Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids: UN
Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year—or more—than their grandparents did, the UN said Tuesday, warning of deadly consequences......»»
DOJ sues TikTok, alleging “massive-scale invasions of children’s privacy”
Even TikTok's Kids Mode violates COPPA, DOJ alleged. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The US Department of Justice sued TikTok today, accusing the short-video platform of illegally collecting data on m.....»»
Machine learning discovers "hidden-gem" materials for heat-free gas separation
Chemical separation, including gas separation, is a common process that is required for manufacturing and research. It accounts for a whopping 15% of U.S. energy consumption and produces millions of tons of carbon emissions......»»
Heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO
Heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»
Japan sees hottest July since records began
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe......»»
30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China
Torrential rains in China have killed at least 30 people and left dozens more missing, state media said Thursday, as the country grinds through another summer of extreme weather......»»
Extreme heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO
Extreme heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»
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.....»»
Nebula’s Capsule Air projector is so light you can stick it to a wall
Anker's Nebula line of projectors has two new models for big, bright images and extreme portability......»»
Hyundai gains 4% while Toyota, Kia slip in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»
The Jasper fire highlights the risks climate change poses to Canada"s world heritage sites
Climate change and extreme weather events pose a real risk to the world's heritage sites—a stark reality laid bare by the recent wildfire in Jasper, Alta......»»
Hyundai gains 4%, Kia slips 10% in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»
Data breaches are costing UK companies millions every time
Average data breach costs rise to £3.5m per incident as staffing shortages heighten security concerns......»»
Extreme heat in India: A crisis on the rise
As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit......»»
One dead in Colorado blaze as fires ravage US west
One person has died in a Colorado wildfire, officials said Wednesday, as around a hundred infernos continue to blaze across western US states and a dangerous new heat wave looms......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in August 2024
Be sure to catch High-rise, The Omen, The Enforcer, Labor Pains, and everything else leaving Hulu in August 2024......»»
The climate is changing so fast, we haven"t seen how bad extreme weather could get
Extreme weather is by definition rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heat waves and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth's climate is rapidly warming, predominantly due to fossil fue.....»»
The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get
Decades-old statistics no longer represent what is possible in the present day. Enlarge (credit: Peter Zelei Images via Getty Images) Extreme weather is, by definition, rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatw.....»»
Paris Olympics athletes and fans melt in "brutal" heat
After heavy rain drenched last week's opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius......»»
Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids
KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) easily passed the Senate today despite critics' concerns that the bill may ri.....»»
Mucus-based bioink could be used to print and grow lung tissue
Lung diseases kill millions of people around the world each year. Treatment options are limited, and animal models for studying these illnesses and experimental medications are inadequate. Now, writing in ACS Applied Bio Materials, researchers descri.....»»