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......»»
This couple just did something remarkable in an EV
A couple from Scotland has completed an epic pole-to-pole drive in an electric vehicle (EV) in what’s believed to be a world first......»»
Windows Task Manager: 5 most important things to know
Discover settings you didn't know about, or features you must try, in Windows Task Manager......»»
Scanner data can help New York state farmers boost market sales
Julie and Steve Rockcastle, founders of Green Heron Growers in New York's Cattaraugus County, are always trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling their grass-fed beef at farmers markets. So after a Cornell study showe.....»»
Canada"s agricultural policies need to better serve local farmers and communities, says researcher
Canada's current agricultural production model is unsustainable and in desperate need of reform. A range of issues plague the current system, including corporate consolidation, farmland concentration in the hands of non-farmers and foreign buyers, po.....»»
Microwaves heat the soil to eliminate pests and help farmers manage soil diseases
A research team led by Dr. Sunshin Jung at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a breakthrough technology that effectively eliminates pests without the use of pesticides and protects farms from soil diseases by using mi.....»»
Paying people to replant tropical forests and letting them harvest the timber can pay off
Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square meter of land is spoken for, even if claims are not formally recognized by governments......»»
2024 Apple Watch with new design rumored to get sleep apnea & blood pressure sensing
A rumor claims that the a 2024 Apple Watch model will include a refreshed design, with new health features expected to include detection of hypertension and sleep apnea.An Apple Watch detecting blood oxygen levelsThe 2023 releases of Apple Watch didn.....»»
Once the enemy, majestic condor wins hearts of Colombian farmers
A group of condors rip into the carcass of a calf at the top of a Colombian mountain which rises 4,200 meters above sea level......»»
I thought the Oura Ring would be the perfect fitness tracker. I was wrong
The Oura Ring is one of best fitness trackers available in 2023. I finally tried one for myself ... and it didn't go as planned. Here's what happened......»»
Q&A: Finding more sustainable ways to use plastics in agriculture
Every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, some 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in agricultural production worldwide. Plastic is a boon to farmers, but leads to large quantities of macro-, micro- and nanopl.....»»
Tim Sweeney says Epic Games lost its App Store lawsuit because ‘Apple didn’t write anything down’
As our friends at 9to5Google reported last night, Epic Games scored a major victory in its legal battle with Google. The jury in the case determined that Google has an “illegal monopoly” with the Play Store and Google Play billing, a far better o.....»»
The future of Arrakis is at stake in latest trailer for Dune: Part Two
"This is a form of power that our world has not yet seen." Dune: Part Two is the next chapter in director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel. We didn't get to see Dune: Part Two—the second film in.....»»
California wants farms to capture methane from cow manure. Neighbors say it"s killing them
At a massive dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley, nearly 14,000 Holstein cows crane their necks through feeding stalls and gnaw leisurely on alfalfa......»»
How to change iPhone default notification sound
With iOS 17, Apple changed the default iPhone notification sound — and many users didn’t like it. Some said it was too quiet, others simply preferred the old sound. But there wasn’t much you could do about it. Until now. With the release o.....»»
COP28: Countries promise action on food and farming
Countries must act swiftly following a landmark declaration on sustainable agriculture and food systems at COP28 to protect farmers and vulnerable groups from the effects of climate change, research leaders urge......»»
Zapping manure with special electrode promises an efficient method to produce fertilizers, other chemicals
An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other.....»»
Farmers and ranchers in the Southwestern US face challenges due to human-induced atmospheric warming
The American Southwest has always been a dry place—cue romantic visions of hot, rugged, sun-bleached, seemingly infinite landscapes and star-filled night skies. And yet, the plants, animals and people of the Four Corners region (Utah, Colorado, New.....»»
Study: Drinking cola might not dislodge that food stuck in your throat after all
The administration of cola in Dutch ERs didn't result in a higher rate of improvement. Enlarge / An ice-cold glass of cola is undoubtedly refreshing, but it probably won't help with food stuck in the throat. (credit: Cocktailmarl.....»»
Researchers thought they"d find 200 species of plants and animals living in their house and yard. They were very wrong
We are biodiversity researchers—an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist—who were locked down together during the COVID pandemic. Being restricted to the house, it didn't take long before we began to wonder how many species of plants and an.....»»
Grand Theft Auto VI didn’t need The Game Awards
GTA 6's announcement did not take place at The Game Awards 2023, and that was ultimately for the better......»»