Heatwave triggers "false autumn" in UK
Searing summer temperatures in the UK have not just parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs but are also seeing trees shed their leaves early......»»
Climate breakdown: Even if we miss the 1.5°C target we must still fight to prevent every single increment of warming
Is it game over for our attempts to avert dangerous climate change? For millions of people in India and Pakistan the answer is clearly yes as they continue to suffer from a record-breaking spring heatwave that is testing the limits of human survivabi.....»»
Every heatwave enhanced by climate change: experts
All heatwaves today bear the unmistakable and measurable fingerprint of global warming, top experts on quantifying the impact of climate change on extreme weather said Wednesday......»»
India relaxes environment rules for coal mines, citing heatwave
India has relaxed environmental compliance rules for coal mines seeking to ramp up production as power outages exacerbate a sweltering heatwave, a government notice showed......»»
India, Pakistan must brace for even worse heatwaves
The devastating heatwave that gripped India and Pakistan over the last two months is unprecedented, but worse—perhaps far worse—is on the horizon as climate change continues apace, top climate scientists told AFP......»»
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers—one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave......»»
RIAA & Rightscorp Defeat Renewed ‘False & Fraudulent’ Piracy Notice Claims
The RIAA and anti-piracy partner Rightscorp have successfully countered allegations that they sent 'false and fraudulent' piracy notices. A New Jersey federal court dismissed the renewed counterclaims of Internet provider RCN, which failed to show th.....»»
Sleep neuron activity boosts protective gene expression and safeguards survival
Sleep refreshes the brain and the body by inducing protective changes in gene expression. Sleep disturbance triggers a stress response that also turns on protective genes. It was unclear how sleep or sleep deprivation can lead to these changes in gen.....»»
Apple patent describes iPad keyboard accessory that triggers macOS-like UI
Various rumors on Apple releasing an MacBook/iPad hybrid have been circling for a while. Today, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted another new patent for Apple that raises new suspicion. According to Patently Apple, this new patent invol.....»»
Punishing heat wave in India reaches 115 degrees, part of a "hotter and more dangerous world"
A punishing month-long heatwave across Asia is pushing temperatures in India and Pakistan above 110 degrees, with some areas hitting as high as 115 degrees......»»
Power cuts, forest fires in South Asia heatwave
Power outages compounded the misery of millions of people wilting in a heatwave across India and Pakistan on Friday, with experts blaming climate change for an early onset of roasting summer temperatures......»»
South Asia wilts in heat as Delhi rubbish dump burns
Millions sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave Thursday across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages as annual furnace-like temperatures hit South Asia......»»
Judge rejects Musk’s claim that limits on his tweets violate First Amendment
Musk loses bid to terminate SEC settlement over false "funding secured" tweets. Enlarge / Elon Musk talks to members of the media while leaving federal court in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019. A federal judge has reject.....»»
Protecting species for the good of global climate
When the global community is expected to meet for the second part of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China, in autumn, it must also adopt the next generation of UN biodiversity targets. These will then replace the Aichi Targets that were a.....»»
Poco’s F4 GT gaming phone has magnetic pop-up triggers
What makes a gaming phone a gaming phone? Shoulder triggers, of course, and the Poco F4 GT has magnetic pop-up triggers for extra gaming points......»»
Former NSA Computer Scientist: Patching Vulnerabilities Gives False Sense of Security
A former NSA computer scientist is disgusted with the current state of security practices, writes ITWire. Slashdot reader samuel_the_fool shares their report: Patching of vulnerabilities is the security industry's equivalent of thoughts and prayer.....»»
A roadmap for deepening understanding of a puzzling universal process
A puzzling process called magnetic reconnection triggers explosive phenomena throughout the universe, creating solar flares and space storms that can take down mobile phone service and electrical power grids. Now scientists at the U.S. Department of.....»»
Judge in Musk trial will tell jury that “Funding secured” tweets were false
Gag order denied, but judge ruled that Musk's taking-Tesla-private claim was false. Enlarge Tesla CEO Elon Musk won't be subject to a gag order in the court case over his infamous "Funding secured" tweets, but a federal judge.....»»
I want every phone to have shoulder buttons from now on
I fell in love with shoulder triggers on the Red Magic 7 and Red Magic 7 Pro and now I don't want to go back......»»
Musk keeps falsely claiming “Funding secured” tweet was accurate, judge is told
Tesla shareholder suing Musk says his ongoing false claims "poison the jury pool." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) The shareholder who sued Elon Musk and Tesla over Musk's infamous "Funding secured" tweet is seeking.....»»
Judge ruled Elon Musk’s “Funding secured” tweet was false, plaintiff says
Tesla shareholders suing Musk say his ongoing false claims "poison the jury pool." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) The shareholder who sued Elon Musk and Tesla over Musk's infamous "Funding secured" tweet is seeking.....»»