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......»»
This dangerous Windows ransomware is now going after Linux networks too
IceFire spotted targeting Linux devices as researchers warn of a growing trend......»»
You"re stuck with your same old genome, but corals aren"t
Some corals live to be hundreds, and even thousands, of years old. They were born with genes that were successful back in their parent's generation, so how can these old corals still be successful now? Especially in a changing climate? It's possible.....»»
Bacteria designed like corals to achieve carbon-neutral cement production
New buildings are often a cause for celebration, but there is not much to celebrate when looking at the climate footprint of the construction industry, which is among the world's highest......»»
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager......»»
Where Are You Most at Risk of a Large Predator Attack?
A global survey of predator attacks on humans shows that South Asia is the world’s most dangerous spot.....»»
Keppel corals show resilience following severe bleaching
Corals in the Keppel Islands of the southern Great Barrier Reef survived and recovered from a severe bleaching event in 2020, indicating the high resilience of corals in the region, new research by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) ha.....»»
Research finds apartments present extra challenges for waste production, collection, sorting and disposal
The harsh realities of managing the waste we produce are in the news: councils shunning new glass bins, more plastic being produced per person in the world and Sydney bins overflowing. And the growth in apartment living in Australia threatens to add.....»»
Why we need rescue robots to seem brave and vulnerable
From WALL-E to R2D2 and the Iron Giant, pop culture is full of courageous, selfless robots that assist humans and tug on our heartstrings. But can real-life robots that respond to disasters and head into dangerous situations prompt us to be better pe.....»»
Hollywood"s most dangerous directors
A true action-packed movie is hardly complete without a vehicle exploding or becoming damaged beyond repair, right? That's probably how director Michael Bay feels......»»
New insights into coral symbiosis after bleaching
New research led by a team from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has uncovered a complex picture of both loss and gain within the microalgal communities of corals after the 2016 Great Barrier Reef mass coral bleaching......»»
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks
Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station......»»
A million hectares of kelp forests need planting by 2040, and scientists are asking for help
Marine ecologists from UNSW Sydney working to regrow kelp seaweed are calling on the public to participate in a global challenge to restore a million hectares of lost underwater forest by 2040......»»
Should private schools share their facilities with public students?
There is a new push for private schools to open their grounds and facilities to the broader community. North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker, wants to ask top private schools in her area to share their green spaces and other facilities......»»
Madagascar, Mozambique set for "dangerous" Cyclone Freddy
A cyclone which is intensifying as it approaches the southeastern African coast has been labeled as "dangerous" by the United Nation's weather agency on Monday as nations brace for landfall......»»
AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC
A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly......»»
Scientists warn that many dangerous feedback loops make climate action more urgent
A new report written by an international team of researchers, including scientists from Oregon State University (OSU), warns of many risky climate feedback loops and the need for action in both research and policy. Published in the journal One Earth.....»»
Research shows what is lost when refugees have to leave a neighborhood
Just over a year after fleeing the Taliban and seeking asylum in the UK, more than 150 Afghan refugees, including children, are facing more upheaval. In a matter of weeks, the Home Office has given dozens of refugee and asylum seeker families short n.....»»
Tesla to recall 362,758 cars because Full Self Driving Beta is dangerous
NHTSA has concerns about four different kinds of FSD behavior. Enlarge / If you own a Tesla with FSD Beta, there's a recall in your future. (credit: Tesla) On Thursday Tesla had to issue a recall for nearly 363,000 of it.....»»
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water—and misinformation on social media hasn't helped......»»
COVID-19 restrictions unexpectedly reduced Islamic State violence—political science experts explain why
World leaders and policy experts at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic feared that the health crisis might make the world more dangerous. They worried specifically that terrorist organizations like the Islamic State group would capitalize on the pan.....»»