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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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredOct 11th, 2024

Q&A: How climate change fuels extreme weather events like hurricanes

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of the storm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Eyeing the damage of hurricane season

In the aftermath of hurricanes like Helene and Milton, the damaging effects of these natural disasters are the center of national conversations, including questions about the long-term impact to infrastructure. However, current methods for damage ass.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

GitGuardian Visual Studio Code extension helps developers protect their sensitive information

Stolen credentials remain the most common cause of a data breach. Various methods exist to prevent such breaches, and the most effective ones will have the least impact on developer productivity while catching issues as early as possible in the devel.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict

Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely mad.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

The 20 best Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cases for 2024

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the iPhone to get if you want all the bells and whistles. To protect your investment, consider buying a case. Here are our favorites......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Can walls of oysters protect shores against hurricanes? Darpa wants to know.

Colonized artificial reef structures could absorb the power of storms. On October 10, 2018, Tyndall Air Force Base on the Gulf of Mexico—a pillar of American air superiority—f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

The Origins of the Climate Haven Myth

In a world of increasingly powerful hurricanes and other rising climate threats, those with vested interests in promoting certain locations have sold the public a dream......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Experts warn "crazy busy" Atlantic hurricane season is far from over

Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season is far from over......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

A hurricane scientist logged a final flight as NOAA released his ashes into Milton"s eye

As an award-winning scientist, Peter Dodge had made hundreds of flights into the eyes of hurricanes—almost 400. On Tuesday, a crew on a reconnaissance flight into Hurricane Milton helped him make one more, dropping his ashes into the storm as a las.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

How climate change is powering stronger hurricanes

As climate change accelerates, hurricanes are becoming more intense and destructive, bringing heavier rains, stronger winds and devastating storm surges. Hurricanes Helene and Milton serve as stark examples of this—both storms grew stronger due to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Fivecast Discovery drives better analytical outputs

Responding directly to an increased global threat environment, Fivecast launched a Discovery solution that empowers analysts and investigators across both the Government and Corporate sectors to uncover intelligence insights faster to help protect co.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds

Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases: 15 to consider right now

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has arrived, along with a pretty impressive lineup of cases. Here are the ones we feel are the best to protect your investment......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription offers AI search – with mixed results

An upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription will offer 24/7 recording, and AI-powered search, from $19.99 per month. The Amazon-owned company is also renaming two of its existing subscription tiers, while Ring Protect Pro subscribers will have.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Edgio Premier Bot Manager detects, classifies and mitigates bot traffic

Edgio launched Premier Bot Manager, a next-generation bot management solution designed to protect enterprise applications against increasingly sophisticated automated threats. Premier Bot Manager introduces enhanced detection capabilities, AI-powered.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Paying out disaster relief before climate catastrophe strikes

Beyond the complex byways of international finance, a simple solution is gaining ground to protect populations caught in the path of destructive extreme weather: transfer a little money via their mobile phones before disaster strikes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails

While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024