Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, killed in parking lot
Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, killed in parking lot.....»»
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens.....»»
I parked a BMW from across the parking lot at CES 2024
BMW's Remote Valet is one premium feature we'd pay for. Enlarge / Until now, remote parking systems have mostly required the parking lot or garage to fit expensive sensors and equipment. BMW's approach is different, requiring not.....»»
Protecting Alaska"s wilderness and the Indigenous way of life is critical to a green future, says advocate
"Alaska is America's natural resource warehouse." That is what Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy told then-President Donald Trump in 2018. But our home is far more than storage for the next fad of consumer desires in the Lower 48 states. In Alaska, we ar.....»»
Viruses aren"t always harmful. Six ways they"re used in health care and pest control
We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. The 1918 flu pandemic killed around 50 million people. Smallpox claimed 30% of those who caught it, and survivors were often scarred and blinded. More rece.....»»
New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work
A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign labor historian explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using their own personal mini-narratives, mining that material to ultimately advocate for a more humanistic-cen.....»»
Water increasingly at the center of conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East
Six months ago, an explosion ripped apart Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, unleashing floods that killed 58 people, devastated the landscape along the Dnipro River and cut off water to productive farmland......»»
Apple’s Crash Detection feature again praised by first responders despite false alarms
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of.....»»
Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury
Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. “We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They ar.....»»
A forensic artist has given a 500-year-old Inca “ice maiden” a face
Dubbed "Juanita," the young woman was likely killed during a sacrificial ritual. Enlarge / The final approximation of the Incan girl dubbed "Juanita" wearing clothing similar to what she was wearing when she died. (credit: Dagm.....»»
How a forensic artist reconstructed the face of 500-year-old Inca “ice maiden”
Dubbed "Juanita," the young woman was likely killed during a sacrificial ritual. Enlarge / The final approximation of the Incan girl dubbed "Juanita" wearing clothing similar to what she was wearing when she died. (credit: Dagm.....»»
Google Maps’ “Driving Mode” could be killed off early 2024
Code strings have revealed the possibility that Google could be killing off Driving Mode for Google Maps. The post Google Maps’ “Driving Mode” could be killed off early 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. If you use Google Maps while d.....»»
Avian influenza has killed millions of seabirds around the world: Antarctica could be next
Antarctica is often imagined as the last untouched wilderness. Unfortunately, avian influenza ("bird flu") is encroaching on the icy continent. The virus has already reached the sub-Antarctic islands between the Antarctic Peninsula and South America......»»
How to watch the Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker live stream
The massive "Day of Reckoning" boxing event includes the return of the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. Here's how to watch it live......»»
What time is the Deontay Wilder fight tonight? Full schedule
Deontay Wilder takes on Joseph Parker in a heavyweight battle tonight. It's part of the "Day of Reckoning" PPV. Here's the full schedule......»»
What time is the Deontay Wilder fight tonight? Full event schedule
Deontay Wilder takes on Joseph Parker in a heavyweight battle tonight. It's part of the "Day of Reckoning" PPV. Here's the full schedule......»»
Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker live stream: How to watch the fight
The massive "Day of Reckoning" boxing event includes the return of the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. Here's how to watch it live......»»
After seeing the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza, TikTok users are learning about Islam
The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7......»»
A new tool to better model future wildfire impacts in the United States
Wildfire management systems outfitted with remote sensing technology could improve first responders' ability to predict and respond to the spread of deadly forest fires......»»
This “smoking gun” killed the McDonald’s ice cream hackers’ startup
Three-year-old email shows evidence of plot to undermine repair business. Enlarge (credit: lovelypeace via Getty) A little over three years have passed since McDonald's sent out an email to thousands of its restaurant ow.....»»
Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way—here"s how
When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across eastern Australia created huge amounts of stormwater and flooding......»»