Indonesia"s Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge
Improved weather conditions Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island erupted, triggered by monsoon rains......»»
Organic electrochemical transistors: Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology
Researchers who want to bridge the divide between biology and technology spend a lot of time thinking about translating between the two different "languages" of those realms......»»
Invasive termites dining in our homes will soon be a reality in most cities, says research
With climate change continuing its relentless march, the world faces not only rising temperatures and extreme weather but also an insidious threat to our homes: invasive termites. And the bill could be steep; invasive termites currently cost over US.....»»
A mathematical bridge between the huge and the tiny
A mathematical link between two key equations—one that deals with the very big and the other, the very small—has been developed by a young mathematician in China......»»
What do we lose when our old suburbs disappear?
I live on the edge of Parramatta, Australia's fastest-growing city, on the kind of old-fashioned suburban street that has 1950s fibros constructed in the post-war housing boom, double-story brick homes with Greek columns that aspirational migrants bu.....»»
The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea
The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep......»»
Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows: Study
Colonies of emperor penguin chicks were wiped out last year as global warming eroded their icy homes, a study published Thursday found, despite the birds' attempts to adapt to the shrinking landscape......»»
Why the term "DEI" is being weaponized as a racist dog whistle
A bridge in Baltimore collapsing, a door falling off an airplane and antisemitism—what do they have in common? In recent months, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been blamed for all three......»»
International team detects eruption of mega-magnetic star in nearby galaxy
While ESA's satellite INTEGRAL was observing the sky, it spotted a burst of gamma-rays—high-energy photons—coming from the nearby galaxy M82. Only a few hours later, ESA's XMM-Newton X-ray space telescope searched for an afterglow from the explos.....»»
More than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami......»»
Tim Cook leaves Singapore after week-long Asia tour
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been posting an account of his last few meetings with officials, users, and students from his Singapore visit.Tim Cook in Singapore (Source: Apple)Tim Cook began the week in Vietnam, then spent Wednesday in Indonesia, and round.....»»
Indonesia on alert for more eruptions at remote volcano
Indonesian authorities were on alert Friday for more eruptions from a remote island volcano that forced thousands to evacuate this week, as nearby residents began clearing debris after molten rocks rained down on their villages......»»
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami......»»
Climate damages by 2050 will be 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2°
Study tracks the past costs of climate events and projects them into the future. Enlarge (credit: Frame Studio) Almost from the start, arguments about mitigating climate change have included an element of cost-benefit an.....»»
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, alert level raised to highest
A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region Wednesday, with authorities raising the alert level to its highest point after the dome spewed a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky and forced hundreds to evacuate......»»
Tim Cook makes diplomatic noises about Apple manufacturing in Indonesia
Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after Chi.....»»
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." Enlarge / A prototype wonder effect—featuring Mario's head turned into blocks that could be eaten by enemies—didn't make it into the final game. (.....»»
Study finds world economy already committed to income reduction of 19% due to climate change
Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a study published in Nature finds. These damages are six times larger than th.....»»
Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesi.....»»
Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
Radiation damages their DNA; they're just able to repair that damage very quickly. Enlarge / SEM Micrograph of a tardigrade, more commonly known as a "water bear" or "moss piglet." (credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/Gregory S. Paulson.....»»
Apple Developer Academy: Anyone in the world can apply for the Bali program
The rollout of the Apple Developer Academy continues, with the company announcing the latest one in Bali, Indonesia. However, you don’t have to be based in the country to participate – it welcomes applications from anyone in the world. The aca.....»»