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......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ up to 45 days after it expires
Apple has recently increased the number of days a customer can extend their AppleCare+ coverage to 45 days, up from the previous 30.AppleCare+ plans can now be extended up to 45 days after they expire in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland,.....»»
Smart hives and dancing robot bees could boost sustainable beekeeping
Researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers......»»
x64dbg: Open-source binary debugger for Windows
x64dbg is an open-source binary debugger for Windows, designed for malware analysis and reverse engineering of executables without access to the source code. It offers a wide range of features and a plugin system, allowing you to customize and extend.....»»
Research AI model unexpectedly modified its own code to extend runtime
Facing time constraints, Sakana's "AI Scientist" attempted to change limits placed by researchers. Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images) On Tuesday, Tokyo-based AI research firm Sakana AI announced a new AI syst.....»»
An affordable tracking microscope to democratize microorganism research
Studying the complex motility patterns of cells and microorganisms is key to understanding their behaviors and biomechanics. However, many conventional microscopes are constrained by fixed lenses and the lack of ability to track organisms over extend.....»»
NASA weighs SpaceX rescue for stranded Boeing Starliner crew
What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship......»»
New bean varieties resist aphids and nematodes
Climate resilient, nutritious long beans are unfortunately susceptible to aphids and nematodes. By creating four new pest-resistant varieties of the beans, scientists aim to reduce farmers' reliance on pesticides......»»
First 3D visualization of an aluminum nanocomposite for the auto industry
Manufacturing cars with strong, lightweight aluminum alloys rather than steel could improve fuel efficiency and extend electric vehicle range, but the material's instability at high temperatures has held the alloys back from widespread adoption......»»
Breakthrough in plant disease: New enzyme could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides
Plant diseases pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, presenting formidable hurdles that require urgent attention. Left unchecked, these diseases can spread rapidly, inflicting widespread damage on crops and leading to reduced yiel.....»»
Apple Vision Pro gestures may spread to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Vision Pro introduced new ways of controlling apps through gestures, but it appears that Apple wants to extend that to controlling any device it makes.Proposed hand movements controlling an iPadBefore the Apple Vision Pro, if you gestured at a.....»»
Hybrids, currency windfalls help Toyota extend record profit momentum
Gasoline-electric hybrid cars helped bolster Toyota earnings in the latest quarter because hybrids typically have bigger margins and sell for higher prices......»»
Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers
Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination. Scientists are uncovering various ways that air pollution can interfere with the ability of insects to pollinate plants. (credi.....»»
Healthy bees, healthy planet: The impact of balanced diets on honeybee colonies
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that a balanced diet is essential for the optimal health and task performance of honeybees, a key species for pollination and ecosystem stability. The study, led by Prof. Sharoni Shafir.....»»
If the government is serious about tackling child poverty, it should extend free school meals
The government has created a new ministerial taskforce for its child poverty strategy, led by Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. It is urgently needed: 4.3 million children in the UK are living in pove.....»»
"Truly frightening": Pesticides increasingly laced with forever chemicals
Toxic "forever chemicals" are increasingly being used in US pesticides, threatening human health as they contaminate waterways and are sprayed on staple foods, a study said Wednesday......»»
Woodchip bioreactor helps reduce pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses
Pesticides seeping out of intensive horticulture into waterways have long-concerned NSW north coast communities. Now a new Southern Cross University study provides evidence that bioreactors can significantly limit this toxic run-off......»»
Gold co-catalyst improves photocatalytic degradation of micropollutants, finds study
To remove micropollutants such as pesticides and trace chemicals from the environment, you need something equally small and cunning. One potential method is photocatalysis, which uses semiconducting nanomaterials powered by sunlight to adsorb toxic c.....»»
Intel’s CPU instability woes even extend to laptops
After facing instability issues with their Core i9 desktop CPUs, Intel is now facing similar problems with with Raptor Lake mobile counterparts......»»
Study shows frogs can quickly increase their tolerance to pesticides
Although there is a large body of research on pests evolving tolerances for the pesticides meant to destroy them, there have been considerably fewer studies on how non-target animals in these ecosystems may do the same......»»
Study finds language affects how quickly we perceive shades of color
Bees have a phenomenal ability to perceive different shades of color, and their eyes are able to see ultraviolet light. This helps them find flowers that produce nectar......»»