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......»»
Vangelis, Composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner Soundtracks, Dies Ages 79
Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died aged 79. The Guardian reports: Born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou in 1943, Vangelis won.....»»
Researchers study YouTube videos to learn more about how wild elephants react to death
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, has analyzed YouTube videos captured by amateur elephant enthusiasts to learn more about how the animals respond when one of their herd members dies. Their paper is published in the journal Ro.....»»
Gus Machado, Cuban American dealership legend in Florida, dies at 87
Gus Machado, an auto dealership icon in Florida, died at age 87 in Miami. He was well known for owning Gus Machado Ford in Hialeah......»»
Second endangered cheetah cub dies in Iran: state media
The second of three Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran has died in a blow to conservation efforts for the critically endangered subspecies, state media reported Wednesday......»»
Former journalist, PR veteran, Automotive News staff member Dick Plumb dies at 97
Charles R. “Dick” Plumb, who headed public relations for Rockwell International’s automotive unit for more than two decades, has died. He was 97......»»
French scientist leading nuclear fusion project dies at 72
Bernard Bigot, a French scientist leading a vast international effort to demonstrate that nuclear fusion can be a viable source of energy, has died. He was 72......»»
George Pérez, Legendary DC and Marvel Comic Book Artist, Dies at 67
George Pérez, the legendary DC and Marvel comic book artist who was a key figure for Avengers, Fantastic Four, New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and many more, has died at the age of 67.George Pérez, the legendary DC and Mar.....»»
David Walden, a computer scientist key to the development of the internet, dies, age 79
David Walden, one of a small team of computer scientists who developed a system fundamental to the development of the internet, has died … more… The post David Walden, a computer scientist key to the development of the internet, dies, age 79 ap.....»»
Customer sued after mechanic dies while working on his car at Michigan dealership
The owner of the manual transmission 2019 Jeep Wrangler is being sued even though he had nothing to do with the accident......»»
Rare birth of Asiatic cheetah cubs in Iran
An Asiatic cheetah gave birth to three "healthy" cubs in Iran, the head of the environment department said Sunday, calling it a first in captivity for the endangered species......»»
Insteon dies, Matter update, Playdate review on the HomeKit Insider podcast
This week on HomeKit Insider, Aqara crowdfunds its new curtain driver, Insteon goes belly-up, and we answer more questions on Matter.HomeKit InsiderAqara's portfolio of HomeKit devices continues to grow with the launch of the company's new Kickstarte.....»»
Mac testing site BareFeats founder Robert Arthur Morgan dies, aged 77
Longstanding Mac expert and self-professed "mad scientist" creator of the BareFeats website, Robert Arthur Morgan has died at home in Portland, Oregon.Robert Arthur Morgan (source: BeatFeats)Also calling himself Rob-ART, Morgan tested Mac hardware an.....»»
In California, an Army of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Awaits Release
The U.S. government recently gave California approval to release millions of genetically engineered mosquitoes bred by British biotech company Oxitec, reports the Los Angeles Times: Oxitec, a private company, says its genetically modified bugs could.....»»
Apple M1 Extreme: Four dies, ultimate power for Mac Pro?
Apple’s next Mac Pro is going to be powered by a monster of a chip, but what will it be capable of? We’ve got all the latest news on how it could perform......»»
Building new sea turtle populations in a biodiversity crisis
Biodiversity loss has accelerated over the last decade, driven by the impact of global warming, alteration of habitats and the dispersal of invasive exotic species due to human action. The reintroduction of captive-bred animals is one of the potentia.....»»
Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts
Thousands of people fled their homes near a Philippine volcano Saturday after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky......»»
Stephen Wilhite, Beloved Creator of the GIF, Dies
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74. From a report: His wife, Kathaleen, said Thursday in a phone interview that he died of COVID on March 14. Wilhite, who lived in Milford, Ohio, won.....»»
Steve Wilhite, The Computer Scientist Who Created The GIF, Dies Aged 74
Stephen Wilhite, the computer scientist who created the GIF, has died aged 74 following a battle with COVID.Stephen Wilhite, the computer scientist who created the GIF, has died aged 74 following a battle with COVID.He passed away on March 14 surroun.....»»
Stephen Wilhite, who created GIFs, dies at 74
Wilhite, whose GIFs changed the way we communicate online, died March 14. His wife, Kathaleen, confirmed that Wilhite died from complications of Covid-19......»»
Christopher Alexander, Father of Pattern Language Movement, Dies At 86
Christopher Alexander, a British-American architect and design theorist that affected fields including software and sociology, died on Thursday, March 17, after a long illness. He was 86. Christopher Newport University reports: Christopher Alexander,.....»»