US backs rare flower habitat amid Nevada lithium mine fight
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating critical habitat for a Nevada wildflower it plans to list as endangered amid a conflict over a mine to produce lithium batteries for electric vehicles critical to the Biden administration's.....»»
Security Bite: A brief history of Apple’s legal fight with NSO
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves using substances that bo.....»»
Video: Why Canadian trash costs $30,000 per gram
How do you turn nuclear waste into a $30,000-per-gram commodity? Tritium, once discarded as a by-product of Canadian nuclear reactors, is now one of the most expensive materials on Earth. This rare isotope of hydrogen powers glow-in-the-dark keychain.....»»
"Fight is coming": UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining
Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»
"Fight is coming:" UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining
Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»
Erbium-doped electrocatalyst enhances oxygen evolution reactions in acidic environments
A group of researchers has developed an electrocatalyst that promises to significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of oxygen evolution reactions (OER) in acidic environments. By incorporating a rare earth element, erbium (Er), into the commo.....»»
Research points to a potential new ally in the fight against plant pathogens
When we talk about the microbiome, most of us think of the trillions of microorganisms that live in our bodies, supporting everything from digestion to mental health......»»
Another rare Javan rhino calf spotted at Indonesia park
A new Javan rhino calf has been spotted in an Indonesian national park, the facility's head said Friday, further boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered mammals after two other sightings this year......»»
Image: Chili flowers bloom in International Space Station
In July 2021, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station started growing chili peppers in the Advanced Plant Habitat, as part of the Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) experiment......»»
Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species
A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that's native to far eastern Russia and northern China......»»
Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees
Crop fields are low in biodiversity, but farmers may soon be part of the solution thanks to a Cornell innovation that allows growers to use corn or other crop seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields......»»
The future of Boeing’s crewed spaceflight program is muddy after Starliner’s return
"The final chapter on Starliner has not been written yet." Enlarge / Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spaceraft backs away from the International Space Station moments after undocking on September 6, 2024. (credit: NASA) Near.....»»
Why are sharks coming to Boston Harbor? Researchers believe it"s a nursery ground
Once unthinkable when the harbor was nasty and polluted, today's cleaner waters have actually become a desirable shark habitat as young sharks migrate here yearly......»»
Cleaner wrasse check their body size in mirror before deciding whether to fight, research demonstrates
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has demonstrated that bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) check their body size in a mirror before choosing whether to attack fish that are slightly larger or smaller than themselves......»»
Mount Fuji crowds shrink after Japan brings in overtourism measures
Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism......»»
Woman drips with sweat from a bite of food due to rare nerve-wiring mix-up
After just 75 seconds of chewing, large drops of sweat ran down the woman's face. Enlarge (credit: Getty | MICHAEL KAPPELER) The human body is full of marvels, some even bordering on miraculous. That includes the limited.....»»
AI ruling on jobless claims could make mistakes courts can’t undo, experts warn
Nevada’s plan to let AI rule on unemployment claims is risky, experts warn. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Nevada will soon become the first state to use AI to help speed up the decision-making process when ru.....»»
Researcher: I"ve visited the same Rocky Mountain subalpine meadow weekly for a decade. Here"s what I learned
Imagine a bee crawling into a bright yellow flower......»»
Examining rare earth metal volatility on the London Stock Exchange
Research in the International Journal of Global Energy Issues has looked at the volatility of rare earth metals traded on the London Stock Exchange. The work used an advanced statistical model known as gjrGARCH(1,1) to follow and predict market turbu.....»»
The OnePlus 12 (a 9 out of 10 smartphone) has a rare discount
Looking for an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy alternative? Right now, you can purchase the amazing OnePlus 12 for $700 when you order through the manufacturer......»»