Earth"s existential threats: Inequality, pandemics and climate change demand global leadership
Asked in 2003, the UK's astronomer royal, Martin Rees, gave our present society 50/50 odds of lasting until the end of the century. It's fair to say the odds haven't improved in the years since he made this call. The planet is warming, a pandemic run.....»»
Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry"s environmental impact
The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, new Curtin University research has identified how the sector could clean up its green credentials by getting dirty......»»
The Nokia 3210 Lives Again, this time with Modernized Features
It comes with Snake as well. The post The Nokia 3210 Lives Again, this time with Modernized Features appeared first on Phandroid. While Finnish company HMD Global is slowly moving towards its own branding for new (and old) smartphones, it.....»»
School"s out: how climate change threatens education
Record-breaking heat last month that prompted governments in Asia to close schools offers fresh evidence of how climate change is threatening the education of millions of children......»»
Bleaching of coral reefs shows severe ocean circulation changes
A new paper in Oxford Open Climate Change indicates that extensive bleaching and deaths are widespread at several major coral reefs around the world. This suggests that climate change has resulted in shifting patterns in ocean circulation. Coral reef.....»»
Global ransomware crisis worsens
Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. Global ransomware crisis After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. More.....»»
Affordability to affect new-vehicle purchases, study says
An Urban Science and Harris Poll study found 55 percent of consumers said they're likely to change their vehicle purchase or lease plans due to economic concerns in the near future, lower than dealers' expectations......»»
Bloomberg: John Ternus emerging as the most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
A new report from Bloomberg today gives an in-depth look at who could replace Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, who has held the title since 2011 and turns 64 this year. While the report says there’s “no reason to assume that a change at the helm is imm.....»»
International SWOT mission can improve flood prediction
Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are like our planet's arteries, carrying life-sustaining water in interconnected networks. When Earth's water cycle runs too fast, flooding can result, threatening lives and property. That risk is increasing as climate c.....»»
Webb presents best evidence to date for rocky exoplanet atmosphere
Researchers using NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope may have detected an atmosphere surrounding 55 Cancri e, a rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for a rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system......»»
High hopes for carbon capture, underground storage
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to store underground "sounds too good to be true", a climate expert told AFP, yet the technology to increase its capacity tenfold is already being tested......»»
2023 "year of record climatic hazards" in Latin America: UN
Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a "double-whammy" of El Niño and climate change caused major weather calamities, the World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday......»»
Global warming may boost mosquito habitats, study finds
A research team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is using computer models to simulate how climate change could expand the geographical range in which mosquitoes live, which may cause an increase in mosquito-borne illness. The study was recently publ.....»»
"Lost" spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post.....»»
Apple made an outrageous change to its new iPads
Apple's new iPads are here, but these new devices are breaking a longstanding tradition......»»
How to change bot difficulty in Counter-Strike 2
Practicing against bots is a great way to hone your skills in Counter Strike 2, but the default setting may not be right for you. Here's how to adjust the bots......»»
GM names new leader for China after Q1 loss
Steve Hill, vice president of global commercial operations, will succeed Julian Blissett, who is retiring after four years heading GM China......»»
New iPad Pro demand likely to be low for two reasons – TrendForce
You might expect the introduction of the first OLED screens and uber-thin form factor to result in strong iPad Pro demand, but a new forecast from market intelligence company TrendForce suggests it may actually be lower than last year. The company.....»»
No one has seen the data behind Tyson’s “climate friendly beef” claim
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to livestock companies raising "low carbon" beef. Enlarge / The Environmental Working Group published a new analysis on Wednesday outlining its efforts to push the USDA for more transparency, inc.....»»
Study reveals new mechanism to explain how continents stabilized
Ancient, expansive tracts of continental crust called cratons have helped keep Earth's continents stable for billions of years, even as landmasses shift, mountains rise and oceans form. A new mechanism proposed by Penn State scientists may explain ho.....»»
New study delves into ozone"s influence on exoplanetary climate
In the quest for life beyond our solar system, a new study delves into the atmospheric dynamics of planet Proxima Centauri b, illuminating ozone's pivotal role in shaping planetary climates. This research signifies a significant leap forward in our u.....»»