Brazil sees area burned by fire nearly double in November
Fires scorched almost two million acres of territory in Brazil in November, according to data released by an NGO group Wednesday, nearly 90 percent more than in the same month last year......»»
Hurdle hints and answers for October 4
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place. If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, wi.....»»
Everything you need to know about Amazon"s October Prime Day sale: Start time, the competition, and more
Amazon is hosting Prime Big Deal Days, its "October Prime Day" sale, on Oct. 8 and 9. Here's what you need to know about the event ahead of time. UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 9:45 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with two new Fire tablet deals.....»»
Tip: You Can Change Pixel Buds Settings on Windows, Mac
Owning a pair of high-end earbuds in today’s world means you likely connect them to your phone and computer either simultaneously or with quick switching as you need it. That double device access allows you to jump from work life to phone life.....»»
Maker Faire Bay Area 2024: Who’s Who On The Make: Live Stage!
Its well known that Maker Faire Bay Area has amazing makers sharing projects of all sorts. It’s less well known, that Maker Faire Bay Area also has a fantastic speaker program that deep dives into these projects and explores the innovative and.....»»
Tesla has to fix another issue with the Cybertruck
The Cybertruck has been recalled for the fifth time since its launch in November, this time to fix an issue with the rearview camera display......»»
Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project presses ahead amid DEI backlash
Despite Ford's pullback on DEI efforts, the chairman of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Automotive Project sees the industry continuing to be more inclusive......»»
Save up to $70 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet!
Go big with Amazon's 10-inch tablet. The post Save up to $70 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Amazon’s line of Fire tablets are a pretty popular option for folks looking for a wa.....»»
2-billion-year-old rock could help understand very early life on Earth and the hunt for evidence of life on Mars
Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in a 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, an area known for its rich ore deposits. This is the oldest example of living.....»»
Scientists design silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin for use in dental applications
The oral cavity is home to a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that are found in both healthy and diseased states. In the area of dental restoration, highly specialized materials are used to fulfill specific functions so that the patient recovers thei.....»»
South America treated to rare "ring of fire" eclipse
Skygazers on the tip of South America were treated Wednesday to a spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse that was visible from Chile's Easter Island before heading to mainland Patagonia......»»
Apple Search Ads expands to Turkey and 20 additional countries
Apple Search Ads is continuing its expansion into new geographic segments, following a successful rollout to Brazil earlier this year. Starting today, developers can start buying Apple Search Ads for placement in Turkey, and 20 additional countrie.....»»
Amazon Refreshes its Fire HD 8 Tablet Lineup for 2024, Boasts New AI Tricks
Gen AI at an affordable price? The post Amazon Refreshes its Fire HD 8 Tablet Lineup for 2024, Boasts New AI Tricks appeared first on Phandroid. We guess it’s that time of the year again – Amazon recently announced that it was.....»»
An Ultrathin Graphene Brain Implant Was Just Tested in a Person
A Spanish biotech company sees the carbon material as a way to power the brain-computer interfaces of the future......»»
Exciting Announcement: San Francisco Bay Ferry Named Official Transportation Partner of Maker Faire Bay Area
March isn’t just a month; at Make: it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the spirit of making. The post Exciting Announcement: San Francisco Bay Ferry Named Official Transportation Partner of Maker Faire Bay Area appeared first on M.....»»
How do "double skeptics" affect government policy on climate and vaccination?
Governments and other policymakers around the world wrestle with how to deal with people who are skeptical of official positions and guidelines, such as climate skeptics and antivaxxers......»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL camera shootout sees iPhone win
An iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL camera shootout carried out in a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting conditions has seen the iPhone declared the winner, albeit by a relatively slim margin. You might not get that impression when you first.....»»
Tesla reverses sales slump, sees modest growth in Q3
Deliveries were up, but not enough to meet analysts' estimates. This morning, Tesla posted its sales and production numbers for the third quarter of 2024. While not spectacular w.....»»
Fires taking Amazon closer to "point of no return": Expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet......»»
Lab owner pleads guilty to faking COVID test results during pandemic
Ill-gotten millions bought a Bentley, Lamborghini, Tesla X, and crypto, among other things. Enlarge / Residents line up for COVID-19 testing on November 30, 2020 in Chicago. (credit: Getty | Scott Olson) The co-owner of.....»»
Scientists develop a new model of electric double layer
A new model accounts for a wide range of ion-electrode interactions and predicts a device's ability to store electric charge. The model's theoretical predictions align with the experimental results. Data on the behavior of the electric double layer (.....»»