Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 34
The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano rose to 34 on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as aid was rushed to the affected region......»»
The numbers do not add up for mathematics homework, according to a new study
Supporting kids with math homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are making it harder for parents to help and it's taking a serious toll on children's confidence and learning......»»
After pullback, new-vehicle inventory rises again, to 2.8 million
After a one-month pullback, new-vehicle inventory levels in the U.S. returned to their long-term trend and rose in February to 2.8 million, according to data from Cox Automotive and the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
EVs can’t fix a global epidemic of ‘car harm,’ UK study finds
A comprehensive review published last month provides a litany of what the authors call “car harm,” in estimated global totals of death, injury, disease and other miseries, over the course of automotive history......»»
Apple sat at a crossroads of indecision that led to Project Titan"s slow death
A detailed report on Apple's decade of Apple Car development reveals five ditched concepts, hubris, and executive failings.Apple Park viewed from Apple MapsAnalysts will no doubt examine Apple's worst-kept secret, Project Titan, for years. With every.....»»
Huawei rises from the dead, outsells iPhone in China
Sanctions crushed Huawei for a time, but new Counterpoint data says Huawei is back. Enlarge / The Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. It's a phone made without most of the traditional US-allied suppliers. (credit: Huawei) Counterpoint.....»»
Possible "Trojan Horse" found for treating stubborn bacterial infections
Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates......»»
Tesla’s Berlin factory shuts down after suspected transformer arson
The Volcano Group, which set fires at the plant in 2021, claimed responsibility. Enlarge / Tesla halted production at the factory near Berlin and sent workers home after a fire at a high-voltage pylon caused power failures throug.....»»
War a biodiversity enemy even in peaceful locales, says study
"War is hell" usually applies to war zones, but the Ukraine-Russian war's protracted battles can take a toll on biodiversity as far away as the United States or Brazil......»»
Apple reverses course on death of Progressive Web Apps in EU
After a few weeks of internet drama, Apple has responded to complaints about the death of Progressive Web Apps in the European Union and is restoring them to how they worked in iOS 17.3 and before.Progressive Web Apps aren't getting changed in the EU.....»»
From edge of extinction to Australia"s croc "paradise"
If you want a snappy death, one expert's advice is to leap into a river near the Australian city of Darwin—within minutes, you'll be in the jaws of one of the hundreds of crocodiles that stalk its murky waters......»»
Why the death of Apple Car could be a good thing for CarPlay
As someone who’s been covering the ins and outs of Project Titan for the past decade, I can’t say I’m surprised by this week’s news that the infamous Apple Car has been cancelled. My hope, however, is that the death of Apple Car means ther.....»»
Apple AI is the focus of an investing firm after Apple Car"s death
Wedbush believes Apple's alleged move to cancel the development of the Apple Car provides a laser focus on what's next for the company — AI.Apple will do fine without Apple CarReliable sources say that Apple has ended work on Project Titan, meaning.....»»
Brutally bludgeoned “Vittrup Man” went from forager to farmer before his death
The skull was shattered by at least eight blows before the body was tossed into a peat bog. Enlarge / The cranial remains of Vittrup Man, who was bludgeoned to death and tossed in a peat bog between 3300-3100 BCE. (credit: Stephe.....»»
Odysseus has less than a day left on the Moon before it freezes to death
So what are we to make of this? Is Odysseus a success or a failure? Enlarge / NASA's LRO found Odysseus on the Moon. (credit: NASA/Goddard/Arizona State University) Time is running out for the historic Odysseus lander th.....»»
Earthquakes impact forest resilience for decades post-event, research suggests
Earthquake effects are often thought of in terms of the human impact, be that fatalities or destruction to homes and infrastructure. However, the environmental toll can also be damaging, and new research, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests the.....»»
Subaru plants in Japan restart more than week after worker death
Subaru plants in Japan resume production after a rare worker death forced the company's main global production hub to suspend operations for more than a week......»»
An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia"s capital. No reports of casualties
A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia's main island of Java and the country's capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries......»»
Mapping out a novel way to assess the effectiveness of development aid
Assessing the effectiveness of international aid across Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country and an archipelago of around 17,000 islands, is no easy task. But that has not deterred Singapore Management University Assistant Professor of.....»»
10 years ago, Hayao Miyazaki made a perfect companion film to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, let's look back at Hayao Miyazaki's 2014 masterpiece The Wind Rises, as well as its similarities to 2023's Oppenheimer......»»
After heavy storms, Death Valley is now open to kayakers: The return of ghostly Lake Manly
Storms pummeling Southern California have dramatically transformed Death Valley National Park, doubling the size of a vast temporary lake that is even visible to orbiting spacecraft......»»