How wildfire restored a Yosemite watershed
For nearly half a century, lightning-sparked blazes in Yosemite's Illilouette Creek Basin have rippled across the landscape—closely monitored, but largely unchecked. Their flames might explode into plumes of heat that burn whole hillsides at once,.....»»
"Threaded bone" rituals in ancient Peru restored dignity after looting of indigenous graves
Ancient indigenous people in Peru had a unique response to the looting and destruction of their ancestors' graves during the European colonial period, an international team of archeologists has discovered......»»
Researcher combines climate change and land use data to predict watershed impact
When rain falls, it picks up pollution from streets, farms and other manmade features as it winds toward the ocean......»»
Intel patent suggests "stacked forksheet transistors" could enable sub-3nm chips
By now it’s no secret that Intel has been on a cultural transformation train under its new CEO Pat Gelsinger. The Team Blue boss is an outspoken and overly optimistic leader, and this has restored some investor confidence over the past year. With t.....»»
Airbnb offering a year in Italy rent-free, and you can apply
Airbnb is offering the unique chance to live in a recently restored heritage home in Sicily, Italy -- and the rent will cost you nothing......»»
Airbnb offering a year in Italy rent-free, and YOU can apply
Airbnb is offering the unique chance to live in a recently restored heritage home in Sicily, Italy -- and the rent will cost you nothing......»»
Yosemite National Park may limit visitors this summer due to major construction projects
Concerned about nightmarish traffic jams at Yosemite National Park from more than half a dozen major new construction projects, park leaders are drawing up plans that could limit the number of visitors this summer by requiring reservations for day vi.....»»
US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet suburbia
The Biden administration plans to significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the U.S. West by more aggressively thinning forests around areas called "hotspots" where nature and neighborhoods collide......»»
Climate Scientists Grapple With Wildfire Disaster in Their Backyard
The wind-whipped firestorm that tore through parts of Boulder County, Colorado, on Thursday struck at the heart of one of America's top climate science and meteorology research hubs. From a report: Now some of the top minds who study how climate chan.....»»
A “war of experts”: Revisiting the infamous 19th-century Flores Street poisonings
The case "inaugurated a new phase of toxicology and forensic chemistry in Portugal." Enlarge / Two recovered and restored portraits of 19th-century Portuguese physician Vicente Urbino de Freitas, suspected of poisoning several of his w.....»»
A “war of experts”: revisiting the infamous 19th century Flores Street poisonings
The case "inaugurated a new phase of toxicology and forensic chemistry in Portugal." Enlarge / Two recovered and restored portraits of 19th century Portuguese physician Vicente Urbino de Freitas, suspected of poisoning several of his w.....»»
Three people missing in Colorado wildfire
Three people are missing after a wildfire tore through several Colorado towns, quickly destroying nearly 1,000 homes as part of the latest in a string of US natural disasters......»»
Colorado wildfire took hold "in blink of an eye": governor
A fast-spreading wildfire that tore through several Colorado towns—laying waste to entire neighborhoods "in the blink of an eye," according to the governor—had largely burned itself out Friday, with heavy snow expected to douse any remaining embe.....»»
How leaded fuel was sold for 100 years, despite knowing its health risks
It's been 100 years since leaded fuel was introduced, a purely profit-driven move. Enlarge / A 1960s Southern California gas station being restored. (credit: FarukUlay | Getty Images) On the frosty morning of Dec. 9, 1921, in.....»»
After hours offline, Fortnite access has been restored
After hours offline, Fortnite servers were restored at 6:50pm EST Wednesday......»»
Why 2021 was a turning point for the quality of laptop displays
Laptop displays have been getting better for the last several years, but 2021 has been a watershed year in laptop quality......»»
Years later, restored wetlands remain a shadow of their old selves
Danes have been diligent about wetland restoration. Indeed, more than 200 wetlands have been restored over the past 25 years. In particular, restoration in Denmark has been used as a means to curb nutrient runoff from crop fields into watercourses. B.....»»
Scientists find climate-driven tree mortality and fuel aridity increase wildfire fuel availability
New research conducted by scientists at The University of New Mexico suggests climate-driven tree mortality and fuel aridity are increasing fuel availability in forests leading to record-breaking wildfires in size, spread and plume formation......»»
Experimental gene therapy reverses sickle cell disease for years
An experimental gene therapy for sickle cell disease restored blood cells to their normal shape and eliminated severe pain crises for years after treatment, a multicenter study has found......»»
Hubble Space Telescope restored and active following synchronization issue
After an error that occurred in late October forced it into safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is now back up and running at full strength......»»
Saving the shuttle simulator—“It was an artifact that needed to be preserved”
"We hope to have it in place at the museum in April." Enlarge / The cockpit of the restored space shuttle motion simulator. (credit: Carl Brainerd) Every NASA astronaut who ever rode aboard the space shuttle, more than 350 of.....»»