Spain grants personhood status to threatened lagoon
Spain granted personhood status Wednesday to a large saltwater lagoon to give its threatened ecosystem better protection, the first time such a measure has been taken in Europe......»»
Female computer engineering students obtain better grades and prefer more people-oriented specializations: Report
In academic year 2021/2022, men formed a clear majority of students studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering in Spain. According to the report "Igualdad en cifras" ("Equality in Figures") published by the Spanish Ministry of Education.....»»
U.S. hopes $40 million in smart infrastructure grants will create blueprint
The Federal Highway Administration will award $40 million in grants to communities for vehicle-to-everything technologies such as roadside infrastructure and wireless connectivity......»»
macOS Sonoma 14.1 is now available with Music update, warranty status feature, and 2 bug fixes
After a few weeks of beta testing with users, Apple has officially released macOS Sonoma 14.1 for all Mac users. The update brings changes to the Music app and warranty information in System Settings. It also address two bugs dealing with Location Se.....»»
Genomic insights reveal evolutionary history of clouded leopards, inform conservation
Both ecologically and morphologically, the clouded leopards known as Neofelis nebulosa are a distinct lineage of big cats. These species are threatened due to human activities of targeted hunting and habitat loss. Evolutionary biologists seek to unde.....»»
A Russian satellite has shifted within 60 km of another spacecraft
When it comes to saber-rattling, few countries employ it as much as Russia does. During their ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the country's leadership has repeatedly threatened to use atomic weapons. But the threats don't stop there......»»
Under a temporary mining ban, four rare plant species can bloom in San Bernardino forest
Four threatened and endangered plant species growing in the San Bernardino National Forest will have an opportunity to thrive following the adoption of a plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service that temporarily bans new lim.....»»
Martin Scorsese: film director, movie lover, TikTok star?
Martin Scorsese has won an Oscar and a Grammy, and is a respected filmmaker worldwide, but now he's earned a status few thought he'd ever achieve: TikTok star......»»
Dingoes given "almost-human" status in pre-colonial Australia, archaeological study finds
It's said that a dog is a man's best friend, but the wild dingo is much maligned in Australia. This may not always have been the case though, with new research led by experts at The Australian National University and The University of Western Austral.....»»
You won’t believe who TikTok’s latest breakout star is
Martin Scorsese has won an Oscar and a Grammy, and is a respected filmmaker worldwide, but now he's earned a status few thought he'd ever achieve: TikTok star......»»
TikTok’s newest star is … Martin Scorsese?!?
Martin Scorsese has won an Oscar and a Grammy, and is a respected filmmaker worldwide, but now he's earned a status few thought he'd ever achieve: TikTok star......»»
UAW strikers at ZF Alabama axle plant ratify new contract
UAW workers on Wednesday ratified a new contract with German supplier ZF Group at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., axle factory, ending a nearly monthlong strike that once threatened nearby Mercedes-Benz production......»»
High-latitude wilderness may be threatened by agriculture as the climate warms
Humanity must cut carbon emissions and use farmland more efficiently to protect our planet's remaining wilderness, new research shows......»»
Tech breathes new life into endangered Native American languages
Linguistics experts are turning to cutting-edge technologies to revitalize threatened Native American languages—and rejuvenate generations of Indigenous tradition—through new approaches such as children's books and smartphone apps......»»
Federal grants for pollution remediation increase property values around the Great Lakes
Nearly $1.23 billion has been spent by the U.S. government since 2004 on the cleanup of toxic pollutants in waterways resulting from manufacturing activities in historic areas around the Great Lakes......»»
Unique marimo threatened by rising lake temperatures
Rising lake water temperatures threaten the survival of marimo, unique algal balls found only in cold lakes. Kobe University researchers clarified that the warmer it gets, the more the inward decomposition outpaces the outward growth of these life fo.....»»
Genomic analysis in snakes shows link between neutral, functional genetic diversity
In the world of threatened and endangered species conservation, the genomic revolution has raised some complicated questions: How can scientists justify assessing species genetic diversity without consulting entire genomes now that they can be sequen.....»»
Scientists use drones to land sensors onto "unreachable" glaciers threatened by climate change
Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming......»»
Second report on the status of global water resources published
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently presented its second report on the status of global water resources. According to this report, large parts of the world experienced drier conditions in 2022 than those recorded on average for the e.....»»
Google search payment makes up 14-16% of Apple’s profits; if that’s banned, what then?
The Google search payment – the annual amount Google pays to Apple in return for being the default search engine in Safari – reportedly makes up 14-16% of the Cupertino company’s total profits. With that payment now threatened by the antitru.....»»
Older people use mobile phones more in countries with more affordable rates: Study
Older people in Spain and Israel use their smartphones more than those in Canada and Romania. The main reason is that Spaniards and Israelis can access more affordable mobile internet rates compared to other telecommunications services. This is revea.....»»