Worms, nutrient cycling supports Coorong remediation
A new article in Science of The Total Environment led by Flinders University describes how transferring poor sediments to more healthy nearby areas of the Ramsar-listed Coorong shallow lagoon, and returning macrobenthic organisms such as worms, can h.....»»
Transforming chicken manure into nutrient-rich fertilizer for crops
An international collaboration between researchers from Brazil and the United States has identified a process for turning poultry waste into a soil additive for agriculture......»»
The tiniest hitchhikers: Nematodes leap onto bumblebees via electric fields
Worms lept at an average speed of 0.86 meters per second, close to human walking speed. A nematode (C. elegans) jumps onto a bumblebee along an electrical field to hitch a ride. Credit: Chiba et al., 2023.....»»
Study reveals genetic signatures of chickpea"s cultural crossroads
With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia. From its ancient origins to its widespread use in modern kitchens and restaurants around the world, this legume de.....»»
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Some of today's hottest deals include up to 69% off eero WiFi routers, 40% off an indoor cycling bike, 31% off a 75" Amazon Fire TV, 58% off a 15" rechargeable Bluetooth LED speaker, and more.Get $1,600 off an M1 Max MacBook ProThe AppleInsider team.....»»
Researchers discover that worms use electricity to jump
In nature, smaller animals often attach themselves to larger ones to "hitch a ride" and save energy migrating large distances. In paper published on June 21 in the journal Current Biology, researchers show how microscopic Caenorhabditis elegans worms.....»»
Assessing environmental risks and opportunities of orphaned oil and gas wells
McGill University researchers are leading an international team whose goal is to create a framework to help governments in the U.S. and around the world assess and prioritize remediation strategies for orphaned oil and gas wells......»»
Global Auto Holdings to buy UK car dealership chain Lookers for $595 million
Global Auto Holdings, an entity related to privately-owned Canadian car dealer network Alpha Auto Group by having the same owner, said the acquisition enables its entry to the UK market and supports its bid to become a global auto retailer......»»
Researchers develop new adaptation strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on coastal fisheries off Peru
The sea off the west coast of South America is one of the most productive fishing grounds of the world. In the Humboldt Current system, upwelling of cold and nutrient rich waters stimulate the growth of plankton that in turn serve as food for commerc.....»»
Broadcasts brings SharePlay to internet radio streaming
Steve Troughton-Smith’s streamlined internet radio streamer, Broadcasts, is the latest app to join the list of software that supports SharePlay. For the uninitiated, Broadcasts is a simple app that lets you easily save and stream internet radio st.....»»
Dashlane now supports passkeys on Android
Android 14 allows for the new passwordless technology to be handled by third-parties, and Dashlane is on board......»»
Steam app for macOS updated with hardware acceleration for better performance
As Apple has been trying to show that macOS is a platform for gaming, many developers have also been showing interest in the platform. Now Steam has announced an important update for its Mac app, which now supports hardware acceleration – and that.....»»
New research on homelessness in Ireland highlights urgent need for more supports
Homelessness levels are continuing to rise in most of Europe, but Ireland is unique in the severity of recent national spikes in homelessness. According to Ireland's Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the number of people staying i.....»»
Zscaler enhances Zero Trust Exchange platform to monitor and remediate large-scale attacks
Zscaler has debuted four new cybersecurity services and capabilities which further extend the power of its Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform. The innovations not only enhance the monitoring and remediation of sophisticated attacks b.....»»
Sycope 2.3 detects network problems and identifies security threats
Sycope is introducing version 2.3 of its network monitoring and security tool. The solution is based on real-time flow analysis enriched with business context and supports companies in securing performance and improving IT security. The new version b.....»»
New way of identifying proteins supports drug development
All living cells contains proteins with different functions, depending on the type of cell. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered a way to identify proteins even without looking at their structure. Their method is faster, easier.....»»
Team uncovers plant remediation effects on petroleum contamination
Initial choices about fertilization and grass seeding could have a long-lasting effect on how plants and their associated microbes break down pollution in petroleum-contaminated soils, a research team led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks professor.....»»
New study traces amino acids synthesized by gut microbes in wild animals
The role of the gut microbiome in our health has become an important topic in recent years, but a new study out of The University of New Mexico is the first of its kind to look at how it supports animals in the wild who are dealing with variable food.....»»
Effect of nitrogen deposition on animal species stronger than expected
Anthropogenic increased nitrogen deposition is a well-known environmental stressor, resulting in impoverishment of soil quality in naturally nutrient-poor ecosystems. As a result, habitat conditions for plant and animal species are also changing. Suc.....»»
Best Buy just knocked $200 off the best Bose soundbar
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900, which supports Dolby Atmos, Amazon's Alexa, and Google Assistant, is now on sale from Best Buy for $700 after a $200 discount......»»
watchOS 10 feature roundup: widgets, cycling, enterprise, and more
Apple introduced quite a few changes to watchOS 10 during WWDC, with the milestone release including a very widget-heavy approach for the Apple Watch software.watchOS 10News from WWDC 2023 was dominated by the Apple Vision Pro headset, but Apple did.....»»