Heavy rains trigger flooding in Myanmar border town
Days of rain have lashed the Myanmar town of Tachileik and triggered flooding that has knocked out power and telephone lines, a resident and local media said on Tuesday, with more rain forecast......»»
Q&A: How China tariffs could backfire on US—scholar says higher prices, supply-chain disruptions for Americans
President-elect Donald Trump's longstanding plans to hit China with stiff tariffs would likely deal a blow to China's already faltering economy, but it could also trigger some unintended negative consequences for the U.S. economy and foreign relation.....»»
Death toll rises to 29 in southern Thailand floods
More than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to severe flooding in southern Thailand, where the death toll climbed to 29, officials said Wednesday......»»
For $630, you may want to take the plunge on an OLED gaming monitor
Everyone wants an OLED gaming monitor, and now that you can buy one for $630, it's may be time to pull the trigger......»»
Nanoscale bumps and grooves trigger big changes in cell behavior
The surfaces that cells come into contact with can influence how the cells grow, function, and communicate—shaping metabolism and even cellular health. Now, engineering researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a platform.....»»
Dragonfly is going to Titan on a Falcon Heavy
NASA has given SpaceX the contract to launch the Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will send the rotorcraft and its lander on their way to Titan in 2028, if all goes according to plan, and the mission will arrive at Titan in 20.....»»
Proba-3: Flying two spacecraft is harder than one
What's harder than flying a single satellite in Earth orbit? Flying two—right beside each other, at proximities that would normally trigger collision avoidance maneuvers......»»
Cyclone Fengal toll rises to 20 in South Asia
The death toll from Cyclone Fengal's fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storm's wake after its winds calmed......»»
Still live: For $500, it’s finally time to take the plunge on an OLED gaming monitor
It's finally time. Everyone wants an OLED gaming monitor, and now that you can buy one for $500, it's time to pull the trigger......»»
For $500, it’s finally time to take the plunge on an OLED gaming monitor
It's finally time. Everyone wants an OLED gaming monitor, and now that you can buy one for $500, it's time to pull the trigger......»»
How the World Can Cope Better With Extreme Rainfall and Flooding
Climate change, misdiagnosed vulnerability, and ignorance of risk amplify extreme rainfall disasters......»»
3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend
Did you pull the trigger on a PS5 this Black Friday? These are some great games you can play on PS Plus right now to test it out......»»
South Korea officials say three dead in heavy snowfall
Heavy snowfall blanketed South Korea for a second consecutive day Thursday, resulting in three deaths overall and disrupting flights and ferry services, authorities said......»»
5 great war movies to stream on Thanksgiving
These war movies are all fairly serious, but might be just what the doctor ordered following a heavy Thanksgiving meal......»»
Falcons exposed to heavy metals are a red flag for environmental health
Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple Universit.....»»
China experiences reduction in food system inequality and carbon footprint alongside economic development
Humans have persistent food needs that trigger considerable greenhouse gas emissions, varying significantly by region. However, the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and inequality in the food system are not well assessed within countries......»»
Apple donating $5 per Apple Store purchase made with Apple Pay for World AIDS Day
Apple customers using Apple Pay to purchase goods via its retail outlets will trigger a donation to The Global Fund, as part of a donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day.An iPhone showing an Apple Pay transaction - Image credit: AppleEvery year, A.....»»
iPhone SE 4 release date: When to expect Apple’s powerful upgrade
Apple recently launched its flagship iPhone 16 line with a heavy focus on Apple Intelligence. But another new iPhone is coming soon, offering some of the same modern tech but at a much lower cost. Here’s when to expect the iPhone SE 4. more….....»»
SpaceX to launch NASA’s Dragonfly drone mission to Titan
In 2028, a NASA mission called Dragonfly will launch using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy on a trip to Saturn's moon Titan......»»
New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people's homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate. MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a regio.....»»
As baboons become bolder, Cape Town battles for solutions
On a sunny afternoon in Cape Town's seaside village of Simon's Town, three young chacma baboons cause a commotion, clambering on roofs, jumping between buildings and swinging on the gutters......»»