Indonesia"s Mount Merapi erupts with bursts of lava, ash
Indonesia's most volatile volcano erupted Sunday on the densely populated island of Java, spewing smoke and ash high into the air and sending streams of lava and gasses down its slopes. No casualties were reported......»»
Researchers discover mysterious source of "heartbeat-like" radio bursts in a solar fare
A solar radio burst with a signal pattern, akin to that of a heartbeat, has been pinpointed in the Sun's atmosphere, according to a new study......»»
Researchers study first stem cells from a bat species known to harbor SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have generated the first induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from bats, gaining valuable insights into the close relationship between bats and viruses. This research opens the door to st.....»»
Want to be influential and drive change? Be a woman (on a farm in Indonesia)
When it comes to being an influencer on Instagram and other social media platforms, women rule the roost. But, social media isn't the only domain where women lead—they can also be the drivers of change in their local communities and lead the implem.....»»
JBL Pulse 5 review: decent sound, trippy lava-lamp light show
The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker isn't going to blow you away with its sound, but it might with its beautifully trippy lava-lamp lights and waterproof design......»»
Taiwanese makers interested in making EV components in Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based ICT and electronic component makers, in a bid to enter EV (electric vehicle) supply chains, are interested in setting up factories in Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia which are likely to become new pr.....»»
We found 2.9-million-year-old stone tools used to butcher ancient hippos—but likely not by our ancestors
On the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya, a short valley extends south towards the looming Mount Homa. From it have emerged some of the oldest-known stone tools used to butcher large animals, as well as the oldest remains of one of our early cousins,.....»»
Technology and digital strategies could bring more tourists back to Indonesia
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and has been devastating for human life. Global tourism collapsed as tourist arrivals decreased by 71% in 2021......»»
The end of an era: The long, lonely days of Mount Madonna"s last white deer
Hidden in the redwoods above Watsonville, California, a shy and ghostly beauty once drew crowds but is now destined to live, and die, alone......»»
The best iPhone car mounts in 2023: top 10 best ones you can buy
The ideal iPhone car mount can securely hold your device and keep it in sight without blocking your view of the road. These are the best options for everyone......»»
Study suggests a paradigm shift in our understanding of gamma ray bursts
Matter outflows in the form of jets are observed in astronomical systems at fast, medium and slow speeds. The fastest jets are highly relativistic, and travel very close to the speed of light. The origin, as well as many properties of the jets, is un.....»»
Should you mount your TV above a fireplace?
Designers and homeowners love mounting TVs above fireplaces. But for the sake of your health and the health of your TV, don't do it......»»
Why you shouldn’t mount your TV above your fireplace
Designers and homeowners love mounting TVs above fireplaces. But for the sake of your health and the health of your TV, don't do it......»»
Researchers discover novel mechanism for MRSA virulence
Researchers at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with researchers at New York University, have published a study in Cell Host & Microbe that sheds light on the mechanisms behind the severity, or virulence, of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (.....»»
Sea level rise may threaten Indonesia"s status as an archipelagic country
The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found global sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate. As an archipelagic state with more than 17,000 islands stretching over 80,000 kilometers of coastline, Indonesia sh.....»»
Quake shakes east Indonesia, south Philippines; no tsunami
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook eastern Indonesia and southern Philippines on Wednesday, with no damage immediately reported and no tsunami warning issued......»»
Tesla, BYD finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia EV space
Tesla Inc. as well as Chinese automaker BYD and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. are finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia's electric-vehicle industry, said a senior minister......»»
Fire of Love revisits tragedy of French volcanologists who died in 1991
Married French volcanologists perished in eruption of Japan's Mount Unzen in 1991. Enlarge / Volcanologist Katia Krafft wears a heat suit for protection from an erupting volcano in Fire of Love. (credit: Image'Est) Frenc.....»»
Strong earthquake shakes western Indonesia, no tsunami alert
A strong undersea earthquake shook western Indonesia Monday morning. But there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties......»»
Apple to lean on LG for production of its first Apple Watch micro-LED display
Evidence continues to mount that the Apple Watch will switch to the latest-generation display technology starting in 2025. According to reliable analyst Ross Young, LG has started building a small production line for micro-LED displays ahead of Appl.....»»
Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment [Updated]
Koko let 4,000 people get therapeutic help from GPT-3 without telling them first. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a person talking to a secret robot therapist. (credit: Ars Technica) On Friday, Koko co-founder Rob Mor.....»»