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.....»»
250-million-year-old fossil seen anew with modern technology
Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals are being revealed for the first time. Hi-tech scanning of an ancient fossil, which was captured in sandstone around 252–254 million years ago, is giving experts valuable insight into the animal's.....»»
Researchers discover the world"s oldest wine in Rome
A white wine over 2,000 years old, of Andalusian origin, is the oldest wine ever discovered......»»
Satellites find that snow didn"t offset southwestern US groundwater loss
Record snowfall in recent years has not been enough to offset long-term drying conditions and increasing groundwater demands in the U.S. Southwest, according to a new analysis of NASA satellite data......»»
Ultraviolet-absorbing film shows promise in controlling insecticide-resistant thrips in Chinese agriculture
A research team has found that field populations of the thrips Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi in China have developed high resistance to multiple insecticides, presenting significant control challenges. By utilizing ultraviolet-absorbing fi.....»»
New database boasts more than 200 years of data on crime and punishment in the Nordics
The Historical Criminal Statistics database, a massive undertaking by University Lecturer in Criminology Miikka Vuorela at the University of Eastern Finland, makes statistics on crime and punishment openly accessible to everyone. The database covers.....»»
Apple details how Apple Podcast transcripts came to be
Apple launched its Podcasts transcription feature in March as part of its massive iOS 17.4 update. Here's why Apple took six years to perfect it, and make it a reality.If you're one of the 15% of Americans who struggle with some form of hearing diffi.....»»
After a few years of embracing thickness, Apple reportedly plans thinner devices
Thinness is good, as long as it doesn't come at the expense of other things. Enlarge / Apple bragged about the thinness of the M4 iPad Pro; it's apparently a template for the company's designs going forward. (credit: Apple).....»»
Adobe’s hidden cancellation fee is unlawful, FTC suit says
Adobe knowingly "trapped" customers into annual subscriptions, the FTC alleged. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Adobe prioritized profits while spending years ignoring numerous complaints from users.....»»
Black holes formed quasars less than a billion years after Big Bang
A surprisingly normal looking quasar when the Universe was 750 million years old. Enlarge (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)) Supermassive black holes appear to be present at the center of every galaxy, goin.....»»
The best movies on Hulu right now (June 2024)
The best movies on Hulu include The First Omen, Bullet Train, Slums of Beverly Hills, It Follows, Bad Boys for Life, Black Hawk Down, and more......»»
Jordan Peele shares release date for his next movie
Jordan Peele's next movie is coming in two years. The Oscar winner revealed the official release date for his fourth directorial effort......»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 could be the biggest Apple Watch upgrade in years
According to a noted industry analyst, Apple's next smartwatch would mark its next anniversary with a thinner and larger chassis alongside new health tricks......»»
How the new iPad Pro is changing everything for the MacBook
The new ultra-thin iPad Pro may signal a new era for Apple products, with the MacBook potentially next on the list for a slimline revamp in the next few years......»»
Stellantis, once a champion of working from home, brought engineers back to office
Stellantis approved remote work in recent years, and in the process drastically reduced office space and sold real estate assets. Labor unions have criticized the intensity of the push......»»
London hospital vulnerabilities were known years before cyberattack
Many to hospitals were aware they had security weaknesses, but were unable to react in time......»»
Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesign
Apple's new iOS 18 hasn't brought major changes to the Shortcuts app on iPhone, but it has added features, and most significantly has improved how you find them.Shortcuts has added more actions to control Apple appsIf you use Shortcuts on the iPhone.....»»
An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges: Could it happen again?
A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Banglad.....»»
Foreign-born pandas join China"s efforts to boost wild population
After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China......»»
How to make boot media for PowerPC Macs on modern hardware
It's easy to make boot disks on old Macs for older hardware, but as the years have gone on, it's gotten a little more difficult. Here's how to make classic Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X boot media on your modern Mac.Yes, the iMac OS9 9.2.2 boot disk wo.....»»
How do brainless creatures control their appetites?
Separate systems register when the animals have eaten and control feeding behaviors. Enlarge (credit: CHOKSAWATDIKORN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) The hydra is a Lovecraftian-looking microorganism with a mouth surrounded by.....»»