A "forgotten" valley in storm-hit North Carolina, desperate for help
The only road to Pensacola, in the remote mountains of western North Carolina, is now a muddy path through deep, twisting gorges. Its main bridges were swept away last week in floods fueled by devastating Hurricane Helene—and a cold winter is comin.....»»
Silicon Valley isn"t the start-up utopia we thought, research finds
Silicon Valley—considered the world's hub of technology and innovation—can breed inequality and sameness among budding entrepreneurs, according to new research......»»
Moonstone Sleet: A new North Korean threat actor
Microsoft has named yet another state-aligned threat actor: Moonstone Sleet (formerly Storm-1789), which engages in cyberespionage and ransomware attacks to further goals of the North Korean regime. “Moonstone Sleet uses tactics, techniques, an.....»»
Researchers develop reusable "sponge" for soaking up marine oil spills—even in chilly northern waters
Oil spills, if not cleaned up quickly and effectively, can cause lasting damage to marine and coastal environments. That's why a team of North American researchers are developing a new sponge-like material that is not only effective at grabbing and h.....»»
Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10 million years in the making
There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence suggests North America's sole porcupine belongs to.....»»
One of world"s rarest whales sighted off California coast
In an extraordinary sighting, a critically endangered North Pacific right whale was spotted off the Marin County coast on Friday, thrilling scientists......»»
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is $40 Cheaper with this Deal
Samsung's wallet-friendly midranger is on sale right now. The post The Samsung Galaxy A35 is $40 Cheaper with this Deal appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy A35 is one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American.....»»
Sturgeon remain rare in Great Lakes, but Detroit River"s population thrives
A pair of federal fish experts braced themselves as they cradled a hulking fish over the side of their boat just north of the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Its kick would be strong enough to unhorse a novice angler, but the duo had performed this routine 3.....»»
The Earth"s changing, irregular magnetic field is causing headaches for polar navigation
The Earth's liquid molten outer core, composed mostly of iron and nickel, exerts an electromagnetic field extending from the north and south pole that protects the planet from harmful solar particle radiation......»»
Cyclone hits Bangladesh as nearly a million flee inland for shelter
An intense cyclone smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh on Sunday, with nearly a million people fleeing inland for concrete storm shelters away from howling gales and crashing waves......»»
Upcoming Scout Motors EV plant in South Carolina focuses on being green
VW's business plan for Scout is inherently different. It intends to resurrect an iconic American vehicle name and turn it into an EV-only brand based on rugged, body-on-frame SUVs and pickups. .....»»
How to get Ancient Seeds in Stardew Valley
Ancient Seeds are one of the most illusive items in Stardew Valley, but there are ways to find them. Here are the best methods to find these old seeds to grow......»»
Thousands flee as cyclone heads towards Bangladesh
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis left their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further inland as the low-lying nation prepared for the expected landfall of an intense cyclone, officials said......»»
It took me 8 months to try out this fantastic iOS 17 feature
I had forgotten about iOS 17's StandBy feature, then the right piece of hardware came along and reminded me how fantastic it is......»»
Satellite Imagery Shows "Powerful Supercell" Sweep Across North Texas
Satellite Imagery Shows "Powerful Supercell" Sweep Across North Texas.....»»
South Carolina family of boy, 13, who died by suicide sues Snapchat over sextortion scheme
South Carolina family of boy, 13, who died by suicide sues Snapchat over sextortion scheme.....»»
Rent’s exploded in Conway, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. Here’s how much
Rent’s exploded in Conway, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. Here’s how much.....»»
Central Arkansas faces downed trees, power outages after Saturday morning storm
Central Arkansas faces downed trees, power outages after Saturday morning storm.....»»
Northwest Las Vegas valley neighborhoods report spike in crime as gang relations rises
Northwest Las Vegas valley neighborhoods report spike in crime as gang relations rises.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (May 24-26)
From a forgotten 1990s action thriller to a chilling serial killer film, these Amazon Prime Video movies are among the best you can check out this weekend......»»
The Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years Did Little Damage, but Worse Space Weather Is Coming
Years of careful planning helped safeguard against last weekend’s severe space weather, but we still don’t know how we’d cope with a monster event.....»»