Wanted: Photos of frogs being fed on by flies (for frog conservation)
UNSW Science and the Australian Museum want your photos of frogs, specifically those being bitten by flies, for a new (and inventive) technique to detect and protect our threatened frog species......»»
Phantom Blade Zero delivers the action I wanted from Stellar Blade
We went hands-on with Phantom Blade Zero at Summer Game Fest, which feels like a faster version of Stellar Blade at times......»»
What could make a baby bison white?
Photos of a white bison calf in Yellowstone National Park have generated excitement as well as questions: How does that happen?.....»»
A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection
The countries of the world have agreed: Our planet needs more protection from human activity. And with the globe facing an assortment of environmental crises, they realized the plan needed to be ambitious. Thirty-by-thirty was their proposal: protect.....»»
Remove objects in Photos with Clean Up in iOS 18
The new Clean Up tool in Photos on iOS 18 lets users select objects within an image, and remove them through Apple's on-device AI software.The new Clean Up tool will enable the removal of unwanted or distracting objects through generative AIIn the Ph.....»»
Western agricultural communities need water conservation strategies to adapt to future shortages
The Western U.S. is heavily reliant on mountain snowpacks and their gradual melt for water storage and supply, and climate change is expected to upend the reliability of this natural process. Many agricultural communities in this part of the country.....»»
Revamped Photos app in iOS 18 makes searching better, but hides a key sharing control
Even before it gets Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 has made searching through Photos faster and easier, although it's also buried a key feature for when you want to share several images.New Photos app offering further refinements to a searchUltimately, P.....»»
Humans are the elephant in the room when it comes to conservation models
Humans are outsized actors in the world's wild places where there are struggles to preserve and protect vital natural resources and animals, birds and plants. Yet people and their plus-sized footprint are rarely discussed in models seeking to predict.....»»
The best data recovery software for iPhone
Frozen iPhone? Water-damaged device? Screen of death? Check out this list of the best data recovery software for iPhone to restore photos, files, and more......»»
"Mishmi Tita" research provide an overview of the medicinal herb"s uses and conservation
Coptis teeta Wall. (C. teeta), commonly known as "Mishmi Tita," is a medicinal herb of considerable value traditionally used for treating various health conditions. This endangered plant, listed in the Red Data Book, is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan,.....»»
What’s new in Apple Notes for iOS 18: collapsible sections, highlights, and more
iOS 18 is a big release for the iPhone, with brand new apps like Passwords and Image Playground, as well as some significant updates to existing apps like Messages, Photos, and Settings. One of my most-used apps, Notes, is also getting a variety o.....»»
As it turns out, Apple Watch heart rate monitoring can be used on lions too
A conservation veterinarian discovered that if you've got a sedated lion on your hands and need to monitor its heart rate, wrapping an Apple Watch around its tongue does the trick.Using an Apple Watch to measure a lion's heartrate is the best use of.....»»
AI method reveals millions of dead trees hidden among the living before California"s historic 2020 wildfires
University of Copenhagen scientists may have found a new explanation for the California wildfires of 2020. Applying AI to detailed aerial photos, they created a unique dataset detailing mortality down to single trees for all of California State. This.....»»
iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for major changes to one of your most-used iPhone apps
Years ago, the iPhone was young enough that Apple could make major changes to how iOS works and receive minimal pushback. Today, the iPhone is a mature product with billions of users, so any change in iOS is bound to receive more attention and even c.....»»
AI trained on photos from kids’ entire childhood without their consent
Kids "easily traceable" from photos used to train AI models, advocates warn. Enlarge (credit: RicardoImagen | E+) Photos of Brazilian kids—sometimes spanning their entire childhood—have been used without their consen.....»»
iOS 18: Here’s the list of iPhone models compatible with the update
After many rumors, Apple finally announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on Monday. The new version of the iPhone operating system comes with a new Home Screen that lets users customize the icons, as well as a redesigned Photos app, Apple Intelligence, and muc.....»»
Thief at Cadillac dealership reports her own crime in progress
Police in Fort Myers, Fla., arrested a woman who called 911 to say she was stealing a car from a dealership and wanted to do it legally......»»
The best photo editing apps for iPad
The iPad is the perfect tool for photo editing, and there are dozens of photo apps for it. Here are the best choices to make your photos stand out.These are the best iPad photo editing appsThe iPad is a nearly perfect platform for photo editing. What.....»»
Researchers propose new socio-ecological framework for sustainable reforestation in Karst regions
The South China Karst, the world's most concentrated karst area, has reduced rocky desertification through extensive conservation and restoration over the past two decades, making it a global "greening" hotspot. However, the sustainability of this tr.....»»
Lake Mead could get more help, thanks to water conservation investments
The Department of Interior announced a $700 million investment in water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin that has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead......»»
$700 million to go to Colorado River water conservation, federal officials say
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced it will invest $700 million in federal funding for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Lake Mead......»»