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Whaling: why the practice will not go away

The detention in Greenland of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson pending possible extradition to Japan has turned the spotlight on the widely condemned practice of hunting whales......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 24th, 2024

UAW says Dodge Durango production could leave U.S.

The UAW said it has filed unfair labor practice charges against the automaker......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

How to make Infrastructure as Code secure by default

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a widely adopted practice in modern DevOps, automating the management and provisioning of technology infrastructure through machine-readable definition files. What can we to do make IaC secure by default? Secur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it

The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Research shows queen conch populations in marine reserves replenish populations beyond the reserve in The Bahamas

A new study published in Conservation Science and Practice uncovers how breeding populations of queen conch (Aliger gigas) within a protected marine reserve, where fishing is prohibited, sustain populations beyond the borders of the reserve. This res.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: Is "shrinkflation" the worst business practice ever?

Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is "shrinkflation" in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturer.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat

One reason I might consider upgrading to the new  is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the Matter integration appears to be pretty lackluster. My favorite HomeKit bridge, the Starling Home Hub, has just released a new firmware up.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Whaling: why the practice will not go away

The detention in Greenland of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson pending possible extradition to Japan has turned the spotlight on the widely condemned practice of hunting whales......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

Indigenous fire management "locks up" carbon

Scientists have revealed Indigenous fire management can "lock up" more carbon than other methods of native bushland management and the practice could prove very lucrative for landholders......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Addressing the environmental impact of hematology care

An In-Focus analysis in The Lancet Hematology calls for greater understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to inform effective and prudent health practice in hematology care......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice

Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Exposing myths about ballot collection on Native American reservations

Third-party collection of mail-in ballots has helped rural residents and those with disabilities to vote, yet the practice has become contentious and the target of laws aimed at restricting it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women

Evaluators who want to avoid appearing prejudiced may overcorrect and give women inflated performance feedback, new research indicates, which is a practice that could ultimately hinder their ability to improve and advance......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Surf spots are global ally in climate fight, study finds

A first-of-its-kind study, published today in Conservation Science and Practice, has found that the forests, mangroves and marshes surrounding surf breaks store almost 90 Mt (million metric tons) of climate-stabilizing "irrecoverable carbon," making.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

From California"s bronzed surfers to China"s facekinis: A history of tanning around the world

If you're lucky enough to have escaped to sunny shores of late, chances are your colleagues will have complimented you upon your return on your summer glow. Yet tanning as a fashionable practice is both a relatively recent historical phenomenon and o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Deep sea mining opponents suffer major setback

Opponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Which size iPad Pro is best for you? Here’s how you can decide

Shopping for an iPad Pro? There are a lot of factors to consider, but none is more important than screen size. Apple offers two models, and while on paper they might not seem that different—in practice they absolutely are. Which iPad Pro size is.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Coral restoration and adaptation benefits challenged

University of Melbourne and James Cook University researchers have called for an urgent rethink of the merits of coral reef restoration and adaptation, questioning whether the practice can meaningfully improve reef health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Young people"s evolving perception of volunteering and the barriers they face in participation

A new discussion paper from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP) explores positive opportunities to engage young people in volunteering......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Signatures should become cloud security history

It’s becoming evident that the legacy practice of signature-based threat detection needs to be improved for cloud security challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Jimmy Mesta, CTO at RAD Security, discusses a new proposed standard for crea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Egalitarian oddity found in the Neolithic

Men, women, and immigrants all seemed to have similar dietary inputs. Enlarge / A skeleton found during 1950's excavations at the Barman site. (credit: Université de Genève) Did ancient people practice equality? While.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 6th, 2024