If You Are Going to Survive, You Must Prepare to Fail
Whether you are ejecting from a fighter jet or psyching yourself up for a meeting, plan for the worst—over and over and over again. And don't forget to breathe......»»
Bees and other flying insects at greater risk of extinction as they migrate to higher elevations in changing climate
In response to rising global temperatures, many plants and animals are moving to higher elevations to survive in cooler temperatures. But a new study from the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech.....»»
Toyota dealers: Room in lineup for a Ford Maverick fighter
As they prepare to meet Sept. 12-14 in Las Vegas, Toyota dealers say there is room in their lineup for a compact pickup that draws on the brand's small pickup heritage and would be a Ford Maverick fighter......»»
Why managers" attempts to empower their employees often fail—and even lead to unethical behavior
A majority of American workers right now are not feeling very motivated on the job, a new survey suggests......»»
RARBG’s Demise Gave These Torrent Sites a Huge Boost in Traffic
After an extraordinary run, torrent site RARBG shut itself down in May with no advance warning. With no time to prepare for the site's disappearance and no obvious ability to proactively take up the slack, users would simply have to stand by and let.....»»
How might coral adapt to rising ocean temperatures? Thermal priming of gametes could hold promise
As seawater temperatures rise, concern over the ability of coral to survive and reproduce also grows. Previous studies have largely focused on the effects of acclimating adult corals to warming temperatures via thermal priming, and have yielded varyi.....»»
Measuring the retreat of Italy"s largest glacier
The Adamello glacier, the largest in the Italian Alps, is slowly being destroyed by global warming, with experts giving it less than a century to survive......»»
Prepare for unexpected power outages with these essential safety tips from Bluetti
It is officially hurricane season, and with winter looming around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about navigating a natural disaster. Portable power station maker Bluetti brings you a comprehensive safety guide to keep you safe when the un.....»»
Research explores why daughters in Chinese families with a preference for sons fail to break from sustained exploitation
New research from Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) unveils the extent of sustained exploitation within many Chinese families that have a clear preference for sons over daughters—and why daughters can stay 'trapped' in this situation th.....»»
Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU
Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report......»»
Will the world"s mangroves, marshes and coral survive warm, rising seas?
Research published in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats, using evidence from the last Ice Age......»»
Can this forest survive? Predicting forest death or recovery after drought
Researchers from UC Davis can now predict which forests could survive despite future drought. Their new method links precipitation to tree growth, and it can help people decide where to put their resources as climate change affects patterns of snow a.....»»
Northern map turtles found to survive cold winter conditions by staying active under ice
Imagine it's winter, and you're standing on a frozen lake or pond, when suddenly below your feet you notice hundreds of turtles. What are they doing down there below the ice?.....»»
Scientists prepare ISS experiment to study how droplets form in space
Dropcoal, short for drop coalescence, is a research project that studies how droplets form in space and on Earth. The results will grant insights into raindrop and cloud formation, fuel combustion and interactions between materials, all with broad im.....»»
Stellantis selects charging infrastructure partner for dealers
Charge Enterprises, whose president is former GM and Ford executive Mark LaNeve, is one of four companies partnering with Stellantis to help dealers prepare for selling EVs......»»
Study of African wild dogs suggests they may not survive if temperatures increase by 3°C
A pair of zoologists at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, working with a colleague at the University of Oxford, has found evidence suggesting that wild dogs living in Kenya are not likely to survive if global temperatures rise b.....»»
Predicted dry spring to increase bushfire risk over parts of Australia
AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring 2023. It serves as a strong reminder to communities and businesses across the country to prepare now......»»
New modeling method could drive better understanding of extreme heat waves
To prepare for extreme heat waves around the world—particularly in places known for cool summers—climate-simulation models that include a new computing concept may save tens of thousands of lives......»»
A rare wild flower is the star of the Florida swamp. But can the ghost orchid survive?
In "The Orchid Thief," author Susan Orlean wrote of a "phantom" flower hidden deep in the swamps of Southwest Florida "so bewitching that it could seduce people to pursue it year after year and mile after mile.".....»»
How to prepare your home for summer heat waves
Every year, an estimated 600 people in the U.S. die in extreme heat waves. Nearly 10,000 are hospitalized and more than 67,000 visit emergency rooms. This year, record-smashing heat waves have swept across the southwestern United States, which has sw.....»»
Heat sensor protects the Venus flytrap from fire
The Venus flytrap can survive in the nutrient-poor swamps of North and South Carolina because it compensates for the lack of nitrogen, phosphate and minerals by catching and eating insects. It hunts with snap traps that have sensory hairs on them. If.....»»