Whales navigate a perilous route off the NJ Shore
At any given time, 50 or more vessels, ranging from massive cargo ships to small fishing boats, are motoring off New Jersey's 127-mile coast from New York to Delaware......»»
Apple to phase out dedicated iTunes Movie Store with iOS 17.2, merging it with the TV app
With iOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2, Apple introduced a new way to navigate within the TV app via a sidebar that lets users quickly jump between different sections, including Search, Watch Now, Channels, Store, and Library. But Apple will do more than that,.....»»
Analyzing the blood of fish can show us how healthy they are
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-.....»»
Researchers realize highly selective CO hydrogenation to higher alcohols
Selective hydrogenation of carbon monoxide (CO) to higher alcohols (C2+OH) is a promising non-petroleum route for producing high-value chemicals, in which precise regulations of both C-O cleavage and C-C coupling are essential......»»
This cool-looking driverless truck is transporting goods for GE Appliances
It's only operating along a short route but as part of a broader system the truck is helping to make big efficiencies in areas like loading times......»»
Download: The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP
The The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP covers everything you need to know about the world’s premier cybersecurity leadership certification. Learn how CISSP and ISC2 will help you navigate your training path, succeed in certification, and advance your.....»»
Gently down the stream: Carbon"s journey from land to sea and beyond
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs occupy just 1% of Earth's surface, but they provide a route for large amounts of terrestrial carbon to reach the ocean. Along the journey, carbon dioxide is also released into the atmosphere in a process known a.....»»
Arctic Ocean soundscapes reveal changes in mammal populations in response to climate change
While the sounds of our oceans may be familiar to us through the lens of nature documentaries, from the haunting calls of whales to the barks of some fish, this acoustic environment can provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists regarding the comple.....»»
Grandma chimps offer clues for evolution of menopause in humans
Humans and some whales are the only known species in which females live long after they stop being able to reproduce......»»
Dealing with space debris
As yet another space rocket is launched and more technology is placed into orbit, the problem of space junk grows and grows, not to mention the pollution from all the fuel burned en route......»»
Greenpeace urges Greece to scrap offshore gas drilling project because of impact on whales, dolphins
Greenpeace on Thursday urged Greece to abandon a deep-sea gas exploration project in the Mediterranean, citing newly published research to argue that its impact on endangered whales and dolphins would be greater than previously believed......»»
Endangered whales live in area earmarked for gas exploration
Endangered whales and dolphins live year-round in an area of the Mediterranean earmarked for oil and gas exploration, new research shows......»»
Trying to make sense of why Otis exploded en route to Acapulco this week
It feels like this was a combination of bad luck, bad timing, and bad placement. Enlarge / Hurricane Otis on Tuesday, as it was strengthening before making landfall in Mexico. (credit: NOAA) The word "unprecedented" gets.....»»
Toxic diets: Canadian orcas face high risks of pollution-related health effects
Killer whales, also called orcas, are known for their intelligence and striking presence. They are also enduring a silent but persistent threat beneath the surface of our oceans......»»
Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear......»»
Warming waters of the Arctic could pose a threat to Pacific right whales
As rising global temperatures push Arctic icecaps into retreat, large and small sea creatures and the commercial fishing boats that follow them are also migrating northward......»»
Speeding boats risk killing off North Atlantic right whales: Study
An overwhelming majority of large boats off the US East Coast are speeding through slow-zones designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, of which only around 340 remain......»»
Fitbit responds to furious fans with five much-needed app fixes
Many Fitbit fans were angry about the official app's recent redesign, but a series of tweaks are en route to help improve the experience......»»
Measuring the changing soundscape in Glacier National Park
From the eerie echo of a bugling elk to the gentle swoosh of water lapping against a stony shore, a unique combination of sounds helps distinguish each national park. This acoustic environment, as perceived by humans, is known as a soundscape, and it.....»»
Make Moving Super Easy by Using Mobile Storage Pods in Melbourne
Moving day can be exhausting and stressful, with the rush to load and unload, navigate ramps, and fit everything into a small truck. Australians change their address every 5-6 years, requiring meticulous effort and coordination. That’s where Mo.....»»
Paving a way to green hydrogen production
A sustainable route to green hydrogen production is becoming possible through the use of efficient electrocatalysts in research by Texas A&M University chemical engineering professor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire......»»