Why erect-crested penguins reject their first egg and lay a second one
A new analysis of old data suggests that the endangered erect-crested penguin's bizarre nesting habits—rejecting the first egg they lay—is because they can't feed two chicks, and the second, larger egg has a better chance of success. Lloyd Davis.....»»
UN chief Guterres urges graduates to shun "climate wreckers"
The head of the United Nations implored graduating college students on Tuesday to reject jobs at companies that fund the fossil fuel industry he described as "killing our planet.".....»»
Judge rejects Musk’s claim that limits on his tweets violate First Amendment
Musk loses bid to terminate SEC settlement over false "funding secured" tweets. Enlarge / Elon Musk talks to members of the media while leaving federal court in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019. A federal judge has reject.....»»
Google rolls out less confusing cookie pop-ups after EU intervention
Google is adding a 'reject all' button to its cookie consent pop-up......»»
Little penguins may benefit from new invasive weed solution
CSIRO researchers have found that the fungus, Venturia paralias, specifically attacks the invasive coastal weed called sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias), which threatens nesting sites of native species including little penguins (Edyptula minor), as wel.....»»
New maps show airplane contrails over the US dropped steeply in 2020
As COVID-19's initial wave crested around the world, travel restrictions and a drop in passengers led to a record number of grounded flights in 2020. The air travel reduction cleared the skies of not just jets but also the fluffy white contrails they.....»»
Antarctic research links warming to fish decline
A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small, abundant fish are important prey for penguins, seals, and other regional marine.....»»
Apple urges lawmakers to reject bill that would force it to allow side-loading
Apple is urging top Senate lawmakers to reject a new piece of antitrust legislation that would force it to allow iOS users to download apps from outside of the App Store.US Capitol buildingThe letter, penned by Apple head of government affairs in the.....»»
The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source
Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims......»»
Apple urges US lawmakers against bill to allow iOS apps outside the App Store
Apple is once again fighting against bills that try to force the company to allow distribution of iOS apps outside the App Store. This time, the company urged US lawmakers to reject an antitrust bill in the US Senate that would allow users to instal.....»»
Round-the-clock care for Peru"s oil-stained sea birds
Hand fed fish and given gentle yet rigorous baths, penguins and other sea birds are slowly regaining their strength at a Peruvian zoo after a major oil spill that claimed many of their friends......»»
Peru races to save birds threatened by oil spill
A Lima zoo is racing to save dozens of seabirds, including protected penguins, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled off Peru's coast due to waves from a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific......»»
Mass die-off of Magellanic penguins seen during 2019 heat wave
In June 2021, an unprecedented heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest and Canada, killing an estimated 1,400 people. On June 28, Seattle reached 108 F—an all-time high—while the village of Lytton in British Columbia recorded Canada's highest-ever te.....»»
AT&T/Verizon reject plea for 5G delay; airlines threaten mass flight cancelations
Battle over aviation industry's unproven interference claims intensifies. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Marco Bottigelli) AT&T and Verizon yesterday rejected a Federal Aviation Administration request to further delay a 5G ro.....»»
AT&T and Verizon Reject US Govt"s Request to Delay New 5G Services
"AT&T and Verizon on Sunday rejected the U.S. Department of Transportation's request that they delay this week's scheduled launch of a new round of 5G wireless service," reports Politico, adding that the carriers "instead pledged to take enhanced mea.....»»
Human disturbance affecting little penguins
Flinders University ecologists are calling on summer holiday-goers to not interfere with wildlife and damage habitats, notably for shy animals such as little penguins......»»
Total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness
A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica from summer into darkness early Saturday in a rare astronomical spectacle witnessed by a handful of scientists and thrill-seekers—and countless penguins......»»
Smart Contracts Start Transferring ICP After Upgrade, Allowing Advanced DeFi To Be Developed On The Internet Computer
Long-awaited upgrade has allowed smart contract code to transfer ICP tokens, after it was adopted by the Internet Computer community’s DAO, the Network Nervous System (NNS). Community voted 309,936,205 (approve) to 20,561 (reject) on Proposal 31471.....»»
Airlines reject Texas ban on vaccine mandates, say Biden order takes precedence
American Airlines: "Federal vaccine mandate supersedes any conflicting state laws." Enlarge / An American Airlines Boeing 787 lands at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. (credit: Getty Images | Joshua Olson) American Air.....»»
Samsung knows if you"re careless with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, may reject warranty claim
It’s no secret that, like all foldable phones, users need to be careful with the $1,000 Galaxy Z Flip 3—more so than with standard handsets. Even Samsung stresses the importance of proper care......»»
Endangered African Penguins, With Multiple Bee Stings, Are Found Dead
More than 60 endangered African penguins were recently found dead, all with multiple bee stings and no other external injuries, according to officials in a coastal city in South Africa where the birds regularly migrate. From a report: Sixty-three dea.....»»