The silver bullet that wasn"t: Glyphosate"s declining weed control over 25 years
It has been a quarter century since corn and soybeans were engineered to withstand the withering mists of the herbicide glyphosate. Initially heralded as a "silver bullet" for weed control, the modified crops and their herbicide companion were quickl.....»»
After ISIS bombs, an urgent call to preserve an ancient Syrian temple
The Temple of Bel stands in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, adjoining a desert oasis with palm trees and bountiful water. Constructed in the first two centuries of the Common Era, the temple served for nearly two thousand years as a sanctuary for.....»»
Study challenges popular idea that Easter islanders committed "ecocide"
Some 1,000 years ago, a small band of Polynesians sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific to settle one of the world's most isolated places—a small, previously uninhabited island they named Rapa Nui. There, they erected hundreds of "moai," or.....»»
New accessory setup in iOS 18 is good for us, and for Apple
When Apple first launched AirPods back in 2016, it also introduced a whole new accessory setup process, designed to avoid the usual pain point of Bluetooth pairing. For almost eight years, it seemed like the company wanted to keep this exclusive t.....»»
Welcome to the drought: Off-lease vehicle pool is about to dry up
Lease turn-ins are a valuable tool for dealers and automakers to control inventory levels. But the 2021 leasing collapse is about to shrink the pool sharply......»»
Lenovo’s latest tablet might be perfect for music lovers
You can control the Tab Plus' eight speakers to automatically turn the volume up when your favorite song plays......»»
New survey reveals how many people consider CarPlay a must-have in a new car
I’ve written a lot about CarPlay over the years, including questioning GM’s decision to abandon CarPlay on all of its EVs. Now, a new survey has details on just how important CarPlay is for people shopping for a new car, with a third of consumers.....»»
Stellantis AI chief is latest exec to leave automaker
Berta Rodriguez-Hervas, whose responsibilities included AI and machine learning, has resigned less than three years after joining Stellantis from chip maker Nvidia......»»
Simons Observatory begins measurements to probe Big Bang inflation
Almost 14 billion years ago, the universe was born in a blur of mystery. The new Simons Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert may soon answer the great scientific question of what happened in that tiny fraction of a second after the Big Bang......»»
Why Interplay’s original Fallout 3 was canceled 20+ years ago
OG Fallout producer says "Project Van Buren" ran out of time and money. Enlarge / What could have been. (credit: No Mutants Allowed) PC gamers of a certain vintage will remember tales of Project Van Buren, a title that e.....»»
What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?
The soaring demand for avocados in Europe and North America has led to a trebling of global production in just over 20 years. However, this popular fruit is increasingly controversial because of the environmental impacts of farming and distributing t.....»»
Iron meteorites hint that our infant solar system was more doughnut than dartboard
Four and a half billion years ago, our solar system was a cloud of gas and dust swirling around the sun, until gas began to condense and accrete along with dust to form asteroids and planets. What did this cosmic nursery, known as a protoplanetary di.....»»
Advanced algae sensor tested in Toledo proves valuable tool in protecting drinking water
Advanced technology tested nearly two years ago in the water treatment system that serves Toledo could prove valuable in efforts to protect the water that pours out of taps well beyond northwest Ohio, according to research published by The University.....»»
Exploring the relationship between civilians and military organizations through an experiment in Japan
In democracies where civilian control is followed, the power to make crucial decisions, like those of national security, is mainly exercised by elected officials, allowing the citizens who elect them to influence such decisions indirectly. This role.....»»
Copa America 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?
The longest-running international soccer competition, Copa America, is back for its 48th iteration, which is hosted by the United States. Undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated tournaments every four years, it needs no help drawing interest, but whe.....»»
The Penguin trailer: Colin Farrell’s Oz fights for control of Gotham
Colin Farrell's Oz Cobblepot sets out to control the criminal underworld of Gotham City in the latest trailer for The Penguin......»»
Groundbreaking discovery: How researchers found remnants of Earth"s primordial crust near Perth
Our planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to study rocks and the minerals they are made of......»»
Drone racing prepares neural-network AI for space
Drones are being raced against the clock at Delft University of Technology's "Cyber Zoo" to test the performance of neural-network-based AI control systems planned for next-generation space missions......»»
Last remnants of Apple versus Qualcomm battle resolved, as shareholders get $75M
The Apple versus Qualcomm battle was fought fiercely for years, before circumstances forced the iPhone maker to agree a last-minute settlement. But some Qualcomm shareholders were as unhappy as Apple about the chipmaker’s business practices, and.....»»
From Infocom to 80 Days: An oral history of text games and interactive fiction
MUDs, Usenet, and open source all play a part in 50 years of IF history. Enlarge / Zork running on an Amiga at the Computerspielemuseum in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Marcin Wichary (CC by 2.0 Deed)) You are standing at th.....»»
The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (June 2024)
Celebrate 20 years since I, Robot was released, or choose one of a couple classic buddy cop movies, all among the 10 best movies on Tubi right now......»»