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Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels

Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 18th, 2024

Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop management systems affect seed quality. The research highlights the potential for sustainable and resilient farming practices to enh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 4 min. ago

Oscilar Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform combats AI-powered fraud

Oscilar unveiled its Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform to combat the rising tide of AI-powered fraud. The platform’s proprietary “Digital & Behavior Identification” technology transforms digital identity verification in an er.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News2 hr. 4 min. ago

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares blames marketing for Maserati"s stumbles

Despite heavy financial losses and slumping vehicle sales, Maserati is sustainable but more needs to be done to position it as a pure luxury brand, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News2 hr. 30 min. ago

The rising tide of maritime cyberthreats in global trade

The rising tide of maritime cyberthreats in global trade.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News2 hr. 54 min. ago

Study finds humidity diminishes daytime cooling gains in urban green spaces

Urban green spaces provide shade for city dwellers facing rising temperatures brought on by climate change, but how much relief from the heat island effect do they provide when humidity is factored in?.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News8 hr. 4 min. ago

Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors

Finance and insurance sectors found to have the highest number of critical vulnerabilities, according to Black Duck. Finance and insurance industry faces highest vulnerabilities The report, which analyzes data from over 200,000 dynamic application se.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News10 hr. 4 min. ago

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News16 hr. 4 min. ago

Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News16 hr. 4 min. ago

Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Thawing ice, from the high peaks to the poles, is producing extraordinarily expensive floods, infrastructure damage and losses to tourism and fishing.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News20 hr. 36 min. ago

Winter smog adds to pollution woes in India and Pakistan

With cities in India and Pakistan ranking among the world's most polluted, new technologies must be adopted to tackle dangerous levels of winter smog, environmentalists urge......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 36 min. ago

Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence

In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

If you use one of these passwords, hackers will love you

Password manager NordPass released its annual list of the most popular passwords, and the results are nothing short of shocking......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Nations to submit boosted climate plans: what"s at stake?

Nations have begun setting carbon-cutting targets for the decade ahead, and how ambitious these pledges are could make or break global efforts to avoid dangerous levels of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Rising student absenteeism may be hurting teacher job satisfaction

As student absenteeism reaches record highs in schools across the United States, new research finds that student absences are linked to lower teacher job satisfaction, raising concerns that this may exacerbate growing teacher shortages. The findings.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

App Store faces Epic Games-style antitrust lawsuit from Chinese developer

The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple's overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000.China and the App StoreApple has consistently been bowing to pressures from China and dropping a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Restricting cars in cities: A cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones

Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the qualit.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

What oxygen levels in the Tijuana River estuary tell us about the impacts of the sewage crisis

Researchers Jeff Crooks and Stephany Garcia checked the minnow traps left at the murky mouth of the Tijuana River on a sunny October morning......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: Study

The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024