Microplastics are affecting melt rates of snow and ice
Microplastics have reached the farthest corners of the Earth, including remote fjords and even the Mariana Trench, one of the deepest parts of the ocean. Recently, yet another distant area of our planet has been found to contain these pollutants: gla.....»»
School"s out: How climate change is already badly affecting children"s education
Schools across South Sudan have been ordered to close as a heat wave of 45°C sweeps across the country. In recent years, severe flooding has already caused major disruptions to schooling in South Sudan where, on average, children complete less than.....»»
Instagram and Theads users reportedly getting logged out of the apps
If you’ve suddenly been logged out of the Instagram and Threads apps, it’s not just you. There’s a bug affecting a number of users of Meta’s platforms on Thursday night, causing their accounts to be logged out for no reason. Read on as we sha.....»»
New analysis sees spike in 2023 global sea level due to El Niño
A long-term sea level dataset shows ocean surface heights continuing to rise at faster and faster rates over decades of observations......»»
Hyundai, Kia to recall 147,100 U.S. vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says
Hyundai will recall 98,878 vehicles, affecting certain Ioniq and Genesis models, while Kia will recall 48,232 vehicles impacting certain EV6 models......»»
Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps
Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, according to new research published today......»»
Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content
Google agrees to end sketchy negotiations based on flat rates and limited data. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) Google has agreed to pay 250 million euros (about $273 million) to settle a dispute in Fr.....»»
"Modern-day redlining": Research investigates Wall Street-backed rental market
Carol Camp Yeakey, the Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences and founding director of Washington University in St. Louis's Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, is leading a two-year national study to examine the surge of corporate invest.....»»
Planetary scientists use physics and images of impact craters to gauge thickness of ice on Europa
Sometimes planetary physics is like being in a snowball fight. Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is composed of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy......»»
Dealers see the good and bad out of unchanged interest rates
Following Wednesday's Fed meeting, the benchmark rate will remain at the 5.25-5.5 percent level......»»
New model clarifies why water freezes at a range of temperatures
From abstract-looking cloud formations to roars of snow machines on ski slopes, the transformation of liquid water into solid ice touches many facets of life. Water's freezing point is generally accepted to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But that is due t.....»»
NIST’s NVD has encountered a problem
Whether the cause is insurmountable technical debt, lack of funds, a third reason or all of them, NIST’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is struggling, and it’s affecting vulnerability management efforts. What happened? Anyone who r.....»»
If you"re reliant on Java, you shouldn"t update to macOS Sonoma 14.4 yet
A bug in the release version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 causes Java processes to terminate unexpectedly, so Mac users who need to run Java should delay updating.The new issue is affecting all versions of Java from version 8 on up, including current early a.....»»
Ebola: Scientists reveal a new way it replicates
Scientists in Canada and the U.S. have discovered a new way in which Ebola—an often deadly virus affecting people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa—reproduces in the body......»»
Oracle advises users delay Sonoma update due to Java issue
A bug in the release version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 causes Java processes to terminate unexpectedly, so Mac users who need to run Java should delay updating.The new issue is affecting all versions of Java from version 8 on up, including current early a.....»»
Researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes during dry months......»»
Insurance Rates Are Soaring for US Homeowners in Climate Danger Zones
Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like California, Florida and Louisiana hit hardest......»»
Nanozyme-enabled nanodecoys: A new strategy for fighting urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), affecting millions worldwide, are predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). These infections are characterized by bacterial adhesion and colonization in the urinary tract, evading host immune resp.....»»
New starting point discovered in the fight against P. aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important opportunistic pathogen responsible for life-threatening infections that are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Researchers from TWINCORE, the Center for Experimental and Clinical Infection Re.....»»
Polar plastic: 97% of sampled Antarctic seabirds found to have ingested microplastics
Anthropogenic plastic pollution is often experienced through evocative images of marine animals caught in floating debris, yet its reach is far more expansive. The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are increasingly experiencing the impacts o.....»»
DataDome Ad Protect detects fraudulent ad traffic
DataDome launched DataDome Ad Protect, designed to combat fraudulent traffic affecting digital ad campaigns. This solution is set to transform how organizations manage and secure their online advertising efforts, ensuring that marketing budgets are s.....»»