The borough of Saint-Léonard replaced Dino Delisi's maple tree with a ginkgo tree years ago. The problem? They planted a female tree by mistake. When its fleshy seeds fall and rot in the autumn, the odour released is akin to rancid cheese or vomit. The city says mess and inconvenience …
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In case you weren’t aware, outdoor cats are stone-cold killers
A new study has found cats roaming free are ruthless creatures that prey upon almost any animal, reptile, insect, and amphibian around the world. Their hunting is so prolific and so successful, the authors found, that it poses a legitimate threat to global biodiversity. Cats left outside hunt and scavenge …
Read More »Christmas trees have the potential to spread unwanted critters
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at what species might be hiding in all those Christmas trees and examine how electric two- and three-wheeled vehicles are helping reduce global oil consumption. Also: Food waste is a climate change issue Our planet is changing. So is our …
Read More »‘Lahat ay merry this 2023:’ How you can win at the 12 Days of Merry GCash Giveaway
GCash invites you to be part of the 12 Days of Merry GCash celebration. Bringing plenty of merry experiences and exciting surprises every day, it’s the biggest giveaway of the season – and every GCash user from all regions has a chance to be a winner. From December 4 to …
Read More »Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis Says Gemini Is a New Breed of AI
Google’s new AI model Gemini launched today inside the Bard chatbot. It could go on to advance robotics and other projects, says Demis Hassabis, the AI executive leading the project. Demis HassabisPhotograph: Toby Melville/Getty Images Demis Hassabis has never been shy about proclaiming big leaps in artificial intelligence. Most notably, …
Read More »Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?
It’s not just Elon Musk’s Cybertruck. Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US. EVs are a chance to right that wrong. Photo-Illustration: James Marshall; Getty Images It is very hard to think of an …
Read More »Why do these mosquitoes keep perching on the nostrils of frogs who want to eat them?
Biologist John Gould had been snapping pictures of mosquitoes on frogs for years before he noticed a trend — the bloodsuckers always seem to land right on the amphibians' noses. Observations of Australian mosquitoes' feeding habits could pave way for frog conservation John Gould had been snapping pictures of mosquitoes …
Read More »dashcon 2023 concludes in Manila: A beacon for AI-Driven marketing innovations
The final leg of dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow exploring the right mix of AI and human insight, concluded on November 29th at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Philippines building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Following successful events in Cebu and Davao, the Manila leg of dashcon 2023 …
Read More »Enjoy the present with the OPPO A Series
This holiday season, treat yourself (or a loved one!) with a well-deserved gift for the year that was. Known to be highly-durable and ever-reliable, OPPO’s A Series is a great gift to make the holiday festivities more exciting and memorable. Whatever your budget, lifestyle, or needs may be, there is …
Read More »Unlock happiness and enjoy the present with OPPO this holiday season
OPPO is thrilled to share the joy of giving this holiday season. Enjoy the Present with OPPO’s wide selection of presents featuring discounts, deals, freebies, exclusive benefits and events that make the Christmas celebration a merrier and more exciting one. Seize the opportunity to redeem special promos and perks exclusive …
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