Abandoned Farms Are a Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity

A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use. Ecologists say the lands and degraded forests are neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon.

https://www.wired.com/story/abandoned-farms-are-a-hidden-resource-for-restoring-biodiversity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

During Pregnancy, the Placenta Hacks the Immune System to Protect the Fetus

Cells in the placenta have an unusual trick for activating gentle immune defenses and keeping them turned on when no infection is present. It involves crafting and deploying a fake virus. https://www.wired.com/story/during-pregnancy-the-placenta-hacks-the-immune-system-to-protect-the-fetus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play (2024), Tested and Reviewed

These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-2-in-1-laptops/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles' Yurchenko Double Pike

Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the Olympic gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty darn tough. https://bit.ly/3kUqrIr

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