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Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29

UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific region at COP29 on 11 November......»»

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Climate scientist combines research and teaching into "perfect storm" of discovery

This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, supplying warmer ocean waters and warmer air temperatures that lead to wetter, stronger tropical cyclones......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Ocean warming and acidification threaten key ocean plankton groups, study warns

According to a recent study published in Nature, many planktonic foraminifera species may face unprecedented environmental conditions by the end of this century, potentially surpassing their survival thresholds. Planktonic foraminifera are single-cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning—or not—to climate go.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Planet saw its 2nd-warmest October in 175-year record: 2024 on pace to be world"s warmest year on record

Earth saw another unusually warm month, with October 2024 ranking as the second-warmest October in NOAA's 175-year global climate record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Economic policies encourage the careless use of people and the planet. Creating caring economies is the answer

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change includes a Gender Action Plan, adopted in 2017. The plan aims to "enhance the gender responsiveness" of climate policy and climate action. It outlines specific actions and strategies to promot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone

The company's EV has become one of the most talked-about electric cars this year. The post Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone appeared first on Phandroid. In case you’re not aware, Xiaomi launched its first electric car e.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple’s most powerful iPad models are selling in very surprising ways

Apple launched big updates to the iPad Pro and iPad Air back in May, and a new CIRP report offers the first look at their first full quarter of sales. The results are very surprising. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage

Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions

A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Absolute Security releases Enterprise Edition

Absolute Security launched Enterprise Edition, combining the new Safe Connect for Secure Access and Comply Module for Secure Endpoint. With these innovations, Enterprise Edition is the comprehensive Security Service Edge (SSE) that can ensure only se.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Surgical complications really brought home the value of Apple’s Health Records feature

Apple first launched its Health Records feature way back in 2018, to provide a unified view of our own health records. Recent complications following surgery really showed how valuable this could be if universally adopted, not just for us as patie.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Syteca Account Discovery strengthens privileged access management

Syteca launched Account Discovery, a new feature within its Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. This enhancement enables organizations to automatically detect and manage privileged accounts across their IT infrastructure, significantly reduc.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Nirmata Control Hub automates security with policy-as-code

Nirmata launched Nirmata Control Hub, a comprehensive platform designed to prevent misconfigurations and automate security through policy-as-code. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates the adoption of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, e.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Rakuten Viber unveils new security solutions for businesses

Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure. Verification messages provide a secure and se.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024