Has logging really stopped in Victoria? What the death of an endangered glider tells us
Victoria's native forest logging industry ended on January 1 this year. The news was met with jubilation from conservationists......»»
Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original "Mickey Mouse Club" cast member
Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original "Mickey Mouse Club" cast member.....»»
Suspect in $6K Oak Brook theft tells police she "would be out tomorrow" after arrest; 2nd woman also charged
Suspect in $6K Oak Brook theft tells police she "would be out tomorrow" after arrest; 2nd woman also charged.....»»
Researchers demonstrate how to build "time-traveling" quantum sensors
The idea of time travel has dazzled sci-fi enthusiasts for years. Science tells us that traveling to the future is technically feasible, at least if you're willing to go near the speed of light, but going back in time is a no-go. But what if scientis.....»»
US economy no longer overheated, Fed"s Powell tells Congress
US economy no longer overheated, Fed"s Powell tells Congress.....»»
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos.....»»
Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi women
Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi women.....»»
Microsoft staff in China must use iPhone for authentication, not Android phones
Microsoft staff in China have been told that they must use an iPhone for authentication when logging in to company systems. From September, the use of Android smartphones as multi-factor authentication devices will be banned. This will create a si.....»»
Dig safely when building sandcastles—collapsing sand holes can cause suffocation and even death
While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl died after an approximately 5-foot (1.5-meter) ho.....»»
Complete genome and toxin genes of the microalgae from the Oder River disaster decoded
In the summer of 2022, around 1,000 tons of fish, mussels and snails died in the River Oder. Although the disaster was manmade, the immediate cause of death was the toxin of a microalgae with the scientific collective name Prymnesium parvum, often re.....»»
Keen to be sustainable after dying? Earth to earth, cradle to compost
Despite expanding legislation and increasing popularity, sustainable death care options are still relatively unknown......»»
What we know about microdosing candy illnesses as death investigation underway
Medical toxicologist walks through what we know and don't know about the cases. Enlarge / The Birthday Cake flavored bar. One person may have died from eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies, which were recalled las.....»»
How the Lincoln Nautilus surprisingly won me over with its ride, huge screen
How I stopped worrying and learned to love the big screen. Enlarge / In the past, car companies engaged in "horsepower wars." Now it seems they're competing in a screen size war. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It's important.....»»
Japan wins 2-year “war on floppy disks,” kills regulations requiring old tech
But what about fax machines? Enlarge (credit: Getty) About two years after the country’s digital minister publicly declared a “war on floppy discs,” Japan reportedly stopped using floppy disks in governmental syst.....»»
Japan ends 2-year “war on floppy disks,” kills regulations requiring old tech
But what about fax machines? Enlarge (credit: Getty) About two years after the country’s digital minister publicly declared a “war on floppy discs,” Japan reportedly stopped using floppy disks in governmental syst.....»»
Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough
Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate......»»
The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?
The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD......»»
Apple gets another App Store antitrust win, this time in China
Apple has won a lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominant power in the app marketplace, with a Chinese court rejecting claims Apple's App Store fees were too high.iOS App StoreIn 2021, Jin Xin sued Apple China, insisting Apple stopped charging its.....»»
Fatal attraction: When endangered species try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose
Sticks and stones aren't enough to thwart biological attraction, but sometimes those are the only tools available to pastoralists trying to prevent wildlife from eloping with their livestock......»»
U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesd.....»»
This is Cadillac’s new entry-level EV, the $54,000 Optiq crossover
Cadillac tells Ars how it differentiated the Optiq from the Chevrolet Equinox. Enlarge / The Cadillac Optiq is the brand's next EV, slotting underneath the electric Lyriq in the range. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Ea.....»»