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.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (10): Golden decade vs perfect storm
MediaTek chairman Ming-Kai Tsai has noted that we often overestimate the short-term benefits and underestimate the long-term business opportunities. In 1998 when he started his business, the worldwide IT market had a size about US$500 billion. That's.....»»
Confronting a moral hazard along America"s coastlines
Hurricane Ian's ravaging of Florida's southwest coast left more than 125 people dead, thousands of homes destroyed and a monumental path to recovery for the storm's survivors......»»
New study provides first look at green roof distribution across NYC
Roofs planted with vegetation—known as green roofs—can help cities adapt to a changing climate by absorbing storm water, lowering local temperatures, and providing insulation that cuts indoor heating and cooling costs. Yet green roofs cover less.....»»
Fireworks: Growing evidence they distress animals builds case to restrict use
The crackle, fizz and bang of fireworks exploding overhead in a shower of intense colors is considered the highlight of many festivals and celebrations. But have you ever taken a moment to imagine how your local wildlife feels about it?.....»»
Deep learning underlies geographic dataset used in hurricane response
As Hurricane Fiona made landfall as a Category 1 storm in Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, 2022, some areas of the island were inundated with nearly 30 inches of rain, and power to hundreds of thousands of homes was knocked out. Only 10 days later, Hurricane.....»»
When it comes to addressing global climate impacts, who should pay?
In 2016, Tropical Storm Winston hit the Pacific island of Fiji as the strongest recorded storm ever to make landfall in the Southern Hemisphere. It left $1.4 billion in damage, 131,000 people homeless and 44 dead......»»
This robotic cat bit my finger and made my heart flutter
Can a robotic cat and dog, designed to bite the tip of your finger, really be a calming, relaxing companion? We've lived with Amagami Ham Ham to find out......»»
TSMC sees major clients continue order cuts, but remains confident about 2023
With semiconductor inventory woes intensifying at supply chains, even TSMC cannot withstand the subsequent order-cutting storm, as many of its top-10 clients have cut more orders than expected since the third quarter, according to industry sources. B.....»»
What ‘Sneakers’ still gets right about engineering and cybersecurity 30 years later
Why 1992's 'Sneakers' still feels relevant in engineering and to the ways we evaluate threats, design networks and thwart attackers today. Why 1992's 'Sneakers' still feels relevant in engineering and to the ways we evaluate threats, design netwo.....»»
Facebook became Meta one year ago. Its metaverse dream feels as far away as ever
Even by Facebook's standards, 2021 was a rough year......»»
Tropical storm batters Philippines capital before exit
Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around the Philippine capital on Sunday as Tropical Storm Nalgae swept out of the country after killing at least 48 people......»»
Inside the weirdly competitive industry of robots writing letters in human handwriting
Several companies are fighting to be the one that tricks you into thinking a real person has written you a thank-you letter. Some 70 years after Unimate, the first industrial robot, was invented, mechanical helpers are revolutionizing an array of in.....»»
Empathy for the pain of the conflicting group is altered across generations in the aftermath of a genocide
Feeling empathy for others is deeply engrained into our biology, as seeing another individual in pain triggers an empathic response in the brain of the observer, which allows us to understand and feel what other feels. However, our capacity to feel e.....»»
At least 31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday......»»
31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday......»»
Spritacular: NASA"s new citizen science project to capture elusive upper atmospheric electrical phenomena on camera
A flash of lightning, and then—something else. High above the storm, a crimson figure blinks in and out of existence. If you see it, you are a lucky witness of a sprite, one of the least-understood electrical phenomena in Earth's upper atmosphere......»»
"Doctor Who" star Ncuti Gatwa on playing the Doctor: "It feels really powerful"
Doctor Who's new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, couldn't be happier to take a spin in the TARDIS.In a discussion with President of Disney Branded Television Ayo Davis at a Disney+ event, Gatwa shared his thoughts on taking up the mantle of the legendary charac.....»»
Are young people sharing too much personal information online?
Millennials grew up online. That's why we're usually our family's go-to for tech support. But are millennials equipped with everything they need to know about staying safe online? And are we sharing too much? Staying safe online feels more difficult.....»»
TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video
Emmeline Hartley feels its software drives sexist hate towards her film, but TikTok says it bans misogyny......»»
Hurricane Roslyn hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane Roslyn made landfall on the west coast of Mexico on Sunday as a powerful Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center said, as communities sheltered from damaging winds, a dangerous storm surge and flash flooding......»»