Some "allies" don"t want gay neighbors
When legal systems choose to offer no protections to sexual minorities, even avid LGBTQ supporters would reject their gay neighbors, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study......»»
Researchers find having good neighbors and few top predators make predatory fish populations more resilient
A regime shift is gradually spreading through the archipelagos of the Swedish Baltic Sea coast, where shallow bays, previously dominated by pike and perch have one by one become dominated by one of their prey species, the three-spined stickleback......»»
Field weed control: Synthetic microbial communities slash herbicide use
Synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) are emerging as powerful allies in the battle against weeds. These carefully crafted assemblies of microorganisms, such as compatible Pseudomonas strains, are designed to target specific weeds while promoting.....»»
Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds: Here"s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbors
Flying foxes. Megabats. Fruit bats. Whatever name you choose, these fox-faced creatures are remarkable. Our four species help pollinate eucalyptus trees in eastern Australia, spread the seeds of rainforest trees, and make our summer skies spectacular.....»»
Amazon closing down law enforcement"s easy access to Ring video isn"t the whole story
Amazon is ending the Request for Assistance feature in its Neighbors app — but that doesn't mean your footage can't be obtained by law enforcement easily elsewhere, without a warrant.Amazon sunsets Ring's Request for Assistance feature in Neighbors.....»»
Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry
Warrantless access may still be granted during vaguely defined "emergencies." Enlarge (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North America) Amazon Ring has shut down a controversial feature in its community saf.....»»
Delhi smog: India"s cities must look beyond their limits to clean up air pollution
Delhi needs the help of its rural neighbors to finally beat its killer smog problem, concludes a review carried out by the University of Surrey and regional government officials in Delhi, India. The work is published in the journal Sustainable Horizo.....»»
80 years later, GCHQ releases new images of Nazi code-breaking computer
GCHQ unveils new docs on Colossus, a 1943 marvel that let allies "read Hitler's mind." Enlarge (credit: GCHQ | Benj Edwards) On Thursday, UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) announced the release of previo.....»»
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide
In our own Solar System, Earth has far lower CO2 concentrations than its neighbors. Enlarge (credit: NASA/JPL/Caltech) What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for eve.....»»
Debt-laden Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount consider merger
WBD could have 2nd most streaming subscribers if reported meeting leads to deal. Enlarge / Media firms are looking for allies to help them take the coveted media throne. (credit: Warner Bros. Discovery) The CEOs of Warne.....»»
Apple signs order for drama "Your Friends and Neighbors" starring Jon Hamm
Apple TV+ has ordered a new original drama series from "See" showrunner Jonathan Tropper as part of their ongoing first-look deal.Apple TV+"Your Friends and Neighbors" will feature Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm ("The Morning Show," "Fargo," "Mad Men"),.....»»
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......»»
Alaskan allies: Communities unite to protect the areas they love
Natural resource management decisions in protected areas impact more than the wildlife and landscapes they're charged to conserve. They also affect neighbors, who could otherwise hunt, build, or engage in recreation as they choose on their own land......»»
7 best Doctor Who companions, ranked
Which of the Doctors' friends are his greatest allies? We've chosen the seven best Doctor Who companions in the modern era, and ranked them from worst to first......»»
Good neighbors: Bonobo study offers clues into early human alliances
Human society is founded on our ability to cooperate with others beyond our immediate family and social groups......»»
Microbial allies may help turn tables on tar spot fungus in corn
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are leaving no stone—or rather, leaf—unturned in their search for new ways to counter the fungus that causes tar spot, a yield-robbing disease of field corn in the midwestern United States......»»
Christian Brothers consistently bests competition on customer satisfaction
The chain of faith-based independent repair shops asks franchisees to be Christians and treat customers like neighbors......»»
How to create spooky Halloween effects with smart home lighting and sound
Up your Halloween decorating game this year by using smart home lighting and sounds to spook your neighbors and trick-or-treaters......»»
James Webb captures a gorgeous stellar nursery in nearby dwarf galaxy
A gorgeous new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a stunning sight from one of our galactic neighbors......»»
Tiny bubbles could reveal immune cell secrets and improve treatments
Macrophages are cells vital to the immune system and could possibly inform cell-based therapies for a variety of medical conditions. However, realizing the full potential of macrophage therapies relies on being able to see what these cellular allies.....»»
Disease-resistant rice and wheat plants may modulate disease susceptibility in their neighbors
Growing several plant varieties in the same field for disease resistance is a longstanding agricultural practice, but can have unpredictable results......»»