Mapping the "hidden" eighth continent of Zealandia
The 'hidden' continent of Zealandia is being partially mapped, thanks to a deepwater mapping expedition led by The University of Queensland in collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute......»»
Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks, researchers say
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and governments are too slow in taking action to reduce these climate risks. According to co-authors Robbert Biesbroek and Simona Pedde of Wageningen University & Research, many of these risks, whi.....»»
This hidden iPhone feature will change the way you screenshot
We break down how to capture full-page screenshots on your iPhone......»»
Apple to join other luxury retail locations in Miami Worldcenter
Apple has inked a lease agreement to build a new Apple Store at Miami Worldcenter, set to show up by 2025 at the earliest.Image Credit: Miami WorldcenterThe one-story structure will be located at the corner of Northeast Eighth Street, to the west of.....»»
Flood risk mapping is a public good, so why the public resistance in Canada?
Flood risk maps are an essential public good. Indeed, many countries like the United Kingdom already offer flood risk mapping......»»
Too much heat in the kitchen: Survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
Chefs are in hot demand. "Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find anyone," lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth most in-demand occupation. Given this culinary skill.....»»
Apple"s eighth Shanghai Apple Store is coming soon
Apple has announced a new store called Apple Jing'an will be opening shortly in central Shanghai, China.Apple's new website for the Apple Jing'an storeAs part of its reported plan to add or refurbish around 50 stores across the world by 2027, Apple h.....»»
Mapping the future"s sweet spot for clean energy and biodiversity
Climate change is driving both the loss of biodiversity and the need for clean, renewable energy. It is also shifting where species are expected to live in the future. Yet these realities are rarely considered together. Where can clean energy project.....»»
Mapping chemical footprints in European streams
Many pesticides, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as their degradation products, end up in streams and rivers after use......»»
New mapping method developed for critical marine habitat
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new technique for accurately mapping shallow and coastal marine habitats......»»
Invasive plant time bombs: A hidden ecological threat
Invasive plants can stay dormant for decades or even centuries after they have been introduced into an environment before rapidly expanding and wreaking ecological havoc, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis......»»
Antarctica"s coasts are becoming less icy, researchers find
An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica's sea ice (polynyas) may mean coastal plants and animals could one day establish on the continent, University of Otago-led research suggests......»»
Geologists explore the hidden history of Colorado"s Spanish Peaks
If you've driven the mostly flat stretch of I-25 in Colorado from Pueblo to Trinidad, you've seen them: the Spanish Peaks, twin mountains that soar into the sky out of nowhere, reaching altitudes of 13,628 and 12,701 feet above sea level......»»
Video of New ‘Masters of the Air’ Episode Leaks on Pirate Sites
Unreleased footage of the Apple TV+ hit series "Masters of the Air" appears to have accidentally leaked online. The video track of the eighth episode, which is scheduled to be released next week, showed up on pirate sites as the latest release of ano.....»»
The hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
When Greg Buchak was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft were just beginning to spread across the country. Since he didn't own a car, he found the ride-sharing apps convenient for short and long trips. Yet as a financial ec.....»»
Online platform to improve disaster preparedness using community-sourced data, resource mapping, AI
The report "Towards Resilient Communities," released today (Feb. 29), provides details on the platform developed by researchers at the ARC Center of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) at Swinburne University in partnership w.....»»
Novel non-destructive inspection technique reconstructs inner hidden composition and structure of inspection targets
A research group at Chuo University, Japan, led by Assistant Professor Kou Li (Faculty of Science and Engineering), in collaboration with National Institute of Informatics, have developed a novel non-destructive inspection technique by effectively co.....»»
New Atomic Stealer malware variant harder to detect in macOS
The Atomic Stealer malware still relies on users installing fake software with a payload hidden in the .dmg file, but it is evolving to get harder to detect.Atomic Stealer infects macOS via illegitimate softwareAtomic Stealer hides in illegitimate so.....»»
New discovery suggests significant glacial retreat in West Antarctica began in 1940s
Among the vast expanse of Antarctica lies the Thwaites Glacier, the world's widest glacier measuring about 80 miles on the western edge of the continent. Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is re.....»»
Everything you ever wanted to know about TV brightness, nits, and tone mapping
Are nits the be-all and end-all of television specs? Or is it just one more overused selling point? We break it down in a full explainer of TV brightness......»»
There’s a New Theory About Where Dark Matter Is Hiding
An idea derived from string theory suggests that dark matter is hidden in an as-yet-unseen extra dimension. Scientists are racing to test the theory to see if it holds up......»»