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......»»
A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it"s made of
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S. households typically have some kind of Christmas tree, su.....»»
Why iconic trees are so important to us—and how replacing those that fall is often complicated
An ancient kola tree has been cut down in southern Ghana. Local tradition held that the tree had grown on the spot where spiritual leader Komfo Anokye had spat a kola nut onto the ground three centuries previously......»»
Apple now selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 in the US, but only with Lightning case
Last month, Apple started selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 for the first time – but only in Europe. Starting today, however, refurbished AirPods Pro 2 are available in the United States at $209. That’s a $40 discount compared to how much AirPod.....»»
A California dry farmer"s juicy apples show how agriculture can be done with less water
Leaves rustled as Mike Cirone reached into a tree and gently picked an apple. The orchard was filled with a profusion of ripe fruit in shades from golden-green to pinkish red......»»
Researchers optimize errors caused by traditional interferometer system in lightning study
Lightning is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena. With technological advancements, researchers are using more advanced tools and methods to study lightning to better understand its complex physical processes......»»
Where to watch the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2023 marks the 91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Find out where to watch the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting......»»
The National Park Service wants to plant sequoias: Environmentalists sue, say there"s no need to interfere
High-intensity fires in 2020 and 2021 devastated the adult sequoia tree population globally, particularly at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in Northern California......»»
In California, 600 years" worth of tree rings reveal climate risks
An interdisciplinary collaboration used 600 years' worth of tree rings from the San Joaquin Valley to reconstruct plausible daily records of weather and streamflow scenarios during that period. Modeling based on those scenarios revealed the region ha.....»»
Stones inside fish ears mark time like tree rings. How they"re helping us learn about climate change
As a marine biologist, I've always found it fascinating to learn about how animals adapt to their habitat. But climate change has made it more important than ever—wild animals' futures may depend on how much we understand about them......»»
Winter isn"t coming: climate change hits Greek olive crop
Greek organic farmer Zaharoula Vassilaki looks with admiration at a huge olive tree on her property believed to be over two centuries old, still yielding despite a direct lightning hit years ago......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Govee outdoor lights are the perfect way to prepare for holiday decorations
As families prepare for the Christmas season, outdoor lighting is certainly top of mind for my family as I am sure it is for many of you. Outdoor lighting is a great way to light up the neighborhood and provide ambiance lightning. For outdoor lightin.....»»
Best Lego sales for Black Friday, get big savings on giant sets
Black Friday is here and Lego itself has one of the biggest sales that we can remember. Here are some of your best choices including a big price cut on the Razor Crest from Star Wars.Lego Black FridayLego has been under the tree for more than a half-.....»»
Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought, research finds
Over 4 million hectares of tree cover—an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland—may have been cleared to make space for rubber plantations since the 1990s. Out of all the rubber planted, 1 million hectares may have been established in key bio.....»»
New all-time lows live on Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $69 off, AirPods Pro 2 $169, more
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and all of the best Apple deals are now headlined by a new all-time low on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $69 off. It comes joined by an even lower price on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port at $169, as well as a few of.....»»
Apple now selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning Case in Europe
It hasn’t been long since Apple first began selling refurbished AirPods, starting with the AirPods 3 – which were first released in October 2021. Now, the company is expanding its refurbished store with AirPods Pro 2, but only in a few European c.....»»
Analyzing policy-driven changes to US forest carbon sequestration
Climate change influences the frequency and intensity of wildfires in many areas of the United States. Trees remove carbon from the atmosphere, so tree planting can mitigate climate change. However, managing forests to prevent large destructive fires.....»»
Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia
While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree species have lagged behind. Among these is the kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis), a crucial fresh fruit crop, which has limited genetic divers.....»»
Scientists find 14 new transient objects in space by peering through the "Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster"
An international team of scientists, led by University of Missouri's Haojing Yan, used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to discover 14 new transient objects during their time-lapse study of galaxy cluster MACS0416—located about 4.3 billion.....»»
Elusive Attenborough echidna rediscovered in Indonesia
An elusive echidna feared extinct after disappearing for six decades has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, on an expedition that also found a new kind of tree-dwelling shrimp......»»
Study leverages chiral phonons for transformative quantum effect
Quantum materials hold the key to a future of lightning-speed, energy-efficient information systems. The problem with tapping their transformative potential is that in solids, the vast number of atoms often drowns out the exotic quantum properties el.....»»