How mountain rescue could be aided by 5G
Real-time tracking of a search dog’s path allows the team to assess which areas have been covered......»»
Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town
Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water......»»
Researchers study the risk of glacial lake outbursts in the Third Pole
The Third Pole, which spans the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Tianshan Mountain ranges, is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Warming temperatures and altered rainfall patterns have caused more tha.....»»
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team led by Penn State scientis.....»»
Once the enemy, majestic condor wins hearts of Colombian farmers
A group of condors rip into the carcass of a calf at the top of a Colombian mountain which rises 4,200 meters above sea level......»»
Three orphaned mountain lion cubs rescued in San Diego
Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were recently rescued by the University of California, Davis' Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The cubs—approximately six.....»»
Earliest "true" saddle in east Asia discovered
Archaeologists have used radiocarbon dating to analyze the oldest true wooden frame saddle in East Asia, revealing how the rise of Mongolian steppe cultures was likely aided by advances in equestrian technology......»»
Satellite SOS is a game changer, says LA Search and Rescue
Search and rescue chiefs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) can't praise the iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite enough.Apple's Emergency SOS feature on iPhonesIt was Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature that led an LASD te.....»»
Seafloor shapes on the flanks of mid-ocean ridges linked to magma supply
At nearly 65,000 kilometers long, the mid-ocean ridge system is the longest mountain range in the world. Running beneath the ocean's surface, mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates stretch apart and magma ris.....»»
Apple Watch fall detection helps hiker get help after after near-fatal fall
The Apple Watch’s fall detection feature came to the rescue for a man in Georgia, according to a new report from Fox5 Atlanta. Mike Menand was on a hike in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area earlier this year when his two dogs spotted.....»»
A Peruvian farmer is trying to hold energy giant RWE responsible for climate change—the inside story
On a crisp, sunny day high in the Peruvian Andes, two German judges gaze across a mountain lake to the towering white glaciers in the distance. Dark spots are visible on the pristine ice and, in quiet moments, the cold wind carries the sounds of crea.....»»
Climate economists identify interventions that could rescue 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal
To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and limit global heating to 1.5°C, global annual emissions will need to drop radically over the coming decades. A new paper from climate economists at the University of Oxford says that this goal could still.....»»
Apple stops selling OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion installers
No, you’re not reading an old article. Apple has just removed OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion from its online store. Both installers remained available in Apple’s online store for years, even after the company ended support for both versions of.....»»
Quantifying the risk associated with rockfalls in the Andes
High mountain regions often face a multitude of natural hazards, the combined effects of which, known as "cascading hazards," can have serious consequences for infrastructure and urban areas......»»
"The Marvels" review: Ms. Marvel tries to rescue the MCU from itself
Iman Vellani. Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris join forces in the MCU's latest adventure. Nia DaCosta directs. Movie review. 2023 has been a pretty miserable year for superhero movies, bringing us the underwhelming Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the.....»»
"Miniature" mountain creature with "squeaker"-like call discovered as new species
A "squeaker"-like sound pierced the air of a mountain forest in Rwanda. The call came from a "miniature" creature sitting on the forest floor. Scientists found the source of the sound—and discovered a new species......»»
Mountain goats seek snow to shake off insects, finds study
Losing summer snow patches may hit mountain goats hard, according to a study that suggests that goats seek out snow to avoid biting insects......»»
Hitting the trails with a low-priced e-mountain bike
SWFT takes its price- and corner-cutting to a bike format that skews high-end. Enlarge / The Apex, SWFT's take on a very affordable e-mountain bike. (credit: John Timmer) The subject of this review, SWFT's new Apex mount.....»»
More heat waves and vanishing snow: The lake Tahoe basin"s future on a warming planet
Lake Tahoe is known for its crystal-clear blue water, scenic mountain backdrop, and world-class recreation opportunities. Unfortunately, the lake and surrounding basin aren't insulated from global climate change......»»
5 movies that deserve more hate
There are some movies that deserve to be buried under a mountain of hate for various crimes against cinema. And we've chosen to focus on five of those films......»»
Lamborghini combats softening market with sold-out models, long wait times
The exotic and ultraluxury market is softening compared with last year, according to Automobili Lamborghini America's CEO. But the Italian brand is being aided by sold-out models and long wait times......»»