Eruption of Iceland volcano easing, not affecting flights
The eruption of a long-dormant volcano that sent streams of lava flowing across a small valley in southwestern Iceland is easing and shouldn't interfere with air travel, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said Saturday......»»
Global warming may be behind an increase in the frequency and intensity of cold spells
Global warming caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases is already affecting our lives. Scorching summers, more intense heat waves, longer drought periods, more extended floods, and wilder wildfires are consequences linked to this warmi.....»»
Tesla’s Berlin factory shuts down after suspected transformer arson
The Volcano Group, which set fires at the plant in 2021, claimed responsibility. Enlarge / Tesla halted production at the factory near Berlin and sent workers home after a fire at a high-voltage pylon caused power failures throug.....»»
Economic abuse affects 1 in 7 Kiwi women, research finds
Economic abuse is common, affecting about 15% or 1 in 7 women who have been in a relationship, new University of Auckland research finds. The study is published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence......»»
New study suggests warming seas are negatively affecting beluga whales" aggregation patterns
Until recently, technology limitations have made it challenging to effectively study the aggregation behavior of beluga whales. As climate change continues and sea surface temperatures rise quickly, the ability to do so becomes a priority, requiring.....»»
“Perfect” Piracy Shield & Propaganda: Blocking Blunders Branded “Fake News”
Just three weeks after launch, Italy's Piracy Shield blocking system is set for expansion. The news was revealed by the head of AGCOM and local anti-piracy group FAPAV, who also addressed media reports that overblocking is already affecting innocent.....»»
The best leap day deals to shop today, from cheap flights to cozy sheets
Feb. 29 leap day deals include $99 flights to Europe, $29 off hotel stays, and 29% off bed sheets. Welcome to leap day 2024. Maybe you're not thrilled to have an extra day in February, but the upside is that many brands are treating us to speci.....»»
Scientists and government agencies are targeting mosquitoes with bacteria
Dengue fever is one of the most common tropical diseases in the world, affecting several million people every year......»»
ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US......»»
Researchers: We can"t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse, but we shouldn"t wait to find out
On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of thousands of people. The intense winds knocked trees onto local power lines or t.....»»
Smallish car, biggish price—we try out the 2024 BMW X2 M35i
We drive the new Sports Activity Coupe, but there's no EV version for the US market. Enlarge / BMW calls the X2 a Sport Activity Coupe. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) BMW provided flights from Washington to Lisbon and accom.....»»
Seaports found to be hotspots of contagious cancer in mussels
Seaports act as hubs for the global spread of MtrBTN2, a rare contagious cancer affecting mussels. In this disease, cancer cells can be transmitted, like parasites, from one mussel to another nearby......»»
Test flights on tap for Space Perspective’s luxury high-altitude balloon
This Florida-based startup wants to fly thousands of customers up to 100,000 feet. Enlarge / Space Perspective's first test capsule, Excelsior, has a diameter of approximately 16 feet (4.9 meters). (credit: Space Perspective).....»»
A luxury airline says it"ll hand out Apple Vision Pro to select passengers
In an effort to improve inflight entertainment, Beond airline will be giving certain customers on its flights the Apple Vision Pro.Image Credit: BeondBeond bills itself as the world's first "premium leisure airline" and offers business-class-only acc.....»»
Lucid cuts U.S. prices, joining Rivian and Tesla as EV startups face easing demand
Lucid's base Air sedan gets a $7,500 reduction, now starting at $71,400 with shipping. The move comes after a $3,100 price cut on base Rivian models and a $1,000 discount on some Tesla Model Y trims......»»
Icelanders race to repair damage after volcano damage
Icelanders were working Friday to get hot-water supplies fixed in thousands of houses a day after a third volcanic eruption in two months, as experts said the tremors had eased......»»
Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.
A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months......»»
World"s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution......»»
How an unprecedented magma river surged beneath an Iceland town
A river of magma flowed underneath an Icelandic fishing village late last year at a rate never before recorded, scientists said Thursday, as the region suffered yet another dramatic eruption......»»
A volcano has erupted in the same part of Iceland where earlier activity had required evacuations
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the third time since December on Thursday, sending jets of lava into the sky and triggering the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa, one of the island nation's biggest tourist attractions......»»
A volcano erupts in same part of southwestern Iceland where earlier activity required evacuations
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday, less than two months after a previous eruption in the area forced the evacuation of the coastal town of Grindavik......»»