Trees can be weeds as well: Here"s why that"s a problem
When we think of weeds, often what comes to mind are small, quick-growing plants such as the dandelions or couch grass we might find in our gardens. You may not think of trees as being weedy......»»
Study fills in gaps and biases in plant biodiversity data
It is hard to protect something if you don't know where it is. Yet many people who study and want to safeguard native plants are faced with this exact problem......»»
Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea, killing one person, as it made landfall in northern Vietnam Saturday, after blowing past southern China where it left two dead......»»
Solving the side effect problem of siRNA drugs for genetic disease treatment
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs are a class of therapeutic agents that silence specific genes associated with inherited diseases. However, siRNA drugs have challenges because siRNAs often silence genes other than the target ones, causing side eff.....»»
My iPhone 15 has an overheating problem, but Apple has a fix with the iPhone 16
The iPhone 15 Pro had (has?) a known overheating issue. Apple reportedly solved the problem shortly after launch via a software update. But I own and use the iPhone 15 Pro, and overheating continues to be a problem for me. Maybe it’s now a more “.....»»
Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew
Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»
There’s a big problem with the Google Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is a well-rounded and capable smartwatch. There's just one big problem with it, and we need to talk about it......»»
Researchers: J.D. Vance got "single cat women" all wrong—our study shows they wouldn"t vote for him anyway
The Trump/Vance ticket seems to have a problem attracting the support of women voters. In fact, recent polling shows women in the battleground states report 17 points less support for the Trump/Vance ticket than men......»»
Microsoft"s Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win
Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.Microsoft Surface Lapto.....»»
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Boeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week—with empty seats......»»
DTS Clear Dialogue brings AI to the ‘what did they say?’ problem
Dialogue quality has become, for many reasons, an increasing problem at home. DTS may have the solution......»»
Diagnosing oak wilt with the naked eye
University of Minnesota researchers developed a groundbreaking method for the rapid and accurate detection of oak wilt, a devastating disease threatening oak trees across North America. The disease is widespread in east-central and southeast Minnesot.....»»
Researchers: An overhaul of sex education is needed to combat sexual and gender-based violence in schools across England
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in schools across England is not merely a series of isolated incidents but a deeply rooted systemic issue. This growing problem within school and online environments demands immediate and transformative solutio.....»»
Worried about your trees after the windstorms? Here are seven signs you might be at risk
Winter has ended dramatically across Australia's southern states, as fierce winds and storms usher in spring......»»
Yosemite National Park: Crews restore damaged landscape back to conditions not seen in 150 years
Yosemite National Park is famous for towering waterfalls, giant sequoia trees and massive granite cliffs. But at an out-of-the-way spot near the park's western boundary few visitors ever see, a landmark of a different type is taking shape......»»
How I proved to my ISP that my internet connection was inexcusably bad
Although my internet connection was downright terrible, my internet service provider couldn't care less. A shockingly simple tool helped me fix the problem......»»
Students Find New Evidence of the Impossibility of Complete Disorder
A new mathematic proof marks the first progress in decades on a problem about how order emerges......»»
Jaguar I-Pace fire risk leads to recall, instructions to park outdoors
The problem is similar to one that affected the Chevrolet Bolt in 2021. Enlarge / Jaguar sourced the I-Pace's battery cells from LG Energy Solutions. But now there's a problem with some of them. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
James Webb is explaining the puzzle of some of the earliest galaxies
Webb has been causing bafflement in the field of cosmology. But the problem isn't that the universe is broken - it's that early black holes were playing tricks......»»
Nanoplastics put stress on trees and impair photosynthesis
It is well known that more and more plastic waste is ending up in soil and bodies of water. Researchers are particularly concerned about tiny micro- and nano-sized particles. It remains unclear how and to what extent they are able to enter living org.....»»
Monsoon floods in India"s Gujarat kill at least 28 people
Intense monsoon rains and floods in India's Gujarat state killed at least 28 people in the past three days, some drowning and others hit by falling trees, government officials said......»»