This tree owns itself—and is fighting for its own survival
An artwork part of the 58th Carnegie International art exhibition, the legally autonomous tree will own the land it grows on. On a few square feet of land on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, a black gum tree has.....»»
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a knockout victory
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is exactly what I wanted out of this rerelease of classic Capcom arcade fighting games......»»
Chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan
While there is no denying 'survival of the fittest' still reigns supreme in the animal kingdom, a new study shows being smartest—or at least smarter—is pretty important, too......»»
Guardians of the reef: How parrotfish promote coral health
Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose not to......»»
Report documents paths to prison for those experiencing intimate partner violence
A new study provides extensive documentation of the "IPV-to-Prison Pipeline"—the pathways through which women who are survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) find themselves serving long prison sentences for acts of survival......»»
Algorithm maps protein degradation patterns to improve infection diagnosis and treatment
Peptides are small fragments of proteins, mainly found in the skin and mucous membranes. Some peptides act as a barrier, protecting the body against infections by fighting off microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, while others p.....»»
State of Decay 2’s final update coming later this year
To prepare for State of Decay 3, Undead Labs is ending support for its 2018 zombie survival title......»»
Starlink relents to Brazil, agrees to block Elon Musk’s X platform
Starlink complies with order to block X but vows to keep fighting asset freeze. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Starlink said it is complying with Brazil's order to block Elon Musk's X platform, backtracking fr.....»»
Microsoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store
Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a gove.....»»
Is Terraria cross-platform?
As one of the oldest and greatest survival crafting games on PC and console, has Terraria kept up with the times and allowed for full cross-platform support?.....»»
Extreme weather threatens survival of seabirds and seals
Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus conservation efforts for species under threat......»»
Return to Moria arrives on Steam with mining, crafting, and a “Golden Update”
Changes to combat, crafting, and ambient music came from player feedback. Enlarge / It's hard work, survival crafting, but there are moments for song, dance, and tankards. (credit: North Beach Games) The dwarves of J.R.R.....»»
Dual protein analysis approach provides potential way to slow cancer growth
Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding proteins that the cells rely on to survive. Protein profiling plays a critical role in this process by helping researchers identify protei.....»»
After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities
It took more than 25 years for Rhonda MacDonald and her family to transform their 41-hectare property on the Shackan Indian Band Lands, south of Merritt, BC, into a vibrant business and homestead—but a massive 2022 debris flow changed everything in.....»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (August 23-25)
Between a character-driven drama, a survival thriller, and a spy flick, the three Hulu moves that you need to stream this weekend have everything you need......»»
All transformations in Black Myth: Wukong, ranked
Black Myth: Wukong lets you turn into a select few creatures to give you an extra chance at survival. We've ranked all the transformations from worst to best......»»
The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper—and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It
With the possible exception of gold, no other metal has caused as much destruction as copper. In the coming years, we’ll need more of it than ever......»»
Portugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal on Wednesday appealed to EU partners for assistance in fighting a wildfire on the Atlantic island of Madeira that has raged for a week and threatened a UNESCO-listed forest......»»
Fighting coastal erosion with electricity
New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations—greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and rising sea levels......»»
A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most frequently was, “How similar will the proposed federal privacy law (APRA) be to the EU’s GDPR?” Now that APRA is pretty much dead on ar.....»»
Lipid nanoparticle mRNA therapy improves survival in mouse models of maple syrup urine disease
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Gene Therapy Program, and Moderna, have shown that repeated administration of lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated mRNA therapy significantly extended survival and reduced serum.....»»