Trouble on the Horizon: The Decline of Kansas Prairie Streams
The Changing Landscape of Konza Prairie Biological Station
Since 1990, Walter Dodds has observed a gradual transformation in the Konza Prairie Biological Station. Initially dominated by grasses and wildflowers, the landscape has seen a shift towards woody vegetation along the streams, disrupting the ecosystem in this 3,500-hectare preserve in northeastern Kansas.
The Battle Against Woody Vegetation
Approximately ten years ago, Dodds, an aquatic ecologist at Kansas State University, led efforts to clear the woody vegetation to restore the prairie. Despite these attempts, the grasses failed to make a comeback, as highlighted in a recent study published in Ecological Applications.
The prairie ecosystem once maintained a balance that kept woody plants in check. However, disturbances like seasonal weather extremes, grazing animals, and controlled fires that supported the ecosystem have been disr
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Trouble on the Horizon: The Decline of Kansas Prairie Streams
Ptychodus fossils reveal the prehistoric “lord of the ocean”.
Nearly complete fossil specimens of the Ptychodus shark recently found in Mexico have provided the international paleontological community with never-before-seen information about a giant carnivorous fish that was once king. existed in the oceans tens of millions of years ago.
VNA correspondent in Mexico cited the latest research by Dr. Romain Vullo of the University of Rennes, France, saying that after decades of searching, this is the first time scientists have found complete fossil samples of Ptychodus – a genus of shell-crushing sharks that lived during the late Cretaceous period 70 – 100 million years ago.
According
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Ptychodus fossils reveal the prehistoric “lord of the ocean”.
Astronomers Discover Unique Planet, Always Bright Every Day
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This exoplanet, named WASP-43 b, orbits a star about 280 light years from the solar system. (Photo: NASA)
JAKARTA – The appearance of a unique planet is the center of public attention because it looks bright every day. This planet, which is 280 light years away, has previously been studied by astronomers. It turns out the side faces the sun so it always looks bright.
Reporting from Newsweek, Wednesday (8/5/2024), this distant exoplanet, named WASP-43 b, is a hot gas giant orbiting a star about 280 light years from the solar system. Dramatic weather patterns have been detected, including wind speeds of up to 8,000 mph at its equator, according to a new paper in the journal Nature Astro
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Larian sends an important message to the gaming industry
A year ago, it was possible that many players would not have Baldur’s Gate 3 on your radar. And it is normal, since it is a robust RPG which can be difficult to tackle, especially for the less experienced. Instead, today it ranks as one of the best games in recent history. What is the reason for its great and unexpected success? The developers are very clear about it.
Previously, Larian Studios had expressed their idea that the key to success is treating players with respect. Now, Swen Vinckeco-founder of the developer studio and director of the acclaimed role-playing title, reaffirmed that position and sent an important message to his colleagues in the video game industry.
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“Treat your players how you would like to be treated”, Larian Studios sends a message to devs
In a recent interview with the portal GamesIndustry.biz which took place w
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Apple announces a new version of the Final Cut Pro application designed for iPad devices
Washington, May 8 (QNA) – Apple today announced a new version of the Final Cut Pro application designed to work on iPad devices, as it offers new features, some of which are specific to iPad Pro devices with M4 processor.
The company is enabling the new Live Multicam feature in the updated app to capture up to four different angles of a single scene using connected iPhone and iPad devices. To enable this feature, Apple has launched the new Final Cut Camera application for iPhone and iPad, to capture video from each device for Final Cut Pro.
Users can get a real-time director’s view of each camera and adjust settings from the Final Cut Pro app on iPad.
Apple provides options to adjust exposure, focus, white balance, shutter speed and zoom level to record shots according to user needs, after which preview clips are sent to the Final Cut Pro application and then replaced with full resolution files, so that users can quickly switch between production mode and editing mode.
Final Cut Camera is available as a standalone application and can be used to capture video with precise manual controls.
The updated Final Cut Pro application on iPad devices supports external projects, as users can create projects and open them on external devices such as
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Apple announces a new version of the Final Cut Pro application designed for iPad devices
Samsung and Synopsys Collaborate on Production of First 3nm Exynos Chipset
Samsung and Synopsys have announced that Samsung is preparing to begin production of its first 3nm Exynos chipset. But no details about the chipset have been revealed yet.
Samsung has partnered with Synopsys, a company specializing in electronic circuit design. To optimize the entire production process, increase production rates. and increase the potential of the chipset The chipset is in the process called “Taping Out”, which is the final design of the entire printed circuit board. and prepared to be sent to the next production process
Samsung, in fact, has been producing 3nm chips since 2022. These are just normal chipsets used for cryptocurrency mining. But for the chipset that will be used in mobile devices such as smartphones, much more complex design and manufacturing is required.
