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.....»»
Thousands evacuate season"s biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday......»»
iCloud Private Relay outage hits iPhone Safari users
Apple's iCloud Private Relay that protects user privacy while browsing, is currently slow or unavailable, leaving some Safari users unable to search.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyiCloud Private Relay, available as.....»»
Wildfire engulfs parts of main town in Canada"s Jasper National Park
An "out of control" wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, authorities said Thursday, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze......»»
Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers
Keys were labeled "DO NOT TRUST." Nearly 500 device models use them anyway. Enlarge (credit: sasha85ru | Getty Imates) In 2012, an industry-wide coalition of hardware and software makers adopted Secure Boot to protect ag.....»»
The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related
Regulated data (data that organizations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with GenAI applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches, according to Netskope. Th.....»»
Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6!
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with these rugged cases! The post Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is undoubtedly one of the most premium smartphones to ever l.....»»
Best smart lock deals: Save on Yale, Philips, August, and more
Protect your smart home while also making it more convenient for your family by taking advantage of any of the smart lock deals that we've rounded up here......»»
Scientists discover how yeast cells sense physical stresses on the membranes that protect them
Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration wit.....»»
Colombia orchid sanctuary collects and clones endangered species
Deep in Colombia's northwestern forests, an orchid enthusiast has gathered a colorful collection of nearly 25,000 specimens, some of which he is cloning to protect them from extinction......»»
Yellowknife study warns of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that four of the year's wildfires in mine-impacted areas around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories potentiall.....»»
Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut Australia"s welfare costs by nearly 40%
New research from the University of South Australia shows that people who have suffered child abuse or neglect are three times more likely to access government income support payments in early adulthood, underlining the costly and long-term effects o.....»»
UK climate strategy under scrutiny at landmark court case
The British government on Tuesday faces an unprecedented legal challenge for allegedly failing to protect people, property and infrastructure from the likely effects of climate change......»»
How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames......»»
Researchers enhance tool to better predict where and when wildfires will occur
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire......»»
DeleteMe helps protect you and remove your data from the web [Save 20%]
Data privacy is extremely important. At the same time, some people would be surprised at how much of their personal information someone can obtain with just a quick online search. Luckily, DeleteMe helps you remove your personal data from data broker.....»»
The winner in China"s panda diplomacy: the pandas themselves
China's panda diplomacy may have one true winner: the pandas themselves. Decades after Beijing began working with zoos in the U.S. and Europe to protect the species, the number of giant pandas in the wild has risen to 1,900, up from about 1,100 in th.....»»
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as hi.....»»
Best new 2024 M4 iPad Pro cases to keep your devices safe
Now that you've got your brand new M4 iPad Pro in hand, it's time for you to protect it with one of these great iPad Pro cases.Best new cases for M4 iPad Pro lineupIf you have recently purchased a new iPad Pro, you may be considering which case to us.....»»
Greenhouses are becoming more popular, but there"s little research on how to protect workers
From opposite ends of the world, the uncomfortable conditions Shamim Ahamed and Purvi Tiwari experienced doing separate Ph.D. research inside greenhouses inspired them to study the heat in the indoor structures......»»
Study shows small animals use "stolen" genes from bacteria to protect against infection
Certain small, freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes "stolen" from bacteria, according to new research by a team from the University of Oxford, the University of Stirling and the Marine Biological Laboratory (.....»»