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......»»
Canadians use SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 to help combat wildfire
Canadians dealing with an island wildfire used SOS via satellite to contact emergency services despite a lack of cellular connection.SOS via satelliteSOS via satellite is a new feature available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro that lets users contact.....»»
End of the line for Russia and Ukraine’s partnership in rocketry
Northrop Grumman just can't seem to settle on a rocket for its Cygnus supply ships. Enlarge / Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket rolls out of its hangar at Wallops Island, Virginia. Its two Russian engines are visible on the back.....»»
iPhone 15 rumors: Thinner bezels, USB-C, and more expensive
Thinner bezels, USB-C, and more Dynamic Island action are apparently on the way for this fall's iPhone 15 launches, as a report sums up many of the rumors about the inbound refresh.Render of the iPhone 15 ProAs usual, Apple is expected to introduce a.....»»
After 50 years of one seabird colony fighting its way back from near extinction, it now faces new threats
Over the past few decades, Skomer Island off the south coast of Wales has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in its guillemot population. Before 1930, Skomer was home to over 100,000 common guillemots. But by the end of the second world war, this numb.....»»
Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia"s tropical savanna threaten endangered birds
Fires in riparian zones within the tropical savannas of northern Australia affect the breeding success and survival of endangered, purple-crowned fairy-wrens......»»
Greece wildfires: How climate change is involved, and what we can do about it
Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousa.....»»
Industry groups, New York firefighters call for stronger rules on lithium ion battery safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission acknowledged current standards "aren't enough" to prevent deadly fires......»»
Hello Kitty: Island Adventure should be your next mobile game obsession
Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is an adorable riff on Animal Crossing, even if it doesn't come with all the same hooks......»»
Sanrio brings Hello Kitty to Apple Arcade with "Hello Kitty Island Adventure"
Players can help Hello Kitty restore an abandoned theme park to its former glory in a new open-world adventure game on Apple Arcade.Image Credit: SanrioSanrio's first Apple Arcade title, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, allows players to design their ow.....»»
Disney Illusion Island is full of video game Easter eggs
Portal, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are referenced in Dlala Studios' new platformer Disney Illusion Island......»»
Singapore races to save "Garbage of Eden"
Visitors to the island hosting Singapore's only landfill might expect foul odors and swarms of flies, but instead they are greeted with stunning views of blue waters, lush greenery and wildlife......»»
Island appoints Steve Tchejeyan as President
Island announced the addition of Steve Tchejeyan to its executive team as President. Tchejeyan brings decades of executive leadership experience driving successful business strategies and growth initiatives for some of the world’s leading technolog.....»»
Disney Illusion Island review: charming Disney platformer is perfect for kids
Disney Illusion Island features design choices that make it a great first Metroidvania, but it lacks depth......»»
E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
New fires in heat-hit Greece force evacuations
Greece ordered evacuations on Wednesday for areas near two central cities after new blazes broke out during a punishing heat wave and as deadly fires hit the Mediterranean......»»
The amazing new materials that hold the key to new space discoveries
Space is a dangerous place. From micro-meteorites and electromagnetic interference to fires in space and extreme heat and cold, we need to develop new materials to enable the next generation of space travel and intergalactic travel......»»
Fires risk turning EV progress to ash
Lithium ion battery fires are plaguing vehicles from e-bikes to Teslas......»»
Mars: Was Olympus Mons once a giant volcanic island?
Imagine a volcanic island about the size of France and over 20,000 meters high. Such a landscape may once have existed on the planet Mars......»»
Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity
In a study recently published in Forest Ecology and Management, scientists found that fires in America's dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees today than in previous centuries. The main culprit? Paradoxically, a lack of fires......»»