The Yellowstone supervolcano destroyed an ecosystem but saved it for us
50 years of excavation unveiled the story of a catastrophic event and its aftermath. Enlarge / Interior view of the Rhino Barn. Exposed fossil skeletons left in-situ for research and public viewing. (credit: Rick E. Otto, Univers.....»»
Drunk Yellowstone Tourist Roars at Bison Before Getting Attacked
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Why figuring out how potassium is destroyed in stars is important to understanding the universe
If you want to know where elements come from, look to the stars. Almost every element heavier than helium is formed through nuclear reactions in stars. But which stellar processes are responsible for these elements? Can we find patterns in how much o.....»»
How phytochemical diversity affects plant adaptation to stress
Phytochemical diversity plays a critical role in determining plant adaptation and fitness, as well as ecosystem functions and services. However, phytochemicals and their ecological adaptations have long been ignored. Fine (or absorptive) roots, micro.....»»
Internet can achieve quantum speed with light saved as sound
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have developed a new way to create quantum memory: A small drum can store data sent with light in its sonic vibrations, and then forward the data with new light sources when needed ag.....»»
Study finds link between ecosystem multifunctionality and microbial community features
Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) is the ability of an ecosystem to provide multiple functions simultaneously. Microorganisms are proxies for soil communities and possess diverse functional traits that support multiple ecosystem functions. However,.....»»
Cado Security teams up with Wiz to accelerate forensic investigations and minimize cloud threats
Cado Security has uveiled its partnership with Wiz and joins Wiz Integration (WIN) Platform. Cado Security enhances WIN by bringing the power of the Cado Security platform to the partner ecosystem so that Wiz customers can seamlessly integrate Cado i.....»»
WEF Cybercrime Atlas: Researchers are creating new insights to fight cybercrime
In early 2023, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched Cybercrime Atlas, with the intent to map the cybercriminal ecosystem by facilitating collaboration between private and public organizations. What does this collaboration look like in practice? We.....»»
First-of-its-kind integrated dataset enables genes-to-ecosystems research
A team of Department of Energy scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory has released the first-ever dataset bridging molecular information about the poplar tree microbiome to ecosystem-level processes. The project aims to inform research regar.....»»
The 5 best iMac alternatives in 2024
If you like the idea of an iMac but don't want to be in Apple's ecosystem, there are some excellent iMac alternatives you can check out......»»
Android’s AirTag competitor gears up for launch, thanks to iOS release
Google promised to wait for Apple to launch cross-platform "unwanted tag" detection. Enlarge / Pebblebee's Android trackers. (credit: Pebblebee) Will Google ever launch its "Find My" network? The Android ecosystem was su.....»»
Computational chemistry needs to be sustainable too, say researchers
A diverse group of computational chemists is encouraging the research community to embrace a sustainable software ecosystem. That's the message behind a perspective article published in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. The authors disc.....»»
Everything you need to know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon movies
Kevin Costner is betting big on his Horizon movies, which should appeal to Yellowstone fans. Here’s what we know about the plot, cast, and release date......»»
Enhancing plant growth tracking with satellite image fusion techniques
The capacity to accurately monitor the timing of vegetation growth phases, known as land surface phenology (LSP), at fine spatial scales is critical for understanding ecosystem functions and managing natural resources. Despite advancements, the spars.....»»
Canopy soil of old-growth forest fosters unique invertebrate diversity that is vulnerable to human disturbance
Yakushima Island, a world heritage site in Japan, is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The huge Japanese cedar (Yaku-sugi) forests, which are over a thousand years old, are a symbolic ecosystem of the island. Although the canopy of these colossal t.....»»
Study highlights the potential of cyanobacteria as biofertilizers
One ecosystem's trash could be another ecosystem's treasure, according to scientists studying cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae......»»
Ecologists call for strengthening nature-based climate solutions at the federal level
U.S. scientists and policy experts with a broad range of expertise in the fields of climate and ecosystem sciences have outlined key recommendations aimed at bolstering the scientific foundation for implementation of nature-based climate solutions (N.....»»
Phil Schiller will be Apple"s ecosystem defender for quite some time
Phil Schiller is Apple's biggest defender of Apple's ecosystem, a profile into the Apple Fellow declares, with the executive publicly beating the drum to maintain the vision of co-founder Steve Jobs.Phil Schiller, Apple FellowApple's many regulatory.....»»
Researchers discover 125,000-year-old coastal ecosystem underneath spaceport in Kourou
In what is an intriguing mix of past and future, an international team of researchers, including some from the University of Bonn, has stumbled upon a surprising window to the past in Kourou in French Guiana. In the clay underneath the new launch pad.....»»
Species diversity found to be directly correlated with productivity in eastern US forests
When scientists and policymakers make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration. Environments with more diversity support a greater number of species and provide more ecosystem services,.....»»
20 essential open-source cybersecurity tools that save you time
Open-source software’s adaptive nature ensures its durability, relevance, and compatibility with new technologies. When I started digging deeper into the open-source cybersecurity ecosystem, I discovered an engaged community of developers worki.....»»