Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. The study concluded that species of higher conservation concern in the U.S. — those closer to being listed as federally threatened or endangered — were more vulnerable to extreme heat events in agricultural settings. But across the board, birds in forests were 14% more likely to achieve reproductive success in times of extreme heat. However, Rosenberg cautioned that more data might be needed to confirm that species of higher conservation concern were more vulnerable, since the overwhelming majority of the data involved species of low conservation concern. The researchers predicted how different bird species might fare in each landscape during extreme heat events.
Source:The Nation
October 19, 2023 18:36 UTC
A new method will allow people to learn programming by playing
Source: phys.orgThe changing information technology industry, latest artificial intelligence applications, high demand for IT professionals, and evolving need for learning are leading to the search for innovations in education that will allow current and future employees to acquire knowledge in a contemporary and accessible way.
Source:The Nation
October 18, 2023 22:25 UTC
Martin Scorsese is still curious — and still awed by the possibilities of cinema
It struck Scorsese, then in post-production on “Goodfellas,” as a curious thing for such a master filmmaker to say. Even now, Scorsese says he’s just realizing the possibilities of cinema. “I’ve lived long enough to be his age and I think I understand now,” Scorsese said in a recent interview. Scorsese considers “Killers of the Flower Moon” “an internal spectacle." He wrote a story about betrayal of trust.”“Killers of the Flower Moon” for Scorsese grew out of a period of reflection and reevaluation during the pandemic.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2023 15:02 UTC
Researchers develop organic nanozymes suitable for agricultural use
Source: phys.orgNanozymes are synthetic materials that mimic the properties of natural enzymes for applications in biomedicine and chemical engineering. Historically, they are generally considered too toxic and expensive for use in agriculture and food science. Now, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a nanozyme that is organic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and cost effective.
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2023 03:31 UTC
What can we learn from the Great Resignation?
Source: phys.orgThe Great Resignation appears to be ending, according to economists. But what can companies and leaders learn from the rapid pace of job-quitting in recent years in order to prevent employees from leaving? A study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), Vienna, pinpoints some of the forces behind the Great Resignation and suggests mental health topics contributed to the wave of quitting in the US.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2023 19:00 UTC
Plastic-eating enzymes could help solve pollution problem
Source: phys.orgTwo new enzymes can break down one of the most common single-use plastics, according to the study "Modulating biofilm can potentiate activity of novel plastic-degrading enzymes" by Brunel University London published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2023 14:43 UTC
RBA Explores CBDC as a Potential Future of Money
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has expressed its willingness to explore the potential use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative form of money in the future. If implemented, a CBDC would be a digital token issued by the RBA that represents ownership claims on its reserves. During a speech atThe post RBA Explores CBDC as a Potential Future of Money appeared first on CoinGape. Source: coingape.com
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2023 14:35 UTC
FX's Archer Will Go Out With a Three-Part Bang
Since 2009, Archer has been a reliable (sometimes award-winning) staple of adult animation and FX’s larger TV lineup. Having gone through multiple reinventions and status quo changes, it’s almost hard to imagine the show actually ending—which it did just a few days ago. While it’s not the first time the Archer gang’s been made unemployed—it’s happened a lot throughout the show’s 14-season run—this is one firing they don’t intend to take lying down. Archer: Into the Cold will air December 17 on FX and FXX (where it’s been since 2017), before moving to Hulu the following day. Let us know what you’ve thought of the show and its long tenure in the comments below.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2023 17:03 UTC
10 Surprising Animals That Have Been Successfully Cloned
However, scientists have successfully cloned many more interesting species since then for a number of different reasons. Here are ten surprising animals that have been successfully cloned. Related: Top 10 Conspiracy Theories Involving Clones10 CatsI Cloned My Dead Cat | This MorningIn 2001, a few years after Dolly the sheep, scientists cloned the first pet. [7]3 CowsGravitas: Chinese scientists create 3 ‘super cows’One of the most successfully cloned mammal species is cows, and they continue to be cloned for several different reasons. They are also using their techniques to help endangered species, such as wild two-humped Bactrian camels.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2023 13:35 UTC
Sri Lanka exposed ahead of bigger games
Sri Lanka’s substandard preparation for the World Cup has been completely exposed with defeats against two teams South Africa and Pakistan even before the big games against Australia on Monday followed by pending matches against England, India and New Zealand. Square arm action fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is proving to be the biggest misfit in the team and according to former Sri Lanka World Cup player and current commentator Russel Arnold, the 20-year old bowler should not be playing on the big stage without proper grooming. Spin bowler Dunith Wellalage at age 20 has proved that he has no place among the men at the World Cup conceding 143 runs in the two matches Sri Lanka has played in while all bowlers put together have been thrashed for 772 runs. It will not be a brain teaser or cracker to figure out that with defeats against Pakistan and South Africa ahead of the bigger matches, Sri Lanka’s chances of qualifying for the semi finals could be a foregone conclusion. That the beleaguered captain Dasun Shanaka did not know how to defend 344 against Pakistan in what would have been a match-winning score for any other team, also raised questions.
Source:Sunday Observer
October 15, 2023 05:09 UTC
Concern over 8,000 Sri Lankan caregivers in Israel
According to the officials, there are an estimated 8,000 Sri Lankans currently employed in the Jewish State, most of them being women holding on to caregiver jobs. “Apart from that, there is also a sizeable number of undocumented Sri Lankans that had crossed into Israel from the Jordan border in recent times seeking employment in that country. If there are any Sri Lankans in this area, then their whereabouts or well-being cannot be reached owing to the ongoing turbulent situation in the region”, Yapa said. He said the Sri Lankan contingent is currently based in the Lebanon capital which is a safe distance from the volatile borders where skirmishes between the warring factions are continuing. The Sri Lankan contingent has been based in that country since 2010.
Source:Sunday Observer
October 14, 2023 19:48 UTC
Hot and humid but quiet
Clouds will begin to clear out as we go through Saturday morning which will be perfect to view to partial eclipse this afternoon. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 80s today with no rain in the forecast. The moon will cover about 65% of the sun during the height of the eclipse in Central Florida. When that front exits, cooler and less humid air filters in and winds will be out of the northwest between 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the lower 80s and upper 70s across Central Florida on Sunday.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 12:08 UTC
US oil production hits all-time high, conflicting with efforts to cut heat-trapping pollution
United States domestic oil production hit an all-time high last week, contrasting with efforts to slice heat-trapping carbon emissions by the Biden administration and world leaders. Weekly domestic oil production has doubled from the first week in October 2012 to now. “The U.S. support for expanded fossil fuel production will undermine global efforts to reduce emissions.”But the U.S. isn’t alone in this. She said U.S. oil is less carbon-intensive than other oil, an argument the UAE’s oil company also makes. “Demand drives production — we need to change the whole system to reduce oil demand.”“Replacing oil in power production is a lot easier than replacing oil in transportation,” Gross said in an email.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 05:31 UTC
You Can Now Read the Whole Earth Catalog Online
Remember the Whole Earth Catalog? Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are New, and Somewhat ImprovedWhole Earth was first published in 1968, during the heyday of the 60s’ counterculture, by writer and futurist Stewart Brand. On Friday, Wired pointed out that Whole Earth’s archive had been uploaded to the web. Threw worked together with the Long Now Foundation, a cultural non-profit, as well as the Internet Archive, which is hosting the collection online. Each issue is available in PDF form, as well as being available on the Internet Archive’s website.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 04:44 UTC