Sprinklers and drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought
After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes......»»
Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece......»»
Will the Snapdragon X Elite beat Apple’s M3? Microsoft seems to think so
Internal documents have revealed that Microsoft believes the Snapdragon X Elite chipsets can beat Apple’s M3 computers. The post Will the Snapdragon X Elite beat Apple’s M3? Microsoft seems to think so appeared first on Phandroid. Last.....»»
Microsoft thinks Arm Windows laptops will eclipse M3 MacBook Air performance this year
While Apple just launched the new M3 MacBook Air, Microsoft is apparently convinced that its upcoming family of Arm laptops will offer even better performance. “Microsoft is confident that a round of new Arm-powered Windows laptops will beat App.....»»
Tesla wants Apple"s help to beat Autopilot death lawsuit
Tesla wants Apple to testify in an upcoming wrongful death lawsuit over its Autopilot feature, by proving the Apple engineer behind the wheel was playing games instead of paying attention.A TeslaTesla faces a trial on April 8 over a fatal crash from.....»»
The first Xiaomi flip phone could trump the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s cameras
According to the leaked specs, the upcoming Xiaomi flip phone could beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in the camera department. The post The first Xiaomi flip phone could trump the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s cameras appeared first on Phandroid......»»
El Niño disasters: Governments know what"s coming, but are unprepared. Here"s what must change
Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction measures. With little to no preparation for drought disasters, such as the failure of the staple maize cr.....»»
The lyrebird synchronizes elements of its mating dance
To woo a mate, the Albert's lyrebird of Australia first chooses a stage of entangled vines, then in performance he shakes the vines as part of his courtship footwork, synchronizing each shake with the beat of his striking song, according to new resea.....»»
UK"s summer 2022 drought provides warning for future years, say scientists
The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like 2022, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analyzed that summer's events......»»
The Samsung Exynos 2500 could beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3…a year later
Samsung is reportedly testing its next-gen chipset, the Exynos 2500, whose performance is said to be better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post The Samsung Exynos 2500 could beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3…a year later appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
Enhancing chickpea irrigation efficiency, yield and sustainability
A new study published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) introduces a non-invasive technique for evaluating chickpea water status, offering farmers a powerful tool to fine-tune irrigation schedules and potentially elevate the sustainability.....»»
Satellite data shows how drought changes wildfire recovery in the West
A new study using NASA satellite data reveals how drought affects the recovery of western ecosystems from fire, a result that could provide meaningful information for conservation efforts......»»
Researching the spread of drought and its potential negative impacts
It is important for water management to understand how drought spreads. In a new study, researchers from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show that in every third case, atmospheric drought is followed by low water levels. More ra.....»»
Sprinklers and drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought
After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes......»»
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
The United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes, federal meteorologists predicted Thursday......»»
Can this cheap Samsung phone beat the Galaxy S24? We found out
Two of Samsung's 2024 smartphones — the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy A55 — are simultaneously similar to and different from each other. Here's which one to buy......»»
A holistic approach is key to improving drought adaptation in crops, researchers say
More focus on integrating research into drought tolerance in crops is essential to prevent the threat to global food security, according to international researchers......»»
Novel method to measure root depth may lead to more resilient crops
As climate change worsens global drought conditions, hindering crop production, the search for ways to capture and store atmospheric carbon causing the phenomenon has intensified. Penn State researchers have developed a new high-tech tool that could.....»»
Vietnam farmers struggle for fresh water as drought brings salinization
Every day, farmer Nguyen Hoai Thuong prays in vain for rain to fall on the cracked dry earth of her garden in Vietnam's Mekong Delta—the country's "rice bowl" agricultural heartland......»»
Tropical plants beat drought by interacting with specific microbes, study shows
Plant-soil-microbe interactions play a crucial role in processes that take place in the soil directly around plant roots, or the rhizosphere, and these processes contribute to nutrient cycling and metabolite turnover in the environment. Amid the wate.....»»
Researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes during dry months......»»