DARPA Thinks Walls of Oysters Could Protect Shores Against Hurricanes
The US defense research agency is funding three universities to engineer reef structures that will be colonized by corals and bivalves and absorb the power of future storms......»»
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Foreign accents protect people from being judged for bad grammar, finds study
Speaking with a foreign accent mitigates the impact of making grammatical errors, depending on the personality type of the listener, a study has found......»»
Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one gun......»»
No "island of garbage" here, Puerto Rico"s new marine reserve
The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a "floating island of garbage" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species......»»
Early Black Friday Blink camera deals: Security cameras up to 58% off
Protect your home with security cameras and bundles from these Black Friday Blink camera deals. The discounts will not last long, so hurry with your purchase!.....»»
What everyone is getting wrong about the Mac mini’s hidden power button
Apple’s M4 Mac mini has a power button on its underside. That may seem like a weird design decision, but Apple thinks it makes perfect sense. Here’s why......»»
Taiwan battens down for Super Typhoon Kong-rey
Five-meter waves pounded Taiwan's shores Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey drew near, with forecasters expecting the storm to strengthen before hitting the island as one of the most powerful in years......»»
Kaseya 365 User helps MSPs to protect user data
Kaseya announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to and recover from threats to user identity and s.....»»
The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset
Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather
The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»
Faster Smoke Detection that Sets a New Standard — Siterwell Unveils New Combo Smoke & CO Detector
There are many ways to protect your home, and a good smart smoke detector like the Siterwell could be one of them. The post Faster Smoke Detection that Sets a New Standard — Siterwell Unveils New Combo Smoke & CO Detector appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
A new app for tracking coastal flooding during hurricanes
A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of South Florida scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton......»»
Balancing nutrient levels and fishery health in Lake Erie
There's a famous piece of advice from hockey, attributed to Wayne Gretzky, about how it's better to skate to where the puck is headed rather than where it is. Research is now showing that regulations designed to protect Lake Erie's water quality are.....»»
Small Business Disaster Loans to Hurricane Victims Are Halted as Cash Runs Out
The Small Business Association has announced that loans to those affected by hurricanes and other disasters have been halted to wait for more money from Congress. But the House speaker says nothing will happen until after the presidential election.....»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
Instagram might make your video look terrible if it’s not popular
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has admitted that the company may reduce the quality of your video if it thinks it’s not getting enough views … more….....»»
15 Seconds Faster Detection that Sets a New Standard — Siterwell Unveils New Combo Smoke & CO Detector
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The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores......»»
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores.....»»