research team has proposed a new method to reconstruct the "family tree" of black holes. Published in The Astrophysical Journal, this research offers a way to infer the properties of the black hole progenitors of these mergers, one of the most brut.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

XAI benefits to hydrological modeling obscured by hype

Hydrologic modelers are increasingly using explainable AI (XAI) to provide additional insight into complex hydrological problems, but a new University of Adelaide study suggests XAI's insights may not be as revolutionary as proponents suggest......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Most retail choice offers for electricity don"t save consumers money

Ohio's retail choice electricity market—which lets consumers choose which company provides their electric generation service—has provided residential consumers with mostly cost-increasing offers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Genetic test will help safeguard quinoa from downy mildew

Quinoa's grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Oppo Now Offers a Repair Service for Find X8 Devices

Worry less about your Oppo Find X8 phone. The post Oppo Now Offers a Repair Service for Find X8 Devices appeared first on Phandroid. When buying expensive smartphones, it always adds some peace of mind when manufacturers offer reliable rep.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges

As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s plan calls for integrated cyber defense across borders, addressing the c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions

Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research

In a new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues have revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024