Study points to the challenges of harvest-time weed seed controls in Pacific Northwest
Herbicide-resistant weeds have fueled a growing demand for effective, nonchemical weed controls. Among the techniques used are chaff carts, impact mills and other harvest-time practices that remove or destroy weed seeds instead of leaving them on the.....»»
Biodiversity in the margins: Merging farmlands affects natural pest control
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology demonstrates how the diversity and abundance of arthropods decrease when hedgerows and field margins covered by wild grass and flowers are removed......»»
34% of organizations lack cloud cybersecurity skills
Incident response today is too time consuming and manual, leaving organizations vulnerable to damage due to their inability to efficiently investigate and respond to identified threats, according to Cado Security. The incident response challenge is f.....»»
Widespread data silos slow down security response times
Although the goals and challenges of IT and security professionals intersect, 72% report security data and IT data are siloed in their organization, which contributes to corporate misalignment and elevated security risk, according to Ivanti. Leadersh.....»»
Apple"s MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD drops to record low $1,239
The upgraded M2 MacBook Air featuring 16GB unified memory and 512GB of storage is $160 off, marking the lowest price on record — just in time for graduation and Father's Day gift-giving.Save $160 on a popular MacBook Air spec.AppleInsider readers c.....»»
Personalized phage therapy heals resistant wounds in Siamese cat
A new study has shown an advance in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections in animals. The research, focusing on a 5-year-old Siamese cat Squeaks with a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection post-arthrodesis surgery, marks th.....»»
Video: Unraveling the mysteries of clouds
Clouds are one of the biggest mysteries in the climate system. They play a key role in regulating the temperature of our atmosphere. But we don't know how their behavior will change over time as Earth's atmosphere gets warmer. This is where EarthCARE.....»»
Starlinks can produce surprisingly bright flares for pilots
How can sunlight reflecting off SpaceX's Starlink satellites interfere with ground-based operations? This is what a study recently posted to the arXiv preprint server hopes to address as a pair of researchers investigate how Starlink satellites appea.....»»
Study reveals fewer mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown conventionally
An international meta study reveals that there may be less of certain mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown in the conventional manner. This, and other findings from research into agricultural products, can have major conseq.....»»
Secrets of sargassum: Scientists advance knowledge of seaweed causing chaos in the Caribbean and West Africa
Researchers have been working to track and study floating sargassum, a prolific seaweed swamping Caribbean and West African shorelines, and causing environmental and economic harm. The study, "Changes in holopelagic Sargassum spp. biomass composition.....»»
Sam’s Club Memorial Day deal: year’s membership for $14
. If you want to be a Sam’s Club member and get access to the extra goodies they offer, free shipping on most things in their online store, and more, this is the only time to join up. The reason is because it is $25 for an annual membership, no.....»»
Apple"s MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD drops to record low $1,269
The upgraded M2 MacBook Air featuring 16GB unified memory and 512GB of storage is $260 off, marking the lowest price on record — just in time for graduation and Father's Day gift-giving.Save $260 on a popular MacBook Air spec.AppleInsider readers c.....»»
Google Pixel 8a vs 6a: The Perfect Time to Upgrade
Should you go for Google's latest midrange smartphone? The post Google Pixel 8a vs 6a: The Perfect Time to Upgrade appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 8a is certainly one of the more interesting smartphones that Google has launched in r.....»»
Black holes are firing beams of particles, changing targets over time
Black holes seem to provide endless fascination to astronomers. This is at least partly due to the extreme physics that takes place in and around them, but sometimes, it might harken back to cultural touchpoints that made them interested in astronomy.....»»
Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting
Rising food costs are squeezing Canadians around the country. Nearly everyone is feeling the pinch, and it's not just an inconvenience—high food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians. Understanding why food prices are so hig.....»»
Clothed pig carcasses reveal the secrets of mummification—study provides insights for forensic scientists
It was the kind of task any competent seamstress has completed hundreds of times before: altering denim jeans and jerseys. But there was something different about this piece of work. Though our team of scientists were paying for it, we weren't her ul.....»»
NASA Langley researchers are heading to the Arctic. Here"s why that matters.
NASA Langley researchers are heading to the Arctic Ocean to study the habitat's effect on climate worldwide......»»
Study shows relatively low number of superspreaders responsible for large portion of misinformation on Twitter
A small team of social media analysts at Indiana University has found that a major portion of tweets spreading disinformation are sent by a surprisingly small percentage of a given userbase......»»
Humble leaders boost employees" workplace status and leadership potential, finds study
There are many different types of workplace leaders, from those who prioritize the needs of team members and the organization above their own, to authentic leaders who foster openness, trust and transparency......»»
Ninja’s CREAMi ice cream maker is $89 off for Memorial Day
This is the best time to make ice cream. No, not because of the heat... you can save $89 on a Ninja CREAMi......»»
ChatGPT really isn"t great at answering programming questions yet
Study claims generative AI wrong than it is right when it comes to coding queries......»»