A new measure of roughness could advance earthquake geophysics
When two rocks interact with each other in a fault zone, the roughness of their surfaces could influence the outcome, including when they cause earthquakes. Still, the underlying mechanics of this relationship remain unclear......»»
Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning......»»
"Forever chemicals" blood tests in Belgium over polluted water
Belgium's southern Wallonia region pledged Tuesday to offer free blood tests for residents to measure their possible exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" amid a scandal over polluted drinking water......»»
Learning about seismic signatures when the Earth moves: Earthquake risk in Indonesia
Professor Nick Rawlinson is fascinated by the shifting crust of the planet, the jostle of tectonic plates, the rupture of faults and the shaking of the earth......»»
Global warming–induced sea level changes could increase earthquake risk
Earthquakes often occur along plate boundaries, when sudden movements of the "stuck" plates release elastic strain energy, sending out seismic waves that result in the ground shaking familiar to many worldwide. More rarely, earthquakes occur within p.....»»
Automakers call Maine vehicle right-to-repair approval ‘disappointing"
The measure, which received about 84 percent of the "yes" vote, requires automakers to standardize onboard diagnostic systems and make those systems remotely accessible to vehicle owners and independent repair shops......»»
New sensors measure uric acid levels better than other noninvasive methods
Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering have invented and are developing noninvasive medical devices to make the monitoring and treatment of certain physiological and psychological conditions timelier and more precise......»»
GM partnership aims to advance EV motor technology
Niron Magnetics has technology that doesn't use costly rare earth minerals for EV motors. The company has raised $33 million from GM Ventures, Stellantis Ventures and other investors......»»
Download: The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP
The The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP covers everything you need to know about the world’s premier cybersecurity leadership certification. Learn how CISSP and ISC2 will help you navigate your training path, succeed in certification, and advance your.....»»
New date evidence for landslides reveals past Seattle fault earthquakes
New maps of more than 1,000 deep-seated landslides in the Puget Lowlands of Washington State provide evidence of the last major earthquake along the Seattle Fault about 1,100 years ago—and may also hold traces of older earthquakes along the fault......»»
Designing a space bioprocessing system to produce recombinant proteins
Biomanufacturing based in space can improve the sustainability of deep space exploration. Bioprocessing systems to advance biomanufacturing for space applications need to be developed. In a new report now published in npj Microgravity, Mathangi Soun.....»»
How to Measure the Calories in a Candy Bar—With Physics!
Step one: Trick or treat. Step two: Get out your bomb calorimeter. (Yes, that is a real thing.).....»»
Earthquake rattles Greek island near Athens, but no injuries or serious damage reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled an island near Athens early Friday, but local officials had no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage......»»
The Apple Watch could get two amazing health features next year
The next Apple Watch in 2024 will reportedly be able to measure anomalies in a person's blood pressure levels and detect signs of sleep apnea......»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia U.S. sales advance in October
U.S. new light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 3 to 4 percent in October, according to analysts, as the industry continues a steady rebound from chronic tight inventory levels stemming from depleted microchip supplies......»»
The sun"s activity cycle is reaching its peak early—knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star
Our sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The sun and its path is also the source of Earth's seasons. But in many respects, our sun is far from calm and unchan.....»»
At-Bay Stance MDR improves cyber resilience for SMBs
At-Bay launched At-Bay Stance Managed Detection and Response (At-Bay Stance MDR), a new MDR solution designed to help emerging and mid-sized businesses advance their security defenses and threat preparedness in light of rising cyber crime rates. By a.....»»
Veeam and Sophos partner to help organizations detect cybersecurity threats
Veeam Software announced a strategic partnership with Sophos. Through the partnership, Veeam Data Platform will integrate with Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), adding a critical layer of human-led threat detection and response to advance.....»»
The effects of mass layoffs on a brand and the role of corporate communication
Especially in times of economic crisis, companies frequently lay off employees. In the short term, this can reduce costs—but what consequences does this measure have for a company's brand? A new study by researchers from KLU, Tilburg University and.....»»
Researcher scans tropical forest with mixed-reality device
Rice University scientists used a commercially available mixed-reality headset with custom-designed software to measure and analyze forest floor vegetation, demonstrating a correlation between animal diversity and the mapped habitat of a Tanzanian na.....»»
How fintech firms can advance sustainability goals
"Impact Fintech" is a new term coined by researchers at the University of Waterloo's School of Environment, Enterprise and Development which describes a new category of financial technology firm—one that moves beyond ESG standards and instead embra.....»»