Saving moths may be just as important as saving the bees
Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts, a new study from the University of Sheffield suggests......»»
Beehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenya
A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farm.....»»
Daylight saving time linked to lost worker productivity
As much of the world prepares to turn clocks back an hour this fall, new research from the University of Oregon finds the annual spring forward to daylight saving time affects worker productivity more than previously thought......»»
Apple releases iOS 17.7.1 with important security fixes for iPhone
Apple released a ton of software updates today, including iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. But there was another key software release you may be unaware of. If you’re not yet running iOS 18, Apple’s new iOS 17.7.1 update includes important.....»»
Wildfires Are Moving Faster and Causing More Damage
A small number of fast-moving wildfires cause almost all the property damage by forcing firefighters to focus on saving lives.....»»
An important new feature coming to the iPhone 17 Air may have been discovered
I think about the iPhone 17 Air every time I have to readjust the position of the iPhone 16 Plus in my pants pocket. I … The post An important new feature coming to the iPhone 17 Air may have been discovered appeared first on BGR. I.....»»
Scientists gain insight into the material defects that cause errors in quantum computing
A team of researchers, led by scientist Lin Zhou of Ames National Laboratory, has made important progress towards understanding the role of surface oxides in improving quantum computing circuits performance. Surface oxides are a primary cause of deco.....»»
Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles
Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»
The 5-day office mandate: A tipping point for employee well-being?
Large companies like Amazon and Dell are enforcing a return to office five days a week, a significant moment for many of their employees. More than a logistical change, return-to-office mandates raise important questions about the balance between org.....»»
Cultural burning isn"t just important to Indigenous culture—it"s essential to Australia"s disaster management
Last month, Australia's newly appointed minister for emergency management, Senator Jenny McAllister, and Senator Tony Sheldon, special envoy for disaster recovery, took part in a cultural burn outside Lismore in New South Wales, as part of the Nation.....»»
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?
When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate.....»»
Superconductivity offers new insights into quantum material MnBi₂Te₄
For the first time since the discovery of the material MnBi2Te4 (MBT), researchers at the University of Twente have successfully made it behave like a superconductor. This marks an important step in understanding MBT and is significant for future tec.....»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»
PSA: iOS 18.2 beta is limited to AI-compatible iPhones for now
Apple has released the first beta for iOS 18.2. It includes powerful new Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more. But before heading to your Settings app, there’s one important limitation to know: the beta is current.....»»
Simplified menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands
A new Australian study of small- to medium-sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tons of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars......»»
The Google Messages app is getting a few important safety features
Fake parcel scams, shady job offers, and impersonation attacks are rampant. Google is hoping to stop them with a new set of safety features in the Messages app......»»
EyeSight may be weird, but it’s a step toward solving a key Vision Pro problem
EyeSight is undoubtedly one of the weirdest features of the Vision Pro. But it’s also, arguably, one of its most important for solving a key problem with the headset. Here’s why. more….....»»
Here are Apple’s full release notes for iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 RC is now available for developers and public beta testers. The update is set for a release next week with a slew of important new features and big fixes. While we’ve been chronicling all of the changes for the last two months, Apple h.....»»
Artificial "nose" can sniff out damaged fruit and spoiled meat
Although smell has historically played an important role in the fight against diseases such as the plague and tuberculosis, the human nose is generally not sensitive enough to be used as a reliable diagnostic tool. However, a new artificial "nose" in.....»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»