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......»»
Discovering the universe from our own backyards
When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory in Québec......»»
Arizona TSMC plant: Governor claims it might be upgraded from a ‘paperweight’
After an analyst described the Arizona TSMC plant as a “paperweight” – due to the fact that all the chips it makes will have to be sent to Taiwan for the final stage of production – the state’s governor has claimed that this might change......»»
Apple ships tvOS 17 with FaceTime and Apple Fitness Plus changes
Apple's new tvOS 17 has dropped — here are many of the new features contained within.It's a well-documented fact that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS — but this year has changed that. Apple has overhauled significa.....»»
Five new images from Chandra reveal cosmic objects in X-ray wavelength
A series of five new images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory show the beauty of space as seen in the X-ray wavelength......»»
How climate assemblies can help Canada tackle the climate crisis
Canada's ongoing and record-breaking wildfire season and the recent heat waves around the world have galvanized Western public attention to the climate crisis like never before......»»
A step closer to understanding why the sun"s corona is so hot
A team of astrophysicists at the University of Warwick in the U.K., working with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Northumbria University and the Royal Observatory of Belgium has taken what might amount to another st.....»»
Biden called Arizona fab a “game-changer.” Analyst calls it a “paperweight”
Advanced chips made in America would still be shipped to Taiwan, report says. Enlarge / The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (credit: Bloomberg.....»»
Kebnekaise"s southern peak continues to melt, and so do other Swedish glaciers
The glacier on Kebnekaise's southern peak is shrinking. What was previously Sweden's highest summit is now 1.4 meters lower than last year. Measurements also show great melting on other Swedish glaciers......»»
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel"s pioneering water strategy
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality......»»
Flashes of light in Venusian atmosphere may be meteors, not lightning
A team of planetary scientists at Arizona State University has found evidence that the multitude of bright flashes in Venus' atmosphere may be due to meteors passing through, not lightning strikes. In their paper published in Journal of Geophysical R.....»»
California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster......»»
TSMC Arizona chip plant will be a paperweight, says analyst
The TSMC Arizona chip plant is behind schedule, over budget, and the subject of contention in online forums – and now an analyst says that it will be little more than a useless paperweight, even when it does finally begin production. Not only wi.....»»
TSMC"s Arizona factory won"t break Apple"s overseas chip reliance
TSMC's under-construction Arizona chip plant will help further US chip production interests for Apple, and is a great talking point — but it's not going to break the company's reliance on overseas silicon manufacturing.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinch.....»»
Swift Observatory spots a black hole snacking on a nearby star
The Swift Observatory caught a new phenomenon: a black hole snacking on a star -- not totally destroying it, but pulling off material and nibbling away at it......»»
Mapped: Forest fire hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate
The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts a.....»»
Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to impact Kansas City"s air quality. What do monitors show?
Smoke from wildfires in western Canada has decreased over the Kansas City area, but air quality in the metro remained at unhealthy levels for some people by Friday morning, according to the website AirNow.gov......»»
Wildfires have wreaked havoc this summer, but these plants were prepared
Summer 2023 has seen wildfire crews tirelessly battle forest fires worldwide. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the Moroccan coast, have faced their worst fires in 40 years, but amid the devastation lies a remarkable tale of resilience......»»
Climate change pushes Bordeaux winemakers to harvest at night
In France's southern Bordeaux region, the grape harvest is often now done at night to ensure the peak freshness required to obtain the best wine but this is also a response to climate change......»»
The timing of fireworks-caused wildfire ignitions during the Fourth of July holiday season
Every year on the Fourth of July, fireworks cause cause a precipitous increase of wildfire ignitions in the United States (U.S.). This human-environmental phenomenon is noteworthy and highlights the impact of American culture on wildfire activity in.....»»
Hitoki"s portable attachment for its laser bong lets you smoke on the go
Hitoki's portable attachment makes the Saber laser bong travel-friendly. The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional b.....»»