Canadian military on alert as wildfires rage
The Canadian military was on standby Saturday to help evacuate towns and fight more than 170 wildfires fueled by a record-smashing heat wave and tinder-dry conditions as the government in Ottawa warned of a "long and challenging summer" ahead......»»
Laying the groundwork for zero trust in the military
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Arnold, VP and Chief Scientist at Core4ce, discusses the starting points for military training in zero trust principles, emphasizing foundational technologies and a unified taxonomy. Arnold provides insight.....»»
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: How legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change
As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce......»»
Discovery alert: With six new exoplanets, 5,500 discovery milestone passed
On Aug. 24, 2023, more than three decades after the first confirmation of planets beyond our own solar system, scientists announced the discovery of six new exoplanets, stretching that number to 5,502. From zero exoplanet confirmations to more than 5.....»»
Trump allies want to “Make America First in AI” with sweeping executive order
After repealing Biden's AI order, draft would create "Manhattan Projects" for military AI. Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, Ju.....»»
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures, new research reveals
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the p.....»»
9,000 evacuated in northeast Canada due to wildfires
Around 9,000 people have been evacuated in northeastern Canada because of raging wildfires, officials said Saturday......»»
Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics unveiled
In a revelation that highlights the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists from China, Germany, and the U.S. have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer. Published in Science.....»»
Canadian wildfire smoke dispersal worsened by coincident cyclones, study suggests
Wildfires are unplanned and unpredictable threats to Earth; while we may intuitively relate them to extreme heat at lower latitudes, they are known to occur in Arctic regions, such as those recently ravaging Russia......»»
Road rage dispute in Hilton Head Plantation leads to roadside fistfight, dislocated arm
Road rage dispute in Hilton Head Plantation leads to roadside fistfight, dislocated arm.....»»
Fires and climate are changing. The science must change as well, says paper
A new paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows. By addressing these challenges, the fire research community ai.....»»
PSA: Watch out for smishing texts with fake iCloud links
Apple users are being warned to be alert to smishing texts – the name given to phishing attacks carried out by sending SMS messages – trying to capture login credentials for Apple IDs. The links direct to a fake iCloud page, and for 9to5Mac re.....»»
Wolves" return has had only small impact on deer populations in Washington state, study shows
Humans drove wolves to extinction in Washington state around the 1930s. Thanks to conservation efforts, by about 80 years later, wolves had returned—crossing first from the Canadian border into Washington around 2008 and later entering the state fr.....»»
Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years
These findings align with other evidence that wildfires are getting worse—such as the total area burned each year ratcheting up......»»
Hot Dog: HomePod saves home and pooch from housefire
Apple's HomePod saved a family home from a potentially fatal fire, caused by a very curious dog.A dog caused a fire in Colorado Springs. A HomePod helped alert homeowners to it. [CSFD]On June 26th at 4:43 a.m, the Colorado Springs Fire Department was.....»»
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians a year: It doesn"t have to be so deadly, say researchers
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious—but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames do. It doesn't have to be so deadly......»»
10 best movies to watch this 4th of July weekend
From a musicalized tale of the Founding Fathers to a story of American military heroism, these 10 movies are great to watch on the 4th of July......»»
10 best movies to watch on the 4th of July
From a musicalized tale of the Founding Fathers to a story of American military heroism, these 10 movies are great to watch on the 4th of July......»»
Fires in Brazil"s Pantanal push wetlands community to limit
A riverside community in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands narrowly escaped raging wildfires last month, but some say the record-setting blazes—still burning nearby—are compounding threats to their way of life......»»
The TORRAS Ostand 360 series is the jackknife of iPhone cases
Meet The TORRAS Ostand 360 Case Series for iPhones – it’s got a 360-spin kickstand and ring holder, powerful integrated magnets, and military-grade protection. more….....»»
Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence
In recent years, incidents of violence by "involuntary celibates" (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored the connections of incel vio.....»»