This Is How a Healthy Coral Reef Sounds—And Why It Matters
Coral reef soundscapes could help researchers assess their overall health......»»
Researchers discover antifungal molecule
Fungal infections are killing thousands of Americans each year, some with a morbidity rate of nearly 80%. To make matters worse, only a handful of antifungal treatments are available, and even those are becoming less effective as fungi become more re.....»»
Off Miami, scientists put corals to a heat-stress test. It"s survival of the fittest
With a gentle pat, Wajahat Shera cemented a four-inch staghorn coral fragment onto a patch of seafloor two miles east of Key Biscayne—one of many planted Friday as part of an unusual undersea experiment being run by University of Miami scientists......»»
Bosch e-bikes segment passes $1B in sales; why it matters for the auto behemoth
Bosch Group's e-bikes segment has risen from a rounding error on income statements to $1 billion in annual revenue and the global market share leader......»»
New study shows how the Epstein-Barr virus transforms B cells
B cells or B lymphocytes are an important part of the body's immune system. When healthy B cells are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), they undergo growth transformation, a process that immortalizes B cells, leading to their uncontrolled pr.....»»
Great Barrier Reef decline could impact Queensland"s coastal erosion
Coastal wave action occurs due to complex interactions between offshore ocean conditions and the local landscape of the coastline, in addition to the effects of currents, tides and storms. It is an important process that affects the transport of sedi.....»»
Climate change impacts on the Great Barrier Reef could become irreversible
The Great Barrier Reef is likely to face impacts from climate change that could become irreversible around mid-century regardless of whether global emissions stabilize. That is the conclusion of a report published today by the Australian Academy of S.....»»
Florida"s coral is in hot water. Scientists are diving in to rescue the fragile creatures before it"s too late
Three and a half miles off the Florida Keys, Kylie Smith kicked to the surface of the ocean, then looked back down through her scuba mask to confirm what she had seen in the coral reef 15 feet below......»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda sales advance as inventory rebounds
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda sales advance as inventory rebounds
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Out of danger because the UN said so? Hardly. The Barrier Reef is still in hot water
Today is a good day to be Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. UNESCO, the United Nations body expected to vote on whether to list the Great Barrier Reef as "in danger," instead deferred the decision for another year. This, an insider told French ne.....»»
Hyundai, Kia sales advance 12th straight month
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Dissolving circuit boards in water sounds better than shredding and burning
They're easier to recycle, and chips come right off. Will they take off? Enlarge / 30 minutes in near-boiling water, and those soldered chips come right off, leaving you with something that's non-toxic, compostable, and looking l.....»»
Alarm as seawater heats up off Florida Keys, imperiling reef
Super-heated seawater off the Florida Keys has grown so perilous to the world's third-largest barrier reef that scientists are now removing samples of coral from ocean nurseries to place in cooler land-based tanks......»»
Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties shown to be high in healthy compounds
Common beans are important food sources with high nutritional content. Bean seeds also contain phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote health. A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a.....»»
Not all porn is created equal—is there such a thing as a healthy pornography?
We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes' book Welcome to Sex was attacked by the conservative group Australian Women's Forum, leading to the book being removed from the shelves of.....»»
A Majestic Iron Horse Gallops Across Maker Faire Hannover 2023
A fascinating mix of imposing size and graceful elegance! On August 19 and 20, 2023, visitors to Maker Faire Hanover will be able to admire the 4.5m X 8.5m iron horse by Spanish artist Jorà Ferré in action. To rocking sounds, the mechanically cont.....»»
New research highlights risks of selective adaptation in extreme coral habitats
Resilient corals, often referred to as "super corals," have recently been seen as potential saviors in the face of climate change and its detrimental effects on coral reefs......»»
Advanced imaging technology helps monitor baby corals on Great Barrier Reef
Keeping a watchful eye on newly settled corals at submillimeter scale on the Great Barrier Reef is now much easier, with Southern Cross University and CSIRO successfully using underwater macrophotogrammetry for the first time......»»
iPhone 15 series rumored to feature massive camera improvement
The iPhone 15 almost sounds too good to be true. In a new leak shared on Twitter (via MacRumors), user RGloudS says the new iPhone … The post iPhone 15 series rumored to feature massive camera improvement appeared first on BGR. The i.....»»
Goldman Sachs expects iPhone 15 to spearhead strong Apple growth
Alongside predicting a healthy but stable Apple quarterly earnings report in August, Goldman Sachs analysts say the iPhone 15 lineup will see greater numbers of users upgrading.iPhone 15 Pro could come in blueJust as Morgan Stanley is saying, Goldman.....»»