Against the Storm feels like WarCraft without the war, and it’s weirdly calming
Build a town, direct its workers, and be weirdly tranquil as it washes away. Enlarge / I'd like to pretend I'd built a settlement this neatly compact and organized—with street grids, even—but alas, this is a provided screensh.....»»
Tyla, the singer behind the "Water" dance, shows you how to do the viral TikTok trend
Tyla's "Water" dance trend is all over TikTok, and she's now giving us a tutorial on how she does it. Referring to Tyla as "the singer behind the TikTok 'Water' dance trend" feels painfully reductionist. While many know the South African songst.....»»
Study investigates impact of extreme weather events on ocean circulation in tropical Pacific
The strength of the wind has an important influence on ocean circulation. This is particularly true for extreme events such as storm fronts, tropical storms and cyclones. These weather patterns, which last from a few days to a few weeks, will change.....»»
Apple debuts 90-minute ‘Study With Me’ video to promote MacBook Air
Apple is venturing into a new category of videos on YouTube, debuting a 90-minute “Study With Me” video. The video features actress and USC student Storm Reid, and Apple says the goal is to “keep you focused on studying and away from distractio.....»»
Join Storm Reid for a 90-minute study buddy video from Apple
Apple has released a feature-length "Study with Me" video with actor and student Storm Reid, as she — and viewers — concentrate on studying.Storm Reid in Apple's "Study with Me" video (Source: Apple)"Hey, everyone, welcome to my 'Study with Me' v.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane Lidia made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Pacific coast as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia heads for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
Lidia leaves at least one dead in Mexico, weakens to storm
Hurricane Lidia was downgraded to a tropical storm early Wednesday as it weakened after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, where it left at least one dead and caused flooding and blocked roads, officials said......»»
Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more
Fortnite is a super-fast paced game and your PC needs to be fast enough to keep ahead of the storm. Here are the best settings to boost Fortnite performance......»»
Tim Cook talks greenwashing, why there’s a new iPhone every year, and how he lowers his carbon footprint
On the heels of Apple’s environmental-focused iPhone 15 event, Apple CEO Tim Cook has sat down with Brut. Magazine to talk more about the company’s ambitions. The Apple CEO touched on why Apple feels the need to release a new iPhone every year.....»»
New findings facilitate solar storm forecasting based on dimming of sun"s corona
Researchers have developed new methods for using coronal dimmings observed in the solar corona for early diagnosis of powerful bursts of plasma from the sun......»»
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in ancient 14,300-year-old tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps......»»
I can’t get excited about AMD’s next version of FSR anymore
Nearly a year after it was announced, AMD's FSR 3 is here. But it feels like yet another promise for what the feature could be in the future......»»
Toxic storms blamed on climate change cloud Tajikistan
The air was dry and warm and the skies over Dushanbe were gray without a hint of sun during another recent toxic sand storm that enveloped the capital of Tajikistan......»»
It wasn"t just a tree: Why it feels so bad to lose the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and others like it
The famous Sycamore Gap tree was felled last week, prompting global expressions of sorrow, anger and horror. For some, the reaction was puzzling. Wasn't it just a single tree in northern England? But for many, the tree felt profoundly important. Its.....»»
Microplastics in the mud: Finnish lake sediments help us get to the bottom of plastic pollution
The sun is shining, and air feels surprisingly warm when we walk on a 35cm ice that covers a frozen lake in central Finland. The heavy sledges move nicely, because there is not much snow on the ice today. The journey isn't far either, as we're by the.....»»
Taiwan cancels flights, shuts schools ahead of typhoon
Taiwan canceled flights and closed schools in parts of its southern region on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Koinu's expected landfall, the second major storm to make a direct hit on the island in a month......»»
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: stealth throwback feels behind the times
Assassin's Creed Mirage channels the spirit of older Assassin's Creed games, but that comes with some dated ideas......»»
As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky
Scientists are pretty good at recognizing marine heat waves. A global network of thousands of oceanic buoys and orbiting satellites allow them to see, in real time, ocean surface temperatures, changing currents and storm systems as they develop, move.....»»
Desperate to rid California of invasive deer, officials propose bold helicopter hunt
A plan to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters to kill nearly 2,000 invasive mule deer roaming the mountains of Santa Catalina Island has ignited a storm of protest among residents of the popular resort destination and prompted calls for state wildli.....»»
How often do you think about the Roman empire? TikTok trend exposes the way we gender history
How often do you think about the Roman empire? This question, posed to men by their partners on social media app TikTok, has led to a storm of viral videos. Women are amused to discover the answer is often "every day," or at least "several times a we.....»»