Frank Drake, astronomer famed for contributions to SETI, has died
The equation named after him helps organize our thoughts on extraterrestrial life. Enlarge (credit: Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, the family of astronomer Frank Drake announced that he passed away peacefully at 92 in his Calif.....»»
Feds research whale mystery after more than a dozen dead whales wash up along East Coast
Fourteen whales have washed up on Atlantic Coast beaches since Dec. 1, but marine mammal experts and some conservation groups urge caution before jumping to conclusions about why these animals and others died......»»
DNA from domesticated chickens is tainting genomes of wild red junglefowl, finds study
The red junglefowl—the wild ancestor of the chicken—is losing its genetic diversity by interbreeding with domesticated birds, according to a new study led by Frank Rheindt of the National University of Singapore published January 19 in the journa.....»»
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives. A new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, sev.....»»
It looks like NASA will finally have an astronaut live in space for a full year
NASA has had a series of "almost" a year missions. Enlarge / NASA's Frank Rubio is on track to become the first American astronaut to spend a full year in space. (credit: NASA) Amid much fanfare, NASA astronaut Scott Ke.....»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Fire of Love revisits tragedy of French volcanologists who died in 1991
Married French volcanologists perished in eruption of Japan's Mount Unzen in 1991. Enlarge / Volcanologist Katia Krafft wears a heat suit for protection from an erupting volcano in Fire of Love. (credit: Image'Est) Frenc.....»»
SpaceX sends up Falcon Heavy on sunset launch for Space Force
The winds died down for SpaceX as it queued up its rarely used Falcon Heavy right after sunset from the Space Coast on Sunday......»»
Decade of progress on making England"s homes safer threatened by austerity and the pandemic
In her ruling on the death of two-year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley concluded that the child had died as a result of "prolonged exposure to mold in his home environment.".....»»
Remains of Ohio fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Authorities have positively identified the remains of an Army Air Forces pilot from Ohio who died when his plane was shot down over Germany during World War II, the Defense Department announced Thursday......»»
PSMC to help India build wafer fab, says chairman
As India joins countries offering lucrative incentives to attract semiconductor companies, PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp) chairman Frank Huang disclosed the company was talking with the Indian government to help build a fab in Indi.....»»
PSMC chair urges Taiwan government to subsidize smaller chipmakers
Government subsidies should encourage not only TSMC but also its smaller peers looking to accelerate their growth strategies, according to Frank Huang, chairman of Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC)......»»
Mapping out key sources of emissions for climate change mitigation
Different regions of the world and different sectors of activity emit various amounts of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants affecting climate change. Knowing the details of these contributions can help policymakers decide where to focus their.....»»
Top Taiwanese server makers see higher growth in revenues than shipments in 2022, says DIGITIMES Research
Taiwan-based manufacturers' combined 2022 server-related revenues are estimated to have grown nearly 16% to amount to NT$2.12 trillion, an increase much larger than their shipments' 6.1% increase. According to DIGITIMES Research Analyst Frank Kung, c.....»»
U.S. says traffic deaths fell slightly in first nine months of 2022
NHTSA estimated that 31,785 people died in traffic crashes through Sept. 30 compared with the 31,850 deaths in the same period in 2021......»»
St. Louis dealer Frank Bommarito dies at 88
Bommarito, who founded Bommarito Automotive Group more than 50 years ago and expanded it across the St. Louis region, died peacefully in his home in Naples, Fla......»»
Antarctic tourism: Should we worry about damage to the ice and ecosystems?
As the summer sun finally arrives for people in the Southern Hemisphere, more than 100,000 tourists will head for the ice. Travelling on one of more than 50 cruise ships, they will brave the two-day trip across the notoriously rough Drake Passage bel.....»»
Tale from the crypt: Researchers conduct “virtual autopsy” of mummified toddler
Remains were likely those of Reichard Wilhelm, who died after contracting pneumonia. Enlarge / A CT scan of the infant mummy's head, showing deformation of the skull bones. (credit: A.G. Nerlich et al., 2022) There's.....»»
Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dead at 90
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo program, has died. He was 90......»»
Spain confirms first death from 2021 volcano eruption
The first death from a months-long volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma island in 2021 has been confirmed after a court ruled Monday that a man died from inhaling toxic gases from the volcano......»»
Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm
Three endangered freshwater dolphins have died within 10 days of each other, alarming conservationists in Cambodia......»»