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A New Venture for Creatives: Nicholas Parasram and Justin Kan Launch Thin Ice Entertainment

November 25, 2024

Meet Thin Ice Entertainment, a fresh take on artist management and production. Founded by Nicholas Parasram, an artist manager and investor, and Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, this new venture aims to bridge the gap between artists and emerging technologies. They're starting with a lineup of tale

environment

Herbicides in Our Waters: How They Affect Duckweed and Water Ferns

November 24, 2024

Did you know that some herbicides can have a big impact on our water plants? We're talking about stuff like indaziflam, sulfentrazone, clomazone, and tebuthiuron. These chemicals were tested to see how harmful they are to two common water plants, duckweed (Lemna minor) and water ferns (Azolla caroli

technology

Corsair Brings Gaming Gear to Mac Users with K65 Plus Keyboard and M75 Mouse

November 22, 2024

Looking to bridge the gap in gaming accessories for Apple users, Corsair has introduced Mac-specific versions of two popular peripherals: the K65 Plus keyboard and the M75 mouse. These wireless devices are designed to offer high-performance features tailored for Mac aesthetics and functionalities. H

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Oil in the Cold: Arctic Spills and What We Know

November 21, 2024

Canada's Arctic, a region of diverse ecosystems, is facing a new challenge: increased marine traffic. This boosts the risk of oil spills, which are particularly tough to handle in the Arctic's harsh conditions. What happens when oil spills in extreme cold? It behaves differently, interacts uniquely

environment

Heat Waves in Jiaozhou Bay: Impact on Plankton Ecosystems

November 21, 2024

Over the past few decades, the world has been experiencing more heat waves due to global warming. But what about the long-term effects of these extreme weather events on local ecosystems? Let's take a look at Jiaozhou Bay in the Yellow Sea, where scientists have been tracking heat waves for nearly s

environment

Fungi Underwater: Unsung Heroes of Aquatic Life

November 20, 2024

Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org

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Future Land Use in China: Balancing Development and Nature

November 20, 2024

Land use changes in the hilly red soil region (HRSR) of Southern China, particularly in Jiangxi Province, are a hot topic. These changes can impact local ecosystem services (ESs) like habitat quality, soil conservation, and water yield. We studied three scenarios for 2035: nature development (ND), e

science

Jellyfish of the Rhizostomeae Family: Swimmers and Symbiotics

November 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some jellyfish are bigger and seemingly speedier than others? The Rhizostomeae family, often known for their large sizes and distinctive body shapes, has grabbed the attention of scientists due to their impactful blooms in coastal areas worldwide. As a result, researchers

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Measuring Grassland Health: A New Way to Assess Ecological Quality

November 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered how healthy our grasslands are? Scientists are using a clever method to figure this out. They're looking at how grasslands change over time, called natural evolution time series. This helps them understand the effects of development and human activities on ecosystems, which is

science

Tiny Plankton Power in South Africa's St Helena Bay

November 9, 2024

In the sunny waters of St Helena Bay, South Africa, tiny plankton, known as nano-picoplankton, rule the post-upwelling period. These tiny guys are the main producers of food for marine life. Yet, we don't fully understand how they behave over short periods or what kind of community they form. Scien