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A southeast Alaska community wrestles with a deadly landslide"s impact

Jamie Roberts and her husband felt lucky when they found an A-frame cabin on forest-draped Wrangell Island in southeast Alaska, where they could settle on a few acres and have some chickens......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMar 20th, 2024

Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it slammed through the cash-strapped island, which was still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous deadly storm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 16 min. ago

Examining how stellar threats impact the habitable zone of exoplanets

When we think of exoplanets that may be able to support life, we home in on the habitable zone. A habitable zone is a region around a star where planets receive enough stellar energy to have liquid surface water. It's a somewhat crude but helpful fir.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Public pressure found to influence whether companies reduce their environmental impact

The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Volcanic ash as a source of nutrients: How the Hunga Tonga eruption affected ecosystems in the South Pacific

The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) in January 2022 ejected about 2.9 billion tons of volcanic material into the atmosphere and across the South Pacific. In early 2022, a scientific expedition (GEOTRACES GP21) investigated the impact of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Multi-country study finds significant differences in how poverty is passed from parents to children

Researchers from Stockholm University, Bocconi University, and the Rockwool Foundation have studied poverty's lasting impact across generations in wealthy countries. By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

EU opens antitrust investigation into key Apple supplier Corning

The European Commission has announced its latest antitrust investigation, and it could once again have an impact on Apple. The EC says it is investigating whether Corning, a key Apple supplier, “may have abused its dominant position on the world.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good

For $700, I was hoping for a much larger leap in visual impact. In many ways, the timing of Sony's 2016 launch of the PS4 Pro couldn't have been better. The slightly upgraded vers.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Decadal climate patterns reveal new insights into tropical cyclone formation and El Niño-Southern Oscillation link

A new study has revealed how decadal-scale climate fluctuations impact the ability of climate models to simulate tropical cyclone frequency in response to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events. This finding offers an improved understanding of t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Smog sickness: India"s capital struggles as pollution surges

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Study finds 30% of regions worldwide achieve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions

More and more regions around the globe combine economic growth with reducing carbon emissions, researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the University of Potsdam found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Missing a deadline has a bigger impact than you might think, according to study

Missing a deadline has more complex consequences than you might think. Researchers at the University of Toronto found that if you submit a piece of work late, people will think it's lower in quality than if you were to submit the exact same work on t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Best iPhone 16 Pro pictures I’ve seen yet

Last week, we invited the 9to5Mac community on social media to share their best iPhone 16 Pro shots with us. We received hundreds of awe-inspiring replies that showcased the camera system’s capability. Here’s a handful that stood out as the best.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Rubber plantations increase leaching of dissolved organic carbon in soil, study finds

Rubber planting brings huge economic benefits, but large-scale rubber plantations have a great impact on the ecological environment, especially in terms of the soil's physical and chemical properties......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Stardew Valley tips for beginners: farming basics, romance, upgrades, and more

We've rounded up the best tips and tricks for beginner Stardew Valley players, covering the best crops, artisan goods, community center upgrades, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles

Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

IRISSCON 2024 to address AI’s dual impact on cybersecurity

The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. As Ireland’s longest-sta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge

Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

The Daily T: The US pollster who says an election landslide is still possible

The Daily T: The US pollster who says an election landslide is still possible.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Beloved SLO County doctor — a ‘brilliant surgeon’ and community pillar — dies at 69

Beloved SLO County doctor — a ‘brilliant surgeon’ and community pillar — dies at 69.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024