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Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska"s largest city raise concerns

An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city this year has geologists paying attention......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 7th, 2024

Coastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts, researchers warn

The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, scientists say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Building green and blue spaces in new communities is crucial for cleaner air, say researchers

With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey are urging city planners not to forget to build "greening areas" such as parks in new communities......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Are US "news deserts" hothouses of corruption? Researchers demonstrate impacts of losing local papers

The March 24, 2021 edition of neighborhood newspaper Northeast News, out of Kansas City, Missouri, contained a surprise for its 9,000 subscribers. Where the front-page news should have been, there was a big, blank white space. This was no printer's e.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

The "donut effect" persists: Major US cities may never again look like they did before the pandemic

What is the shelf life of a freshly baked donut? Two days, tops. But when it comes to an entirely different kind of donut—one that Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom described early in the pandemic when he measured the exodus of people from city cen.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Cyber Monday Beats headphone deals: At least 25% off all models

Whether you've got an eye on Beats headphones or earbuds, you should check out the Cyber Monday deals that we've rounded up here for the largest discounts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Don’t miss your last chance to shop these 40 Cyber Monday deals

Cyber Monday has finally arrived! We've picked out all the best deals with the largest discounts, whether you're looking for a laptop, TV, or something else......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Users fear the Sonos app could require a subscription; company says no plans in hand

Growing concerns have been expressed that the Sonos app might in future require a subscription, as the company reported revenue down for the second year running – and a former employee has now added fuel to the fire. Of particular concern is tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

iPhone 17 Pro will keep titanium insists leaker

While it's been speculated that Apple will return to using aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro, a new but unsubstantiated claim says that it will continue to use titanium, if only over marketing concerns.A render of a possible iPhone 17 designIt's been cl.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Workers strike as Volkswagen plans to close German factories

VW wants to close three plants in Germany, causing the largest walkout since 2018. Volkswagen workers in Germany have gone on strike today in the largest industrial action taken a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

20-year study in Congo"s largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos

Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Research offers insights into Permian Basin earthquake hazards

A new collection of published papers offers the most detailed and comprehensive breakdown yet of how water injected into the Permian Basin during oil and gas operations is changing subsurface pressures and causing earthquakes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Largest oxygen-poor region of ocean is more variable than previously thought

Analysis of nitrogen isotope ratio in coral skeletons shows strong decadal oscillations in the size of the world's largest oxygen-deficient zone (ODZ) over the last 80 years. These findings imply that this ODZ is more dynamic than previously thought.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Topographic amplification: Mountain shape determines risk of landslides in earthquakes

In mountainous areas, earthquakes can sometimes be amplified by the shape of the landscape. Research by the University of Twente shows that further from the epicenter, the shape of the terrain's topography increases the risk of landslides. Closer to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Cheaper housing and better transport? Australia"s new National Urban Policy

Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes, and enjoy green parks and clean air......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Lagos street hawkers are blamed for crimes in traffic—but gangs are the real problem

Traffic in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, is congested and chaotic. About 1.8 million vehicles used Lagos roads in 2022. The city has 226 vehicles per kilometer. The global average is 11 cars per km and the Nigerian national average is 16......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 1st, 2024

Philippine Eagle hatchling dies in conservation setback

A Philippine Eagle chick hatched via artificial insemination has died, an avian conservation foundation has announced, in a fresh setback for one of the world's largest and most critically endangered raptors......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 1st, 2024

State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and fre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can have a good time playing Little Kitty, Big City, Aliens: Dark Descent, or Nine Sols this weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt whale sharks

Killer whales can feed on marine mammals, turtles, and fish. In the Gulf of California, a pod might have picked up new skills that help them hunt whale sharks—the world's largest fish, growing up to 18 meters long......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Seemingly simple climate adaptation strategy could backfire

A climate adaptation strategy that's meant to lower city temperatures could have the opposite effect for people living just outside the zone in which it's used, according to a new modeling study by Yu Cheng and Kaighin McColl published in Geophysical.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024