Survey: Chesapeake"s crab population at lowest since 1990
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced Thursday......»»
Brazil"s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt
The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government reported Wednesday, in line with its promise to combat forest loss......»»
Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil
Forget snakes, it's scorpions Brazilians most need to worry about......»»
Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022......»»
Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»
Creek survey uncovers bacteriophages that could combat superbugs
A survey of a waterway on Wurundjeri land has led to the discovery of new viruses that kill the superbug Klebsiella......»»
Survey highlights "publish or perish" culture as key factor in research irreproducibility
An international survey involving over 1,600 biomedical researchers has shed light on the perceived causes of irreproducibility in research results. The survey, which included participants from various countries and research institutions, aimed to id.....»»
New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»
AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks
The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT deci.....»»
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
A nationally representative survey of U.S. adults finds a public highly attuned to the 2024 election campaign. Researchers at the University of South Florida's Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with researchers at Rutgers University, t.....»»
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn"t be left in the hands of corporates
How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take center stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November......»»
Tom Cruise is in early talks for a Days of Thunder sequel
The original 1990 film was a much more modest success than Top Gun during its initial release in theaters......»»
Tom Cruise is in early talks for a ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
The original 1990 film was a much more modest success than ‘Top Gun’ during its initial release in theaters......»»
The compact Dell XPS 13 is on sale for one of the lowest prices we’ve seen
The Dell XPS 13 hasn't been on sale much lately but that's all change today. Here's why you want it in your life......»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»
Survey unearths surprising trend about homes with solar panels — here"s what 99% of homeowners said
Survey unearths surprising trend about homes with solar panels — here"s what 99% of homeowners said.....»»
Half of Gen Z voters say they’ve lied about their votes: Survey
Half of Gen Z voters say they’ve lied about their votes: Survey.....»»
Score the JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones at their lowest-ever price
JBL Tune 770NC headphones usually retail for $129.95, but as of Oct. 31 they're down $30 to $99.95. SAVE $30: As of Oct. 31, the JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon, down $30 from their $129.95 list price......»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 is down to its lowest price ever
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the latest smart watch from Apple, and just a few months after its release, it's already discounted. Shop now at Amazon. SAVE 8%: Shop the new Apple Watch Series 10 at its lowest price ever. It's down to $367 for 8%.....»»
Nigeria"s last elephants: What must be done to save them?
Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are facing unprecedented threats to their survival. In about 30 years, Nigeria'.....»»
AI method captures ecotourism photos to monitor remote animal species
A team of computer scientists, ecologists and statisticians at Stony Brook University, working with a colleague from the U.S. Geological Survey, has found that it is possible to use AI applications to find images captured by ecotourists for use in st.....»»