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This one move could change everything for Vizio

Once the undisputed king of budget TV brands, Vizio's crown has long since slipped off. Here's what Vizio will need to do to stage a comeback......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJul 15th, 2023

European forest plants are migrating westwards: Research suggests nitrogen is the main cause

New research reveals nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change, unexpectedly as the key driver behind surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Climate change can alter methane emission and uptake in the Amazon

Extreme temperatures and humidity levels (excessive rain or drought) projected for the Amazon in the context of climate change may increase the volume of methane-producing microorganisms in flooded areas and reduce potential uptake of this greenhouse.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Catastrophically warm predictions are more plausible than previously thought, say climate scientists

What will the future climate be like? Scientists around the world are studying climate change, putting together models of the Earth's system and large observational datasets in the hopes of understanding—and predicting over the next 100 years—the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

How climate change is powering stronger hurricanes

As climate change accelerates, hurricanes are becoming more intense and destructive, bringing heavier rains, stronger winds and devastating storm surges. Hurricanes Helene and Milton serve as stark examples of this—both storms grew stronger due to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Survey reveals Australians" lukewarm response to urgent action on global heating

An annual climate action survey has highlighted concern for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and a desire for renewables over nuclear power, however, Australians impacted by the cost-of-living crisis seem less enthusiastic on taking climate change action.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

The AI Nobel Prizes Could Change the Focus of Research

It has been a billboard week for artificial intelligence research. But could big wins for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton change broader scientific incentives?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Rapid analysis finds climate change’s fingerprint on Hurricane Helene

1.3° C of warming means rainfall like this may now be expected every 70 years. Hurricane Helene crossed the Gulf of Mexico at a time when sea surface temperatures were at rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

How foreign influence campaigns manipulate your social media feeds

Russians, Chinese, Iranians, and Israelis are trying to change your beliefs. Foreign influence campaigns, or information operations, have been widespread in the run-up to the 2024.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Climate change boosted Helene"s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast les.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Researchers discover how plants produce a novel anti-stress molecule

New research identifies for the first time the genes that help plants grow under stressful conditions—with implications for producing more sustainable food crops in the face of global climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Awesome Deal: The new Ring Battery doorbell is only $60 today — $100 normally

For Prime Big Deal Days, the Ring Battery doorbell is only $60 today which saves you a good chunk of change. It's easy to install and use too......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Africa"s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions, say researchers

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

US finalizes rule to remove lead pipes within a decade

President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday finalized a rule mandating the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at preventing millions of people from being exposed to the toxic metal linked with childhood dev.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions

With today’s release of macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6, Apple is making another change to screen recording permissions. The company says that this should mean users see fewer permission dialog popups on their Macs… more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Home Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay support

Just a few hours ago, I wrote about H-E-B finally caving to the pressure and rolling out Apple Pay to all of its locations. As it turns out, H-E-B isn’t alone in this change. According to multiple 9to5Mac readers and reports across social media, Ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Ford to move workers in to Michigan Central Station this week

Ford spent about $940 million on the overall 30-acre campus, but has not said specifically how much was spent redeveloping the train depot......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Alcohol Plays a Major Role in New Cancer Cases

A new report estimates that 40 percent of all cancer cases are associated with factors we can change—alcohol consumption being a prominent one......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Cutting emissions the smart way: How an intensity-based approach drives real change

Investors' consideration of a firm's environmental performance, along with concerns about future impacts on profit, have led many firms to start trying to reduce their carbon footprint. But such environmental pressure—if not calibrated correctly—.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Detroit lands another prominent mobility conference

MOVE America, an annual gathering of transportation innovators, automotive executives and government officials, will be held in Detroit starting next year, event organizers said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Hurricane Helene"s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change "is here and now," scientists say

Many people were stunned to see the intense flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina communities, located inland and tucked thousands of feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024