A bridge near a Minnesota dam may collapse. Officials say they can do little to stop it
A bridge near a Minnesota dam may collapse. Officials say they can do little to stop it.....»»
Powerful tornadoes roar through US Midwest, killing 3
Devastating storms pounded three central US states Thursday night, spawning massive tornadoes and claiming at least three lives, officials said Friday......»»
Public officials can block haters—but only sometimes, SCOTUS rules
SCOTUS declined to set a clear standard for when blocking followers is OK. Enlarge (credit: Larry Crain | iStock / Getty Images Plus) There are some circumstances where government officials are allowed to block people fr.....»»
The potential TikTok ban is being decided on by the wrong people
Here we go again. Four years after the last time the feds tried this, TikTok is on the cusp of an effective ban forged by a host of elected officials who know about money but dangerously know nothing about technology.A state-level TikTok ban has been.....»»
Rangers hunt endangered Indonesian tigers after deadly attacks
Indonesian rangers along with an animal whisperer are hunting multiple critically endangered Sumatran tigers after two villagers were recently killed in separate attacks that stoked local anger, officials said Thursday......»»
What happens when ChatGPT tries to solve 50,000 trolley problems?
AI driving decisions are not quite the same as the ones humans would make. Enlarge (credit: AerialPerspective Images) There’s a puppy on the road. The car is going too fast to stop in time, but swerving means the car w.....»»
New research urges a rethink on how we view the value of our fruit and vegetables
Researchers have developed an innovative tool that aims to bridge the gap between nutritional guidelines and consumers' shopping habits, making it easier for everyday Australians to make healthy purchase decisions......»»
Latest macOS Sonoma update is breaking some USB hubs in monitors
According to some scattered user reports, updating macOS to Sonoma 14.4 is causing some USB hubs embedded in monitors to stop working and there doesn't seem to be a clear fix.macOS Sonoma 14.4 update breaks USB monitor hubsOn Tuesday, AppleInsider re.....»»
AI analysis of satellite images shows 1990s USSR collapse increased methane emissions, despite lower oil, gas production
The collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991 yielded social, political and economic effects worldwide. Among them was a suspected role in slowing human-generated methane emissions. Methane had been rising steadily in the atmosphere until about 199.....»»
EU must adapt to warming continent: Officials
EU countries need to step up preparedness for global warming after 2023 burned its way into history books as the hottest year on record, European Commission officials said Tuesday......»»
Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said......»»
Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap
Sex differences explain some of the gaping health inequalities between men and women—but a lot of the time, it’s sexism......»»
Rampant Wildfires Are Threatening a Collapse of the Amazon Rainforest
Rainforests in South America are burning this year faster than ever before, setting the course for a collapse of the Amazon in the coming decades......»»
No recoverable oil is left in the water from sheen off Southern California coast, officials say
No recoverable oil remains in the water after a sheen was reported off the Southern California coast, but the cause remains unclear, officials said Saturday......»»
GM starts selling Chevy Blazer EVs again, cuts prices up to $6,250
Bad software, charging problems led Chevy to stop selling the Blazer EV in December. Enlarge / Chevrolet suspended sales of the Blazer EV for three months as a result of software and charging problems. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Apple clarifies how long users can travel outside of the EU before sideloaded apps stop updating
iOS 17.4 introduces support for alternative app stores (alternative app marketplaces) in the European Union, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. Apple explained earlier this week how these features are made available, based on the Apple I.....»»
“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in
Users are opted in automatically unless they write a letter to Roku by March 21. Enlarge / A promotional image for a Roku TV. (credit: Roku) Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low.....»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»
Bioengineering company creates induced pluripotent stem cells from elephant skin cells
A team of bioengineers at de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences has announced that they created induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from elephant skin cells. In speaking with the press, officials with the team reported that they are still in t.....»»
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead.....»»
Astrophysicists unveil new phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars
Scientists have revealed why some white dwarfs mysteriously stop cooling—changing ideas on just how old stars really are and what happens to them when they die......»»