Cause, scope determined for deadly winter debris flow in Uttarakhand, India
The Uttarakhand region of India experienced a humanitarian tragedy on Feb. 7, 2021, when a wall of debris and water barreled down the Ronti Gad, Rishiganga and Dhauliganga river valleys......»»
Apple donating to relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will be making a donation to assist with relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain. At least 95 people are known to have been killed so far, and that number is likely to rise as a.....»»
Spain"s horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation......»»
Laser measurements help track space debris and observe water masses
What do the Earth's gravitational field and the trajectories of satellites and space debris have in common? The Earth's gravitational field influences the orbits of our companions in space, while the changes in the orbits in turn allow conclusions to.....»»
Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather
The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»
Apple to manufacture iPhone 17 in India in continued push away from China
It’s been a month since Apple released the iPhone 16. Still, the company has started the manufacturing process to make the regular iPhone 17 in … The post Apple to manufacture iPhone 17 in India in continued push away from China appeared.....»»
Report: iPhone 17 early manufacturing set for India, marking new milestone for Apple
Apple just shipped the iPhone 16 last month, but it’s already working on the manufacturing process for next year’s iPhone 17 models. And in a milestone for the company’s supply chain, India is reportedly where early production units of the base.....»»
India"s iPhone exports jump up to $6 billion in six months
The number of iPhones made in India rose by a third in the six months to the end of September 2024, as Apple's efforts to expand in the country continue.Mumbai, IndiaApple has been working to reduce its reliance on a single country, even as China has.....»»
Test iPhone 17 models are reportedly already being developed in India
Alongside an increase in manufacturing in India, a new report says Apple has moved some iPhone 17 development and testing to the country for the first time.Render of a possible iPhone 17 designApple's devices are famously designed in California, but.....»»
Scientists demonstrate precise control over artificial microswimmers using electric fields
In a new study in Physical Review Letters, scientists have demonstrated a method to control artificial microswimmers using electric fields and fluid flow. These microscopic droplets could pave the way for targeted drug delivery and microrobotics......»»
Investigating the flow of fluids with non-monotonic, "S-shaped" rheology
Water and oil, and some other simple fluids, respond in the same way to all levels of shear stress. These are termed Newtonian fluids, and their viscosity is constant for all stresses although it will vary with temperature. Under different stresses a.....»»
Plans to Destroy the International Space Station Preview a Bigger Orbital Junk Problem
A special spacecraft will guide the space station through Earth’s atmosphere, but what about other large pieces of space debris?.....»»
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.....»»
Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost
Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»
Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines
Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Friday while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76......»»
Michael Fassbender enters the deadly world of espionage in The Agency trailer
Michael Fassbender plays a CIA agent who stumbles into a dangerous game of international espionage in the trailer for The Agency......»»
Misinformation and disinformation: Both prebunking and debunking work for fighting them, finds study
Misinformation, incorrect or false information shared unintentionally, can be extremely damaging. Its climate change-denying sort can make taking much-needed action against global warming more difficult. It can be even deadly, for example, if it enco.....»»
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India"s tech enthusiasts
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India"s tech enthusiasts.....»»
NYC winter weather outlook: How much snow is expected in 2024-2025
NYC winter weather outlook: How much snow is expected in 2024-2025.....»»
What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»