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Madrid paralysed after heavy snowfall

Armed with picks and shovels, residents of Madrid on Monday slowly shovelled out of Spain's worst snowstorm in decades which turned roads and pavements into skating rinks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJan 11th, 2021

During a heat wave, temperatures not the only threat: expert

Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heat wave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

EVs outpace broader market, buoyed by fresh models and heavy incentives, U.S. registration data shows

New EV registrations rose 3.1 percent in June to 108,026 vehicles compared with an 8.8 percent drop in the broader light-vehicle market to just over 1.2 million, S&P Global Mobility said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Could manure and compost act like probiotics, reducing antibiotic resistance in urban soils?

Urban soils often contain chemical contaminants, such as heavy metals or trace amounts of antibiotics, along with higher levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research from the University of Maryland suggests that, in some cases, boosting urba.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis by climate scientists found Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns

Amazon risks heavy fines if Anthropic deal violates UK's latest competition law. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched a pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Former Hurricane Debby Stalls, Causing Heavy Rains and Flooding along East Coast

Some parts of the southeastern U.S. have seen more than a foot of rain from Tropical Storm Debby, and rain will keep moving up the coast in the coming days.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast

Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, killing at least four people and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby brings heavy rain, wind to Florida, Southeast auto dealers

Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane early Aug. 5. It's expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds to the Southeast through midweek......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

A heavy metal band has made a song about a OnePlus phone

Finnish heavy metal monster band Lordi has made a song about the OnePlus Nord 4, and it's called Made of Metal. Can you guess why?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

Study of comet A117uUD data suggests it was put on a "hyperbolic trajectory" during pass by Saturn

A pair of astrophysicists from Ciudad Universitaria and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, both in Spain, report evidence that comet A117uUD was put on its current "hyperbolic trajectory" when it passed close to Saturn two years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Stellantis says it will keep Maserati despite the brand"s heavy losses

Stellantis said it has an 'unwavering commitment' to Maserati despite a warning from the group's CEO Carlos Tavares that if the company's brands "don't make money, we'll shut them down.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Paris Olympics athletes and fans melt in "brutal" heat

After heavy rain drenched last week's opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Although it’s not final, SpaceX just got good news from the FAA on Starbase

"SpaceX has dramatically reduced the duration of operations." Enlarge / The Super Heavy booster for Flight 5 of Starship undergoes a static fire test earlier this month. (credit: SpaceX) After SpaceX decided to launch or.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Researchers develop high-sensitivity technique to detect mercury in soil

Environmental pollution by heavy metals is a major social problem. Among these metals, mercury (Hg) is strictly controlled due to its high toxicity. Focusing on soil, which is closely related to our daily lives, the environmental standard for mercury.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs

Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to human health, as it accumul.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Thousands evacuated as record rains pound northern Japan

Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars, officials and media reports said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Improving work/life balance for heavy GPU requirements

Improving work/life balance for heavy GPU requirements.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Near-infrared photobiomodulation technique targets brain inflammation

As the world grapples with an aging population, the rise in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is becoming a significant challenge. These conditions place a heavy burden not only on those afflicted but also on their famili.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

New technique streamlines synthesis of heavy element compounds

Molecular compounds with heavy elements, like americium, curium and others can now be synthesized in a streamlined and efficient way thanks to a new technique developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microfluidic sensors enable real-time detection of multiple heavy metals in water

A group of researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has designed and developed advanced microfluidic sensor arrays that use fluorescent probes to simultaneously visualize and quantitatively detect m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024