What does lightning actually do to a tree?
The huge storms many Australians have experienced recently have damaged or toppled old trees which had withstood the vagaries of our weather for the past century or more......»»
The role of ExtSpecR in streamlining UAV-based tree phenomics and spectral analysis
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized forestry by enabling high-throughput data collection of tree phenotypic traits. Despite advances in remote sensing and object detection technologies, accurate detection and spectral data extraction.....»»
More than 80% of tree species endemic to the Atlantic Rainforest are threatened with extinction, finds study
A study led by Brazilian researchers and reported in an article published on January 11 in the journal Science shows that 82% of the more than 2,000 species of trees found only in the Atlantic Rainforest biome are threatened with extinction to some d.....»»
The science of color: How color blindness creates unseen barriers in science
Dr. Mark Lindsay was 5 years old when he first learned that tree trunks were brown......»»
Going beyond plastic: Tara gum as a green polymer
Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesal.....»»
A week with a Ford F-150 Lightning: This truck is too big for city life
The big electric pickup truck is out of the suburbs and out of its element. Enlarge (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) I seem to be thinking a lot about Ford's electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning. Earlier this week, we got.....»»
Invasive, carnivorous frogs are now breeding in Georgia, biologists say
An invasive species of carnivorous tree frogs that feed on native wildlife are now breeding in Georgia, a sign that the amphibians have gained a stronger foothold in the state, biologists say......»»
Mixed forests protect coastal areas from tsunami impacts better than monoculture forests, finds study
Coastal forests in Japan had predominantly been afforested with black pine (Pinus thunbergii), a shade-tolerant tree species that can withstand dry land ecosystems and harsh coastal environments......»»
DriveFS Sleuth: Open-source tool for investigating Google Drive File Stream’s disk forensic artifacts
DriveFS Sleuth automates the investigation of Google Drive File Stream disk artifacts. The tool can parse the disk artifacts and build a filesystem tree-like structure enumerating the synchronized files along with their respective properties. “.....»»
Ford kills some F-150 Lightning trims, raises prices on others
The price increase follows hefty price cutting six months ago. Enlarge / The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro gets a plainer front treatment than the more expensive trims. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Was Ars premature in calling t.....»»
Ford adjusts pricing on F-150 Lightning trims
The price changes come as Ford seeks to maintain sales momentum and boost profitability amid a cutback in planned production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup......»»
Unwrap an iPhone 15? You’ll need this cable for CarPlay
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»
Apple"s September 2023 in review: "Wonderlust," iPhone 15, a French iPhone ban, and more
The long-awaited iPhone 15 came out at September 2023's "Wonderlust" event, along with the much-rumored switch from Lightning to USB-C, but France still had a bone to pick with the iPhone 12.Apple's iPhone 15 was released in September 2023France is a.....»»
Lightning-fast Amazon eero mesh WiFi routers start at $45 on sale
Check out our guide on the best laptop deals, and you’ll find so many best-selling models that are on sale with impressive discounts. But what … The post Lightning-fast Amazon eero mesh WiFi routers start at $45 on sale appeared first on.....»»
As tree species face decline, "assisted migration" gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called "assisted migration.".....»»
Merry Christmas from all of us, here at AppleInsider
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, all of us at AppleInsider wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season, and to say thank you for being with us in the tumultuous 2023.Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's.....»»
Live Christmas trees affect indoor air chemistry, researchers find
Every holiday season, Americans buy nearly 30 million live Christmas trees. Many families enjoy not only having a live tree inside their homes but also smelling the fresh fragrance it creates. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic c.....»»
Review of research on the fruit tree disease jujube witches" broom
A review in Fruit Research by researchers from Henan Agricultural University, China, explores the state of art of research on jujube witches' broom ("Zaofeng") disease, a fruit tree disease associated with phytoplasma......»»
Daily Telescope: A colorful Christmas tree in the night sky
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, you stand in splendid beauty! Enlarge / A new image of NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." (credit: NASA et. al.) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a littl.....»»
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers" ability to adapt
Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer......»»
World can"t rely on tree planting to limit climate change, says report
Little consideration has been given by the IPCC to the feasibility of schemes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—despite many countries banking on it as part of their net zero plans......»»