Scotland"s first farmers didn"t need manure
Early farming in Scotland was a less smelly affair than elsewhere, as new research shows they did not need to use manure to fertilize their fields—unlike their counterparts in other parts of the British Isles and on mainland Europe......»»
New rice lines for Africa offer virus protection
Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A research team has now produced rice lines that are resistant to the disease by means of genome editing......»»
Large-scale mapping of pig genes could lead to greener agriculture, pave the way for new human medicines
Researchers from Aarhus University have carried out complex genetic analyses of hundreds of pigs and humans to identify differences and similarities. This new knowledge can be used to ensure healthier pigs for farmers and can help the pharmaceutical.....»»
FTC, Connecticut: Nissan dealership didn"t certify CPO vehicles, inflated state fees
The Manchester City Nissan dealership in Connecticut charged customers unadvertised and unauthorized certified pre-owned fees, failed to obtain the certification advertised, put finance-and-insurance products into deals without consumer consent, and.....»»
Report highlights farmers" concerns about cultured meat
While some U.K. farmers see the advances in the development of cultured, or cell-based meat, as potential competition to traditional meat production, others from the farming community have suggested it could create a premium for pasture-reared meat......»»
You can Now Grab an Xbox-themed Toaster from Walmart
We were so preoccupied with whether or not we could, but didn't stop to think if we should. The post You can Now Grab an Xbox-themed Toaster from Walmart appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it’s safe to say that while stranger th.....»»
1D Pac-Man is the best game I’ve played in 2024 (so far)
An appreciation of "small games" and the people who make them. Enlarge / I didn't write this story just to share that high score in the corner, but I won't say it had nothing to do with the choice. (credit: ABA Games) Wh.....»»
Workers in their teens and early 20s are more likely to get hurt than older employees, says researcher
Think about your first job. Maybe it was delivering pizza, bagging groceries, bussing tables or doing landscaping work. Did you get enough training to avoid potential injuries? Chances are, you didn't—and your boss or supervisor just told you to ge.....»»
Driver flees scene after Crash Detection alerts police
Crash Detection on Apple Watch can alert authorities if you've been in an accident, but one Arizona man didn't stick around for help to arrive.Apple Watch Crash DetectionApple Watch Crash Detection has been a somewhat controversial feature due to acc.....»»
Researchers explore farmers" response to high fertilizer prices
In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—elements found in most.....»»
Scotland"s climate changing faster than predicted
Scotland's climate is changing faster than scientists predicted, with increasing likelihood of more frequent and more extreme weather events, according to new analysis by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen......»»
Michael Cohen gave his lawyer fake citations invented by Google Bard AI tool
Disbarred Cohen passed fake cases to his lawyer, who didn't do a fact-check. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit: Getty.....»»
Using UV disinfection instead of antibiotics in poultry farming
Infectious diseases pose a huge problem in poultry farming. Poultry farmers are often forced to rely on antibiotics to tackle this issue. However, this can sometimes result in germs developing resistance to these drugs. These resistant pathogens then.....»»
"Nutritional quality must be at the heart of climate-smart agriculture," researchers say
According to a major research study, farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply enough key micronutrients for the population......»»
The zaï technique: How farmers in the Sahel grow crops with little to no water
Hubert Reeves once wrote that "on the cosmic scale, liquid water is rarer than gold". And what is true for the universe is even truer in the Sahel, the name given to the vast, arid belt that skirts the Sahara and stretches across Africa from east to.....»»
OG Apple Watch Ultra $104 off, Anker iPhone charging gear from $16, more
If Santa didn’t bring you the Apple Watch you were hoping for, today we’re tracking a $104 discount on the original Apple Watch Ultra. It drops down to $695 with your choice of band and comes joined by one of the final chances to save $70 Apple W.....»»
These two Apple Watches are now banned in the U.S.
Apple hoped the Biden Administration would use its veto power and reverse the ban on sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. That didn't happen......»»
How televisions point the way for a future with CarPlay and Android Auto
Imagine having to buy a television that didn't allow you to also use a Roku or Fire TV stick. That doesn't sound like fun, does it?.....»»
Laptops’ 2023 quantum leap: 5 computers we’ll still be talking about in 2024
You likely didn't want these PCs this year, but they may impact your future devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty) You'll never uncover The Next Great Thing if you don't deviate from the norm. When looking back at 2023's lapto.....»»
Eli Rallo"s "I Didn"t Know I Needed This" book launch brings TikTok to life
Inside the launch event for TikTokker Eli Rallo's essay collection, "I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself.".....»»
Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll—and not just for game birds
The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be "wild" and "untamed." However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government......»»