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......»»
Companies in strategic alliances get better access to financing and more desirable terms, research shows
Shoppers browsing through blouses and blenders at Target know they can also quaff a cappuccino at one of more than 1,700 Starbucks cafeshoused within Targets. The strategic alliance benefits both corporations by helping them reach new markets, boost.....»»
Cool footage shows two Falcon Heavy boosters coming home
SpaceX has shared stunning footage showing two of its rocket boosters landing back at the Kennedy Space Center shortly after a Falcon Heavy launch......»»
Half of world"s lakes are less resilient to disturbance than they used to be
Nearly half of the world's large lakes have lost resilience, or the ability to bounce back after an abrupt disturbance, in recent decades, according to the first global assessment of long-term changes in lake resilience. Lakes in eastern North Ameri.....»»
Addressing LGBTQ+ disparities in STEM and higher education: Making the invisible visible
In May, the National Science Foundation announced plans to add questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to its Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual exit survey of all individuals who will receive a research doctorate from U.S. institu.....»»
Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in July 2024
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Walker season 4, the documentary Faye, and Love Lies Bleeding are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in July......»»
Microsoft risks huge fine over “possibly abusive” bundling of Teams and Office
Microsoft vows to make more changes facing EU fine over Teams bundling. Enlarge / A screen shows a virtual meeting with Microsoft Teams at a conference on January 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Cesc Maymo / Contributor |.....»»
Harnessing complementary advantages for optimal microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Prepared dishes are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience. Prepared dishes include industrially produced traditional dishes that belong to the category of finished products and can be eaten either directly or afte.....»»
Pauses in human activity benefit biodiversity
A study published in Global Ecology and Conservation shows that COVID-19 lockdowns had a positive impact on the quality of species' habitats......»»
Robots steal jobs from unions—study shows decline in unionizations
Collective bargaining is a fundamental pillar of the European social model. In Italy, over the decades, unions have ensured wage increases commensurate with productivity growth and a gradual improvement in working conditions. Today, however, they are.....»»
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study shows
A paper published in the current issue of the Journal of Health Communication by Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) researchers finds evidence that holding science-consistent beliefs about the public health effects of climate change is an importan.....»»
Species composition and succession of coral reef fishes in Huaguang Reef, Xisha Islands
Huaguang Reef, one of the expansive atolls in the Xisha Islands, is completely mature, stretching 31 kilometers from east to west and 12 kilometers from north to south. Positioned as a concealed reef in the water, only the north and south gates are c.....»»
CDK Global cyberattack has AutoCanada using "manual and alternative processes"
Canada’s only publicly traded dealership group is among the thousands of other auto retailers across North America grappling with the shutdown of its dealership management system (DMS) following the CDK Global cyberattacks on June 19. .....»»
Rocks from the far side of the Moon landed in Mongolia on Tuesday
The mission has significance for the Moon race between China and the United States. Enlarge / This photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north Chin.....»»
China has completed another impressive robotic mission to the Moon
The mission has significance for the Moon race between China and the United States. Enlarge / This photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north Chin.....»»
Model shows how plankton survive in a turbulent world
How do particles move in turbulent fluids? The answer to this question can be found in a new model presented in a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. The model could help speed up the development of new drugs......»»
More than 95% of Americans want to own their vehicle data, survey says
The findings suggest a difficult road ahead for manufacturers, insurance companies and other data brokers that have been banking on a veritable laundry list of uses for consumer data......»»
Wildlife mystery: Why are gray whales swimming into San Francisco Bay in increasing numbers?
Gray whales have been veering off their normal routes along the West Coast and swimming under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay in unprecedented numbers......»»
World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: Experts
The world is unprepared for the increasing ferocity of wildfires turbocharged by climate change, scientists say, as blazes from North America to Europe greet the northern hemisphere summer in the hottest year on record......»»
Australia"s giant lizards help save sheep from being eaten alive
Giant lizards called heath goannas could save Australian sheep farmers millions of dollars a year by keeping blowfly numbers down—and must be prioritized in conservation schemes to boost native wildlife, say researchers......»»
Breaking down the numbers: Q2 2024 cybersecurity funding activity recap
We present a list of selected cybersecurity companies that received funding during the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024). Alethea April | $20 million Alethea closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic.....»»