Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
What to do when your TV tech breaks
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Images reveal devastation in tsunami-hit Tonga
A volcano that exploded on the Pacific island nation of Tonga has almost disappeared from view, new images revealed Tuesday, with swathes of the island nation smothered in grey ash and dust or damaged by a tsunami......»»
Global conflicts inflamed by election-seeking "hawkish" politicians, study finds
Long-running conflicts, such as that between Israel and Palestine, are inflamed by the political process itself as politicians adopt tough 'hawkish' policies to get themselves re-elected, according to a new study......»»
Advances in theoretical modeling of atomic nuclei
The atomic nucleus is a tough nut to crack. The strong interaction between the protons and neutrons that make it up depends on many quantities, and these particles, collectively known as nucleons, are subject to not only two-body forces but also thre.....»»
Second Life founder returns for another crack at the metaverse
Rosedale’s social virtual reality company High Fidelity has acquired an interest in Linden Lab, which is said to include a cash investment and distributed computing patents. Some of High Fidelity’s employees will be joining Linden Lab as well, an.....»»
UK red squirrel conservation strategies likely to undermine species survival in future
New research has shown how current red squirrel conservation strategies in the UK and Ireland, that favor non-native conifer plantations, are likely to negatively impact red squirrels......»»
AMD Announces Ryzen 6000 Mobile CPUs for Laptops: Zen3+ on 6nm with RDNA2 Graphics
AnandTech: The notebook market is a tough nut to crack with a single solution. People want that mix of high performance at the top, cost effectiveness at the bottom, and throughout there has to be efficiency, utility, and function. On the back of a s.....»»
Dutch cow farmers face tough climate choices
In the flat expanse of the Dutch countryside, Corne de Rooij nostalgically strokes the muzzles of his calves, wondering how long he will be able to keep them......»»
The best rhythm games on PC
The balance is tough, but these best rhythm games on PC offer top soundtracks, unique and tough gameplay, and satisfying experiences for all of your senses......»»
From grey to green: Using seagrass instead of seawalls to keep our shorelines where they are
As rising sea-levels threaten coastal communities, people have turned from costly infrastructure to seagrass for coastal defense. But most research has stuck to testing similar coasts, grasses and soils......»»
Amazon confirms data center power outage behind latest AWS hiccup
It’s been a tough month for AWS and dependent businesses, following yet another disruption for Amazon’s cloud in December. While such outages tend to occur sporadically enough to be considered a minor inconvenience, having three outages in three.....»»
Blackwood: A magnificent timber and a tough, towering wattle that can survive landslides
After the long COVID-induced lockdowns of 2021, I'm more excited than usual for a joyous gathering at Christmas, where four generations of our family will sit around our much-used dining table for dinner......»»
Mask up! The best face masks for use against COVID-19 [Updated]
Finding masks that meet CDC and WHO guidelines is tough. We did the work for you. Enlarge (credit: Hello Africa / Getty) With a new surge in COVID-19 cases looming and many people gearing up to travel for the holiday season.....»»
Regulators Open Probe Into Red Hot "Buy Now, Pay Later" Industry
Regulators in Washington may crack down on the industry behind "buy now, pay later," the increasingly popular method for consumers to purchase things online. From a report: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday that it is looking to.....»»
India Defuses Its Population Bomb
The world's second most populous nation uses sterilization, contraceptives to reach fertility milestone. From a report: Back in the 1960s, India faced an exploding population, with a fertility rate of nearly six children per woman. When famine struck.....»»
Anti-gay slurs not targeted just at gay men
The childhood playground can be a tough place with insults flying faster than dodgeballs, and while some children outgrow the name calling, others never seem to. Hurling slurs as adults only exacerbates problems. The use of anti-gay slurs by heteros.....»»
Spyware Firm NSO Mulls Shutdown of Pegasus Unit, Sale of Company
NSO Group, the scandal-plagued spyware company that's in danger of defaulting on its debts, is exploring options that include shutting its controversial Pegasus unit and selling the entire company, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people famili.....»»
How to catch the legendary Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go
Pokémon: Let's Go gives players a chance to catch awesome Pokémon, including a few legendary Pokémon. Here are a few tips for catching these tough Pokémon......»»
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To learn about climate quality, scientists turn to drones
Three ocean drones will be launched from Rhode Island Thursday and travel along the Gulf Stream, collecting data in tough winter conditions that would be challenging for traditional ships with crews......»»