Arizona wildfire near Kitt Peak observatory 40% contained
A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40% contained, authorities said......»»
Movie Piracy is Strongly Linked to Box Office Revenue
New research from piracy tracking firm MUSO shows that movie piracy is strongly linked to box office revenues. When pirated downloads peak or slow down, movie theater visits show a similar trend. While this may sound counterintuitive, the finding is.....»»
The "Fall of the House of Usher" Trump burn you may have missed
Netflix's "The Fall of the House of Usher" contained a brief Donald Trump burn in the finale. Here's what happened. As complex as the titular family's structure, The Fall of the House of Usher has a lot going on in it – plenty of veiled r.....»»
Air purifiers aren’t enough to clean your home from wildfire smoke
There are ways to clean it up, however. Enlarge / San Francisco City view through the haze of smoke as seen from Treasure Island on September 20, 2023. (credit: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) When wildfi.....»»
The toll of heat deaths in the Phoenix area soars after the hottest summer on record
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona's most populous county—still being tallied after the area's hottest summer ever recorded—has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record......»»
Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze
Newly published research on indoor air quality from Colorado State University shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after the initial blaze has been put out or winds have shifted......»»
Gaia discovers half a million new stars in the epic Omega Centauri cluster
This week saw the release of a treasure trove of data from ESA's Gaia mission, a space-based observatory that is mapping out the Milky Way in three dimensions......»»
Inferring wildfire intensity from quartz luminescence
On 8 June 2020, the Mangum Fire ignited 16 miles north of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. By the time it was mostly contained, about a month later, the fire had burned over 70,000 acres of land......»»
Research shows COVID-19 pandemic substantially changed commuting patterns, access to jobs
Patterns of movement in cities, especially office job commutes, were substantially changed in 2021 by telework, economic change and other responses to COVID-19, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minneso.....»»
Researchers find pre-Columbian agave plants persisting in Arizona landscapes
A new paper in the Annals of Botany reveals that researchers have found unaltered agave plant species cultivated by several early cultures including the Hohokam people, a large Native American group in the Southwest that existed between 300 and 1500.....»»
Reddit Sees Copyright Takedowns Peak While Subreddit Bans Drop
Reddit's latest transparency report shows a modest increase in DMCA takedown notices. The number of copyright infringement-related user- and subreddit bans has declined, however. The latest data follows a hectic period at Reddit, where protests over.....»»
How to watch the Colorado vs. Arizona State game without cable
These are the best streaming services for watching the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils college football game without cable. Quick links for watching the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils game:.....»»
Samsung Wallet Gets Mobile Driver’s Licenses, Arizona and Iowa Will Have First Access
Samsung announced this week that Samsung Wallet now supports mobile driver’s licenses, a relatively new way to house and provide identification when shopping and traveling. This builds upon the work Samsung recently did with university IDs, whi.....»»
Saving Mt. Wilson Observatory: Inside the long battle to maintain the spot where we found our place in the universe
Los Angeles was once the best place in the world to see the universe......»»
“Real Water” that poisoned dozens contained chemical from rocket fuel
An expert witness testified hydrazine was likely formed during an electrolysis process. Real Water sold in jugs. (credit: FDA) A jury this week awarded $228.5 million to seven plaintiffs in their case against Nevada-base.....»»
Saudi firm that grows hay in California and Arizona to lose farm leases over water issue
A Saudi dairy company that grows hay in Southern California and Arizona for export to the Middle East is set to lose several leases that allow it to pump unlimited water from government-owned farmlands......»»
Cocoa prices are surging: West African countries should seize the moment to negotiate a better deal for farmers
The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in west Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns over reduced supplies from the region......»»
How much snow does Mars receive?
The red planet has white ice caps that retreat and expand with the seasons. Enlarge / Some of the ice near the South Pole of Mars stays around all year long. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona) Mars is a vast, fr.....»»
Mont Blanc shrinks by over two meters in two years
France's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has shrunk by over two meters in height over the past two years, researchers said on Thursday, measuring the Alpine peak at 4,805.59 meters (15,766.4 feet)......»»
Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar
Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called a pulsar. The energy of these gamma rays clocked in at 20 tera-electronvolts, or about 10 trillion times the energy of visib.....»»
Diagnosing anthropogenic carbon emissions: A "carbon dioxide checkup" of Earth"s health
Since 2020, many countries have pledged their plans for "carbon peak and carbon neutrality". Managing anthropogenic emissions, especially from major industries, is crucial for addressing global warming and promoting sustainable growth. However, exist.....»»