Unique field study shows how climate change affects fire-impacted forests
During the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team led from Lund University in Sweden has investigated how climate change affects recently burned boreal forests and their ability to absorb carbon dioxide......»»
iFixit teardown reveals big change for the M4 iPad Pro’s repairability
Thanks to teardowns and durability (bend) testing, we’re learning a lot about the new ultra-thin iPad Pro’s design. Now, the folks at iFixit have performed their in-depth teardown, revealing a big internal change that could save “hours on repa.....»»
iPhone should be rebranded, says the man behind the i prefix
The man responsible for the i prefix in Apple products says that the convention is now meaningless, and that the iPhone should be rebranded. That would see a change of name for the iPhone, iPad, and iMac – a transition which Apple accidentally b.....»»
Gaming emulator apps are best played with one of these iOS-supported game controllers
Game emulator apps are having a moment on the iPhone and iPad. Thanks to a recent App Store rule change, Apple is now permitting retro gaming emulators on its devices, and developers have wasted no time meeting the pent-up market demand. Retro gam.....»»
Will you buy an ultra-thin iPhone 17 if battery life is reduced? [Poll]
We learned new details about what Apple may ship as the new high-end iPhone in 2025 with a redesigned ultra-thin form factor. But with that change, we could see shorter battery life, particularly compared to the Pro Max model. Would an ultra-thin des.....»»
Critical Fluent Bit flaw affects major cloud platforms, tech companies’ offerings (CVE-2024-4323)
Tenable researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-4323) in Fluent Bit, a logging utility used by major cloud providers and tech companies, which may be leveraged for denial of service, information disclosure, or remote code execu.....»»
Apple Vision Pro"s next "adventure" experience is Parkour in Paris
Users of the Apple Vision Pro will be able to see the sights of Paris from a unique viewpoint, with a new "Adventure" immersive experience featuring rooftop parkour.An image from Apple's upcoming 'Parkour' experience for Apple Vision ProApple has bee.....»»
Research reveals that prehistoric seafloor pockmarks off the California coast are maintained by powerful sediment flows
New MBARI research on a field of pockmarks—large, circular depressions on the seafloor—offshore of Central California has revealed that powerful sediment flows, not methane gas eruptions, maintain these prehistoric formations......»»
An endemic island falcon that plays
An unusual falcon species has been added to the growing list of animals that play. A study published in the Journal of Raptor Research explains that Striated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus australis) in the Falkland Islands like to interact with various obj.....»»
Biologists discover caterpillars are able to sense electrostatic fields generated by predators
Sam England and Daniel Robert, biologists at the University of Bristol, report that at least three types of caterpillars are capable of sensing and responding to an electrostatic field generated by a predator......»»
Long-term ocean sampling in Narragansett Bay reveals plummeting plankton levels: Impact uncertain for local food web
University of Rhode Island (URI) researchers estimate that in Narragansett Bay, the level of tiny plantlike creatures called phytoplankton has dropped by half in the last half century, based on new analysis of a long-term time series study of the bay.....»»
The first lithic study of level VI-B at the Mumba site in Tanzania reveals Middle Stone Age industry
Irene Solano Megías, a predoctoral researcher at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has just published the first techno-typological study of the most ancient lithic industry of level VI-B at the Mumba rockshel.....»»
Probing small molecule-RNA interactions by looking through the FOREST
A team of researchers has recently demonstrated the utility of employing a previously established screening system to probe the interactions between small molecules and RNA. Their study is published in Communications Chemistry......»»
Homo sapiens facilitated establishment of Bonelli"s eagle in the Mediterranean 50,000 years ago, study finds
Spanish and Portuguese scientists have unraveled the ancestral history of one of the most iconic birds of prey in the current Iberian fauna, the Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata). The work, published in the journal People and Nature, integrates evide.....»»
Study decodes dimerization and antidepressant recognition at noradrenaline transporter
The noradrenaline transporter, also known as the norepinephrine transporter (NET), is a member of the monoamine transporters (MATs) family, which also includes serotonin transporter (SERT) and dopamine transporter (DAT). These transporters collective.....»»
On the trail of global climate change—volcanism as a driver of the climate in the "Carnian Crisis"
New research on the so-called Carnian Crisis by a team led by Alexander Lukeneder, paleontologist at the Natural History Museum Vienna, reveals astonishing developments surrounding global climate change during the Triassic period......»»
5 great Netflix shows you need to watch for the spring
Netflix has several great, lively shows ideal this spring, and you're really missing out by not watching them......»»
VW Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si: Confident on EVs, sees hybrid potential
Between the expansion of electric vehicle offerings and unionization of workers at its plant in Tennessee, 2024 is a year of change for Volkswagen in the U.S......»»
Genes provide hope for the survival of Arabia"s last big cat
The authors of a major study on the critically endangered Arabian leopard say that the release of captive bred animals carefully selected for their genes can make a significant contribution to the successful recovery of the dwindling wild population.....»»
Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new study analyzing landfills in.....»»
Decarbonization dynamics: New analysis unveils shifting trends in the voluntary carbon offset market
As humanity grapples with the fight against climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is urgently necessary. One way to achieve this is through the carbon offset market, where organizations or individuals can buy credits from emissions-reduci.....»»