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Sex and power in the animal kingdom: Seven animals that will make you reconsider what you think you know

It's easy to assume all animals have a neat dividing line between the sexes because the differences in appearance between males and females can be so striking. But the more scientists learn about wildlife, the clearer it is that nature doesn't have a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 28th, 2022

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 11 min. ago

One or many? Exploring the population groups of the Antarctic blue whale using historical mark-recovery data

Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most recent estimate in 2004 put Antarctic blue whales at less.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 11 min. ago

Solar wind power likely governs Uranus" thermosphere temperature

Uranus's upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades—and now scientists have shown why. Observations from Earth have shown Uranus' upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades, with no clear explanation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 11 min. ago

Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 11 min. ago

Corsair just spilled the beans on next-gen GPU requirements

Corsair spoke about its power supply units made to support next-gen graphics cards, and in the process, it revealed what we can expect......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News5 hr. 12 min. ago

French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the revolution, historian says

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were also common, according to a historian at the University of Oslo......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News20 hr. 11 min. ago

Be ready for storm season: Dual fuel portable generator is $150 off today

This Pulsar portable generator deal offers a capable backup power solution at a huge discount and you can grab it through Walmart......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News20 hr. 12 min. ago

Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation

Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Here is the best way to use your iPad as a mobile Mac mini display

It seems as though the launch and reception of the new M4 Mac mini has been a hit. The combination of sheer power, the tiny size, and, most importantly, the price point is something we really have not seen before. For under , its something that just.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Which animals carry mpox? Our study identified African forest dwelling rodents as one source

Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It's quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Survey provides a snapshot of scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness

The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of current scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Q&A: Holobiont biology, a new concept for exploring how microbiome shapes evolution of visible life

Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not more, than genetic mutations, creating new lineages and even new species of animals and plants, according to Seth Bordenstei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Experiments show backyard birds learn from their new neighbors when moving house

Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor—immigration—that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time

A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are created......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just yea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Teen in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of H5 bird flu

The teen had no clear exposures to animals. No contacts have tested positive. A British Columbia teen who contracted Canada's first known human case of H5 bird flu has deteriorate.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

BLUETTI is launching an all-new 2 kWh portable power station for outdoor life

BLUETTI has long been committed to clean and sustainable energy, and is a market leader in green energy storage, both for indoor and outdoors. Today, BLUETTI is launching a new 2 kWh portable power station, breaking through traditional portable e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Bluetti"s new Elite 200 portable power station provides 17 years of charging

Check out the latest from Bluetti with an exclusive discount on the Elite 200 V2 portable power station capable of generating reliable 2 kWh power for 17 years.Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is rated for 17-years of use - Image credit: BluettiBluetti is an inn.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Power press: Fixes for Apple"s oddly-placed Mac mini button

Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.Mac mini power buttonThe introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by c.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024