Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm
From 2021 to 2022, measles deaths increased 43 percent. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sounding the alarm over the gl.....»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe
The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday, after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in central Europe
The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authorities said Tuesday after two more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»
Portugal battles ferocious wildfires as toll rises to seven
Thousands of firefighters on Tuesday battled wildfires in Portugal that have killed seven people and burnt more land in a matter of days than the rest of the summer combined......»»
Google backs privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection
"Authorities will have high-resolution imagery that is updated globally every 20 minutes." Enlarge / The Windy Fire blazes through the Long Meadow Grove of giant sequoia trees near The Trail of 100 Giants overnight in Sequoia Nat.....»»
Internal disconnects vs. cybersecurity: How connectivity shapes challenges
Concerns about the trustworthiness of internal data exist in nearly all organizations globally, according to TeamViewer. 99% of business leaders pointed to factors undermining trust in internal data, citing multiple versions of the truth (38%), confl.....»»
Apple AirPods 4: everything you need to know about the latest earbuds
Apple's newest wireless earbuds have a new shape, better sound, and lots of extra features. Here's the full scoop......»»
Study links EV charging stations to increased local business activity
Countries globally are rapidly transitioning to a cleaner energy future—accelerating their push for electric vehicles alongside ambitious targets to phase out gasoline and diesel in transportation. Global electric car sales surged by around 25% in.....»»
Trellix strengthens email security with DLP capabilities
Trellix announced Trellix Email Security Cloud with integrated Trellix Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities, available globally. The enhanced solution uniquely improves data security and protects organizations’ sensitive information by monitorin.....»»
AI boosts indoor food production"s energy sustainability
Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25%—potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found......»»
AI system identifies elephant trumpeting calls to improve safety for villagers
In an article published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation researchers demonstrate how a trained algorithm can identify the trumpeting calls of elephants, distinguishing them from human and other animal sound.....»»
Software glitch plagues more than 1.2 million Ram 1500s, triggers NHTSA recall
Problems with the electronic stability control system in 2019-24 model year Rams cause them to fail federal safety standards, increasing crash risks......»»
How much do vegan diets improve the health of dogs?
Pet food consumes at least 9% of all livestock globally, rising to 20% in nations such as the U.S. with high pet ownership. The environmental benefits of vegan pet diets were recently found to be game-changingly large. Most of these relate to dog foo.....»»
Greenpeace sounds alarm on microplastics ingested by Hong Kong wildlife
Microplastic particles turned up in the vast majority of waste samples taken from Hong Kong wildlife in a Greenpeace study, the group said Monday, suggesting that animals still ingest plastics even if they are not feeding in urban areas......»»
Super Typhoon Yagi toll rises to 9 in Vietnam after landslide
Super Typhoon Yagi ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides in Vietnam, leaving nine people dead as of Sunday, after tearing through southern China and the Philippines......»»
Improved method for phonon lasers "locks" sound waves into a more stable and powerful state
Scientists have made a significant leap in developing lasers that use sound waves instead of light. These phonon lasers hold promise for advancements in medical imaging, deep-sea exploration, and other areas......»»
Today is your last chance to buy this JBL soundbar for $150
Are you looking for a boost in TV sound quality? Invest in the JBL Cinema SB170 2.1 Channel Soundbar, now on sale at Best Buy for just $150!.....»»
The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come: Why that still matters
At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens up in Earth's ozone layer......»»
Researchers find a place to take a python"s pulse
Stethoscopes don't work well on reptiles. Scales interfere with sound transmission. Scared tortoises and turtles hide behind their legs, covering their hearts......»»
JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds
JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds......»»
Local racer dies in crash near Gifford Pinchot State Park: York County Coroner
Local racer dies in crash near Gifford Pinchot State Park: York County Coroner.....»»