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.....»»
Respiratory illnesses slam US: “Perfect storm for a terrible holiday season”
Respiratory illnesses are slamming the US, and things could get worse. Enlarge / An intensive care nurse cares for a patient suffering from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), who is being ventilated in the children's intensive ca.....»»
Elon Musk says Apple has fully resumed Twitter advertising
Apple has returned to advertising at its normal level on Twitter, according to Elon Musk, who also confirmed Apple is Twitter's biggest ad client.Elon Musk [Twitter]On November 28, Twitter CEO Elon Musk engaged in a tweet-storm against Apple, includi.....»»
This retro battery pack is way cooler than it has any right to be
The Shargeek Storm 2 and Retro 35 Watt charger make typically boring tech exciting with creative design......»»
Ian was deadliest US storm this year, with at least 144 dead. Why are predictable storms still killing so many people?
Even though the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Nov. 30, its repercussions will linger long into the future......»»
Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: How seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers
The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labor shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own dev.....»»
Can we protect Earth from space weather?
In early September 1859, the Northern Lights could suddenly be seen as far south as the Caribbean. The cause was a geomagnetic solar storm—specifically a coronal mass ejection, now dubbed the Carrington Event, after the astronomer who recorded it......»»
We already had the perfect Twitter alternative. It was Nintendo’s Miitomo
With social media in disarray, Nintendo's ill-fated Miitomo app now feels like a lost paradise......»»
Calling all space nerds: New documentary Good Night Oppy will give you all the feels
Ars chats with director Ryan White about recreating Mars from rover's perspective, and more......»»
Most Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, are being suspended in China
It was those agreements with NetEase that have enabled Blizzard to publish its games in mainland China since 2008. But the company has announced that they will expire on January 23, 2023, and the two parties have been unable to reach a deal to renew.....»»
World of Warcraft to go offline in China
A number of Activision Blizzard titles will disappear, following the end of an arrangement with publisher NetEase......»»
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water
It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty......»»
Understanding how extreme river flows and sea levels could provide early flood warning
A research paper in Estuaries and Coasts provides the first step in improving coastal flood risk by analyzing in detail, how long different UK rivers take to discharge to the coast following heavy storm rainfall......»»
Paperlike 2.1 review: Apple Pencil & iPad use feels more like writing on paper
If you're craving a more natural writing and drawing experience on iPad, nothing will get you closer than Paperlike 2.1.I don't keep it a secret that my favorite Apple product is the iPad. It always has been. I've never been much of a smartphone user.....»»
What is a subtropical storm and how is it different from a tropical or extratropical system?
A subtropical storm is what's known to forecasters as a "hybrid" storm, a meteorological mashup of a tropical and "extratropical" storm......»»
NASA Moon rocket launch delayed again, this time by storm
NASA again rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida, officials said......»»
NASA shifts launch date again for its mega moon rocket
A storm approaching Florida has prompted NASA to set a new target date for the launch of its mega moon rocket from the Kennedy Space Center......»»
NASA shifts launch date for its mega moon rocket yet again
A storm approaching Florida has prompted NASA to set a new target date for the launch of its mega moon rocket from the Kennedy Space Center......»»
NASA will leave its $4.1 billion rocket outside as Nicole approaches Florida
"The team reviewed the forecast and determined the rocket will remain at the pad." Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System will make a nighttime launch on its current timeline. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) As subtropical storm.....»»
Lisa weakens to a tropical storm after lashing Belize
Tropical Storm Lisa slowed on Thursday after making landfall in Belize, causing flooding and plunging parts of the country into darkness as it churned westwards......»»
More rain on the way as Philippine storm death toll hits 150
The death toll from a powerful storm that triggered flooding and landslides across the Philippines has reached 150, disaster officials said Thursday, as more rain was forecast in some of the hardest-hit areas......»»