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.....»»
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, re.....»»
Q&A: Seeing coastal storm impacts in advance can help communities prepare
Knowing the potential dangers posed by storm surge and high winds before a storm hits can help coastal communities and emergency responders prepare. Visualizations showing projected storm impacts can make the complex science behind the projections ea.....»»
Superbolts: Scientists figure out what causes Earth"s strongest lightning
Superbolts are more likely to strike the closer a storm cloud's electrical charging zone is to the land or ocean's surface, a new study finds. These conditions are responsible for superbolt "hotspots" above some oceans and tall mountains......»»
Here’s why the iPhone 15 could be Apple’s biggest misstep in recent years
Whenever Apple launches a new iPhone, it is greeted by a lot of enthusiasm and praise, but this year feels different as the phone has been bombarded with a lot of negative reviews. The post Here’s why the iPhone 15 could be Apple’s biggest misste.....»»
iPhone 15 leather case review: Mujjo full leather case looks and feels premium
The is a premium and luxurious case for your phone, at competitive price points. The exterior sports long-lasting European leather that looks great and, crucially, feels great in the hand. It is not just style without substance, of course. The ca.....»»
The Mysterious ‘Warming Hole’ in the Middle of the US
The world is rapidly heating. So why has the central US been weirdly cool compared to the rest of the country?.....»»
iPhone 15 overheat complaints are inconsistent, and it"s unclear what"s going on
Some iPhone 15 users are complaining their smartphones are getting too hot, but not everyone feels the burn, and in nearly every case, the temperatures are still within spec.Just like any other major piece of hardware that is regularly updated, the r.....»»
Now a year older, the Kia EV6 still feels like the future
The Kia EV6 shares the E-GMP platform with EVs from Hyundai and Genesis, but has a distinct character......»»
Was the freak "medicane" storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa"s future?
Storm Daniel landed on the Libyan coastal town of Toukrah in the early hours of September 10 and started moving east. Soon the wind was rising and heavy rain falling, forcing people to stay indoors. By afternoon the rain was clearly out of the ordina.....»»
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is greater than the sum of its impressive parts
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 is an iterative upgrade, but that feels surprisingly OK after some hands-on time with the device......»»
The silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to success
Humans loathe the deadly impact of storm surge, and for good reason. But new research shows how juvenile tarpon and snook can actually benefit from it. In turn, scientists are learning how to design more eco-friendly developments that help the fish s.....»»
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review: CD Projekt Red pulls off a perfect illusion
With the strong Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 finally feels like the game it should have been at launch......»»
The Mysterious "Warming Hole" in the Middle of the US
The world is rapidly heating. So why has the central US been weirdly cool compared to the rest of the country?.....»»
Remarkable imagery shows NASA probe as it’s hit by a solar storm
A NASA spacecraft has for the first time flown through a solar eruption, capturing some remarkable imagery along the way......»»
Remarkable imagery shows NASA probe hit by a solar storm
A NASA spacecraft has for the first time flown through a solar eruption, capturing some remarkable imagery along the way......»»
iPhone 15 Pro weight mystery solved: Why it feels lighter than it is
While Apple made much of the iPhone 15 Pro weight reduction, achieved by swapping out the stainless steel frame for a titanium one, it did create something of a mystery. The weight reduction of the iPhone 15 Pro versus last year’s model is relat.....»»
Q&A: Hurricane Fiona recovery and the next big storm
As we approach the first anniversary of hurricane Fiona, hurricane Lee is tracking to hit the Atlantic coast......»»
Corals storm back after "sea-weeding" project
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600% coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island......»»
Floods wiped out quarter of Greek farm produce: experts
A quarter of Greece's annual agricultural production was wiped out in last week's deadly flash floods triggered by Storm Daniel, which drenched the central region of Thessaly, according to experts......»»
Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes
Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm Daniel. Such storms are rare—but climate change will supersize them......»»