Eight homes, suits and kits for surviving an apocalypse
From a wearable survival kit to an underground bunker, here are eight homes, suits and kits that architects and designers have created to prepare for an apocalypse. Read more From a wearable survival kit to an underground bunker, here are.....»»
Research shows bumblebee nests are overheating due to climate change, threatening future populations
As a result of the climate crisis, global warming is driving up temperatures around the world—and bumblebees, like humans, are struggling to cope with homes that can't beat the heat......»»
London"s runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too
The extraordinary sight of five horses galloping through London, sweating and covered in blood, caused the hashtag #Apocalypse to trend briefly on social media last week......»»
Kenya, Tanzania brace for cyclone as heavy rains persist
Kenya and Tanzania were bracing Thursday for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains that have devastated East Africa, killing more than 350 people and forcing tens of thousands from their homes......»»
Invasive termites dining in our homes will soon be a reality in most cities, says research
With climate change continuing its relentless march, the world faces not only rising temperatures and extreme weather but also an insidious threat to our homes: invasive termites. And the bill could be steep; invasive termites currently cost over US.....»»
What do we lose when our old suburbs disappear?
I live on the edge of Parramatta, Australia's fastest-growing city, on the kind of old-fashioned suburban street that has 1950s fibros constructed in the post-war housing boom, double-story brick homes with Greek columns that aspirational migrants bu.....»»
The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea
The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep......»»
Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows: Study
Colonies of emperor penguin chicks were wiped out last year as global warming eroded their icy homes, a study published Thursday found, despite the birds' attempts to adapt to the shrinking landscape......»»
Fallout games continue seeing big player jumps after the TV series’ success
Being on deep discount doesn't hurt, either. Enlarge / Seeing power armor in the Fallout series inspired many players to jump back into their own suits (and start stockpiling fusion cores). (credit: Amazon/MGM Studios) L.....»»
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami......»»
Queen bumblebees surprise scientists by surviving underwater
Bumblebees can surprisingly withstand days underwater, according to a study published Wednesday, suggesting they could withstand increased floods brought on by climate change that threaten their winter hibernation burrows......»»
Researchers discover new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have discovered that tardigrades—microscopic animals famed for surviving harsh extremes—have an unusual response to radiation......»»
Smart Switches Statistics 2024 By Sales, Market Size, Users and Types
Introduction Smart Switches Statistics: In recent days, as the […] Introduction Smart Switches Statistics: In recent days, as the demands for smart homes have increased enormously around the world, thus the usage of smart devices indu.....»»
Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard
A salve for America's loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes......»»
Artemis Mission: Making NASA’s New Moon Suits
How Axiom combines sewing and 3D printing to create the new Artemis spacesuits The post Artemis Mission: Making NASA’s New Moon Suits appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Japan moon probe put to sleep again
Japan's valiant moon lander was put to sleep again after unexpectedly surviving its second ultra-chilly long lunar night, the space agency said Monday......»»
Japan moon probe survives second lunar night
Japan's moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday......»»
Consumers pile on Apple with App Store monopoly class action suits
A day after the US Department of Justice filed its omnibus antitrust lawsuit against Apple, consumers filed a trio of class-action lawsuits for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market.App Store iconOn March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice unl.....»»
The Future of EV Charging is Bidirectional, If You Can Afford It
Idle electric vehicles could act as massive batteries for homes and the energy grid. But the technology to pull this off is tricky......»»
Surviving the “quantum apocalypse” with fully homomorphic encryption
In the past few years, an increasing number of tech companies, organizations, and even governments have been working on one of the next big things in the tech world: successfully building quantum computers. These actors see a lot of potential in the.....»»
City mouse or country mouse? Biologist collects mice from homes to study how they got so good at urban living
Dusty barns, gleaming stables and damp basements. These are all places where you might find a house mouse—or a member of my research team......»»