Survey shows decline in North Dakota breeding duck numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year......»»
Tanzania fertilizer use increased after intervention, but changes were not sustained, study shows
Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa tend to use very small amounts of fertilizer, limiting their crop productivity. A 2016 intervention in Tanzania increased farmers' fertilizer use and their crop yields. However, a follow-up study from an inte.....»»
Wildfire north of LA rapidly spreads as hot, gusty winds continue
Firefighters are battling a series of wildfires that broke out across California over the weekend amid early summer heat and dry, gusty winds......»»
AI shows how field crops develop: Software can simulate future growth based on a single initial image
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed software that can simulate the growth of field crops. To do this, they fed thousands of photos from field experiments into a learning algorithm. This enabled the algorithm to learn how to visualize.....»»
Ultraviolet-absorbing film shows promise in controlling insecticide-resistant thrips in Chinese agriculture
A research team has found that field populations of the thrips Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi in China have developed high resistance to multiple insecticides, presenting significant control challenges. By utilizing ultraviolet-absorbing fi.....»»
Teachers report worse pay and well-being compared to similar working population
With more working hours and lower average base pay, the well-being of U.S. teachers continues to be worse than that of similar working adults—a consistent pattern since 2021, according to a new RAND survey......»»
Beats teases a new Beats Pill that could arrive June 25
A short teaser starring Lebron James shows off the unreleased Beats Pill, suggesting a release could occur on June 25.Beats Pill could be revived soonThe teaser was posted by the official Beats X account. It shows Lebron James commenting on a song an.....»»
5 TV shows you need to watch in July
From a Roman gladiator series with Sir Anthony Hopkins to a new Seth Rogen comedy, these are the five TV shows you need to watch in July 2024......»»
US sexual health curriculum could force LGBTQ+ students to seek education outside of school, survey suggests
Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is leaving them without essential information to make informed decisions about their sexual health—which could force them to seek potent.....»»
5 best Amazon Prime Video shows to watch on Father’s Day
From a great adaptation of the Jack Reacher novels to one of 2024's best series, these are the five best Amazon Prime Video shows to watch this Father's Day......»»
10 great Netflix shows to watch on Father’s Day
Need a few suggestions for binge-watching with the dads in your life? Then check out these 10 great Netflix shows to watch on Father's Day......»»
5 great (HBO) Max TV shows to watch on Father’s Day
Give your dad the gift of binge watching by sharing the five best (HBO) Max TV shows to watch on Father's Day......»»
Melissa Caddick mystery shows we need more research of a rare kind: marine forensics
The disappearance of 49-year-old Melissa Caddick in November 2020 captured Australia's attention. At the time, Caddick was being investigated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for alleged financial misconduct, with dozens of peo.....»»
3 best Peacock TV shows to watch on Father’s Day
If dad wants to sit back, relax, and watch TV this weekend, the three best Peacock TV shows to watch on Father's Day include Yellowstone......»»
Here are all the shows and movies coming this summer to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not have the output of new content that a service like Netflix does, but it’s always getting new releases nonetheless. This summer, Apple has made a large collection of movies available to TV+ subscribers for a limited time, and it.....»»
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»
AMD’s multi-chiplet GPU design might finally come true
An AMD patent just surfaced and shows what the company might be cooking up for RDNA 4 and beyond......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (June 14-16)
If you're looking for something great but underrated to check out this weekend on Netflix, we've got the list for you......»»
Ex-Volvo Cars Americas chief Anders Gustafsson"s second act: Revive Polestar"s North America business
Gregor Hembrough, who launched Polestar's North America business in the midst of the pandemic, will leaves for a global sales role with the automaker......»»
Stellantis exec departures raise alarm among U.S. dealers, salaried workers
Four prominent North American executives have left in recent months as CEO Carlos Tavares pushes Stellantis to improve its performance and cut costs......»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»