Computer models show heat waves in north Pacific may be due to China reducing aerosols
A team of oceanographers and planetary scientists at the Ocean University of China, working with a pair of colleagues from the U.S. and one in Germany, has found via computer modeling, that recent heat waves in the north Pacific may be due to a large.....»»
Novel carbon nanotube yarns can generate electricity from waste heat
In line with global efforts towards sustainability, the development of energy harvesting technologies has become a top research priority. Although renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have recently taken the spotlight, waste heat also s.....»»
Ecological impact of eucalyptus trees: Balancing benefits and risks
A new study has found that Eucalyptus trees, widely planted in Israel's Western Negev, have a significant allelopathic effect, reducing herbaceous plant biomass and flowering density of red anemones, particularly in unshaded areas......»»
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.....»»
Investigating changes in extreme high-temperature warning indicators over China under different global warming levels
A research team investigated the observed and climate model projected changes in extreme high temperature warning indicators across China. They found an approximately linear increase in the intensity of extreme high temperatures exceeding 35°C and 4.....»»
New insights into juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish behaviors that threaten reefs
A new study by researchers from the University of Sydney provides new insights into the behavior of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), a significant contributor to coral reef devastation in the Indo-Pacific region. The research, published in P.....»»
I’m attending the world’s biggest PC show next week. Here’s why I’m so excited
Computex 2024 will be massive, and we already have some hints as to what will be at the show. Here are the main announcements we expect to see......»»
OLED MacBook Pros can’t come soon enough
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends have been rumored for years now, but ever since the OLED iPad Pro launch, it’s turned up the heat on speculation around when Macs will get the technology. And now, in a new report, global tech analyst group Omdia h.....»»
Syfy reveals first images and release date for The Ark season 2
The crew aboard Ark One is ready for more space adventures in The Ark season 2. Check out the first images from season 2 and see when the show returns to SyFy......»»
How to watch Europe launch a new Earth observation satellite tonight
The European Space Agency will launch a satellite called EarthCARE to observe clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere tonight. Here's how to watch the launch......»»
NASA"s OSIRIS-APEX unscathed after searing pass of sun
Mission engineers were confident NASA's OSIRIS-APEX (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification—Apophis Explorer) spacecraft could weather its closest ever pass of the sun on Jan. 2, 2024. Their models had predicted that despite trav.....»»
I’m traveling to the other side of the world for Computex 2024. Here are the 7 key things I expect
Computex 2024 will be massive, and we already have some hints as to what will be at the show. Here are the main announcements we expect to see......»»
ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms
ASUS keeps it simple with all the essentials. The post ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms appeared first on Phandroid. Despite what some people might think, Chromebooks are mostly alive and well, and in fact are usual.....»»
China says it will use more tech to clamp down on online counterfeits
As it ramps up IP and counterfeit enforcement, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation commits to more tech......»»
Researchers investigate changes in surface heat fluxes on sensitive areas for the slopes of Mt Everest
Under the background of global warming, the Mount Everest region has experienced evident climate changes. Glaciers and snow have been rapidly retreating in this region. These changes increase the rate of warming and water scarcity in downstream areas.....»»
Asian forests show resilience despite rising disturbances from climate change and human activities
Since 1850, global temperatures have been steadily rising. Human activities have significantly increased the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the greenhouse effect and global warming. Forests in Asia have faced numerous.....»»
Something important just happened to the iPhone 16 series
A key component for the iPhone 16 series is set for mass production — at least for three of the four models. Here's what it is and what it means......»»
Researchers create the world"s strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Terahertz waves, known as non-ionizing radiation, can turn into ionization radiation when sufficiently many terahertz photons are focused in space and time. A team led by scientists in Korea and the U.S. has created the world's most intense terahertz.....»»
Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10 million years in the making
There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence suggests North America's sole porcupine belongs to.....»»
New approach enhances accelerator"s capability to uncover clues from supernovae in lunar dust
Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) have significantly enhanced the method of detecting iron-60 (60Fe), a rare isotope found in lunar samples, using the HI-13 tandem accelerator. This achievement paves the way for detecting 60F.....»»
OLED MacBook Pro ‘highly likely’ to launch in 2026 – Omdia
Tech analyst Omdia has said that Apple is “highly likely” to launch its first OLED MacBook Pro models in 2026. It was previously reported that Samsung is set to be the exclusive supplier of an OLED screen for a 13-inch MacBook Air, with a more.....»»