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The social impact of removing horns from wild rhinos to protect them from poachers

A team of biologists and game preservationists from the Université of Neuchâtel, working with a large number of colleagues affiliated with multiple institutions in South Africa, has found that removing horns from black rhinos to protect them from p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 13th, 2023

Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals

On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Recruiting the world"s first disabled astronaut doesn"t mean space travel is inclusive—here"s how to change that

In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Q&A: Navigating the minefield of election disinformation

With the U.S. general election less than a week away, social media platforms and online spaces are saturated with a deluge of campaign ads and messaging. A concerning mix of disinformation and misinformation is woven into this content, making it a ch.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change

Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Scientists investigate contrail formation to reduce climate impact

From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?

These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

The spooky impact of climate change on Halloween

At first glance, you may read that headline and think, "Okay NOAA, how can climate change possibly have an impact on Halloween?" Well, the truth is that it does on quite a few levels. Some are pretty obvious when we stop and think about them......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Get 5 years of privacy on 10 devices for only $35 with this VPN

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Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Cynet enables 426% ROI in Forrester Total Economic Impact Study

Cost savings and business benefits were quantified in “The Total Economic Impact of Cynet All-in-One Security,” a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cynet in October 2024. The Total Economic Impact Study framework h.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Foreign accents protect people from being judged for bad grammar, finds study

Speaking with a foreign accent mitigates the impact of making grammatical errors, depending on the personality type of the listener, a study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one gun......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

No "island of garbage" here, Puerto Rico"s new marine reserve

The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a "floating island of garbage" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends uncovered

The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights into how cities and rural areas have evolved. This data offers vital tools for addressing future climate, social, and economic.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Early Black Friday Blink camera deals: Security cameras up to 58% off

Protect your home with security cameras and bundles from these Black Friday Blink camera deals. The discounts will not last long, so hurry with your purchase!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How researchers can maximize biological insights using animal-tracking devices

Biologgers allow us to see with unprecedented precision how animals move and behave in the wild. But that's only part of the picture, according to a UC Santa Cruz ecologist renowned for using biologging data to tell a deeper story about the lives of.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New Age ritual that send "bad energies" up in smoke may contribute to overharvesting of wild plants

A commercialized New Age ritual is causing not only "unwanted energies" to go up in smoke, but also foreign wild plants. A study by Utrecht University researchers Isabela Pombo Geertsma and Anastasia Stefanaki, alongside colleagues from Wageningen UR.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface

Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

You can play the new Death Note game for free with PS Plus

If you want to check out Death Note Killer Within, which combines the popular series with Among Us social deduction, you can do so with a PS Plus subscription......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

XM Cyber Vulnerability Risk Management boosts prioritization with actual impact analysis

XM Cyber launched its innovative Vulnerability Risk Management (VRM) solution, extending its Continuous Exposure Management Platform. This new approach to vulnerability management empowers organizations to see through the fog of false positives left.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024