First Philippine eagle bred in captivity dies
The first Philippine eagle bred in captivity in an effort to save one of the world's most endangered birds has died from infections, conservationists said Friday......»»
Technoblade, "Minecraft" YouTube creator, dies aged 23
Technoblade, top Minecraft YouTuber, has died aged 23 following a battle with cancer.The creator's father posted a moving video on YouTube on Thursday titled "so long nerds," with a message written by Technoblade himself. The video had been planned w.....»»
Volkswagen constructing first in-house battery plant in Europe, considering "big moves" in China
Volkswagen Group broke ground on its first of six battery plants in Europe last week, marking progress in vertical integration. Moreover, the automaker has been expanding the software team in China as one way to fulfill its ambition. CEO Herbert Dies.....»»
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe -- one of the most consequential leaders in Japan's postwar history -- died Friday, Japanese media reported, after being shot while he was giving a stump speech in the city of Nara. From a report: Prime Minister Fumio.....»»
Xerox CEO John Visentin dies at 59
Printer maker Xerox Holdings Corp said on Wednesday Chief Executive Officer John Visentin, 59, has died due to complications from an ongoing illness......»»
Indonesian zoo breeds dozens of endangered baby Komodo dragons
An Indonesian zoo has welcomed dozens of new baby Komodo dragons hatched in captivity in recent months as part of a breeding programme, its director said Tuesday, offering hope for efforts to conserve the endangered species......»»
Bruton Smith, auto retail and racing pioneer, dies
Smith took his NASCAR racetrack company, Speedway Motorsports, public in 1995, and a large dealership group, Sonic Automotive, public in 1997. He was 95......»»
AMD may be working on a monstrous dual-die GPU
According to a new rumor, AMD may have a secret RDNA 3 graphics card in the works. With dual graphics dies, it would outperform the rest of the lineup......»»
Veterinary: Urgent action needed on English Bulldog breeding
English Bulldogs must be bred with more moderate physical features, as a new study reports that the breed is significantly less healthy than other dog breeds. English Bulldogs are at increased risk of breathing, eye, and skin conditions due to their.....»»
Volcano ash blankets Philippine towns after second eruption this week
A volcano in the Philippines spewed a huge column of ash into the sky on Sunday, blanketing a region still recovering from last week's eruption......»»
Study unveils interannual modulation of subthermocline eddy kinetic energy in region east of the Philippines
The region east of the Philippine coast has energetic mesoscale eddies and high eddy kinetic energy (EKE) in the subsurface layer. These eddies play essential roles in the intraseasonal variation of western boundary currents and the northward intrusi.....»»
Ex-Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei Who Led Firm"s Digital Push, Dies At 84
Sony said Tuesday that Nobuyuki Idei, its former chairman and CEO who led the Japanese giant's push into the digital network business, has died of liver failure. He was 84. Kyodo News reports: In addition to enhancing Sony's presence in the digital a.....»»
Philippine volcano spews ash and steam, alarms villagers
A volcano southeast of the Philippine capital spewed ash and steam about a kilometer (half a mile) into the sky in a brief steam-driven explosion on Sunday, scattering ash in nearby villages and alarming residents, officials said......»»
"Father of MIDI" Dave Smith Dies At 72
Sad news from long-time Slashdot reader NormalVisual: Synthtopia reports that Dave Smith, founder of the legendary synthesizer manufacturer Sequential Circuits and creator of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard, died this past.....»»
Fish cannibalism is rare in the wild, study finds
Mosquitofish and guppies, though known to be cannibalistic in captivity, are extremely unlikely to be cannibals in wild settings, and the rare instances of cannibalism in these fish are likely due to strong competition for food. The findings, from a.....»»
Killer whale stranded in France"s River Seine dies
A killer whale stranded for weeks in France's River Seine was found dead Monday after attempts to guide it back to sea failed and revealed it was severely sick, local authorities said......»»
Starlink Gets Nod To Provide Internet in Philippines
Starlink has been authorized to provide satellite internet services in the Philippines, paving the way for the SpaceX unit's expansion to Southeast Asia. From a report: The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission said it approved Starlink's.....»»
Corey B. Marion, Co-Founder of The Iconfactory, Dies Age 54
Designer and co-founder of The Iconfactory, Corey B. Marion, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 54. AppleInsider reports: Marion founded The Iconfactory in 1996 with Talos Tsui, and Gedeon Maheux, when he was 29. For a quarter of a.....»»
"GoodFellas" and Apple TV+ "Black Bird" star Ray Liotta dies, age 67
Actor Ray Liotta of "Goodfellas" fame and upcoming Apple TV+ drama "Black Bird" died on Thursday in his sleep at 67 years old.Ray Liotta is best known for his role in his breakout film "Goodfellas," a crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. He had r.....»»
Corey B. Marion, co-founder of The Iconfactory, dies age 54
Designer and The Iconfactory cofounded Corey B. Marion has died, aged 54, following a long battle with cancer.Corey B. MarionMarion founded The Iconfactory in 1996 with Talos Tsui, and Gedeon Maheux, when he was 29. For a quarter of a century, he led.....»»
Sixth child in US dies of unexplained hepatitis as global cases top 600
There are now over 600 cases worldwide and 15 deaths, but still no firm answers. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A sixth child has died in the United States from puzzl.....»»