Strong quake rattles Colombian capital
A strong earthquake followed by dozens of aftershocks rattled central Colombia and the capital Bogota on Thursday, setting off sirens and sparking brief panic, including in one woman who died after jumping from a building, authorities said......»»
Natural pesticides gain ground in "agri-tox" capital Brazil
Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the chemical products he used to, he is growing even more soy, thanks to natural pesticides......»»
Belgian researchers provide a strong boost to sustainable agriculture
Much has been written about the European Climate law and the European Nitrate Directive. Besides social concerns, drastically reducing greenhouse gases by 2030 and structurally lowering the use of nitrogen in agriculture poses significant challenges......»»
The best CPU to pair with the RTX 4070 or 4070 Ti
If you have an RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4070, you want to pair a strong CPU with either of them to get the best performance. Here are our top picks......»»
A different picture of the Serengeti: Competition for food drives planet"s remaining mass migration of herbivores
Upending the prevailing theory of how and why multi-species mass-migration patterns occur in Serengeti National Park, researchers from Wake Forest University have confirmed that the millions-strong wildebeest population pushes zebra herds along in co.....»»
2024 "year of execution" for GM as it scales EV production
Buoyed by a strong combustion vehicle portfolio, the automaker needs to prove that it also can build EVs on its Ultium battery platform at scale, CEO Mary Barra said at a Wolfe Research investor conference......»»
The Apple Watch Series 9 is $90 off, plus more Apple Watch deals this week
Apple Watch deals are holding strong, with the Series 9 sitting at $90 off and 44mm SE sitting at $70 off. UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We've updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches, in.....»»
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday......»»
Fluffy nuisance: Paris sends Invalides rabbits into exile
Tourists and Parisians have long been accustomed to the sight of wild rabbits frolicking around the lawns of the historic Invalides memorial complex, one of the French capital's great landmarks......»»
3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in February
There's a strong lineup of sci-fi movies on Peacock this month, and we're sharing our picks for the three science fiction films you need to watch in February......»»
Nucleus Security raises $43 million to redefine how businesses manage their attack surface
Nucleus Security has announced it has secured $43 million in Series B funding led by Arthur Ventures and Lead Edge Capital. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to redefine how enterprises manage risk exposur.....»»
Vanadium research makes key advance for capturing carbon from the air
A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a "Goldilocks" level of reactivity—neither too much nor too little—that makes it a strong candidate as a carbon scrubbing tool......»»
First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them
Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»
El Niño is starting to lose strength after fueling a hot, stormy year. An atmospheric scientist explains what"s ahead
Wild weather has been roiling North America for the past few months, thanks in part to a strong El Niño that sent temperatures surging in 2023. The climate phenomenon fed atmospheric rivers drenching the West Coast and contributed to summer's extrem.....»»
Researchers provide genetic explanations for shade-induced biomass allocation in wheat
Recent studies have shown a strong correlation between responses to plant density and low light, indicating that the scarcity of light is often a limiting factor in high-density crop communities......»»
McLaren said to seek strategic investors to fund U.K. brand"s growth
McLaren’s controlling shareholder, Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding, has been considering bringing in additional investors who can provide capital and technological expertise for the supercar brand......»»
Ghana struggling with tsunami of secondhand clothes
It takes Nii Armah and his crew of 30 fishermen hours to haul their weighty nets to shore on the bustling Korle-Gonno beach of Ghana's capital Accra......»»
Demand for strong EV connectivity trumps brand loyalty, survey says
Nearly 60 percent of battery-electric vehicle customers would switch brands to gain better vehicle connectivity, according to a global survey by the consulting firm McKinsey & Co......»»
Wedbush remains bullish on Apple after "bumpy" China results
Investment firm Wedbush says its expectations for Apple are "firmly unchanged" as earnings showed a strong holiday quarter despite a decline in China.Tim Cook at a game tournament in Apple Taikoo Li, Chengdu Wedbush has been consistently pro-Apple si.....»»
Strong European backing for Ukraine leaves "little space" for exploitation of pro-Russian politics, study shows
Strong support for Ukraine means there is "little space" for European politicians to exploit pro-Russia foreign policy messages, a new study shows. Researchers have found widespread backing for Ukraine across the continent, and for policies that help.....»»
New mayor hopes trees will cool Athens down
Athens' new mayor will plant 25,000 trees over the next five years to try to cool the sprawling Greek capital, he told AFP......»»