Hurricane Larry dumped 100,000 microplastics per sq. meter on Newfoundland each day
It's another sign of how plasticized our environment has become. Enlarge (credit: J Marshall/NASA/ESA/T. Pesquet/Alamy) As Hurricane Larry curved north in the Atlantic in 2021, sparing the eastern seaboard of the United.....»»
Best Black Friday Apple AirTags deals 2024: Save on AirTag bundles, accessories, and more
We've picked out all the best Black Friday Apple AirTags deals currently available ahead of the big day, and we also have some great buying advice......»»
"A dose of nature": Each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100
Visiting a national park is good for our health and well-being. But the benefits are not shared equally across the community. Often the people who need it most are least able to access a high-quality dose of nature......»»
The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»
Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving: How it fuels climate change
Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City's Central de Abasto, one of the world's largest wholesale food markets......»»
Taming big data and particle beams: How researchers are pushing AI to the edge
Every day, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory tackle some of the biggest questions in science and technology—from laying the foundations for new drugs to developing new battery materials and solving big d.....»»
Black Friday, the economic environment and the evolution of America"s retail holiday
On November 29, American shoppers will rush to malls and retail stores for the day known as "Black Friday," the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Falling annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the event generates billions of dollar.....»»
Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings
In 1177BC, Amurapi, the last king of Ugarit in modern-day Syria, wrote in cuneiform on baked clay to the Hittite emperor Suppiluliuma II: "My father behold, the enemy's ships have come; my cities were burned, and they did evil things in my country.".....»»
You can now buy eight RTX 5090s for over $50,000
Although the RTX 5090 still hasn't been announced in Nvidia, you can already preorder the cards -- but not in the way you'd think......»»
Apple again supporting World Aids Day, donating $5 for every qualifying purchase
Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8. This will be the 18th year in which Apple has supported The Global Fund, which seeks to fight HIV,.....»»
Apple donating $5 per Apple Store purchase made with Apple Pay for World AIDS Day
Apple customers using Apple Pay to purchase goods via its retail outlets will trigger a donation to The Global Fund, as part of a donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day.An iPhone showing an Apple Pay transaction - Image credit: AppleEvery year, A.....»»
Amazon"s $399 iPad mini 7 deal arrives for Black Friday
A new record low price has landed on Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7, with the $100 discount arriving right before Black Friday.Get the lowest price ever on Apple's new iPad mini 7.All four iPad mini 6 colors are on sale for $399.99 at Amazon this Wednesday.....»»
Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking......»»
Zero-day data security
In this Help Net Security video, Carl Froggett, CIO of Deep Instinct, discusses the complexities of modern cloud architectures and why current defenses are falling short. He talks about the rise of zero-day data security and the need for organization.....»»
The OnePlus Watch 2 is $100 Cheaper with this Black Friday Offer
It's got a terrific battery and solid performance. The post The OnePlus Watch 2 is $100 Cheaper with this Black Friday Offer appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus’ return to the smart wearable arena was a triumphant one to say the lea.....»»
Dell just slashed the price of its G16 Gaming Laptop by a third
A quality gaming laptop for $1,000 appears amid early Black Friday deals. Here it is!.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 26, 2024 – iPhone 17 Pro design rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. : Check.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 22, 2024 – ‘LLM Siri’ rumors and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Air latest, iOS 19 rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether.....»»
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: all confirmed performers
The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a variety of musical performances. View the entire list of performers......»»