Crossing fire threshold can quickly turn blazes dangerous
Global climate change has already exacerbated the risk of fire and is likely to fuel even more change as accelerating feedback loops create disastrous consequences for both biodiversity and human populations. Yet accurately predicting the risks and i.....»»
Enigmatic archaeological site in Madagascar may have been built by people with Zoroastrian origins, research suggests
At the turn of the first millennium AD, an unknown group of people lived in the inland Isalo massif of southern Madagascar. Here, they built vast terraces and carved large stone chambers and small hollow rock niches. The architecture is unlike anythi.....»»
High-pressure reactions can turn nonporous rocks into sponges
In deep Earth, rocks take up and release water all the time, and the effects can be wide reaching. Dehydration can cause rocks to crack and trigger earthquakes, and over geologic timescales, this water cycling can influence plate tectonics and move c.....»»
Best iPhone 16 Plus fast chargers
Charge your iPhone 16 Plus quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best iPhone 16 Plus fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Plus has launched as the newest iPhone Plus model. It is available with a 6.7-inch OLED.....»»
Phytoplankton shield ice shelves from summer heat
In spring, stretches of Antarctic sea ice melt to form pockets of open water called polynyas, which make perfect homes for phytoplankton. These marine microbes can become so abundant that they turn the water green......»»
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Colombian authorities said Sunday they were fighting forest fires across seven departments, as a scorching drought fanned blazes across Latin America......»»
Experts discover the deadly genetics of cholera, which could be key to its prevention
Experts have used a cutting-edge computational approach to discover the genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous—which could be key to preventing this deadly disease......»»
The 44 best Netflix drama shows right now (September 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Heels, Fire Country, Prison Break, Dark Winds, Lost, and many others......»»
Alabama mass shooting: Police on scene after gunmen open fire on multiple victims
Alabama mass shooting: Police on scene after gunmen open fire on multiple victims.....»»
One company appears to be thriving as part of NASA’s return to the Moon
"This has really been a transformational year for us." Enlarge / The second Intuitive Machines lander is prepared for hot-fire testing this week. (credit: Intuitive Machines) One of the miracles of the Apollo Moon landin.....»»
“A total lump of… ”: Customer frustration as ISP’s smart TVs won’t turn on
Problems with UK Sky hardware started Thursday, seem partially fixed. Enlarge (credit: Sky) Hundreds of owners of smart TVs and streaming devices from United Kingdom telecom Sky reported that their hardware stopped powe.....»»
NASA"s Chandra finds galaxy cluster that crosses the streams
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found a galaxy cluster has two streams of superheated gas crossing one another. This result shows that crossing the streams may lead to the creation of new structure......»»
Watch SpaceX fire up Starship engines ahead of fifth test flight
SpaceX has shared footage of a recent static fire test involving its Starship spacecraft, a modified version of which will put astronauts on the moon......»»
6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Apple’s cases
One of the newest features of the iPhone 16 lineup is the Camera Control button. It brings an innovative way to quickly launch the camera, … The post 6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Appl.....»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro wireless chargers
Charge iPhone 16 Pro quickly and wirelessly with these fast wireless chargers. The post Best iPhone 16 Pro wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Pro is now official as the latest generation iPhone. It comes with a 6......»»
Anti-cheat update leaves GTA Online’s Steam Deck players out in the cold
Valve says Rockstar could fix the issue quickly, if it wants to. Enlarge / Artist's conception of what used to be possible, before BattlEye ruined things. Last week, Rockstar added BattlEye support to Grand Theft Auto V.....»»
Scientists can now predict catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. Published in Nature, this breakthrough study sh.....»»
Kremlin calls Stoltenberg"s comments on missile strikes on Russia "dangerous"
Kremlin calls Stoltenberg"s comments on missile strikes on Russia "dangerous".....»»
What we know about the fire "pandemic" plaguing Brazil
Brazil is burning. From the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands, flames have consumed millions of hectares of forest and farmland in recent weeks......»»
Data disposal and cyber hygiene: Building a culture of security within your organization
Data breach episodes have been constantly rising with the number of data breach victims crossing 1 billion in the first half of 2024. A recent Data Breach Report 2023 by Verizon confirms that 74% of data breaches are due to human errors. Although cyb.....»»
Save up to 35% on the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus!
It's on sale for lower than a hundred bucks. The post Save up to 35% on the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for an affordably-accessible tablet, Amazon’s Fire-series devices have always pro.....»»