Floods Are Destroying Roads and Buildings. The White House Wants to Raise Them
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requiring any construction project it funds to be elevated above local flood levels.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win
Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House.....»»
How empty cans could make Thailand"s roads safer
Nearly 12,000 cans packed into re-usable "crash boxes" could protect drivers and passengers on Thailand's roads. The innovation developed by Cranfield University focuses on addressing the devastating outcomes of high-speed collisions involving highwa.....»»
The extreme floods that devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?
Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some areas, a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced through towns and cities. More than 200 people are dead. Rapid analysis suggests daily rainfall extrem.....»»
First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax, thanks to a recent study showing an immune response in white-tailed deer......»»
New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»
Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher
In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»
Nano-optical sensors enable structural safety monitoring of buildings with color variations
As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability......»»
TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology
TECNO has announced a new #ToneProud campaign in which they are hoping to eliminate any skin tone bias in imaging technology. The post TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology appeared first on.....»»
Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets
EU researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication. It probably will not surprise cat owners, familiar with the enigmatic and independent nature of their beloved pets, to know that scientists.....»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns.....»»
Spain dreads more flood deaths as more rain expected
Spanish rescuers plunged into inundated garages to find bodies on Monday, a day after furious crowds heckled and hurled mud at the king and the prime minister following devastating floods......»»
Crashing waves in a hilltop village, a night of terror from Spain"s floods
Crashing waves in a hilltop village, a night of terror from Spain"s floods.....»»
Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn"t have left White House after 2020 loss
Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn"t have left White House after 2020 loss.....»»
"It is all in ruins." The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain"s floods
"It is all in ruins." The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain"s floods.....»»
U.S. regulators raise questions about siting data centers at power plants
U.S. regulators raise questions about siting data centers at power plants.....»»
Labour MP shares post "saying Kemi Badenoch is blackface of white supremacy’
Labour MP shares post "saying Kemi Badenoch is blackface of white supremacy’.....»»
Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain
Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm trickle over the country......»»
Could We See Quick Share on Apple Devices Soon?
Raise your hands if you'd like to see this feature in the future. The post Could We See Quick Share on Apple Devices Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s take on an AirDrop equivalent in the form of Quick Share has gone throug.....»»
Catastrophic Floods in Spain Kill at Least 95 People
Torrential rain, made worse by climate change, has lashed Spain, with Valencia bearing the brunt of the floodwaters.....»»