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......»»
Holy icy chill, Batman! Freezing bats saved in Texas
It was a rescue worthy of Batman......»»
Apple’s Find My helps firefighters rescue car crash victim in California
Apple this year introduced a lot of new security features like Emergency SOS via Satellite and also Crash Detection. However, even without these features available on her iPhone, a woman on Wednesday was rescued by firefighters from a car crash in C.....»»
Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: How keeping old things can "spark joy" in its own way
Driving home recently, I encountered a familiar sight: four dining chairs on the kerb waiting for some sucker to rescue them. Loading them into the car (sucker!) I wondered: how long were these chairs in shed limbo-land before finally getting kicked.....»»
"Blizzard of the century" leaves nearly 50 dead across US
Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities called the "blizzard of the century," a relentless storm that has left nearly 50 people dead across the United States and caused Christmas travel ch.....»»
Russia might send up rescue ship for ISS crew
Russia is examining the flight worthiness of a Soyuz crew capsule docked with the ISS that sprang a leak last week, and might need to send up a rescue vessel for stranded crew, officials said Thursday......»»
Is it safe? Why some animals fear using wildlife crossings
The recent capture and euthanizing of Los Angeles's well-known mountain lion P-22, whose numerous injuries were likely the result of being hit by a car, has highlighted the need for safe wildlife crossings in cities and other high-traffic areas......»»
The Tech Is Finally Good Enough for an Airship Revival
At Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif., Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research is floating a new approach to a technology that saw its rise and fall a century ago: airships. Although airships have long since been supplanted by planes, LTA, which was fo.....»»
Explore Pioneering Software at the Computer History Museum
The Computer History Museum is one of the most well-known institutions of its kind. Located in Mountain View, Calif., the museum chronicles the impact of computing and technological innovation through artifacts and through archived films, photograph.....»»
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East DR Congo rebel crisis threatens endangered mountain gorillas
M23 rebel activity in volatile eastern DR Congo is threatening mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and leaving the endangered species vulnerable to poachers, a spokesman said on Tuesday......»»
I am Superman: The Trek EXe mountain e-bike, reviewed
Hitting the trails with Trek's top of the line mountain e-bike. Enlarge / The Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS. (credit: Trek Bikes) I rediscovered my bike after a few weeks in lockdown. At first, I just pedaled my cheap, steel-fram.....»»
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 23
Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain for survivors and bodies on Saturday as the death toll from a landslide at a Malaysian campsite rose to 23, including six children, authorities said......»»
Bird diversity increased in severely burned forests of southern Appalachian mountains
A new study found bird diversity increased in North Carolina mountain forest areas severely burned by wildfire in 2016, reinforcing that while wildfire can pose risks to safety and property, it can be beneficial to wildlife. The study results could h.....»»
For first responders, Waymo provides a guide to the self-driving era
Autonomous vehicles pose specific challenges for first responders. As Waymo expands its service, the company is working to forge connections with police officers, firefighters and rescue crews......»»
iPhone 14 satellite rescue feature prompts challenging canyon rescue
After getting stranded 300 feet into a canyon in Southern California, a pair of victims were able to contact emergency responders using the emergency satellite communications features of the iPhone 14.Emergency SOS via SatelliteOn Tuesday, the Cresce.....»»
High class: A strong electric assist transforms a classic cruiser
Mixed messages from a casual cruising machine with a powerful motor. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) If your complete list of bicycle formats consists of road and mountain, then you may struggle to remember what a cruiser.....»»
Crash Detection causing problems for Canada"s helicopter rescue teams
British Columbia search and rescue teams are complaining about multiple false alarms for Apple's iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature — and they are asking for changes.Crash Detection is meant to help in a car crashCrash Detection is a feature availab.....»»
How tree species link fungal partners across a large-scale forest ecosystem
In a study published in Science China Life Sciences, a team surveyed hyper-diverse fungal communities in approximately 500 paired leaf and soil samples, which were associated with 55 tree species that are located over 2,000-km span of mountain forest.....»»
The Southern Hemisphere is stormier than the Northern, and we finally know why
For centuries, sailors who had been all over the world knew where the most fearsome storms of all lay in wait: the Southern Hemisphere. "The waves ran mountain-high and threatened to overwhelm [the ship] at every roll," wrote one passenger on an 1849.....»»
Where to watch Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas
Find out where to watch the holiday musical movie Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, which stars the country singer along with Miley Cyrus and others......»»