Advertisements


The great tits in this Oxford wood are adapting their breeding times as climate changes

As part of a team of ecologists, I've been studying aspects of great tit biology at Wytham Woods near Oxford. One aspect of our research is how climate change affects their breeding behavior. So far, our research suggests that these great tits have b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 15th, 2024

Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions

North American financial institutions fielded 10 times more reports of social engineering scams in 2024 than they did a year ago, according to BioCatch. The data shows scams now represent 23% of all digital banking fraud. Growing danger of deepfake a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Black Friday Google Nest deals 2024: Thermostats, doorbells, and more

Ahead of Black Friday, there are some great early Google Nest deals. We've picked out our favorites and taken a look at what to consider before buying......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies. Here"s why they"re so hard to eliminate

Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The Alienware R16 with RTX 4080 Super is $800 off today

Want a great gaming PC for a great price? Today, you’ll be able to save $800 on the Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop when you order through Dell......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking. A transition would cut emissions and save lives

Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it. How we tackled that challenge head on

It is not easy to teach about race in today's political and social climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

EU sustainable finance framework must go further to meet Paris Climate Goals—research shows how

New research shows that the EU's sustainable finance framework urgently needs to expand and that, in its current form, the taxonomy will not meet the Paris Climate Agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Nations to submit boosted climate plans: what"s at stake?

Nations have begun setting carbon-cutting targets for the decade ahead, and how ambitious these pledges are could make or break global efforts to avoid dangerous levels of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Solving the bottleneck of conifer propagation: A molecular approach

Conifers are foundational to ecosystems globally, providing critical environmental and economic value. Yet, their long life cycles slow traditional breeding methods, positioning somatic embryogenesis (SE) as a more effective option for rapid propagat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?

With a climate-denialist re-elected as US president and another petrostate host (following Dubai in 2023)—hopes for ambitious outcomes at the 29th UN Climate Change "Conference of the Parties" (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan are not high......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Study reveals Olympic Winter Games" climate crisis

Research led by the University of Waterloo has found new critical insights into how climate change threatens the future viability of hosting the Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games (OWG and PWG)......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language mode.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Will we be able to continue living by the sea? Ocean experts explore considerations for governments

A publication recently launched by leading European Ocean scientists, titled Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), calls attention to the fact that we do not yet sufficiently consider how climate-induced changes in the ocean will impact how we live alongs.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

International team launch second attempt to drill deep for Antarctic climate clues

Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to recover critical geological records to help forecast future sea-level rise. The first team members have embarked on a 1,128 km journey across the Ross Ice Shelf to set up camp on the edge o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in November 2024

November is the time for giving thanks and ... solving murders?!? Play detective and watch these three great British TV crime shows this month......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, November 12

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, November 12

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power

A great interior and decent economy, but a harsh ride and numb steering. Mazda won itself a lot of fans over the years with the sharp styling and attention to detail of its engagi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

European ocean research community calls for enhanced monitoring to improve ocean observation

European marine researchers are calling for an urgent improvement and standardization of ocean monitoring. The call is also addressed to the international community, which gathers in Baku starting today (Nov. 11) for the UN Climate Change Conference.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024