Cities Aren’t Supposed to Burn Like This Anymore—Especially Lahaina
Humans figured out how to prevent huge fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again?.....»»
Qualcomm cancels Windows dev kit PC for “comprehensively” failing to meet standards
Snapdragon Dev Kit was supposed to ship in June but was repeatedly delayed. It's been a big year for Windows running on Arm chips, something that Microsoft and Arm chipmakers have.....»»
The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI
After using the Pixel 9 for two months after its release, the device's charm - and ultimately its strengths - aren't with LLMs or AI in general. The post The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI appeared first on Phandroid......»»
How the Malleus maleficarum fueled the witch trial craze
Invention of printing press, influence of nearby cities created perfect conditions for social contagion. Between 1400 and 1775, a significant upsurge of witch trials swept across.....»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane s.....»»
City microbes surviving on disinfectants, research reveals
New research shows microbes in our cities are evolving to resist the very cleaners we use to eliminate them. It also identifies novel strains living in Hong Kong that were previously only found in Antarctic desert soil......»»
Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding that"s entirely caused by humans
Centuries ago, estuaries around the world were teeming with birds and turbulent with schools of fish, their marshlands and endless tracts of channels melting into the gray-blue horizon......»»
Best Buy is knocking $70 off this 50-inch 4K TV
Big TVs aren't always cheap, but this 50-inch one is going for just $230 at Best Buy......»»
iPhone SE isn’t known for new tech, but one cutting edge upgrade is coming
No one knows what the ‘SE’ in iPhone SE really stands for. But we do know one thing: Apple’s SE devices aren’t known for introducing brand new tech. That’s set to change this spring, though, when the new iPhone SE is expected to come with o.....»»
A patchwork of spinifex: How we returned cultural burning to the Great Sandy Desert
How can a desert burn? Australia's vast deserts aren't just sand dunes—they're often dotted with flammable spinifex grass hummocks. When heavy rains fall, grass grows quickly before drying out. That's how a desert can burn......»»
TikTokkers Say Cinnamon Helps Burn Fat. Here"s What the Science Says
Consuming cinnamon may have a very small effect on weight, but it’s unlikely to deliver meaningful weight loss without other lifestyle adjustments......»»
Up in smoke: DIY tech to combat wildfires
As wildfires become a more frequent and dangerous part of life, especially in the Pacific Northwest, finding solutions that everyone can use is more important than ever. By June 2024, the Pacific Northwest had already seen more trees burn than in all.....»»
Study of young African American men in US cities finds negative perspectives of community, few opportunities
Research has documented the many ways individuals' environments (e.g., community, neighborhood) affect their health. In a new study on gun ownership, researchers surveyed young African American men who lived in high-crime, high-violence cities to bet.....»»
Chagos Islands: How to ensure their coral reefs aren"t damaged as they return to Mauritius
The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the largely uninhabited Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The islands have been known as the British Indian Ocean Territory since being administratively detached in 1965 from what was then the colony of Mau.....»»
The unintended consequences of brick-and-mortar"s decline
Lately, many big retail brands have been closing physical locations, in what has become known as the "retail apocalypse." Whether the stated reason is declining revenue, or concerns related to "shrinkage" and employee safety in some cities, the impac.....»»
Rental crisis in regional cities prompts rethinking of moves
James Cook University researchers say Cairns is a prime example of a regional city where the rental housing crisis is making people who have moved to the city rethink their choice—and they say city planners must act if regional areas want such peop.....»»
Drug makers can’t make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore—and they’re mad
Compounding pharmacies could make knockoffs during shortage. But FDA says it's over. Compounding pharmacies are suing the Food and Drug Administration so they can keep making imit.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 9: Yes, really, Gen Z and millennials are collecting cars
Automotive News report dispels the myth that younger generations aren't partaking in the joy of collecting cars......»»
New tool provides knowledge on heat stress vulnerability in cities for more targeted adaptation
Heat-related deaths and diseases are a major concern in Europe amid increasing extended periods of extreme heat. A recent study proposes a novel way of quantifying and projecting future vulnerability to heat stress in different areas of a city, provi.....»»
Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered
The streaming service will work whenever vehicles are stationary, ensuring that drivers aren't distracted by their favourite movies and series while on the road. The post Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered appeared first on.....»»