This makes the Exynos chipset the first of Samsung’s most complex and efficient 3nm chip
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Samsung and Synopsys Collaborate on Production of First 3nm Exynos Chipset
Apple would have its next foldable iPhone ready and would compete with Samsung
Apple’s Commitment to Futuristic Smartphones Revealed
Apple, the renowned technology company based in Cupertino, has recently made headlines with rumors about its upcoming entry into the foldable phone market by 2026. The company is gearing up to compete with major players such as Samsung, Motorola, and Google, with a device tentatively known as the iPhone Flip.
Concept videos circulating online offer a sneak peek into what this new range of phones may look like, with sources revealing that Apple has initiated talks with component manufacturers in Asia to procure parts for different sizes of the iPhone Flip. However, mass production of
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Apple would have its next foldable iPhone ready and would compete with Samsung
How to identify if a missed call you received on your phone is SPAM or not?
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Do you have a missed call on your cell phone? Instead of dialing that unknown number, try this trick to find out whether or not it was a SPAM call.
Nowadays, smartphone users, whether Android o iPhone, are usually the target of the famous SPAM calls, which tend to interrupt at the most inopportune moments. Fortunately, there are several methods to avoid them, but you should keep in mind that you could miss an authentic call made by a friend, family member, co-worker or another person whose phone number is not in our contact list. Is there any way to differentiate them? Here we are going to show you one.
What are SPAM calls?
In recent years, SPAM calls have become the ‘daily bread’, since there are hundreds of companies (call centers) that are dedicated to making them. Generally, these types of calls will seek to sell a product or service. It could be a bank offering you a credit card, an insurer that provides health insurance for you and your family, your mobile phone op
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How to identify if a missed call you received on your phone is SPAM or not? – 2024-05-08 10:44:00
SEGA Reveals New RPG “Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio” Battle System Details – Quick Battle & Squad Battle System Explained
SEGA released today (8th) relevant information about the new RPG “Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio” produced by STUDIO ZERO, a subsidiary of ATLUS, and introduced the battle system of this game.
“Quick Battle & Squad Battle” command battle evolution system
The battle in this game uses a system called “Quick Battle & Squad Battle”, allowing players to play dungeon battle style that was not possible in command battles until now. “Quick Battle”, where you directly attack the enemy while moving into the dungeon, and “Squad Battle”, where you fight through command battles You can move freely between the two combat modes.
Fairy Eyes
“Fairy Eyes” is the ability of the companion of the main character, the fairy Galica, which allows her to sense the surrounding situation and understand the danger of the enemy and other information. Knowing the strength of the monsters hiding in the dangerous maze will allow you to properly differentiate your fighting style.
fast fight
“Quick Fight” is a very effective way to fight against enemies that have already been fought and are weaker than us. On the battlefield, you can use actions such as locking, running, and dodging. to explore the maze smoothly.
In addition, the method of attack of “Quick Fight” will be different according to the “prototype” of the player’s equipment.
Team battle
The enemies displayed in yellow and red under Galica’s Fairy Eyes ability represent monsters that are dangerous to the protagonist and his party. If you use “Quick Battle” to deal with strong enemies, you will not be able to compete with them, so you have to use the command battle “Squad Battle” to deal with it.
In addition, by first attacking the enemy with “Quick Fight” to make the enemy fall into a coma state, you can enter the command battle mode where the position of the battle is favorable to us.
command battle
In the boss battle of this game, the team can have up to 4 members. The number of members that can join the team will increase to up to 7 as the story progresses, so different teams can be created using each character’s personality. In a general command battle, players have to choose the action from multiple commands, but in this game, commands can be selected with one click, so the rhythm of the battle is very smooth.
During the command battle, the main character and his party can “change” through the “prototype” awakening.
“Prototypes” have their own special power “skills”, and equipping “prototypes” with “skills” that attack the enemy’s weaknesses can turn the battle in our favor.
At the same time, different “prototypes” have very rich characteristics, and there are also situations where they are good at, not good at, beneficial and unbalanced. In command battles, forming a team is the best way to conquer the dungeon In addition, in command battles, you can also decide whether to pass the order of actions to the next member, the replacing front and back queues, and temporarily replacing team members. It tests the player’s ability to see
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Chinese lunar probe is preparing a manned expedition (VIDEO)
The mission of the Chang’e-6 lunar probe is to collect samples from the far side of the Moon and is the first of its kind in human history.
According to the plan, the launch of the mission and the descent of the vehicle to the Moon is planned for May 2024. Chang’e 6 will be China’s second return mission. Like its predecessors, the mission’s spacecraft is named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e.
The probe is launched into orbit by the Long March 5 launch vehicle from the Wenchan
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Chinese lunar probe is preparing a manned expedition (VIDEO)