Making "stressed" potatoes more climate-resilient
Heat, dry spells and flooding—the whole of nature is under stress, and potatoes are no exception. As a food staple, there is particular interest in getting potatoes fit for the new climate reality. As part of the EU's four-year ADAPT project, an in.....»»
This HP Chromebook is just $199 at Best Buy in last minute Cyber Week sales
The HP 15.6-inch Chromebook is good for students on a budget or for children. It's on sale now at Best Buy making it a fantastic bargain......»»
ChatGPT explores ads as it works toward 1 billion users
OpenAI is making major investments into ChatGPT in order to strive toward a 1 billion user milestone in 2025......»»
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fossils from these ancient forests are reshaping the u.....»»
Report finds poor local management and climate change amplified Hurricane Helene"s impacts
A new analysis by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH) reveals alarming statistics about the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene on 26 September 2024. This powerful Category 4 hurricane claimed 2.....»»
Inside Capcom: how Monster Hunter Wilds’ sights and sounds are made
We went behind the scenes at Capcom's studio to see what goes into making a game like Monster Hunter Wilds......»»
The role masculinity is playing in the climate crisis
Now that the COP16 biodiversity and COP29 climate change summits have come to an end, one thing that is glaringly clear—as photos of world leaders notoriously show—is just how much these crucial conferences continue to be dominated by men......»»
Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»
Climate warming is reducing rice quality in East Asia, research reveals
Rice is a food staple for billions of people worldwide, with demand doubling over the past 50 years, and is predominantly grown in Asia before being exported globally. This crop is sensitive to weather conditions and, as such, understanding how yield.....»»
Climate researchers find North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of nearly two decades
A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found that the North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of approximately one to two decades, significantly surpassing previous estimates of a few years......»»
Mid-Pleistocene climate change may have shaped hominin development and dispersal
A multi-institutional team of evolutionary specialists, climatologists and sociologists has found evidence that climate change during and after the Mid-Pleistocene likely shaped hominin development in parts of what is now Asia......»»
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions......»»
Scientists question use of "tipping point" metaphor in climate change discussions
A group of scientists, including researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Princeton University and Carleton University, has questioned the accuracy and utility of the metaphor "tipping point" in calling attention to the threat of climate ch.....»»
This OLED Surface Pro deal makes it the best 2-in-1 ever made
The Surface Pro 11 got a decent discount for Cyber Monday, making it an even better option than before......»»
Coinbase Onboard adds Apple Pay for crypto purchases in third-party apps
Coinbase has added Apple Pay support to its Onramp payment feature for third-party apps, making it easier for iPhone owners to buy cryptocurrency from their devices.Image credit: CoinbaseCoinbase Onramp is a tool for app developers that helps them en.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration
Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some critics question the effectiveness of restoration effort.....»»
Getting to the bottom of Cenozoic deep-ocean temperatures
Understanding ancient ocean temperatures—particularly from the Cenozoic era (the past 66 million years), in which Earth experienced dramatic climate shifts—helps scientists reveal more about the planet's past climates......»»
Exploring the ecological role of deep-sea viruses
The significance of deep-sea virology and its impact on global climate and biogeochemical structures is not unknown, though its importance might be understated......»»
How hedges on the ski slopes could save Alps resorts
Ski resorts faced with falling visitor numbers due to climate change should hedge their income by taking out separate weather derivatives (insurance-like financial products) for each month of the season, academics suggest......»»
Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s
For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years. Five have occurred in the past eight years......»»