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Climate change in Greenland could cause trouble for Arctic char

Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) like clean, cold water and can be found around northern Greenland, Svalbard, Alaska and in Arctic parts of Russia and Canada......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagMar 8th, 2024

Some of 2024’s best games were only as long as movies

2024 was filled with enormous video games, but more compact projects like Arctic Eggs and Mouthwashing proved the power of a short game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump"s return

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens to upend US efforts to combat global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

EU wants Apple to ensure ‘effective interoperability’ of iOS with other platforms

Apple this year was forced to drastically change how iOS works in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law, which establishes a series of rules to prevent big techs from engaging in anti-competitive practices. However, it seems that.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

UN experts urge three "transformations" for nature

Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Play for the planet: Five climate change games for the festive season

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarizing, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people's attention. People who are concerne.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

AirTag just got a new feature in iOS 18.2, here’s how to use it

iOS 18.2 introduced a new feature for and other items in the Find My app, and it may just save you a lot of stress and trouble the next time you lose something important. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation

A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Ice is melting, seas are rising—how scientists are tracking the changes

Will the sea rise by 20 cm or 3 meters by 2100? This is obviously an interesting question to answer. Predicting the sea level in 75 years requires precise calculations and correct models of the melting of the ice from, e.g., Greenland. To do so, rese.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Climate change made Cyclone Chido stronger: Scientists

Climate change intensified Cyclone Chido as it barreled toward the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, said a preliminary study by scientists studying the link between global warming and tropical storms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

iPhone 17 camera layout may not radically change after all

A new leak claims that recent rumors of at least one iPhone 17 model switching to a horizontal row of cameras, are wrong.Close up on the iPhone's familiar camera triangleThe original rumor came from two sources that both claimed knowledge of a horizo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects

The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Wind alters snow crystals, impacting climate models

Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show how snow crystals change in the wind. The findings could force climate researchers to adjust their models—particularly in the polar regions, where snow.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Vision Pro’s Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve

One of the most remarkable Vision Pro experiences involves watching Apple Immersive Video. Content available in Immersive Video has been released at a slower pace than many users hoped, but that may change in 2025 thanks to two big updates coming.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights

A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

More Australian families are choosing private schools—we need to understand why

The shape of Australia's school system is undergoing a significant change. Enrollments in independent schools are growing, while fewer students are going to public schools......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Climate change could overwhelm sewage systems. Here"s how green infrastructure could help

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanization......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Antarctica"s tipping points threaten global climate stability

Antarctica is approaching a series of cascading tipping points that could reshape ecosystems and intensify global climate disruptions, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Tasma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Most coastal Arctic infrastructure faces instability by 2100, study warns

A new study has produced the first map of all coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic, showing the vulnerability of the built environment to threats from climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Climate neutrality: OECD and EU countries best equipped to lead the way, says report

Under the Paris Climate Agreement, nations around the globe committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. But how determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing this goal? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Swe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024