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Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops

Climate change is forcing people around the world to abandon their homes. In the Pacific Islands, rising sea levels are leaving communities facing tough decisions about relocation. Some are choosing to stay in high-risk areas......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJan 10th, 2023

Scout Terra vs. Tesla Cybertruck: retro and futuristic, head to head

The Scout Terra represents the relaunch of the Scout Motors brand, but how does it compare with the Tesla Cybertruck? We put the two head-to-head......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Yinxing slams north coast

Authorities cleared uprooted trees and debris in the northern Philippines on Friday as Typhoon Yinxing blew out to sea after pounding the coast overnight, ripping roofs from homes and forcing thousands to seek shelter......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Cracked earth in Greece"s saffron heartland as drought takes toll

At a field outside Kozani, northern Greece, the strikingly blue-and-purple petals of saffron give off an intoxicating scent that underscores the value of one of the country's most lucrative crops......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations

A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is lik.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Research team investigates climate change impact on pecan orchards

How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Sega is delisting 60 classic games from Steam, so now’s the time to grab them

Nobody loses games they already bought, but the clock is ticking. Sega has put dozens of its Master System, Genesis, Saturn, and other console titles onto modern game stores over.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with dozens of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

BioWare finds time to celebrate N7 Day in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard just released, so BioWare put a little N7 Day easter egg inside the game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Secondhand EVs will flood the market in 2026, JD Power says

Used EV supply is set to grow by 230% as 215,000 cars come off lease. If you've been wanting an electric car but everything seems too expensive, there's some good news on the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Grocery stores are more reliable than sushi restaurants in labeling salmon properly, Seattle study finds

In a study of salmon samples from Seattle, Washington, grocery stores and sushi restaurants, DNA analysis revealed that 18% were mislabeled. Tracie Delgado and colleagues at Seattle Pacific University, WA, U.S., present these findings in the open-acc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Making farming better for bees: Can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?

Where once there were vast areas of forest and other natural habitats, farmland now covers much of Earth—including 70% of the UK. This transition has helped feed a growing number of people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Volcanic ash as a source of nutrients: How the Hunga Tonga eruption affected ecosystems in the South Pacific

The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) in January 2022 ejected about 2.9 billion tons of volcanic material into the atmosphere and across the South Pacific. In early 2022, a scientific expedition (GEOTRACES GP21) investigated the impact of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

New framework uses games of chance to put "price" on intangible assets

A new statistical model could help to address the age-old question of how to price non-physical, intangible goods like data, say scientists......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Addigy simplifies compliance for Apple devices with one-click CMMC and DISA STIG benchmarks

For managed service providers (MSPs) and IT administrators working with the Department of Defense or its contractors, staying compliant with cybersecurity rules isn’t just important—it’s essential. Yet, ensuring compliance with standards like t.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Stardew Valley is testing an exciting, experimental new multiplayer feature

Stardew Valley's experimental mobile multiplayer update is now available to those who put in a secret code on the game's title screen......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Holiday gift guide 2024: best gifts for the Apple lovers in your life

Tis the season — if you're struggling to come up with great gifts for the Apple fanatic in your life, our helpful gift guide should put you on the right track.Image Credit: Ylanite on PixabayWith the holidays right around the corner, you're probabl.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

How many trees does it take to cool a city? Researchers develop tool to set urban tree canopy goals

Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, but these initiatives have been largely based on gu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How to get and use Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley

Put those hard-earned Prize Tickets to use in Stardew Valley while also learning where you can collect these tickets and what prizes are in store for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn"t be left in the hands of corporates

How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take center stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024