"Dusty" archives inspire new story about 1886 Charleston earthquake
Late on August 31, 1886, while many people were asleep, a large quake rocked Charleston, South Carolina, and the surrounding region, toppling buildings, buckling railroad tracks, and causing sand to "boil" or bubble from liquefaction. By the time the.....»»
Harvesting microbes for growth: A soybean success story in acidic soils
Acidic soils, characterized by low pH and poor phosphorus availability, pose significant challenges to leguminous plant growth and productivity. Traditional methods to improve soil phosphorus involve chemical fertilization, which can have environment.....»»
Study shows magnitude of displacements by December 2020 Petrinja earthquake
The December 2020 earthquake near the Croatian town of Petrinja (magnitude 6.4) was felt in all Croatia and in many places in the neighboring countries, and caused serious damage at the site. A recent Croatian-Hungarian collaboration has analyzed the.....»»
Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population—not a doomed, overpopulated island
Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has s.....»»
3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (June 21-23)
From June 21-23, stream these great movies for free, including a heartwarming coming-of-age story, an underrated teen sex comedy, and a sci-fi blockbuster......»»
Festivals can be a powerful force for sustainable lifestyle changes, new research shows
Festivals and mass gatherings can empower and inspire people making lifestyle changes for a sustainable future, according to new research from a vegan festival which suggests the power of these collective experiences may have been underestimated......»»
The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: A long, quiet initial rupture leading to multiplex fault ruptures
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, registered a maximum seism.....»»
How to manage and track all of your Apple and App Store subscriptions
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Sometimes your Apple Watch fails, and per Steven Spielberg’s example you just have to throw it
We have all experienced those moments when our tech fails us, and we just want to throw it. It turns out that Steven Spielberg, the prestigious director behind Jurassic Park, Jaws, and West Side Story, is just like the rest of us, as that’s exactly.....»»
Why the Vision Pro 2 shutdown actually points to a brighter Apple Vision future
Big news dropped today for Vision Pro fans: Apple has reportedly halted plans for a Vision Pro 2. But that’s not the full story. Apple isn’t stopping development of the Vision Pro’s successor because it’s abandoning the Vision platform. R.....»»
An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges: Could it happen again?
A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Banglad.....»»
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off southern Peru
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru on Sunday but there was no immediate threat of tsunami, government scientists said......»»
Satellite data reveal electromagnetic anomalies up to 19 days before 2023 Turkey earthquake
Earthquakes may betray their impending presence much earlier than previously thought through a variety of anomalies present in the ground, atmosphere and ionosphere that can be detected using satellites, a recent study in the Journal of Applied Geode.....»»
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in southwestern South Korea cracks walls and leaves other minor damage
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake cracked walls, spilled items from store shelves and caused other minor damage in a fishing community in southwestern South Korea on Wednesday, but no injuries have been reported......»»
Gears of War: E-Day devs want to tell a horror story
The Coalition has said it wants to return the series to its horror roots with its next game, Gears of War: E-Day......»»
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic......»»
Star Wars Outlaws might be a little too close to Uncharted for its own good
We walked away from our hands-on demo with Star Wars Outlaws excited for its story, but less impressed with its Uncharted-style gameplay......»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to get new story DLC, Sands of Time coming in 2026
Ubisoft announced a few updates on its Prince of Persia franchise, including new story DLC for The Lost Crown and a release window for its Sands of Time remake......»»
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora story DLC brings new area, challenges in July
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's first story DLC pack is coming on July 16, with a new area and new enemies......»»
Assassin"s Creed Shadows gets a stylish new trailer at Xbox Games Showcase
Assassin's Creed Shadows just got an all-new trailer blending story and gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase......»»
Batman: Arkham Shadow is more faithful to the series than you think
Alongside a new story trailer, Meta outlined exactly how true Batman: Arkham Shadow's VR gameplay is to Rocksteady's Arkham series......»»