UN biodiversity summit in Colombia aims to turn words into action
Two years after a landmark UN-brokered deal to protect nature from a massive wave of destruction, delegates will gather at a new COP in Colombia in late October to assess their progress......»»
Extreme polar light environment of the North and South Poles sustains biodiversity, researchers suggest
Researchers working in Finland propose that the unique light environment of the Earth's polar regions creates conditions that result in circumpolar hybrid zones around the North and the South Poles. These extreme conditions increase the synchrony of.....»»
High-pressure reactions can turn nonporous rocks into sponges
In deep Earth, rocks take up and release water all the time, and the effects can be wide reaching. Dehydration can cause rocks to crack and trigger earthquakes, and over geologic timescales, this water cycling can influence plate tectonics and move c.....»»
"Doomsday" glacier set to melt faster and swell seas as world heats up, say scientists
Tidal action on the underside of the Thwaites Glacier in the Antarctic will "inexorably" accelerate melting this century, according to new research by British and American scientists. The researchers warn the faster melting could destabilize the enti.....»»
Phytoplankton shield ice shelves from summer heat
In spring, stretches of Antarctic sea ice melt to form pockets of open water called polynyas, which make perfect homes for phytoplankton. These marine microbes can become so abundant that they turn the water green......»»
Colombia"s Inirida flower: from "weed" to emblem for UN meeting
When Ruben Dario Carianil began cultivating the unusual, pointy Inirida flower in the Colombian Amazon ten years ago, his relatives made fun of him for growing "weeds.".....»»
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Colombian authorities said Sunday they were fighting forest fires across seven departments, as a scorching drought fanned blazes across Latin America......»»
Can AI help save our planet?
Last year was the hottest on record. Around the world, we are witnessing more extreme events—from massive forest fires to floods to "hot tub'" ocean temperatures—with devastating consequences for human life and our planet's biodiversity......»»
How breaking up Google could lower your online shopping bill
A DOJ win in Google's ad tech monopoly trial could benefit everyone, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) As the US Department of Justice aims to break up Google's alleged ad tech monopoly, experts say that remed.....»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (September 20-22)
An Oscar-winning period drama, a horror story, and a 2024 action revenge epic are among the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend......»»
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Wants to Take on GoPro’s Lineup
It starts at $349 for the standard bundle. The post The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Wants to Take on GoPro’s Lineup appeared first on Phandroid. The eternal battle between which action camera brand has once again lit up with the arrival of.....»»
“A total lump of… ”: Customer frustration as ISP’s smart TVs won’t turn on
Problems with UK Sky hardware started Thursday, seem partially fixed. Enlarge (credit: Sky) Hundreds of owners of smart TVs and streaming devices from United Kingdom telecom Sky reported that their hardware stopped powe.....»»
Senate panel votes 20–0 for holding CEO of “health care terrorists” in contempt
After he rejected subpoena, contempt charges against de la Torre go before Senate. Enlarge / Ralph de la Torre, founder and chief executive officer of Steward Health Care System LLC, speaks during a summit in New York on Tuesday,.....»»
Small "no-take zone" can help protect critically endangered hammerhead shark in Columbia
Researchers are advocating for a "no-take zone" off the coast of Colombia after one of the world's smallest and most threatened hammerhead species was found to do very little traveling outside of a Marine Protected Area in the region......»»
Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»
Netflix’s Rebel Moon mobile game looks a lot like Diablo 4
Netflix announced its Rebel Moon series is getting an action mobile game tie-in......»»
3 great action movies on Tubi you need to watch in September 2024
Tubi has a great selection of action movies. Watch these three films in September, including an epic sci-fi spectacle and a terrific thriller......»»
European Green Deal is a double-edged sword for global emissions, analysis suggests
The European Union aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050 as part of the comprehensive Green Deal that was agreed upon four years ago. However, an analysis of the policy documents outlining the practical measures of the Green Deal shows that it will decre.....»»
Immersed Visor aims to be a Vision Pro Lite for $1,050
Immersed Visor is a new headset aiming to fill the middle ground between simple ‘face monitors’ like the $440 Viture One XR and the self-contained $3,500 Vision Pro. Weighing about the same as an iPhone 16 Pro, it’s priced at $1,050, though the.....»»
Our first look at Season 2 of Zoe Saldana’s action-packed Paramount+ espionage drama
Our first look at Season 2 of Zoe Saldana’s action-packed Paramount+ espionage drama.....»»
Report: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem
Apple has been working for years on its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips. Now, 2025 looks like the year we’ll see the first fruits of those investments. A new Digitimes report indicates Apple aims to debut its new Wi-Fi chip in at least one iPad in.....»»