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Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity’s carbon footprint as the planet continues to warm, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. “We found that trees in warmer, drier climates are essentially coughing instead of breathing,” said Max Lloyd assistant research professor of geosciences at Penn State and lead author on the study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “They are sending CO2 right back into the atmosphere far more than trees in cooler,…

Officers confirmed the body of a 45-year-old woman was discovered near Eastbourne this afternoon. Police were called to Beachy Head cliffs shortly after 1pm. The woman’s death is not being treated as suspicious. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Emergency services were called to the coast near Eastbourne at about 1.10pm on Wednesday. Sadly, the body of a 45-year-old woman was found. “Her death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. “Officers will prepare a report for HM Coroner.” Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J20A and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 1 February 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: Gregory Pace/Shutterstock Diane Lane, 59, is a celebrated leading actress with a number of high-profile roles under her belt. The New York native began her career began acting professionally in live theater at the tender age of 6, and by adulthood, she was a legitimate star. Diane has starred in Man of Steel, Jumper, Secretariat, Serenity, and many more major studio film roles. In 2003, she reached a career pinnacle with an Oscar nomination for her intense performance in Unfaithful opposite Richard Gere. She provided voice work for Inside Out and has had a prolific career in…

Autonomous vehicle company Motional is losing capital support from one of its primary backers as it aims to commercialize a robotaxi service in 2024. Automotive supplier Aptiv — the other half of a $4 billion joint venture with Hyundai that created Motional — said Wednesday it will no longer allocate capital toward the endeavor. “While our Motional joint venture continues to make progress on their technology roadmap, we’ve decided to no longer allocate capital to Motional and are pursuing alternatives to further reduce our ownership interest,” Aptiv Chairman and CEO Kevin Clark said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday.…

Guides Charlotte Horwood January 31, 2024 Are you tired of waiting for Netflix to buffer or experiencing sluggish internet speeds? In 2024, where almost everything we do is digital, this should be a problem of the past. If slow broadband is getting you down, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with these 10 easy, budget-friendly, and effective tips and how-to steps to supercharge your Wi-Fi and internet connection this year without breaking the bank.   1. Reposition Your Router and Antennas      Is your Wi-Fi signal weak or prone to disconnection? Consider the following steps: Central Placement: Position your router…

Glasgow, along with most of Scotland, had to brace itself for storms Isha and Jocelyn which arrived in quick succession towards the end of January. Residents, commuters, cyclists, runners and dog walkers in Carmyle are still dealing with the fallout of the bad weather along the Clyde Walkway however, where a large tree was brought down and is completely obscuring the path.  GMB convenor Chris Mitchell said he came across the debris on Saturday night between Carmyle Avenue and River Road.  A video taken by the convenor demonstrates just how large the tree is and how important it is to…

By Celine Smith Team members across NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center congregated Jan. 25 in the lobby of Building 4221 to observe NASA’s Day of Remembrance. Each January, the agency pauses to honor members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. The center’s ceremony included speeches from Larry Leopard, Marshall associate director, technical, and Bill Hill, director of Marshall’s Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. Leopard spoke about his memories of Challenger and Columbia’s influence on his work ethic at…

Although teenagers are sometimes dismissed as unmotivated or lacking in passion, this could not be further from the truth. Numerous schools across the UK have student-led fundraisers in the form of sponsored walks, sponsored silences, and the old favourite; the bake sale.  Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Location : The M60 clockwise between junctions J15 and J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 31 January 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link