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Revolutionary Plan to Save Hawaii's Avian Species: Dumping Thousands of Mosquitoes
The fact that scientists are dumping thousands of live mosquitoes into Hawaiis forests is a bit terrifying. However, the group behind the mission has a really good reason for doing so. According to a report shared by Vox , the group Birds, Not Mosquitoes is behind the movement, which works to drop biodegradable capsules full of live mosquitoes across Hawaii. The goal of doing this is to release a new type of male mosquitoes into the environment that can hopefully help curb the ongoing plague of mosquitoes feeding on the islands various species. The reason that Birds, Not Mosquitoes has...
Instacart and Pinterest Partner to Enhance Ad Targeting and Shopping Experience
Pinterest and grocery delivery platform Instacart have announced a new partnership that will enable Pinterest advertisers to target their ads based on Instacart engagement data, while also making Pinterest ads directly shoppable via the Instacart platform. Which could be of specific value for food and recipe-related brands, enabling them to tap into Instacart customer and engagement insights to better target their Pin promotions. Which is likely the main value here. As explained by Instacart: In the initial phase of the partnership, select brands advertising on Pinterest will be able to advertise their products to Instacart first-party audience segments - built...
Why Your Phone Didn't Ring: Demystifying Mobile Call Failures
Theres a certain feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when Im waiting for an important call to come through. You know the type maybe a call from your boss, a potential new employer or news of a loved one whos due to give birth. In these situations, I usually stare at my phone, willing it to ring. I make sure over and again its not on silent or do not disturb mode. When the screen is out of my sight, I imagine I can hear the familiar ringtone. Then it pops up the missed call notification. But...
