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Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example

What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public par.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 23rd, 2024

Saturday Citations: Bacterial warfare, a self-programming language model, passive cooling in the big city

There's a lot of science news in seven days, so just because a new study isn't cited here on Saturday morning doesn't mean it didn't happen. A lot more has happened. But also, check out these four stories:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them

A network of mutual murder ensures that diverse populations of bacteria survive. Enlarge / This is an intact phage. A tailocin looks like one of these with its head cut off. (credit: iLexx) Long before humans became inte.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Adobe’s Firefly AI is getting competition at the worst time

Adobe Stock suddenly is no longer the only "commercially safe" GenAI game in town......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Researchers investigate presence of endangered sea cucumbers for sale in NYC food markets

After surveying food market retailers in three New York City Chinatown districts, Cornell researchers have found genetic evidence that some endangered species of sea cucumbers—considered a pricey but nutritious dried delicacy—are being sold to co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Improving the ability of phototherapy to stimulate the systemic immune response to cancer

Phototherapy is a safe and effective method for tumor treatment, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PTT refers to the use of laser to activate photothermal conversion agents and use high temperature to kill tumor cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers map genome of the last living wild horse species

University of Minnesota researchers have successfully mapped the complete genome of the endangered Przewalski's horse. Once extinct in the wild, the species now has a population of around 2,000 animals thanks to conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer

Plus, the game promises an innovative approach to turn-based multiplayer. Much of the time, the game looks a lot like Civilization, like in this city view......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

The best password managers for Android

Looking for a mobile password tool, but not sure which is best for you? Here are several password managers for Android that make logging in safe and simple......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women

According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforceGender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all som.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

What could make a baby bison white?

Photos of a white bison calf in Yellowstone National Park have generated excitement as well as questions: How does that happen?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Researchers issue "call to action" for data on more diverse range of dog owners

Virginia Tech's Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton, already deeply involved in data collection and analysis for dog health and connections to humans through the Dog Aging Project, are imploring fellow scientists to cast the net even wider for data on t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

New approach could take space missions to new heights

New Curtin University research could change how space missions are conducted and lead to improvements in industries as diverse as environmental management, agriculture, disaster management and infrastructure inspection......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Study shows facially expressive people to be more likable and socially successful

Analysis of more than 1,500 natural conversations suggests that humans may have evolved more complex facial muscle movements to help us bond with each other......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

P-22 lived an epic and tragic life in Griffith Park: Would a new mountain lion fare any better?

A sleek mountain lion filmed from behind the wheel of a Tesla on the edge of Griffith Park last month triggered a collective double take in Los Angeles......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Poll finds younger workers feel stressed, lonely and undervalued

Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Western agricultural communities need water conservation strategies to adapt to future shortages

The Western U.S. is heavily reliant on mountain snowpacks and their gradual melt for water storage and supply, and climate change is expected to upend the reliability of this natural process. Many agricultural communities in this part of the country.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Honor’s new AI-powered portrait mode made me feel like a movie star

I took the Honor 200 Pro's new AI-powered portrait mode for a spin at Studio Harcourt in Paris......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

How to join the Concord beta

A new live-service game like Concord might feel risky to buy without testing it out. Thankfully, there's a beta you and some friends can join......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Drone test of planetary landing radar

This drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today's cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe driving functions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Mongolian grasslands study reveals key drivers of plant community stability in changing climate

An international research team has undertaken a study of plants in the Mongolian grasslands to evaluate the stability of these plant communities over time. They specifically looked at how the dryness of the climate impacted the plant communities and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024