The state of GPUs is about to drastically change
We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD......»»
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fossils from these ancient forests are reshaping the u.....»»
Report finds poor local management and climate change amplified Hurricane Helene"s impacts
A new analysis by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH) reveals alarming statistics about the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene on 26 September 2024. This powerful Category 4 hurricane claimed 2.....»»
The role masculinity is playing in the climate crisis
Now that the COP16 biodiversity and COP29 climate change summits have come to an end, one thing that is glaringly clear—as photos of world leaders notoriously show—is just how much these crucial conferences continue to be dominated by men......»»
Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»
Mid-Pleistocene climate change may have shaped hominin development and dispersal
A multi-institutional team of evolutionary specialists, climatologists and sociologists has found evidence that climate change during and after the Mid-Pleistocene likely shaped hominin development in parts of what is now Asia......»»
Scientists question use of "tipping point" metaphor in climate change discussions
A group of scientists, including researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Princeton University and Carleton University, has questioned the accuracy and utility of the metaphor "tipping point" in calling attention to the threat of climate ch.....»»
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowle.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration
Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some critics question the effectiveness of restoration effort.....»»
Ancient maize samples in Brazilian caves suggest the crop"s domestication may have been completed in South America
Brazilian scientists have determined that ancient specimens of partially domesticated maize (Zea mays, also known as corn) originally from Peruaçu Valley in Minas Gerais state (Brazil) were the farthest from Mexico, the plant's historic center of or.....»»
How to use the PS1 startup on PS5
PlayStation is letting you relive the glory days of the console with some special themes, but only for a limited time. Here's how you can change your startup......»»
Study reveals women excel in effective aspects of leadership
Samantha Paustian-Underdahl, a researcher and organizational expert in the Florida State University College of Business, led a comprehensive study that challenges long-held assumptions about gender and leadership effectiveness......»»
How hedges on the ski slopes could save Alps resorts
Ski resorts faced with falling visitor numbers due to climate change should hedge their income by taking out separate weather derivatives (insurance-like financial products) for each month of the season, academics suggest......»»
Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s
For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years. Five have occurred in the past eight years......»»
New Trump administration could bring shift in approach to Snake River dam breaching
The change from the Biden to the Trump administration is primed to alter the trajectory of salmon recovery in the Snake and Columbia river basins......»»
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact......»»
Security Bite: Mosyle identifies new malware loaders written in unconventional languages [Exclusive]
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Ap.....»»
The state of GPUs is about to drastically change
We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD......»»
Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida"s Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads......»»
Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update......»»