Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 13
Rescuers in Indonesia raced to find survivors in villages blanketed by molten ash Sunday after the eruption of Mount Semeru killed at least 13 people and left dozens injured, officials said......»»
Hacker dad who faked death to avoid child support sentenced to prison
Now he owes child support, plus about $80,000 to repair state death registries. Enlarge (credit: MikeCherim | E+) A Kentucky man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison after hacking into state registries to f.....»»
Volcanic eruption grounds flights in New Zealand
A volcanic eruption belched a plume of ash that grounded flights in New Zealand on Thursday, with government scientists warning it could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come......»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
Bulwark of blooms: The lily"s secret armor against plant pathogens
Fusarium wilt is a severe threat to the global cut-flower industry, particularly impacting lilies. Caused by Fusarium oxysporum, this disease results in significant economic losses due to plant decay and death. Traditional breeding methods have strug.....»»
The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range
Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much longer than it does now......»»
F&I data: Auto loan denial rate rises to 19%
Auto lenders denied nearly 1 in 5 consumers seeking a car loan during the 12 months ending in June, a larger rejection rate than a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's survey......»»
Disney abandons Disney+ arbitration defense in restaurant allergy death case
Disney said it "strive[s] to put humanity above all other considerations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Gary Hershorn ) Disney said it is abandoning its motion to compel arbitration in a case filed by a man who allege.....»»
Thoroughbred horse"s death prompts uncomfortable questions about how champion mares spend their retirement
The death of one of Australia's most-loved thoroughbreds, Black Caviar, brought an outpouring of grief from the racing industry and fans across the world......»»
Study finds gun violence in rural America rises as deer hunting season begins
Across rural America, the increased presence of loaded guns in homes and vehicles could lead to a spike in gun injuries and homicides at the start of every deer hunting season, a new study warns......»»
Researchers track the sub-Antarctic journey of two Australian pygmy blue whales
An epic journey spanning thousands of kilometers from Indonesia deep into sub-Antarctic waters by two Australian pygmy blue whales has been tracked by researchers for the first time, confirming a long-held hypothesis about the travel habits of the su.....»»
Scientists investigate triggers of explosive volcanic eruptions in lab simulation study
Scientists at The University of Manchester have effectively simulated how bubbles grow in volcanic magma thanks to a novel pressure vessel that can mimic the eruption process in a laboratory setting......»»
Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow......»»
A cute, cheap death trap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state
Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Kei cars are the antithesis of the big American SUV. Where EPA regulations effectively penalize.....»»
August"s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here"s how to watch
The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth's constant companion......»»
DDoS attack volume rises, peak power reaches 1.7 Tbps
The total number of DDoS attacks during H1 2024 amounted to 830,000, an increase of 46% when compared to H1 2023, according to Gcore. Peak attack power rose from 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) in H2 2023 to 1.7 Tbps. DDoS attacks hit Gaming, tech, fi.....»»
Disney fighting restaurant death suit with Disney+ terms “absurd,” lawyer says
Disney wants to force suit over restaurant allergy death into arbitration. Enlarge / Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, USA. (credit: JHVEPhoto | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After a wo.....»»
New cobalt complex triggers ferroptosis in cancer cells
In programmed cell death, certain signaling molecules initiate a kind of suicide program to cause cells to die in a controlled manner. This is an essential step to eliminate damaged cells or to control the number of cells in certain tissues, for exam.....»»
Environmental violence and enterprise: The outsized role of business for environmental peacebuilding
Toxic pollution is the single largest cause of death and poor health, killing up to 9 million people each year—about 100 times more than war and terrorism combined. Business produces the bulk of this deadly pollution, but can also play a critical r.....»»
Death toll mounting from South Asia"s devastating monsoon
Torrential storms lashing India and Nepal have killed hundreds of people since June, official data showed Tuesday, with flooding and landslides causing widespread devastation during the treacherous monsoon season......»»
Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place......»»