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......»»
NGC 2264: Telescopes illuminate "Christmas tree cluster"
This new image of NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," shows the shape of a cosmic tree with the glow of stellar lights. NGC 2264 is, in fact, a cluster of young stars—with ages between about one and five million years old—in our.....»»
Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density plantings, and they must be.....»»
If a tree burns in Canada"s unmanaged forest, does anyone count the carbon?
Earlier this fall, a commentary in the journal Communications Earth & Environment argued for a change to the implementation of the Paris Agreement's reporting mechanisms. The authors called for all countries to report carbon emissions and removals ta.....»»
New insights into climate response of coniferous forest ecosystems
New research has made significant strides in understanding how coniferous forest ecosystems may respond to climatic changes. The study investigates the relationship between tree-ring indices (TRI) and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI).....»»
Scientists sequence genome for threatened whitebark pine
Researchers have sequenced the whitebark pine genome, presenting new opportunities to help the threatened, high-altitude tree endure environmental challenges......»»
Apple releases standalone USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 for $99
Apple is now selling the USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 separately for $99. This allows AirPods Pro 2 users to switch from the Lightning case to the USB-C case without having to buy a new pair of AirPods. Apple says the first orders will arrive betw.....»»
Study suggests boosting beaver populations could have toxic consequences
Beavers are influential animals in ecosystems. These dam-building, tree-chewing rodents change streamflow with their wooden barriers and create rich wetland habitats by diverting water into soils near rivers. They help conserve water and improve biod.....»»
Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered that globally, trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. That means if your tree hails from a more humid clime, it's likely been spo.....»»
Ford tells suppliers it’s halving F-150 Lightning production
Perhaps setting expectations of a $40,000 electric truck was a mistake. Enlarge / Electric Ford F-150 Lightnings being built at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. (credit: Ford) Production cuts are.....»»
Ford cutting 2024 F-150 Lightning production plans by half, suppliers told
The news comes amid an industrywide pullback in EV investment due to slower-than-expected sales growth......»»
AirPods 3 land under the tree at $140, Samsung Thunderbolt 4 5K monitor $600 off, Anker gear, more
A discount down to $140 means you can wrap up AirPods 3 under the tree for less ahead of the holidays. It comes joined by a new all-time low on Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 at $600 off, as well as Anker’s recent P.....»»
Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production by half in 2024, suppliers told
The news comes amid an industrywide pullback in EV investment due to slower-than-expected sales growth......»»
Ford F-150 Lightnings will soon offer home AC power, possibly cheaper than grid
It's only one truck and one thermostat, but it could be the start of a V2H wave. Enlarge / It's a hefty plug, but it has to be so that an F-150 Lightning can send power back to the home through an 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro......»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 now $69 off, Beats Studio Buds+ $130, Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe stand $100, more
Friday has a fresh batch of discounts live in the Apple world, with a chance to wrap up Apple Watch Ultra 2 under your Christmas tree for less at $730. As nice as this $69 discount is, there’s additional savings to be had as the Beats Studio Buds+.....»»
Improving thunderstorm prediction by watching lightning flashes from space
In a study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences (AAS) on Dec. 6, Prof. Ming Xue and his team from the University of Oklahoma spearhead research focusing on harnessing the power of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite "R-series".....»»
Researchers automated jailbreaking of LLMs with other LLMs
AI security researchers from Robust Intelligence and Yale University have designed a machine learning technique that can speedily jailbreak large language models (LLMs) in an automated fashion. “The method, known as the Tree of Attacks with Pru.....»»
Apple"s new AirPods Pro 2 firmware is here for USB-C and Lightning models
Apple has released new firmware for both versions of AirPods Pro 2.AirPods Pro 2The update brings the personal audio accessories to build number 6B34, 6.1.34. As usual, Apple doesn't provide release notes, but the updates typically include performanc.....»»
Forecasting forest health using models to predict tree canopy height
Tree height is an important indicator of a forest's maturity and overall health. Forest restoration projects rely on tree height as a predictor and measurement of success, but forecasting a forest's future tree height based on observations alone is a.....»»
Apple releases new software update for AirPods Pro 2
There’s a new firmware update waiting for second-generation AirPods Pro with Lightning. This update includes build number 6B34 and version number 6.1.34. Head below for details on how to check your AirPods Pro firmware… more….....»»
Apple"s new AirPods Pro 2 firmware is only for Lightning models
Apple has released new firmware for its AirPods Pro 2, though it is only for versions equipped with Lightning for charging, not USB-C.AirPods Pro 2The update brings the personal audio accessories to build number 6B34, 6.1.34. As usual, Apple doesn't.....»»