Tropical spider can hide underwater for 30 minutes
A tropical spider species uses a "film" of air to hide underwater from predators for as long as 30 minutes, according to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York......»»
Researchers develop first banana plant resistant to TR4 and black sigatoka
Researchers have developed a banana plant that is resistant to both fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black sigatoka, two of the most destructive diseases for bananas......»»
Pollination shifts in Caribbean after Hurricane Maria demonstrate ecological resilience
Most flowering plants depend on animals for pollination. In warm wet tropical regions, more than 90% of plant species are pollinated by animals. In Dominica, a Caribbean island country, researchers have identified a mutualistic relationship between t.....»»
AI model detects impervious surfaces in aerial images
In accordance with the German Sustainability Strategy, new impervious surfaces are to be limited to less than 30 hectares per day nationwide. In order to verify whether this target is met, it must be possible to monitor soil sealing at regular interv.....»»
New study maps Congo"s bai ecosystems in unprecedented detail
"Tropical rainforest" might conjure images of close-packed trees, dense humidity, and the din of animal calls. But rainforests host landscapes beyond that archetypal one, including vast, treeless clearings that seemingly appear out of nowhere......»»
A Spider Was Filmed Eating a Shrew, And You Can"t Unsee This
A Spider Was Filmed Eating a Shrew, And You Can"t Unsee This.....»»
Spider-Man 4 release date may have been leaked by an insider
A report in late August claimed that Spider-Man 4 would premiere between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The first Avengers movie since Endgame will … The post Spider-Man 4 release date may have been leaked by an insider appeared.....»»
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day.....»»
Engineers investigate another malfunction on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX probably won't be grounded for long, but this could affect the launch of Europa Clipper. Enlarge / The Merlin vacuum engine on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket fired for six minutes to place the Crew-9 mission into low-Earth orbit.....»»
"We"re desperate": Mexico"s Acapulco relives hurricane nightmare
Residents of Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco were reeling Friday after a hurricane left at least five people dead and neighborhoods underwater in a region still recovering from a devastating storm last October......»»
Tropical Storm Helene forces power outages at dealerships in Southeast; Ganley store could lose hundreds of Kias
Helene moved farther inland Sept. 27 and forced dealerships to close. Deaths, flooding and power outages were reported. A dealership near Tampa says some 700 vehicles were flooded......»»
VXS-1 Squadron continues the mission, tracking potential tropical cyclone
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies to deploy observational buoys in front of Hurricane Helene's projected path on Tuesday, Sept. 24 providing real-time forecasts to the National Oceanog.....»»
How to lock and hide iPhone apps in iOS 18
iOS 18 allows you to lock and hide apps to protect the information within them by requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode for access, while also concealing the content from searches, notifications, and various areas throughout the system. If so.....»»
"Extinct" snails found breeding in French Polynesia following a successful reintroduction project
A species of tropical tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild following a successful reintroduction project......»»
Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed
The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after disturbances......»»
The time Ford gave VW a lesson in speedy decision-making
CEO Jim Farley says it took him minutes to get the Ford family's approval for a deal with the German automaker while VW needed months......»»
Identifying the top hazardous polluters in the path of Tropical Storm Helene
Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state's panhandle. An interactive map developed by Rice University's Center for Coastal Futures and Ada.....»»
Airbag deployment glitch prompts recall of nearly 17,500 Fiat vehicles
Fiat recalls 2017-20 124 Spider models to reprogram airbag control modules on behalf of Mazda......»»
Morphology study paves the way for spider fang-inspired cutting tools
When we think of spiders, the first thing that comes to mind is their ability to weave intricate and robust webs. But their ability to cut their own silk—the toughest natural material—and strong or tough synthetic fibers such as carbon or Kevlar,.....»»
SpaceX Crew-9 launch delayed again because of Tropical Storm Helene
As Florida braces for the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, the launch of NASA's Crew-9 mission from the Kennedy Space Center has once again been delayed......»»
How to hide apps on your iPhone in iOS 18 and earlier
Whether you want some privacy or don't want to be embarrassed, it's easy to hide apps on an iPhone. This article explains exactly how to do it step-by-step......»»