Hurricane Elsa threatens Caribbean
Hurricane Elsa churned through the Caribbean Friday, bringing powerful winds and the potential for storm surges and heavy rain......»»
New study finds that the Gulf Stream is warming and shifting closer to shore
The Gulf Stream is intrinsic to the global climate system, bringing warm waters from the Caribbean up the East Coast of the United States. As it flows along the coast and then across the Atlantic Ocean, this powerful ocean current influences weather.....»»
South Korea threatens to fine Apple over App Store dominance
Both Apple and Google have been told by a South Korean regulator that they may face fines for forcing App Store developers to use their payment systems.Flag of South KoreaIn 2021, the South Korean government voted to require Apple and Google to allow.....»»
Genetic research is identifying disease-resistant super corals in the Caribbean
Witnessing disease outbreaks that have nearly annihilated staghorn coral colonies in the Caribbean, Northeastern scientist Steven Vollmer wondered what lessons a few lone survivors might offer for the future of coral reefs. Would it be possible to id.....»»
A turtle time capsule: DNA found in ancient shell
Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist. Among them are two in the genus Lepidochelys: the olive ridley and the Kemp's ridley. Despite being among the most common sea turtles in much of the Caribbean Sea and elsewhere, little is known abou.....»»
AI is getting better at hurricane forecasting
This hurricane season shows how machine-learning algorithms can improve weather forecasts. Enlarge / Hurricane Irma as seen by satellite in 2019. (credit: NOAA) Hurricane Lee wasn’t bothering anyone in early September,.....»»
New LG TVs could stop working with over-the-air broadcasts by 2027
The future of NextGen TV hits an unexpected speed bump as LG threatens to walk away from ATSC 3.0 in its 2024 TVs......»»
Genomics detective work reveals pest moth travels
The fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a notorious pest in agriculture. It devastates essential food crops and threatens global food security. It has been reported to feed on more than 350 plant species, ranging from maize to cotton and ve.....»»
Caribbean parrots thought to be endemic are actually relicts of millennial-scale extinction
In a new study published in PNAS, researchers have extracted the first ancient DNA from Caribbean parrots, which they compared with genetic sequences from modern birds. Working with fossils and archaeological specimens, they showed that two species t.....»»
Jellyfish shown to learn from past experience for the first time
Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that Caribbean box jellyfish can learn at a much more complex level than ever imagined—despite only having one thousand nerve cells and no.....»»
Plant pathogen threatens rare parrot
One of Australia's most endangered parrots is facing a new threat after being found to carry a destructive pathogen normally associated with several varieties of crops......»»
"It"s an emergency." Midwest towns scramble as drought threatens drinking water
James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money......»»
Olefins from carbon dioxide and hydrogen: Green chemistry under fluctuating conditions
Wouldn't it be an elegant solution to use the substance that is most damaging to the climate and threatens the future as a raw material for economic goods and everyday items? In fact, carbon dioxide (CO2), an unavoidable byproduct of civilization, is.....»»
Research squadron VXS-1 mobilizes quickly to track Hurricane Idalia
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 mobilized a crew for a NP-3C Orion operation with less than 24 hours' notice to airdrop 18 SOFAR Spotter buoys in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Idalia on Monday, August.....»»
Q&A: Hurricane Fiona recovery and the next big storm
As we approach the first anniversary of hurricane Fiona, hurricane Lee is tracking to hit the Atlantic coast......»»
Diesel exhaust gases found to harm insects: Animal ecologists study the effects on bumblebees for the first time
The decline of insects threatens many ecosystems worldwide. While the effects of pesticides are well researched, there has been a lack of knowledge about the effects of other anthropogenic pollutants. Animal ecologists at the University of Bayreuth h.....»»
INSANE EcoFlow deals lets you stay prepared for hurricane season!
If you’d like to stay prepared to hurricane season, then check out these deals for EcoFlow’s range of power stations! The post INSANE EcoFlow deals lets you stay prepared for hurricane season! appeared first on Phandroid. When a hurric.....»»
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide that
New England is known for its fickle weather, powerful nor'easters and blizzards. Destructive hurricanes, however, are relatively rare and typically don't pack the same punch as tropical cyclones that hit the Southeast......»»
Growth of large operators threatens existence of grassroots coworking spaces, study warns
The growing number of large operators and developers opening coworking premises threatens to end the availability of grassroots community-oriented spaces designed to bring isolated workers together, a new study warns......»»
Marketing lessons from a hurricane: Research finds the effects of brand-switching are only temporary
Using data from pre- and post-hurricane purchasing of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), new research has found that while consumers may switch brands in the lead-up to a natural disaster, they will likely switch back to their previously purchased brands.....»»
"The perfect storm": Hurricane Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
A University of South Florida expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlie.....»»