The value of failure in conservation programs
Conservation programs need—and often incentivize—community involvement. For example, a program in Zanzibar, Tanzania, asked communities to protect their village forests in exchange for access to the carbon credits market. Despite community enthus.....»»
"Zero plant extinction" is possible, says plant ecologist
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they are cheaper and easier to protect than animals and play a pivotal role in bolstering.....»»
Interdependent superconducting networks
In 2010 Prof. Shlomo Havlin and collaborators published an article in the journal Nature proposing that the abrupt electricity failure causing the famous 2003 Italy blackout was a consequence of the inter-dependency of two networks. According to Havl.....»»
iDNA from flies used to track native species across WA"s wheatbelt
Researchers from Curtin University have collected iDNA from flies to track the movements of Australia's native species across the Western Australian wheatbelt, with hopes to improve future conservation efforts in the region......»»
It’s Not A Failure – It’s Steps to Success
I’m not a sports fan, but wow, this is good. The post It’s Not A Failure – It’s Steps to Success appeared first on Brad Feld. I’m not a sports fan, but wow, this is good. A growth mindset reframes failure.....»»
Microsoft set to Appeal after Activision Acquisition Failure
This new development comes as a result of UK regulatory proceedings, which took place over the course of several months. Microsoft’s game studio-shopping spree has hit an unexpected road block, after the company’s deal to acquir.....»»
Cambodian leader U-turns on rare dolphin conservation law
Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Thursday cancelled a law he created just two months ago to protect critically endangered Mekong dolphins as the mammals continue to die from illegal fishing activities......»»
Newly identified whale"s favored prey is not endangered, but the whale is
One of the world's most endangered whales is a picky eater. Their meal of choice is an abundant little schooling fish, and scientists say, though common, this fish must be considered as part of conservation strategies for the critically endangered wh.....»»
Traceable AI Zero Trust API Access detects and classifies the data that APIs are handling
Traceable AI launched Zero Trust API Access to help organizations better protect sensitive data, stop API abuse, and align data security programs with broader innovation and business objectives. Traceable’s Zero Trust API Access actively reduces at.....»»
A mission to the moon has apparently ended in failure
A Japanese startup appears to have failed in its effort to become the first to achieve a privately funded moon landing......»»
Wealthy white homeowners more likely to see financial benefits from land conservation, study shows
Land conservation projects do more than preserve open space and natural ecosystems. They can also boost property values for homeowners living nearby. But a new study finds that those financial benefits are unequally distributed among demographic grou.....»»
Don’t let manual processes hold you back, automate your AppSec
At RSA Conference 2023, the key theme for Mend is automation. Their focus is on helping people put their application security programs on autopilot. They encourage and enable the automation of as much of AppSec as possible because the manual ways of.....»»
Don"t fear failure: Shoichiro Toyoda memorial spotlights Toyota"s urgent reboot
The memorial of legendary former Toyota Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda serves as a well-timed inspiration for rekindling Toyota's killer instinct......»»
USI develops advanced failure analysis tech to meet demands of SiP miniaturization products
USI has developed advanced electronic component failure analysis (FA) technology to meet the increasingly complex and diverse needs of SiP miniaturized products......»»
SpaceX’s ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ was actually good news for Elon Musk
It may seem like Silicon Valley speak for failure, but the launch went way better than it could have. Here’s why. Starship launched today. The most powerful rocket ever made cleared the tower, flying with twice the thrust of the Saturn V rock.....»»
So what was that? Was Starship’s launch a failure or a success?
SpaceX's development process is messier, but it's also much faster. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket takes flight on Thursday morning above the Gulf of Mexico. (credit: SpaceX) SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas—It began with.....»»
Restoring Asia"s roar: Researcher outlines plan to see tigers flourish again
Dr. Thomas Gray is a conservation biologist and Tiger Recovery Lead at the WWF Tigers Alive Initiative. His current research focuses on the active recovery of threatened Asian species and sustainable financing for landscape-scale conservation. In thi.....»»
How companies are struggling to build and run effective cybersecurity programs
A recent Code42 report reveals a rapidly growing number of inside risk incidents and a concerning lack of training and technology, further exacerbated by increasing workforce turnover and cloud adoption. In this Help Net Security video, Joe Payne, Pr.....»»
Customer billing issues will soon be solved in-app with no need for developer intervention
App Store payment failures are a big inconvenience for users and developers alike, but Apple will soon let customers solve their issues without leaving the app.Payment failure issues will be processed in-appApple handles payment processing through in.....»»
Apple will soon let you update payment methods in-app when a subscription renewal fails
Apple is making a notable change to in-app subscriptions on iPhone and iPad. Starting this summer, you’ll be able to resolve billing issues directly in-app if a subscription renewal fails. Previously, you had to manage subscription payment failure.....»»
Inflation Reduction Act"s EV tax credits explained
The Inflation Reduction Act has three incentive programs for electric vehicle purchases. Here's a brief explainer on the eligibility requirements and how each credit works......»»