The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees
Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms......»»
Apple wants to extend AR into the real world with image projectors
Apple could be planning for a future where we no longer need screens or an Apple Vision Pro to do our work, or to interact with AR.A future Apple lamp apparently projecting an AR sail boatRight back at the start of the Mac, an issue was training user.....»»
How bees can monitor pollution for us: Everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Our cities are complex places of work, industry and residential activities. This often makes it hard to pin down the spread of different contaminants throughout them......»»
Bees from the time of the pharaohs found mummified on the southwest coast of Portugal
A new study reports the discovery of hundreds of mummified bees inside their cocoons. These cocoons, produced almost 3,000 years ago, were discovered in a new paleontological site discovered on the coast of Odemira, in Portugal......»»
Why we desperately need wild bees
Native pollinators are crucial for both ecology and agriculture. Enlarge / The black and golden bumblebee, Bombus auricomus, is typically found in grasslands in the Great Plains and eastern states. (credit: alle12 via Getty).....»»
Lessons in longevity from naked mole rats and bowhead whales
Researchers at Nanjing Normal University, China, have investigated the genetic underpinnings of mammalian longevity in search of new strategies to extend human lifespan......»»
New offer gives Ubisoft, not Microsoft, control of Activision game-streaming rights
UK still needs to approve the new deal, which could extend far beyond Ubisoft+. Enlarge / Ubisoft could be the new home to Activision's streaming catalog under a new proposal from Microsoft. (credit: Ubisoft) In a major.....»»
Grip Security raises $41 million to accelerate growth and extend its market
Grip Security is raising $41 million in Series B funding led by Third Point Ventures, with participation from YL Ventures, Intel Capital and The Syndicate Group. The investment would bring Grip Security’s total funding to $66 million and marks a ma.....»»
Bees helped make San Diego one of the country"s most biodiverse places: The city plans to return the favor.
San Diego may soon have more rooftop green spaces and community gardens as part of a new campaign to boost the shrinking population of local bees, which serve as crucial pollinators needed to sustain agriculture and ecotourism......»»
Why moths might be more efficient pollinators than bees and butterflies
If you've ever felt underestimated and ignored, spare a thought for your local moths. Honeybees, bumblebees and butterflies are almost synonymous with pollination. People love them for their intimate relationship with flowers—we can't grow a lot of.....»»
A newly discovered immune strategy protects bacteria and more advanced species, from corals to bees
Every time we make a call, send a text message or watch a video, some of the energy stored in the cell phone battery is depleted. Living cells also store energy in "currencies" they can cash in when needed, in order to fuel life processes. The main e.....»»
Using glowing fish to detect harmful pesticides
Birth defects related to chromosomal abnormalities often stem from exposure to chemicals early in the mother's life. But determining which chemicals are at fault poses a serious challenge—akin to solving a hit-and-run case, decades after the fact......»»
Research sheds light on why leafcutter bees may prefer some leaves over others
Leafcutter bees earned their name by the way they cut circular bits of leaves to use as building materials for their nests. But the bees seem to prefer some leaves more than others, and researchers now think they know why......»»
Pivotal discovery in sensor technology eliminates faulty electronic sensors when measuring toxins in water
There is a global water crisis, and it is not only about the dwindling supply of clean water. Contaminated drinking water exposes hundreds of millions of people worldwide to toxins, such as bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides and coronaviruses. This c.....»»
App-based tool quantifies pesticide toxicity in watersheds, identifies mitigation opportunities
Pesticides are a leading source of chemical hazards in aquatic environments. A study published in PLOS Water by Nicol Parker and Arturo A Keller at University of California, Santa Barbara, and colleagues introduces a new tool to help evaluate toxicit.....»»
DigiCert expands certificate management platform to extend the value of internal CAs
DigiCert announced the expansion of its certificate management platform, DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager, to provide full lifecycle support for multiple CAs including Microsoft CA and AWS Private CA, as well as integration with ServiceNow to support.....»»
“Absurd”: Google, Amazon rebuked over unsupported Chromebooks still for sale
No security or feature updates, but selling as "new." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Google resisted pleas to extend the lifetime of Chromebooks set to expire as of this June and throughout the summer. Thirteen Chromebook mode.....»»
This update could extend the life of your Chromebook by years
By separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS, your Chromebook could live on far past its normal lifespan......»»
This Chromebook update could extend life by years
By separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS, your Chromebook could live on far past its normal lifespan......»»
Toyota will build Subaru 3-row EV in Kentucky, sources say
Toyota and Subaru will extend their partnership into a second line of EVs, sources say, with a three-row Subaru EV crossover coming in 2025. Toyota will build it at the Georgetown, Ky., complex that will assemble its own 3-row EV crossover, they said.....»»
Bees likely evolved from ancient supercontinent, earlier than suspected
The origin of bees is tens of millions of years older than most previous estimates, a new study shows......»»