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Sink to source: Does what we put into our plumbing end up back in the water supply?

When you see an advertisement for a detergent promising to brighten your clothes, something called a fluorescent whitening compound, or optical brightener, is probably involved. Such material absorbs UV light and emits visible blue light via fluoresc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 17th, 2024

Put those foolish ambitions to rest: Elden Ring 2 isn’t coming anytime soon

According to an interview given by FromSoftware's Hidetaki Miyazaki, the studio is not considering Elden Ring 2......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Open-source platform supports large imaging data analysis of single cell responses to manipulation

Modern day drug discovery is shifting from single end point assays to more complex phenotypic assays that query single cell and population responses to chemicals and genetic manipulation......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Streams near farms emit high levels of greenhouse gas, studies find

In the upper reaches of a Minnesota watershed, the water is so full of dissolved nitrous oxide that University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hydrologist Zhongjie Yu likens it to a soda can......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Police takes down Matrix encrypted chat service used by criminals

A joint investigation team involving French and Dutch authorities has taken down Matrix, yet another end-to-end encrypted chat service created for criminals. Matrix (Source: Dutch Police) The Matrix encrypted chat service Matrix – also know as.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Report finds poor local management and climate change amplified Hurricane Helene"s impacts

A new analysis by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH) reveals alarming statistics about the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene on 26 September 2024. This powerful Category 4 hurricane claimed 2.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers

Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Backyard chickens in Australia perceived as companion animals and food source, interviews reveal

Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Nextcloud Talk: Open-source, GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft Teams

Nextcloud has unveiled Nextcloud Talk, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams. It’s a privacy-compliant collaboration platform for hybrid teams that gives companies complete control over their data. Nextcloud Talk collaboration software.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Best Cyber Monday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 62% off

Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Cyber Monday generator deals......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Company claims 1,000 percent price hike drove it from VMware to open source rival

Cloud provider moved most of its 20,000 VMs off VMware. Companies have been discussing migrating off of VMware since Broadcom’s takeover a year ago led to higher costs and othe.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Disadvantaged urban populations are subject to greater heat stress, poor air quality

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. The study is published in the journal GeoHealth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Research offers insights into Permian Basin earthquake hazards

A new collection of published papers offers the most detailed and comprehensive breakdown yet of how water injected into the Permian Basin during oil and gas operations is changing subsurface pressures and causing earthquakes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters

Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s

For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years. Five have occurred in the past eight years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Using LIDAR technology researchers study the impact of contrails on climate

In the skies over Virginia it is common to see contrails, cloud-like strips of condensed water left behind by aircraft at high altitude......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Audible is now included with Amazon Music Unlimited — Try 3 months free

While many prefer one of the other audio streaming services out there, one of my personal favorites is . It’s not just because I’m an Amazon Prime subscriber, but also because I genuinely like the service. I have a few playlists put toget.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

AWS offers incident response service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new service to help organizations prepare for and recover from ransomware attacks, account takeovers, data breaches, and other security events: AWS Security Incident Response (SIR). Creating a case (Source: AW.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

The $529 Mac mini M4 deal is back for Cyber Monday, but supply is limited

It's back! After the $529 M4 Mac mini deal sold out on Black Friday, Apple resellers have replenished inventory and reinstated the $70 discount. This deal may sell out before Cyber Monday concludes.Get Apple's new M4 Mac mini for just $529 on Cyber M.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Black Friday deals: M4 iPad Pro $300 off, M4 Mac mini $500 low, Apple gift card deals, Twelve South gear, more

Our master collection of Black Friday deals has now been updated for your cash-saving pleasure, but we have some new deals and additional highlights to put front and center for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break as well. Firstly, we are now tracking up t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Save BIG on these Black Friday Deals from Samsung!

We've listed a rundown of some of the best deals from Samsung for Black Friday 2024. The post Save BIG on these Black Friday Deals from Samsung! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s certainly put out a lot of impressive hardware ov.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024