Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration......»»
Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.The Denon Home Sound Bar 550Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that al.....»»
Nitrogen pollution is less harmful to mixed forests, study shows
In a study published in the journal Plant and Soil, researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shown that mixed larch and deciduous forests are more resistant to soil acidification—a decrease in soil p.....»»
Non-photosynthetic vegetation helps improve accuracy of wind erosion impact assessment
The process of soil wind erosion is influenced by vegetation cover. From a functional point of view, vegetation can be divided into photosynthetic vegetation (PV) and non-photosynthetic vegetation (NPV). The NPV represents dormant and dead vegetation.....»»
Researchers clone "half-tendrilless" gene locus in pea mutant afila
Pea is the fourth largest edible legume crop in the world and is widely cultivated throughout the world. Several classical leaf mutants have been identified in peas, including unifoliata (uni), afila (af), tendril-less (tl), cocholeata (coch), stipul.....»»
Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus and a Charging Dock for only $99!
Grab this offer while it lasts. The post Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus and a Charging Dock for only $99! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for an affordably-accessible tablet, Amazon’s Fire-series devices have alw.....»»
Cambodia"s famed Kampot pepper withers in scorching heat wave
Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between long rows of dead bushes, their brown leaves scorched by heat and drought that have devastated Cambodia's famed Kampot pepper crop......»»
Bloomberg: Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to iOS 18
Apple is finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to bring some of its technology to the iPhone this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. With this deal, the report explains that Apple will be able to offer “a popular chatbot” powered by Ch.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new M3 Matter hub focused on privacy and local automation capabilities
has released several smart home hubs over the years, and they have been a critical part of how the company has integrated with HomeKit. The company recently released the new Aqara M3 Matter hub, focusing on privacy and local automation capabilities......»»
Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off!
This offer packs three cameras into one bundle. The post Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. For buyers after a reliable home surveillance and security solution, Blink’s wide.....»»
Should you buy a new smart lock or retrofit your existing deadbolt?
Smart locks can replace your hardware or fit over existing deadbolts. Both are viable options, but which is best for you? Here's what you need to know......»»
Dell’s most popular gaming laptop is discounted from $1,050 to $800
The Dell G15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card is down to only $800 from Dell. Buy it now because the offer probably won't last long......»»
Unveiling crucial virulent milRNAs implicated in the initial infection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a typical soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt by infecting the roots and blocking the vascular tissues of host banana plants, and threatens global banana production. In total, four races have been re.....»»
Parity-time symmetry: Unlocking faster and stronger optical signal processing
In the era of big data, signal processing faces significant challenges in terms of capacity and energy consumption due to the torrent of data to process. With over 90% of data transmitted through light, optical signal processing may offer unprecedent.....»»
Report: There are no good or bad oil crops, only good and bad practices
When shopping, have you considered the social and environmental impacts of your vegetable oil purchases? Most products offer limited information on these effects. Labels like "No Palm Oil"—linked to environmental damage and threats to orangutans—.....»»
Yale Assure Lock 2 vs. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: which is the better smart lock?
The Yale Assure Lock 2 and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock are both great options for your front door, but they differ in some key ways. Here's what to know......»»
Solid-state polymer heat pump gets rid of the heat itself
Polymer changes temperature, shape when charged, moving to where the heat needs to be. Enlarge (credit: Jorg Greuel) Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way of controlling indoor temperature. By moving heat between.....»»
Samsung Unpauses Galaxy S22 One UI 6.1 Update
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 One UI 6.1 update, which was recently paused due to issues, is rolling out once again. Earlier this month, Samsung paused the roll out due to unforeseen bugs and performance issues impacting the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and.....»»
Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change
The saturated soil conditions predicted to result from increased rainfall in the UK's upland regions could have a knock-on effect on the ambition to create more woodland in the fight against climate change, a new study has found......»»
New rhizobia-diatom symbiosis solves long-standing marine mystery
Nitrogen is an essential component of all living organisms. It is also the key element controlling the growth of crops on land, as well as the microscopic oceanic plants that produce half the oxygen on our planet. Atmospheric nitrogen gas is by far t.....»»
Ninja’s Woodfire pizza oven and smoker is $100 off right now
Best Buy has an amazing offer on the Ninja Woodfire with $100 off making it the perfect time to upgrade your outdoor cooking gear......»»