Desperate Greeks flee as fires ravage Evia island
Hundreds of Greek islanders packed up their belongings and fled their homes on the Greek island of Evia on Sunday as wildfires continued to rage after a record heatwave......»»
Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»
After slow start, NOAA predicts rest of hurricane season to be “above normal”
El Niño is developing slower than anticipated and the ocean is extremely warm. Enlarge / In Florida, parts of the Sanibel Causeway to Sanibel Island are washed away, along with sections of the bridge to the island, after Hurrica.....»»
Apple to donate to Maui and Hawaii relief and recovery efforts
Wildfires broke out on the island of Maui, causing devastating damage, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged that the company will donate to the relief and recovery efforts.Image from the Red CrossA deadly combination of drought and high winds set wides.....»»
Portable hotspots arrive in Maui to bring internet to residents and tourists
Portable mobile hotspots have arrived in Maui to help bring internet service to the thousands of people who may have been unable to call for help since the wildfires started to rage out of control on the island......»»
At least 36 dead in Hawaii wildfires, tourists evacuated
Fast-moving wildfires have claimed at least 36 lives in the US tourist paradise of Hawaii, where rescuers raced Thursday to evacuate more people from the worst-hit island of Maui......»»
"Australia is sleepwalking": A bushfire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent
As I hear reports of the fire tearing through the Hawaiian island of Maui, I feel utterly depressed. As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror—which has killed 36 people so far—is just the beginning. It's a portent of what Australia and ot.....»»
Why cell phone service is down in Maui — and when it could be restored
Thousands of people in Maui are without cell service as the wildfires continue to rage out of control on the island, preventing people from calling emergency services or updating loved ones about their status. It could take days or even weeks to get.....»»
Computer Integrated Services partners with Island to strengthen data protection across enterprises
Computer Integrated Services (CIS) has partnered with Island. This relationship will allow CIS to resell Island’s product portfolio across its nationwide customer base, offering CIS’ technology services and consulting with the innovation of the I.....»»
Do technological civilizations depend on atmospheric oxygen?
Nearly 2 million years ago a species of upright apes known as Homo erectus began to use fire. It was a gradual process, from opportunistic users of natural fires to masters able to craft flames from flint and tender. We are their descendants. We are.....»»
SpaceX conducts a mostly successful test of its Super Heavy booster
There were positives and negatives to be taken away from the test firing. Enlarge / SpaceX test fires its Super Heavy Booster 9 on Sunday. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX on Sunday performed a static fire of a new Super Heavy b.....»»
Discarded plastic blights Honduran mangrove island
A heron chick flutters clumsily after hatching in a nest on a mangrove island littered with plastic waste in the Gulf of Fonseca, along the Pacific Coast of Central America......»»
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro mockup comparison shows major design changes
In about a month, Apple will announce the iPhone 15 series. While all models are expected to feature the Dynamic Island cutout, the iPhone 15 … The post iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro mockup comparison shows major design changes appeared first.....»»
A flawless Cygnus launch brings eras to a close
A once-perfect example of US-Russian space collaboration now highlights its loss. Enlarge (credit: NASA) WALLOPS ISLAND, Va.—I had been told that rocket launches are a physical experience, that the carefully controlled.....»»
How "Zombie" Fires Rise from the Dead in Spring
As “zombie” fires become more common, new research shows they arise from an unexpected source.....»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Everything that’s available [New: Hello Kitty Island Adventure]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games. more….....»»
Monday’s best deals: iPhone 14 Pro Max $179 off, stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8 $612, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by 9to5Toys sharing a $179 discount on the iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Dynamic Island in tow. That rare offer is joined by one of the best price cuts yet on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8 at $137 o.....»»
Viewpoint: The oil industry has succumbed to a dangerous new climate denialism
If we have not been warned of the dangers of climate change this summer, we never will be. Extreme heat, forest fires and floods have been all over news reports. Yet the oil and gas industry remains largely in denial......»»
Climate scientists use data from Hurricane Maria to test social vulnerability assessment tool
Nearly six years have passed since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The historic storm, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, significantly damaged more than 80% of the island's electrical power system, leading to massive disruptions of.....»»
Three R.I. Grieco stores to pay $557K for deceptive sales
The combined sum three Rhode Island dealerships must pay for alleged deceptive trade includes $457,815 to customers and $100,000 to the Office of the Attorney General for costs of the investigation and lawsuits......»»
Mystery Iron Age warrior buried on small island off the coast of England determined to be female
A team of archaeologists and historians from multiple institutions in the U.K. and the U.S. has found evidence that an Iron Age warrior whose remains were found in a grave on the island of Bryher, off the coast of England, was likely female. In their.....»»