Vampire fish could be hitching rides from larger hosts
A team of researchers with Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande and Washington and Lee University has found evidence of candiru (aka vampire fish) attaching themselves to hosts but not feeding off of them. The team has.....»»
Failure to pass fire levies can lower house values
Cuts to fire protection funding initially have a larger effect on home prices than crime, school quality, or environmental quality, but the short-term decreases don't persist, the University of Cincinnati economists found......»»
Unlocking the energetic secrets of collective animal movement: How group behavior reduces energy costs in fish
Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal's ability to move in complex environments, but less is known about what drives the behavior because many factors underlie its evolut.....»»
Apple"s new smart display, Find My wallet, & AirTag-like trackers on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts break down the latest rumors surrounding Apple's rumored smart home display, look at some new trackers, and go hands-on with a Find My-enabled wallet.HomeKit Insider PodcastOnce more, the recent beta of.....»»
New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening
Injections over several months allowed people to tolerate larger doses of trigger foods. Enlarge / Peanuts (credit: Getty | CFOTO/Future Publishing) Living with food allergies can be a fraught existence. There is no cure.....»»
Hugging Face empowers users with deepfake detection tools
Hugging Face released a collection of tools for watermarking and detecting AI-generated content. Hugging Face wants to help users fight back against AI deepfakes. The company that develops machine learning tools and hosts AI projects also offer.....»»
Fish in the upper Danube could be just as endangered in the future as in the past, but for different reasons
Rivers belong to the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. While many studies have projected climate change effects on species, little is known about the severity of these changes compared to historical alterations......»»
Researchers find having good neighbors and few top predators make predatory fish populations more resilient
A regime shift is gradually spreading through the archipelagos of the Swedish Baltic Sea coast, where shallow bays, previously dominated by pike and perch have one by one become dominated by one of their prey species, the three-spined stickleback......»»
Riverine fish numbers increase amidst environmental challenges
Surprising trends in the abundance and species richness of riverine fish across the globe have been unveiled in a new study......»»
Struggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea—but it may not be enough
With their bright, orange feet and colorful beaks full of glistening fish, puffins are really charismatic seabirds. But puffin populations are in decline, largely due to their struggle to catch enough of these shiny fish: sandeels......»»
Researchers directly detect interactions between viruses and their bacterial hosts in soil
Bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—are common in soil ecosystems. However, many of these phages have not been identified, and the bacteria they target are also a mystery......»»
Scientists study the behaviors of chiral skyrmions in chiral flower-like obstacles
In nature, the collective motion of some birds and fish, such as flocks of starlings and shoals of sardines, respectively, can generate impressive dynamic phenomena. Their study constitutes active matter science, which has been a topic of great inter.....»»
Examining the range of adulterants that disrupt the hormones of fish and amphibians
The contraceptive pill is obviously not intended for fish and frogs. However, the hormones in the pill and other pharmaceuticals that are not completely broken down in sewage treatment plants can affect aquatic organisms......»»
Echo Show 8 vs. Echo Show 10: is the bigger device a better smart display?
The Echo Show 10 offers a larger display and more features than the Echo Show 8, but is it worth the hefty price tag? Here's a look at both to help you decide......»»
Eve Energy Outlet shipping, smart faucets, and Vision Pro apps on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the launch of Eve Energy outlet, smart faucets, and also answer a listener's question about retrofitting smart blinds.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of the holes in the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem at.....»»
Permaculture showed us how to farm the land more gently. Can we do the same as we farm the sea?
As wild fish and other marine species get scarcer from overfishing and demand for 'blue foods' grows around the world, farming of the ocean is growing rapidly. Fish, kelp, prawns, oysters and more are now widely farmed. The world now eats more farmed.....»»
Google Pixel 8a could see a massive battery upgrade
It seems that Google could be giving the Pixel 8a a considerably larger 5,000mAh battery according to a listing on a website. The post Google Pixel 8a could see a massive battery upgrade appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 7a has.....»»
Boox Note Air3 review: A solid e-ink book reader, but a little niche
The Boox Note Air3 is a fantastic entry into the e-reader market, but its weight and larger screen compared to some of the smaller models by the company can make it a bit cumbersome to cart around.Boox Note Air3 We love e-ink tablets. Not only are th.....»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
Saturn’s tiny moon, Mimas, hosts an unexpected ocean beneath an icy shell
Researchers have found evidence of an ocean beneath the icy shell of Saturn's small moon Mimas, making it a prime candidate for habitability research......»»
Watch Toyota"s last-minute Super Bowl ad for the 2024 Tacoma
Toyota seized on late available CBS ad inventory to run a Super Bowl commercial portraying thrilling, and somewhat frightful, off-road rides in its Tacoma pickup truck......»»