Tank-mixing herbicides may not be enough to avoid herbicide resistance
Eight years ago, University of Illinois and USDA-ARS scientists turned weed control on its head. More and more herbicide resistant weeds were popping up, and the pest plants were getting harder to kill. It was clear farmers could no longer rely on th.....»»
Should You Buy the iPhone 11 in 2024?
Should you buy Apple’s iPhone 11 in 2024? The iPhone 11 is a suitable choice if that’s all your budget allows, but there are reasons to avoid buying the iPhone 11 this year. The iPhone 11 was first announced in the fall of 2019, replacing.....»»
Cheap iPhones You Shouldn’t Buy in 2024
If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, and you don’t want to break the bank, you’ve got some great options. That being said, there are some cheap iPhone models you’ll want to avoid buying in 2024 for various reasons. Apple&.....»»
Evolution is not as random as previously thought, finds new study
A new study has found that evolution is not as unpredictable as previously thought, which could allow scientists to explore which genes could be useful to tackle real-world issues such as antibiotic resistance, disease, and climate change......»»
Space shuttle Endeavour"s giant orange external tank begins final journey
At long last, the final journey of the last space shuttle ever built, Endeavour, and its giant orange external tank are expected to begin this month—the capstone to a historic journey to an ambitious museum exhibit in Los Angeles......»»
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy the iPhone 8 in 2024
If you’re hunting for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll probably want to avoid the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, both of which launched back in 2017, might be tempting if you’re on a budget, but these mo.....»»
Using UV disinfection instead of antibiotics in poultry farming
Infectious diseases pose a huge problem in poultry farming. Poultry farmers are often forced to rely on antibiotics to tackle this issue. However, this can sometimes result in germs developing resistance to these drugs. These resistant pathogens then.....»»
The curious joy of being wrong—intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
Mark Twain apocryphally said, "I'm in favor of progress; it's change I don't like." This quote pithily underscores the human tendency to desire growth while also harboring strong resistance to the hard work that comes with it. I can certainly resonat.....»»
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness for sweet and savory foods results from our need to consume carbohydrates and proteins. Given.....»»
One-pot fermentative growth of predatory bacteria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats to human health and life. With the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens and the decline in antibiotic development and discove.....»»
TV Technica 2023: These were our favorite shows and binges of the year
Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu dominate this year's selections. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to avoid spoiling anything major, please note this list does include.....»»
New research suggests "religiosity" can help Black teenagers avoid delinquent behavior
Black teenagers in urban environments who were more involved in religious activities were less likely to engage in alcohol and substance use and other delinquent behavior, according to two recent studies by social sciences researchers at Case Western.....»»
Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether
Apple may have been given a stay on an ITC-recommended Apple Watch import ban, but that doesn't mean the saga is over as the company seeks software fixes to satisfy Customs.Apple Watch Series 9A judge ruled that the Apple Watch blood oxygen detection.....»»
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 will have better water resistance than its predecessor
ASUS has confirmed additional details about the upcoming ROG Phone 8 where it will come with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The post The ASUS ROG Phone 8 will have better water resistance than its predecessor appeared first on Phandroid......»»
"Maintain Asian forest diversity to avoid climate change impact," suggests new study
A team of international scientists, led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton at the University of Sydney, has found that rather than dry savannah in South East Asia dominating during the Last Glacial Maximum more than 19,000 years ago, there was a mosaic of diver.....»»
Film Technica: Our favorite movies of 2023
This year, big superhero franchises mostly faltered and made room for fresh original fare. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to avoid spoiling anything too major, p.....»»
Agronomists map evolution and genetic diversity of millet to increase yield
Compared to other cereals, millet (Panicum miliaceum L) has an important advantage—resistance to a more arid climate. Millet contains all the essential amino acids, 10%–15% of its composition is protein. However, millet yields less than wheat, fo.....»»
Apple could avoid US Apple Watch ban with software update
While Apple waits for President Biden's administration to make a decision about the ITC's Apple Watch ban, the company is working on a software update that may help avoid stopping sales for now.A software update could prevent an Apple Watch banMasimo.....»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»
Photodynamic action weakens resistance to antibiotics in bacteria that attack airways
The development of antibiotics to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria, especially those that infect the airways, has been increasingly tricky, and some scientists have opted to try to weaken the bacteria so that the available therapeutic substances a.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»