The future is uncertain for our last old-growth boreal forests
Driving along the Trans-Canada Highway, with its endless succession of spruce, aspen, fir and birch trees, it's easy to assume that our country is bursting with forests......»»
Meet the new insect killing Utah"s fir trees: Research models impact of the balsam woolly adelgid
A nonnative tree-killing insect is invading northern Utah, attacking subalpine fir and potentially triggering yet another die-off of the region's long-stressed conifer forests......»»
What Meta glasses lack is what most excites me about Apple Glasses
When I tried Ray-Ban Meta glasses last week, I described the AI features as largely a gimmick at this point, but still making me feel excited for a future Apple Glasses product. Several commenters noted that the glasses do somewhat better when giv.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 Released, Here’s Why Most iPad Users Should Update
Apple’s released its iPadOS 17.5 update for iPad and owners of compatible iPad models should install the software in the near future. iPadOS 17.5 is the newest software upgrade for iPad’s compatible with iPadOS 17. It carries build number.....»»
How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof
Within the Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library (BiCIKL) project, 14 European institutions from ten countries, spent the last three years elaborating on services and high-tech digital tools, in order to improve the findability, accessi.....»»
Logic Pro now lets you record a fully AI-built band across iPad and Mac
Last week at its iPad event, Apple demoed the future of Logic Pro when it previewed Logic Pro 2 for iPad. The new update leans heavily into AI-driven features, including powerful automatic stem-splitting and the ability to record a fully AI-built ban.....»»
Nitrogen pollution is less harmful to mixed forests, study shows
In a study published in the journal Plant and Soil, researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shown that mixed larch and deciduous forests are more resistant to soil acidification—a decrease in soil p.....»»
Square Enix console exclusivity may be coming to an end soon
Expect more Square Enix games to be multiplatform instead of Nintendo or PlayStation exclusives in the future......»»
Student"s comparative analysis of primitive asteroids provides context for further research, future NASA missions
The primitive asteroids that UCF physics doctoral student Brittany Harvison studies carry with them traces of their origins and billions of years of our solar system's history......»»
Anticipating future discoveries: Scientists explore nontrivial cosmic topology
In a new Physical Review Letters (PRL) study, scientists explore the possibility of nontrivial or exotic topologies in the universe for explaining some of the anomalies seen in Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)......»»
A novel flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing and superhydrophobic transparent bamboo for future glasses
Professors Yiqiang Wu and Caichao Wan, along with their team from Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT), have pioneered a transparent material derived from natural bamboo. This material features a three-layered flame-retardant b.....»»
Securing the future through cybersecurity education
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about the cybersecurity talent shortage and the role STEM education can play in solving that problem. They also discuss actions nee.....»»
AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks
The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled out at an immense spe.....»»
Linamar"s Q1 earnings an "excellent" start, but CEO warns of delays to EV programs
Canadian auto supplier Linamar recorded double-digit growth on both its top and bottom lines in the first quarter of 2024 as volumes bounced back from a slow comparable period a year earlier......»»
N.Y. Chevrolet dealership introduces delivery coordinator position to foster employee growth
A coordinator will do anything, from ensuring a customer knows how to use their new vehicle's technology to helping answer insurance and other general questions......»»
Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses
I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet. I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that fut.....»»
US Cellular could be acquired by T-Mobile and Verizon
According to the latest reports, it seems that US Cellular could be acquired by both T-Mobile and Verizon in the near future. The post US Cellular could be acquired by T-Mobile and Verizon appeared first on Phandroid. US Cellular might not.....»»
Cybercriminals are getting faster at exploiting vulnerabilities
Cybercriminals are targeting the ever-increasing number of new vulnerabilities resulting from the exponential growth in the number and variety of connected devices and an explosion in new applications and online services, according to Fortinet. It’.....»»
RenAIssance: How Apple will drag Siri into the modern era
Apple's digital assistant Siri is poised to receive a considerable upgrade in the near future, involving an awful lot of generative AI and machine learning changes.Siri already has AI elements, but it can be betterSiri was once considered a great int.....»»
Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation
A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»
We need to consider conservation efforts on Mars, say researchers
Astrobiology is the field of science that studies the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. In practice, this means sending robotic missions beyond Earth to analyze the atmospheres, surfaces, and chemistry of extraterr.....»»