Biden’s Withdrawal Made Containing War in the Middle East Harder
As tensions soar in the Middle East, the president’s lame duck status hinders efforts to manage the escalation of risks in the region.....»»
DNA analyses show the plague may have caused the downfall of Stone Age farmers
Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations long before the major plague outbreaks of the Middle Ages, new research.....»»
Archaeologists report earliest evidence for plant farming in east Africa
A trove of ancient plant remains excavated in Kenya helps explain the history of plant farming in equatorial eastern Africa, a region long thought to be important for early farming but where scant evidence from actual physical crops has been previous.....»»
Whale remains tracked to highlight sustainable disposal benefits
A string of whale strandings on the East Australian Coastline and questions around the appropriate disposal methods for the remains has prompted a new study that highlights sustainable, cultural and ecosystem beneficial offshore removal or decomposit.....»»
"Southerly busters" in Australia are becoming more frequent but less severe as the climate changes
When Australia's east coast is caught in the grip of a heat wave, relief can come in the form of abrupt, often gale-force wind changes known as "southerly busters.".....»»
XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch
While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch......»»
First known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers
Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»
First-known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers
Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»
Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause
University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia's east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research paper is published in Marine Environmental Research......»»
Health Care Should Be Designed for the Extremes of Life
Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities......»»
Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on formation of today"s Antarctic ice sheet
In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The "eternal" ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its fo.....»»
How to spot AI fake content—and what policymakers can do to help stop it
Earlier this year, New Hampshire voters received a phone message that sounded like President Joe Biden, discouraging them to vote in the state's primary election. The voice on the line, however, was not really Biden's—it was a robocall created with.....»»
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race.....»»
Study finds early-onset El Niño means warmer winters in East Asia, and vice versa
The phenomenon known as El Niño can cause abnormal and extreme climate around the world due to it dramatically altering the normal flow of the atmosphere. In Japan, historical data has shown that El Niño years tend to lead to warmer winters. This c.....»»
Best Apple deals for July 2024
Apple deals are harder and harder to spot, but our expert commerce team continuously tracks prices, sales, and deals throughout the week. That includes the … The post Best Apple deals for July 2024 appeared first on BGR. Apple deals.....»»
Unveiling East Asia"s urban landscape: A massive mapping project illuminates 280 million buildings
Accurate and comprehensive building data is critical for urban management and planning. Existing datasets, such as those from Microsoft and OpenStreetMap, often lack completeness and accuracy in East Asia, limiting their utility for large-scale appli.....»»
Biden rushes to avert labor shortage with CHIPS act funding for workers
To dodge labor shortage, US finally aims CHIPS Act funding at training workers. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden (C) speaks during a tour of the TSMC Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 6, 2022......»»
Biden to appoint UAW President Fain to Export Council
The White House intends to appoint UAW President Shawn Fain to the President's Export Council to advise the Biden administration on policies and regulations that affect U.S. trade......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Cybertruck driver gets ‘middle finger"; executive exodus at Stellantis
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
To what extent are pharmaceutical and illicit drugs contaminating city rivers?
In research published in Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, investigators sampled water from 19 locations across the Hudson and East Rivers in 2021 and 2022 to identify and quantify the prescribed pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse that are making.....»»
How to watch the Celtics vs Pacers Game 4 live stream
The Celtics and Pacers meet for Game 4 of the East finals tonight. If you don't have cable, here's how you can watch a live stream for free or cheap......»»