Arsenic contaminates private drinking water wells across the western Great Basin
In the arid and drought-stricken western Great Basin, sparse surface water means rural communities often rely on private groundwater wells. Unlike municipal water systems, well water quality in private wells is unregulated, and a new study shows that.....»»
The benefits of crown-of-thorns starfish control on the Great Barrier Reef
New research has revealed that years of targeted crown-of-thorns starfish control on the Great Barrier Reef has protected coral and supported reef health and resilience......»»
Dams strain as water, death toll keep rising in south Brazil
The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 on Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come......»»
3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (May 3-5)
From May 3-5, stream these great movies for free, including a '90s sci-fi/horror film with Matrix and Jurassic Park stars and a fun B-movie with killer gators......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 3-5)
Need a good show to stream this weekend? These underrated Netflix shows are a reminder of how many great shows the service has in its vast library......»»
Blink Mini 2 vs. Wyze Cam v4: Which is the better budget security camera?
If you're in the market for a budget security camera, the Blink Mini 2 and Wyze Cam v4 are great options. But which is best for your home?.....»»
Contemporary wildfires not more severe than historically in western US dry forests: Study
Wildfires have increased over the last few decades in dry forests, which cover 25.5 million ha (63 million acres) of the western U.S. But are high-severity fires that kill 70% or more of trees already burning at rates that exceed historical (preindus.....»»
Functionalized chitosan as a biobased flocculant for the treatment of complex wastewater
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have developed a biobased and functionalized flocculant to efficiently treat complex wastewaters. Furthermore, toxic phenols are removed from the water by the e.....»»
Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes, study shows
When air temperatures in Antarctica rise and glacier ice melts, water can pool on the surface of floating ice shelves, weighing them down and causing the ice to bend. Now, for the first time in the field, researchers have shown that ice shelves don't.....»»
The best Samsung tablets in 2024: our 6 favorite picks
Boasting stunning displays, long battery life, and great performance, Samsung's tablets are highly recommended. We round up the best of them in this article......»»
Wildfires in wet African forests have doubled in recent decades, large-scale analysis finds
A new study presents the first large-scale analysis of fire patterns in West and Central Africa's wet, tropical forests. The number of active fires there typically doubled over 18 years, particularly in the Congo Basin. The increases are primarily du.....»»
New eco-friendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment, waterways
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both water turbine equipment and the surrounding environment......»»
3 underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2024
Find hidden treasures with three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2024, which include a thriller series and a sci-fi Western......»»
How transcripts in Apple Podcasts became a time-saving killer feature
There is no shortage of great third-party podcast clients on the App Store, such as Castro, Overcast, and Pocket Casts. But when Apple Podcasts introduced transcripts in iOS 17.4, the app immediately won me over. Podcast transcripts are a fantasti.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook bullish on China, thinking long-term
After revealing Apple's Q2 earnings, CEO Tim Cook shared he "feels great" about China due to beating expectations in a competitive environment.iPhone doing well in China despite shrinking marketApple earned $90.8 billion in the March quarter, beating.....»»
Hades II’s new combat options enhance an already great game
New magic system shines in the game's early "Technical Test" period. Enlarge / New gods, same old drama. (credit: Supergiant) Here at Ars, we were obviously excited by the late 2022 announcement of Hades II as a follow-u.....»»
The Great Observatory for Long Wavelengths (GO-LoW) proposal
Humankind has never before seen the low frequency radio sky. It is hidden from ground-based telescopes by the Earth's ionosphere and challenging to access from space with traditional missions because the long wavelengths involved (meter- to kilometer.....»»
Apple Pay promo offers up to 20% off great Mother’s Day gifts
Apple has launched its newest specials when using its payment platform. For Mother’s Day, use Apple Pay to get up to 20% off a range of gifts from flowers, jewelry, chocolate, clothing, gift boxes, and more. Here are the details. more….....»»
Great white sharks off South Africa"s coast are protected by law, but not in practice—this needs to change
In less than eight years, white sharks in South Africa have all but disappeared from their historical hotspots in False Bay and Gansbaai, on the Western Cape coast. These areas were once known as the "white shark capital of the world" and were home t.....»»
Trend Micro expands AI-powered cybersecurity platform
Trend Micro launched significant additional AI-powered functionality in its platform to secure organizational use of AI and better manage the risks associated with mass adoption of new AI tools. “Great advancements in technology always come wit.....»»
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is a great Android phone — but so are these five alternatives......»»