Are new corals in Sydney dangerous invaders or harmless refugees?
Worsening environmental pressures, such as higher sea temperatures, are causing the catastrophic loss of coral cover around the globe. As the waters of the Great Barrier Reef warm, subtropical corals are heading south in search of cooler waters......»»
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here"s what to know
Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key......»»
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major US cities, global report says
Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. Even as national standards h.....»»
Like Immaculate with Sydney Sweeney? Then watch these 3 horror movies right now
If you enjoyed Sydney Sweeney's new film, Immaculate, then these are the three horror movies you should watch right now......»»
A closer look into cryptococcal fungal infections in pets
Allowing pets to roam outdoors can seem like harmless fun, providing them with exercise, mental stimulation, and a chance to explore......»»
Immaculate review: a gripping, lean Catholic horror movie
Sydney Sweeney's scream queen turn anchors Immaculate, director Michael Mohan's succinct new slice of religious horror......»»
Darkness rises in an age of light in first trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte
"This isn't about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it." Amandla Stenberg stars as a former padawan turned dangerous warrior in Star Wars: The Acolyte. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Galacti.....»»
AI-powered system maps corals in 3D in record time
An artificial intelligence system developed at EPFL can produce 3D maps of coral reefs from camera footage in just a few minutes. It marks a major leap forward in deep-sea exploration and conservation capabilities for organizations like the Transnati.....»»
Chrysotile asbestos finally banned in the US after decades of EPA efforts
But, companies will have up to 12 years to phase out chrysotile asbestos. Enlarge / An asbestos warning sign is seen at Victoria Park in Camperdown on February 29, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (credit: Getty | Jenny Evans).....»»
Methane: a powerful gas heating the planet
Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2......»»
Climate Change Is Bad for Your Health, Wherever You Are
Rising temperatures are a threat regardless of where you live on the planet—they’re just dangerous in different ways......»»
Mars attracts: How Earth"s interactions with the red planet drive deep-sea circulation
Scientists from the Universities of Sydney and Sorbonne University have used the geological record of the deep sea to discover a connection between the orbits of Earth and Mars, past global warming patterns and the speeding up of deep ocean circulati.....»»
The Great Barrier Reef"s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers—the corals now have almost no reprieve
For the fifth time in just the past eight summers—2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and now 2024—huge swathes of the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing extreme heat stress that has triggered yet another episode of mass coral bleaching......»»
Gender equity: "It"s where you live that counts," says Australian study
Western Sydney University has released new research highlighting a significant spatial gap in the income levels between women in Western Sydney and the rest of Sydney......»»
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels.....»»
Study: Historic racial covenants in property deeds linked to disparities in exposure to dangerous heat
Historic racial discrimination in property ownership is linked to reduced exposure to dangerous heat today, according to the first study to analyze the environmental impact of racial covenants in property deeds......»»
The best VPN deals in March 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel "dangerous to impossible"
A Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is shaping up to be the strongest of the season, forecasters say, as it pushes toward California with potential blizzard conditions in the Sierra and up to 10 feet (3 meters) of snow in the mounta.....»»
Lazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
North Korean hackers were seen disabling antivirus programs, possibly paving the way for more dangerous attacks......»»
Gardeners can help identify potentially invasive plants
The critical role of gardeners in identifying 'future invaders'—ornamental plants that could become invasive species—has been revealed by researchers from the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society......»»
"Janitors" of the sea: Overharvested sea cucumbers play crucial role in protecting coral
Corals are foundational for ocean life. Known as the rainforests of the sea, they create habitats for 25% of all marine organisms, despite only covering less than 1% of the ocean's area......»»