Vets tackle jumbo tusk task on Pakistan zoo elephants
A team of international vets armed with specially-designed dentist drills began operating Wednesday on a pair of elephants "in incredible pain" at a colonial-era zoo in Pakistan......»»
UK beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud
Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England......»»
The role of AI in cybersecurity operations
Security operation centers (SOCs) need to be better equipped to manage the sheer scale of data to monitor and the increasing sophistication of threats. SOC analysts face a daunting task: sifting through thousands of alerts every day – most of w.....»»
Pakistan"s second-largest city Lahore hit by record rain
Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore was deluged with record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, the national weather agency said, with hospitals flooded, power interrupted and streets in the metropolis submerged......»»
Scientists using new sound tech to save animals from extinction
Research, conducted by The University of Warwick and the University of New South Wales in Australia, analyzes animal sounds from endangered species including types of elephants, whales and birds......»»
Healthy bees, healthy planet: The impact of balanced diets on honeybee colonies
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that a balanced diet is essential for the optimal health and task performance of honeybees, a key species for pollination and ecosystem stability. The study, led by Prof. Sharoni Shafir.....»»
Experts call for better training and support to tackle night-time sexual harassment
A study led by researchers from Northumbria University suggests not enough is being done to ensure women's safety in the night-time economy......»»
Forging of joined-up approach at COP29 and COP16 vital for urgent action for climate and nature, say scientists
World leaders must take advantage of a pivotal window of opportunity for forging a much-needed joined-up approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, say scientists from ZSL and York University. Without this, work on tackling either crisi.....»»
How racialized women can tackle backlash when advocating for change
Racialized women are often at the forefront in the struggle for social justice. Yet that advocacy often comes with significant backlash and threats. In the United States, congresswomen like Cori Bush, Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have face.....»»
Elephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releases
Apple has brought out more Immersive Video content for the Apple Vision Pro, with series and films putting the viewer in the middle of the action.Elephants from the Apple Immersive Video series 'Wild Life'Apple Immersive Video has been a big draw for.....»»
BlackBerry CylanceMDR Pro increases visibility and boosts security posture
BlackBerry launched CylanceMDR Pro, a managed detection and response (MDR) service built on an Open XDR platform powered by AI. Designed to tackle the growing challenges of modern cybersecurity, CylanceMDR Pro overcomes the operational burden facing.....»»
Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down, new research reveals
A University of South Australia study reveals that workplace bullying is significantly undermining job productivity and hindering economic development in Pakistan, where women are seen as subordinates. The findings are published in the International.....»»
Apple announces Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund to create more affordable homes
Apple has announced the launch of a new Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund, intended to help the creation of more affordable homes in and around San Francisco. It’s the latest phase of the company’s multi-year initiative to help tackle the Calif.....»»
Advanced nanofibrous membranes can tackle diabetic wounds with precision
Diabetic wounds are notoriously challenging to treat, due to prolonged inflammation and a high risk of infection. Traditional treatments generally offer only passive protection and fail to dynamically interact with the wound environment......»»
70-inch TV Prime Day deals: Samsung and Vizio under $600
Grabbing a 70-inch TV can be a substantial task, but these Prime Day TV deals should make that process a little bit easier......»»
Hubble measures the distance to a supernova
Measuring the distance to truly remote objects like galaxies, quasars, and galaxy clusters is a crucial task in astrophysics, particularly when it comes to studying the early universe, but it's a difficult one to complete......»»
Apple debuts new short film shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple continues to tout the iPhone’s camera system as being up to the task of filmmaking. Today the company debuted a new short film shot entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, alongside a companion video showing how it was done. more….....»»
Dealership"s elephant event draws complaints, death threats
Concerns raised by an animal-rights group elicited hundreds of complaints about a dealership's use of two elephants during a circus-themed promotion......»»
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos.....»»
I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it
I set myself a task: Use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago......»»
Could we replace Ingenuity with a swarm of robotic bees?
Humans finally achieved controlled flight on another planet for the first time just a few years ago. Ingenuity, the helicopter NASA sent to Mars, performed that difficult task admirably. It is now taking a well-deserved rest until some intrepid human.....»»