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Colombia"s Caribbean jewel slowly sinking as sea waters rise

A skeleton lies exposed to the elements as turquoise Caribbean waters lap the shores near a shattered tomb—a grisly reminder that the Colombian city of Cartagena is slowly being swallowed by the sea......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 13th, 2024

Tidal innovations: Charting the course for coastal urban sustainability

Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as global warming, sea-level rise, and human activities significantly impact their ecological environments, making them challenging.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

"Life in the ocean touches everyone": US rolls out first national ocean biodiversity strategy

Roughly 2 million species live in the world's oceans. But scientists have only described a mere 10% of them. With extinctions on the rise and biodiversity threatened worldwide, many species are in danger of vanishing before researchers can identify t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Rainforest wildlife under threat as below-canopy temperatures rise, new study warns

Assumptions that tropical forest canopies protect from the effects of climate change are unfounded, say researchers. Crucial strongholds for biodiversity are under threat as temperatures are rising in tropical forests, the world's most diverse terres.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Samsung to Slowly Phase-out its Tizen Smartwatches Soon

Samsung is going all-in with Wear OS. The post Samsung to Slowly Phase-out its Tizen Smartwatches Soon appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it was only a matter of time – given Samsung’s reformed commitment to working with G.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Mountain building linked to major extinction event half a billion years ago

As life on Earth rapidly expanded a little over 500 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion, Earth had tectonic plates slowly crashing into each other, building mountains and starting a series of unfortunate events that led to a mass extincti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

New emoji in iOS 18, iPad Pro, and patented Apple Store trees, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple is slowly adding more to watch on Apple Vision Pro, it's gearing up for AI, emoji, and more at WWDC, and yet another Apple Store has opened — but it's made out of Lego.It may never go on sale, but this Lego Apple store is a joyThe new Lego Ap.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Personal connections at work positively impact retention and mental health, says report

New survey results from Wiley suggest people still feel connected at work despite the prevalence of hybrid and remote work environments and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Microscopic defects in ice influence how massive glaciers flow, study shows

As they seep and calve into the sea, melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising global water levels at unprecedented rates. To predict and prepare for future sea-level rise, scientists need a better understanding of how fast glaciers melt and what i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune

With the rise of identity sprawl and system complexity, more businesses are suffering identity-related incidents than ever before, according to IDSA. Identity-related incidents in headlines Identity-related incidents continue to dominate today’s he.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Study indicates that as racial diversity and income rise, civilian injuries by police fall

An analysis of civilian injuries resulting from interactions with police in Illinois found that residents of all races and ethnicities are more likely to sustain injuries if they live in economically under-resourced areas. The risk of injury decrease.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Apple The Exchange TRX is opening in Malaysia June 22

Apple's first retail store in Malaysia opens June 22 in Kuala Lumpur and it is called Apple The Exchange TRX.Apple The Exchange TRX is the first Apple Store in MalaysiaApple has been slowly expanding its physical retail presence across Asia. There ar.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Researchers develop reusable "sponge" for soaking up marine oil spills—even in chilly northern waters

Oil spills, if not cleaned up quickly and effectively, can cause lasting damage to marine and coastal environments. That's why a team of North American researchers are developing a new sponge-like material that is not only effective at grabbing and h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

GPT"s inaccuracies in agriculture could lead to crop losses and food crises

Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at Reichman University, along with researchers from the US, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, and Colombia, scrutinized the reliability of the information and professional advice provided b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Submerged homes, heat waves fuel Mexico climate angst

Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village slowly being swallowed by the sea—a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil fuel producer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town

Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape

This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Secrets of sargassum: Scientists advance knowledge of seaweed causing chaos in the Caribbean and West Africa

Researchers have been working to track and study floating sargassum, a prolific seaweed swamping Caribbean and West African shorelines, and causing environmental and economic harm. The study, "Changes in holopelagic Sargassum spp. biomass composition.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity

While fears of cyber attacks continue to rise, CISOs demonstrate increasing confidence in their ability to defend against these threats, reflecting a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, according to Proofpoint. CISOs’ confidence i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

White sharks lurking in Massachusetts waters, New England Aquarium warns ahead of Memorial Day weekend

White sharks lurking in Massachusetts waters, New England Aquarium warns ahead of Memorial Day weekend.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Life in water and mud: Colombians fed up with constant flooding

The Berrio family moves around their home on raised planks, upon which their beds and furniture have been raised, to avoid the knee-high, murky waters that have invaded their modest brick house......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024