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How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air

As giant plumes from fires in Canada billow over the U.S., experts explain what smoke does to your health—and how to protect yourself.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamJun 9th, 2023

Some Trees ‘Hold Their Breath’ during Wildfires

When wildfire smoke is in the air, some trees essentially shut their windows and doors and hold their breath.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Drone flights and 3D scans: Scientist uses cutting-edge tech to protect Madagascar"s vulnerable forests

In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights how the use of drones can help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestati.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

CrowdStrike cause revealed; small print may protect it from lawsuits

The cause of the CrowdStrike mess has been revealed by the company, together with the steps it has taken to ensure nothing similar can happen again. The company is facing a deluge of lawsuits over the estimated $5B worth of financial losses incurr.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Cequence Unified API Protection defends against attacks targeting AI applications

Cequence introduced advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deploye.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive

To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Balancing fairness and welfare in the face of uncertainty: Investigating Miami"s stormwater infrastructure improvement

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was enacted in 2021 to inject $1.25 trillion into the country's aging infrastructure to help cities protect and prepare themselves from future occurrences of extreme weather effects which, in 2023, caused al.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

AppOmni unveils SaaS-aware ITDR capabilities

AppOmni announced a series of technology advances to deliver identity and threat detection (ITDR) capabilities to protect SaaS environments. The newest capabilities complement traditional ITDR and identity and access management (IAM) solutions from I.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance

As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health

Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

A wildfire burning in Colorado's heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight

A wildfire on the edge of metro Denver crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes, but authorities said Thursday morning they were hopeful to save hundreds of threatened residences as they grapple with sweltering temperatures and firefighters suf.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

California DMV is working to digitize car titles to fight fraud

Digitization will help ease with the location and transfer of titles and help protect against fraud......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

The Jasper fire highlights the risks climate change poses to Canada"s world heritage sites

Climate change and extreme weather events pose a real risk to the world's heritage sites—a stark reality laid bare by the recent wildfire in Jasper, Alta......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Amazon sues Nokia for infringing multiple AWS cloud computing patents

Nokia has allegedly infringed upon 12 AWS patents, and Amazon is taking legal action to protect its hard work......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

One dead in Colorado blaze as fires ravage US west

One person has died in a Colorado wildfire, officials said Wednesday, as around a hundred infernos continue to blaze across western US states and a dangerous new heat wave looms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Level 2 evacuation order for Lane 1 wildfire near Cottage Grove

Level 2 evacuation order for Lane 1 wildfire near Cottage Grove.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Can geoengineering protect Earth"s icesheets?

It's time to take a thorough, more serious look at using geoengineering to protect the planet's icesheets, according to a group of scientists who have released a new report examining the issue. Glacial geoengineering is an emerging field of study tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature ‘literally saved their lives,’ rescue team says after wildfire left hikers stranded

A group of stranded hikers in British Columbia is crediting Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature for allowing them to call for help. As reported by the CBC, the hikers were stranded on a glacier after wildfires began to approach them—and t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Hikers saved from wildfires by Emergency SOS via Satellite

Apple's Emergency SOS iPhone feature has saved the lives of four hikers who were cut off by wildfire in British Columbia.Emergency SOS via Satellite let the hikers tell rescuers precisely where they wereIntroduced with the iPhone 14 range, Emergency.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

iCloud Private Relay outage finally resolved

An unknown iCloud Private Relay issue that was affecting Safari users on iPhone has now been resolved after several days.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyFirst reported on July 26, the problem was making iCloud Privat.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024