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"Staggering" destruction in Yemen after deadly flash flooding

Sitting by their ruined home, Abu Ibrahim wept for his son and seven grandchildren killed by flash floods in Yemen, where increasingly severe downpours are piling more misery on the impoverished, war-torn country......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 12th, 2024

Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travelers. Severe incidents are rare—but when they occur they can be deadly......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon

Not only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks

Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are OK with the small list of bugs that Google shared. Google certainly thinks this build is stable enough, plus it showcase.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

iPhone 16: Release date, price, specs, features, and other rumors

iPhone 16 rumors are heating up. Let's dive into all the leaks for the next-generation flagship line. The iPhone 16 rumors are flooding in – and we're curious about how it'll be different from the iPhone 15. We’re hearing tons whisp.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth"s most arid deserts

Water shortages are expanding across the Earth. This is particularly acute in desert areas of the Middle East that are subject to both drought and extreme conditions such as flooding. As a result of these uncertainties, there is an increasing relianc.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Mystery CRISPR unlocked: A new ally against antibiotic resistance?

CRISPR-Cas systems have revolutionized biotechnology by offering ways to edit genes like a pair of programmable scissors. In nature, bacteria use these systems to fight off deadly viruses. A recent international collaboration led by the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromis.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Dell laptop flash sale: 7 deals I’d shop now starting at $300

Dell has a huge flash sale on many laptops right now with some models starting from just $300. Here's what we recommend for every situation......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing

Indonesian rescuers raced Wednesday to find dozens of people still unaccounted for after heavy rains caused flash floods and washed volcanic debris into residential areas over the weekend, sweeping away houses and leaving 67 people dead......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Persistent strain of cholera defends itself against forces of change, scientists find

A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions, and with its persistence, baffling scientists......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 43 with 15 missing

The death toll from flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 43 with 15 more missing, officials said Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warming

Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking methods worldwide which causes millions of deaths every year and fuels global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing

The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil

River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

What deadly Venus can tell us about life on other worlds

Even though Venus and Earth are so-called sister planets, they're as different as heaven and hell. Earth is a natural paradise where life has persevered under its azure skies despite multiple mass extinctions. On the other hand, Venus is a blistering.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Apple"s M3 MacBook Air dips to $949 today for Best Buy Plus members

The Mother's Day flash sale at Best Buy drops Apple's latest MacBook Air M3 down to $949 with a Plus membership.Best Buy Plus members can pick up an M3 MacBook Air for $949.Best Buy's Deal of the Day features triple-digit savings on several M3 MacBoo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Brazil authorities warn of more floods, landslides as new rains hit south

New rains in waterlogged southern Brazil are expected to be heaviest between Sunday and Monday, authorities have warned, bringing fresh misery to victims of flooding that has killed 136 people so far......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Researchers: Heat is coming for our crops—we have to make them ready

Australia's vital agriculture sector will be hit hard by steadily rising global temperatures. Our climate is already prone to droughts and floods. Climate change is expected to supercharge this, causing sudden flash droughts, changing rainfall patter.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

International SWOT mission can improve flood prediction

Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are like our planet's arteries, carrying life-sustaining water in interconnected networks. When Earth's water cycle runs too fast, flooding can result, threatening lives and property. That risk is increasing as climate c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024