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.....»»
Cyclone leaves 13 dead in Brazil
A cyclone which tore through southern Brazil has killed at least 13 people and forced thousands from their homes, authorities said Sunday......»»
Forget about the AI apocalypse. The real dangers are already here
Two weeks after members of Congress questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the potential for artificial intelligence tools to spread misinformation, disrupt elections and displace jobs, he and others in the industry went public with a much more frigh.....»»
When homes flood, who retreats and to where? The average move is only seven miles, and race plays a role
After Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans in 2021, Kirt Talamo, a fourth-generation Louisianan, decided it was time to go. He sold his flooded home, purchased his grandmother's former house on New Orleans' west bank, which hadn't flooded, and moved in. It.....»»
Best Philips Hue deals: Save on starter kits, bundles and add-ons
You can design your home using lights, and there's no better way to do it than with Philips Hue products. We've gathered the best Philips Hue deals right here......»»
More than 100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India and Pakistan
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from the path of a fierce cyclone heading towards India and Pakistan, with forecasters warning Wednesday it could devastate homes and tear down power lines......»»
100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India and Pakistan
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from the path of a fierce cyclone heading towards India and Pakistan, with forecasters warning Wednesday it could devastate homes and tear down power lines......»»
The case for compost: Why recycling food waste is so much better than sending it to landfill
Most food and garden waste in Australia comes from homes. Australian households waste 3.1 million tons of food each year. That's more than five kilograms each household per week......»»
Almost every subreddit has gone dark in protest of Reddit’s proposed API changes
The Reddit apocalypse is nigh. Today, to protest Reddit’s pricing changes to its API, almost every subreddit on the platform has gone dark. A Twitch … The post Almost every subreddit has gone dark in protest of Reddit’s proposed API.....»»
Philippines" Mayon Volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, thousands warned to be ready to flee
The Philippines' most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explo.....»»
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosion
The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to suddenly evacuate from their homes, authorities said.....»»
How backyard ‘granny flats’ could help solve the housing crisis
Call them ADUs, ‘granny flats,’ or in-law suites, but these small-scale homes could be the key to greater housing density and affordability. A newly built accessory dwelling unit in Los Angeles. Alisha Jucevic/The Washington Post via G.....»»
AI designed a couch that weighs 22 pounds and fits in an envelope
Developed by a firm that works closely with Ikea, this flat-pack couch upends conventional design. The couch is the most comfortable seat in most homes, but it’s also the most uncomfortable seat to get into your house. Heavy, bulky, and requi.....»»
I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing
The still-updated World Book Encyclopedia is my antidote to the information apocalypse. Enlarge / A photo of the 2023 edition of the World Book Encyclopedia on the author's family room shelf. (credit: Benj Edwards) These.....»»
Testing antibacterial surfaces on the International Space Station
Humans breathe out a lot of microbes that can make homes on surfaces inside the ISS. Enlarge / Because particles that astronauts breathe out can drift for a while before settling, most surfaces in the International Space Station.....»»
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash
Philippine scientists said that a "hazardous eruption" of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes......»»
Experts uncover the water and emissions footprint of snowmaking: Can we rely on it in an era of climate change?
The first-ever national study to assess the impact of developing artificial snow shows the pressure the process is putting on the climate, with the equivalent of nearly 17,000 homes' worth of annual energy needed to produce snow for yearly ski operat.....»»
Apple will make dev kits available to help developers build and test apps for Vision Pro headset
Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro headset today at WWDC in part to reinforce the developer story behind it; the company wants a vibrant app ecosystem to emerge for this new spatial computing platform, even if the first iteration of the headset wil.....»»
Apple Vision Pro developer kits will be made available eventually, and to a select crowd
Developers will be able to apply for an Apple Vision Pro developer kit, but no details are available yet.Apple Vision ProApple's next platform is spatial computing, and the Apple Vision Pro is the first step into that future. Developers will need to.....»»
How India"s "slum-free" redevelopment fails residents by ignoring their design insights and needs
I'm in Ahmedabad, India, standing where families once built their homes under the shade of large trees. Today, those houses are a flattened dust bowl at the edge of a construction site. Apartment buildings are replacing the low-rise, high-density set.....»»
Vision Pro developer kits will help devs get their apps ready before launch
Apple is doing a few things to help developers get ready for its new platform. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset. (credit: Apple) Apple's pitch for its new Vision Pro headset announced yesterday leaned heavily on thi.....»»