Earthquake in Turkey was a doublet: First quake triggered second in neighboring fault
ETH Zurich researcher Luca Dal Zilio offers an insightful summary of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, shedding light on the complex nature of this event. He discusses the lessons that can be drawn from it to better understand and prepare f.....»»
Supercharged heat waves like Washington"s deadliest will strike harder and more often, study says
North America's 2021 heat wave was Washington's deadliest weather-related disaster, claiming over 100 lives in the evergreen state and many others in neighboring regions. Scientists not only suggest that such heat waves will grow more intense and str.....»»
Discovery of 72-kilometer fault line on Canada"s Vancouver Island
A team of geologists, mineralogists and Earth and ocean scientists affiliated with institutions in Canada, the U.S. and France has discovered a 72-kilometer fault line on Canada's Vancouver Island. In their project, reported in the journal Tectonics,.....»»
Frostquakes: A new earthquake risk in the north?
A new study has identified a potentially growing natural hazard in the north: frostquakes. With climate change contributing to many observed changes in weather extremes, such as heavy precipitation and cold waves, these seismic events could become mo.....»»
The Fallout TV series trailer is here, and it’s loaded with homages to the games
The show looks faithful—maybe to a fault. Let's look at what the trailer reveals. The teaser trailer for Amazon's Fallout TV series. The trailer for Amazon's Fallout TV series dropped this weekend, and it's either craven fan servi.....»»
Mohamed Amin was a famous Kenyan photojournalist—there"s much more to his work than images of tragedy
Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin (1943-1996) rose to fame for documenting the 1984 famine in neighboring Ethiopia with powerful images of the tragedy. He also captured the Ethiopian people's suffering during the brutal reign of Mengistu Haile Mari.....»»
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said.....»»
Hubble Space Telescope is in safe mode due to a gyro problem
The Hubble Space Telescope has a problem with its hardware and is currently in safe mode, with science operations paused until the fault can be corrected......»»
Who supports Putin? Men, older generations and traditionalists, study shows
An international team of researchers has released an exhaustive look at support for Russia's autocratic President Vladimir Putin across several neighboring countries......»»
Elon Musk tells advertisers like Apple, Disney to "Go f--- yourself" after boycott
After companies like Apple and Disney pulled advertising, Elon Musk says it will be the advertisers fault if X goes under, suggesting users will boycott them in turn.X in trouble after advertising boycottAfter Elon Musk promoted antisemitic content v.....»»
Minnesota turkey farmers say expanded rural broadband could help detect bird flu sooner
Just over 5 miles from where folklore has long claimed Vikings scribbled Scandinavian etchings on a runestone, Erica Sawatzke surveys thousands of chirping baby birds in her long barn......»»
Complex, volatile coast makes preparing for tsunamis tough in Alaska
Educating local residents about the risks carries challenges. Enlarge / Damage from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Kodiak, Alaska. (credit: Education Images via Getty) On an overcast day in September, Heidi Geagel neg.....»»
More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs
What wiped out the dinosaurs? A meteorite plummeting to Earth is only part of the story, a new study suggests. Climate change triggered by massive volcanic eruptions may have ultimately set the stage for the dinosaur extinction, challenging the tradi.....»»
3 best Prime Video shows to watch for Thanksgiving
From one of 2023's funniest comedies to a nostalgic 1960s-set series, these Prime Video shows are the best ones to catch on turkey day......»»
A strong earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia with no immediate reports of casualties or damages
A strong, deep undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia on Wednesday with no immediate reports of casualties or damages in the area......»»
Musk files lawsuit claiming Media Matters manipulated X by scrolling down
In lawsuit, Musk says ads next to antisemitic posts are Media Matters' fault. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) On Monday, Elon Musk followed through with his promise to sue Media Matters over reporting.....»»
Study examines how massive 2022 eruption changed stratosphere chemistry and dynamics
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted on January 15, 2022 in the South Pacific, it produced a shock wave felt around the world and triggered tsunamis in Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Peru and the United States......»»
Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday......»»
Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning......»»
ChatGPT’s popularity triggers global generative AI investment surge
While AI is not a new technology – companies have been investing heavily in predictive and interpretive AI for years – the announcement of the GPT-3.5 series from OpenAI in late 2022 captured the world’s attention and triggered a surge of i.....»»
A sweet solution: Turning winery waste into jelly
Researchers in Turkey have proposed a new sustainable solution for winery waste. In a new study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture they have demonstrated how one of the most significant by-products from the winemaking ind.....»»