Advocates of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to people and the earth. But a new study in one California county found a surprising effect as plantings grew: Nearby conventional farms applied more pesticides, possibly to overcome the increasing insect threat to their crops, the researchers said. Understanding what’s happening could be important… Read More »
X user @casbrad Allegation: Plastic cutting boards have been shown to shed microplastics in foods. Evaluation: Rating: True Microplastics — plastic parts Usually less than 5 mm or the length of a pencil eraser and barely visible to the naked eye; was discovered in very different places human heart tissue And Clouds over Mount Fuji.… Read More »
Target launched the Cat & Jack line in 2016 and quickly reached $2 billion in annual sales. That currently translates into sales of over $3 billion a year.Dominick Reuters / Insider Target is offering a one-year return on own-brand items, including Cat & Jack children’s clothing. Some parents use this policy to get refunds or… Read More »
The Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple (AAPL) could have significant consequences for the iPhone maker’s business segments. If the DOJ wins, the company may be forced to give third-party companies greater access to iPhone features including Apple Wallet, improve compatibility with competing devices, and even allow third-party app stores on iOS. But the… Read More »
A map showing where the moon’s shadow will cross the United States during the total solar eclipse in 2024.NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio The solar eclipse on April 8 will affect solar energy production. In the US, the path of integrity will extend from Texas to Maine, but other states will be affected. The growth in… Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved to play pranks so much that soon after they founded their company more than a quarter-century ago, they began pitching outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day. One year, Google posted a job posting for the Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year,… Read More »
Mary Rose as represented in the Roll of Anthony of Henry VIII’s Armada (1540s) – Alamy Henry VIII enjoyed the view of the tribune from his castle at Southsea. Across the sparkling waters of the Solent lay the Isle of Wight. The sun was shining and flags fluttered in the cooling breeze. It was the… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. It’s noon and the sun is high in the sky, a natural cyan canvas covered with puffy cauliflower-shaped clouds. With the slightest warning, the clouds covering the horizon begin to disappear before your eyes. Soon… Read More »
SaliCrop team from left to right: Oron Bet Or, Carmit Oron, Ṛcā Godbole, Sharon Devir, Shimon Rachmilevitch.Adam Sherry An agricultural technology company has developed an army of resilient crops by growing them with salt water. These crops are better at surviving in salty soils, a growing problem in our warming world. Saline soil affects more… Read More »
People are seen watching the annular solar eclipse with sun-filtering glasses at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in October 2023. Credit – Carlos Tischler—Getty Images THere are a few natural events that can evoke the same feeling as a solar eclipse. Myths and legends have developed around the world to explain the rare phenomenon… Read More »