Autumn rainfall improves drought conditions in Texas, but winter to set back progress
As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields.....»»
Apple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia update
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.1 with the promised first set of Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and an improved Siri.Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Siri improvementsFollowing its initial release in mid-September 2024.....»»
Swiss companies set sights on India as $100 billion trade pact promises more opportunities
Swiss companies set sights on India as $100 billion trade pact promises more opportunities.....»»
WINTER STORM: Snow coming to ‘all mountains of Utah,’ NWS reports
WINTER STORM: Snow coming to ‘all mountains of Utah,’ NWS reports.....»»
OnePlus 13 Display Specs Emerge Online
We're bound to know all the full details once OnePlus finally launches the new phone. The post OnePlus 13 Display Specs Emerge Online appeared first on Phandroid. While the OnePlus 13 isn’t set to arrive until the end of this month,.....»»
Top 10 strategic technology trends shaping the future of business
The ethical and responsible use of technology is fast becoming part of the mandate for CIOs, as organizations balance the need for progress with the protection of stakeholders’ trust and well-being, according to Gartner. “This year’s top strate.....»»
Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs look set to embrace serious gaming
Apple's next-generation M4 silicon will serve ray tracing, even on the Mac mini. We might also get some relief with Apple's stingy RAM approach, too......»»
How to create a smart haunted house in minutes with Govee holiday lights
This Halloween, or even the holiday season after, you can use Govee smart lights to set up a smart haunted house with lights synced all over the yard......»»
Future Apple Watches could tell you if you’re at risk for diabetes
Apple has been working on a way to measure blood sugar levels without using a needle, and it looks like some progress has been made......»»
Android 15: everything you need to know
Google’s next major update for smartphones is here. and will trickle down to countless other devices over the next several months. Android 15 has eschewed visual updates and instead tidies up the interface and improves existing features. It als.....»»
UN biodiversity summit making "very good progress": officials
Crunch UN talks on ways to "halt and reverse" species loss by 2030 have made "very good progress," officials said Friday, as the summit in Colombia marked its halfway point......»»
Texas turnout rate slightly down after first three days of early voting
Texas turnout rate slightly down after first three days of early voting.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect HomeKit accessory for a child’s room or hallway
The ideal HomeKit accessories run themselves. Turning off and on lights from an app is a nice feature, but it’s a similar level of effort to using a light switch. The real magic is when you can “set it and forget it.” The is the perfect exampl.....»»
The preparation makes the poison: How muscarine in mushrooms becomes toxic
Mushrooms exist in a breathtaking variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Especially in autumn, mushroom hunters go into the forests to find the tastiest of them, prepare them in multiple ways and eat them with relish. However, it is well known that the.....»»
AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change
Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»
Samsung’s great midrange phones might have a disappointing 2025
Although the Galaxy A56 is set to receive an upgraded front camera, the rear lenses remain the same for yet another year......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is set to sparkle in gorgeous new colors
The Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra both come in four colors, while the S25 Plus has five colors to choose from — not including any possible online exclusives......»»
Want genuine progress toward restoring nature? Follow these four steps
"Nature-positive" is seemingly everywhere. Two weeks ago, Australia hosted the first Global Nature Positive Summit. This week, nations are meeting in Colombia for a global biodiversity summit to discuss progress on nature-positive commitments......»»
An analysis of Storm Boris and European flooding during September 2024
Between Friday, 13 and Monday, 16 September 2024, a low-pressure system named Boris brought record-breaking rainfall to central Europe, leading to severe flooding in parts of Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania and Hungary. The flooding cause.....»»
Scientists gain insight into the material defects that cause errors in quantum computing
A team of researchers, led by scientist Lin Zhou of Ames National Laboratory, has made important progress towards understanding the role of surface oxides in improving quantum computing circuits performance. Surface oxides are a primary cause of deco.....»»
Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles
Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»