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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMar 12th, 2021

A long, weird FOSS circle ends as Microsoft donates Mono to Wine project

Mono had many homes over 23 years, but Wine's repos might be its final stop. Enlarge / Does Mono fit between the Chilean cab sav and Argentinian malbec, or is it more of an orange, maybe? (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Most food waste happens at home—new research reveals the best ways to reduce it

The EU and UK pledged to reduce food waste, in line with the UN's goal to halve global food waste by 2030. With most (approximately 53%) of total food waste in European countries occurring in homes, this stage of the food chain presents the most sign.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Your Guide to Surviving Extreme Weather

How to pack a go bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

Cards on the table: Are Butch and Suni coming home on Starliner or Crew Dragon?

On the eve of a fateful decision, we're answering some frequently asked questions. Enlarge / NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, seen in their Boeing flight suits. (credit: NASA/Francisco Martin) After month.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

The real price of the "zero-price effect": Study presents evidence from online classified real estate service

Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that there may be a cost to the zero-price effect: statistically identical homes that were published in free service ads on the Israeli "Yad2" online classified service received fewer clicks, sold more slowl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Study finds gun violence in rural America rises as deer hunting season begins

Across rural America, the increased presence of loaded guns in homes and vehicles could lead to a spike in gun injuries and homicides at the start of every deer hunting season, a new study warns......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

A new plan seeks to protect California"s coast against a rising ocean: It doesn"t require sea walls

Recent raging winter storms have caved in streets, wrecked piers, collapsed homes and apartment buildings, and submerged property up and down California's coastline......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Favorite tech for remote working and travel [Video]

Every year, more and more people are given the ability to work remotely. Some just set up an office in their homes, others bounce around coffee shops and coworking spaces, and others work while traveling. Even though I like to change up my work envir.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Wildfires don"t just burn farmland—they can contaminate water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock

The wildfires that burned across Maui, Hawaii, in August 2023 became the deadliest conflagration in the United States in more than a century. While the harm to homes and tourism drew the most attention, agriculture was also heavily affected across th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno

Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched the Athens suburbs, killing a woman, causing widespread damage and sending thousands of people fleeing from their homes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Alaska declares state disaster emergency as ‘glacial lake outburst’ floods homes, roads

Alaska declares state disaster emergency as ‘glacial lake outburst’ floods homes, roads.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

NHS IT firm set for major fine following medical records hack

Sensitive patient data of over 80,000 people was stolen, including information on how to access homes......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware

Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components assoc.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new FP1E Presence Sensor with Matter and HomeKit support

Presence sensors are very useful tools for smart homes. They allow you to trigger scenes and automate without needing a device in hand or pre-plan for automatic automation timing. Today, is releasing its new FP1E presence sensor. Read on to learn mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Ultrafast electron microscopy technique advances understanding of processes applicable to brain-like computing

Today's supercomputers consume vast amounts of energy, equivalent to the power usage of thousands of homes. In response, researchers are developing a more energy-efficient form of next-generation supercomputing that leverages artificial neural networ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

A wildfire burning in Colorado's heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight

A wildfire on the edge of metro Denver crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes, but authorities said Thursday morning they were hopeful to save hundreds of threatened residences as they grapple with sweltering temperatures and firefighters suf.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

The 65-inch Samsung The Frame is over $500 off at Walmart

The Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED TV will look great in all homes and it's on sale right now at Walmart making it unmissable......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Injury dressings in first-aid kits reveal shark species

Scientists have revealed that injury dressings found in first-aid kits can reliably be used to identify shark species involved in bite incidents by deploying medical gauze to gather DNA samples from aquatic equipment, such as surfboards......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program

Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024