How to Remember a Disaster Without Being Shattered by It
Maragaret McKinnon survived a mid-air catastrophe, then became a major researcher of memory and trauma. Now she’s studying how the pandemic will haunt us......»»
Bayesian yacht disaster: How specialist search and rescue teams work underwater
Search and rescue for missing persons is always challenging for the specialist recovery teams involved, regardless of the environment they're working in......»»
Your Guide to Surviving Extreme Weather
How to pack a go bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid......»»
Meta’s Premium Vision Pro Competitor is Apparently No More
The device was set to launch in 2027. The post Meta’s Premium Vision Pro Competitor is Apparently No More appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the Apple Vision Pro? Apple’s high-end mixed-reality headset undeniably turned a lo.....»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Accurate deformation monitoring—the era of dual-base station technology
Deformation monitoring plays a vital role in geological disaster management, transportation, and engineering maintenance. While Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) relative positioning has been the standard for such tasks, its precision often f.....»»
Eight years after the Fundão dam collapse, unresolved devastation continues to plague Brazil
Eight years since the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil, researchers have highlighted ongoing environmental and social devastation caused by the disaster......»»
Floods swamp Bangladesh as nation finds its feet after protests
Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said Thursday, adding to the new government's challenges after weeks of political turmoil......»»
Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change
Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, according to a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya by researchers from the University of.....»»
Starfield: Shattered Space launches next month, but its getting a big update today
Get ready for the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield this September by crusing around in the new REV-8 rover......»»
Prison is a disaster for women—here"s what could work instead
The early days of the new Labor government have given prison reform advocates reason to be hopeful. Two announcements—the appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister and an expanded early release program—are promising steps towards repairing.....»»
Alien vs. Predator is better than you remember. Seriously!
Alien vs. Predator received mixed reviews when it came out 2004, but 20 years later the movie has aged well and is better than you remember......»»
Gen Z has a trust problem with British institutions—especially the police
The new government has come to power at a time when trust in politics is, in the Labor party's words, "shattered." Keir Starmer has set out his government's aim to restore "the highest standard of integrity and honesty" in political life......»»
This underrated Harrison Ford thriller is better than you remember
This 1990 thriller starring Harrison Ford is back in the spotlight due to a recent series remake. Here's why you it's better than you remember......»»
Microsoft’s Paint 3D Might be Shutting Down Soon
Microsoft Paint 3D was launched back in 2017, and integrates several features of the original Paint as well as other 3D design software. The post Microsoft’s Paint 3D Might be Shutting Down Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Remember.....»»
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56
We are saddened to learn of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passing after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Here we remember her impact on tech. The post YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56 appeared first on Phandroid. Remembering.....»»
Borderlands review: Like good movies? Then avoid this brightly-colored disaster
Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation is a misfire of epic proportions......»»
Doom + Doom II is a great excuse to jump back into Hell, for free or for $10
Just how you remember it, but through a 4K, 120 fps accessible lens. Enlarge / I don't know what this flame crossbow (?) is from the Legacy of Rust campaign, but I am going to keep running and gunning until I get it. (credit: Bet.....»»
10 years ago, this disaster movie delivered as much summer fun as Twisters
Twisters is breaking box office records in 2024, but this similar disaster movie about a deadly storm made some waves 10 years ago as a late summer hit......»»
Alaska declares state disaster emergency as ‘glacial lake outburst’ floods homes, roads
Alaska declares state disaster emergency as ‘glacial lake outburst’ floods homes, roads.....»»
Passengers narrowly escape disaster as plane’s tires burst during takeoff, shattering window
Passengers narrowly escape disaster as plane’s tires burst during takeoff, shattering window.....»»