Smallholder farmers, efficient ranching practices critical to meet restoration targets in Brazil"s Atlantic Forest
A new study led by King's College London simulated the effects of various restoration policies to assess their impact on biodiversity and agricultural production......»»
Apple could tie with up with Sony for a critical Vision Pro upgrade
Apple is reportedly working with Sony to add support for PlayStation VR 2 controller on the Vision Pro headset, a deal that covers more than just games......»»
Meet the next level Macbook battery protection – Chargie for Laptops
Technological advancements have meant that devices are lasting longer than ever. But one of the first parts to go is often the battery. Laptop batteries can especially be a problem, since many of us keep our laptops plugged in much of the time. But t.....»»
Analysis provides new insights into the replication of BK polyomavirus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure
BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no effective drugs to treat BKPyV. Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reveals new aspects of BKPyV replication, offering possible drug targets to pro.....»»
Critical reporting weakens the effect of "sportswashing" for authoritarian regimes, experiment reveals
Major sporting events offer authoritarian regimes the opportunity to present themselves to the population of foreign states as progressive and open. However, this positive effect on image—or "sportswashing" for short—only works in other states wh.....»»
Less is more: Why an economical iridium catalyst works so well
Iridium-based catalysts are needed to produce hydrogen using water electrolysis. Now, a team at HZB has shown that the newly developed P2X catalyst, which requires only a quarter of the iridium, is as efficient and stable over time as the best commer.....»»
Digital twin model enables precise simulation of forest landscapes, depicting a forest in 100 years
Forest ecosystems of the future will have to cope with very different conditions to those of today. For this reason, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) state that a strategic approach to forest management is crucial. To this end,.....»»
NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US
On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»
Brazil antitrust ruling against Apple overturned by Federal Justice
Apple's antitrust case in Brazil caught a short break as a Federal Justice overturned a regulator's decision, calling it "disproportionate," but appeals are expected.Image source: CADE BrazilIn 2022, an antitrust complaint was filed against Apple wit.....»»
A SpaceX droneship just hit a milestone for rocket landings
SpaceX couldn't function without its trusty droneships stationed in the Atlantic and Pacific, and on Thursday one of them reached a milestone......»»
Apple says Brazil antitrust ruling "drastically threatens" user privacy in appeal
Apple has issued an appeal following the decision of an antitrust regulator in Brazil, which requires the company to enable sideloading or face daily fines.Apple has appealed the ruling of Brazilian regulator CADE.In 2022, an antitrust complaint agai.....»»
New drone has legs for landing gear, enabling efficient launches
The RAVEN walks, it flies, it hops over obstacles, and it's efficient. Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywh.....»»
Method enhances solubility of pea protein for use in food and beverages
Research conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil, shows that heat treatment of pea protein and addition of guarana extract result in a compound with significant potential to be used as an ingredient of plan.....»»
Surface Pro alternative: This Asus Chromebook is another $70 off today
Browse the web, take video calls, and enjoy HD movies and shows with the cost-efficient Asus Chromebook CM3001 Laptop, now on sale at Best Buy for just $230......»»
Apple appeals Brazilian regulator’s decision requiring sideloading in iOS
As we recently reported, the Brazilian antitrust regulator known as “Cade” recently ruled that Apple can no longer prevent developers from selling content and distributing apps outside the App Store in Brazil. Unsurprisingly, Apple is now appeali.....»»
A new method for efficient synthesis of anti-cancer drugs
The Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) reaction is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry, widely used to create conjugated carbonyl compounds. Conjugated carbonyl compounds are used in many industries for synthesizing perfumes, plastics, and pharmaceutic.....»»
Longitudinal study reveals ethnic studies boosts critical thinking, equity awareness in high school students
High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests......»»
Government needs to be clearer on food waste rules, says new UK report
English councils could struggle to meet new food waste recycling regulations, known as "Simpler Recycling" which are due to come into force next year, says a Newcastle University report......»»
Peer-brokered sales central to illegal drug trade
The thought of illegal drug sales evokes images of deals done on shady street corners. But a new study from Case Western Reserve University exposes a critical but underreported element of the illegal drug market: so-called "peer-brokered" sales......»»
Middesk Address Risk Insights strengthens onboarding processes
Middesk introduced Address Risk Insights, a critical new addition to its core Know Your Business (KYB) product Verify and its recently introduced risk scoring Signal product. A first for the KYB space, Address Risk Insights helps companies assess the.....»»
Turning corn colorful: Researchers demonstrate purple corn"s surprising health benefits
Americans love their corn—whether it's canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. But what if this staple grain could be more than just a starch? What if it could become a critical source of protein and fiber while helping pre.....»»