Mount Kilimanjaro fire under control: Tanzania authorities
Tanzanian authorities said Sunday a fire on Mount Kilimanjaro was under control after flames burned Africa's tallest mountain for more than 24 hours......»»
How to control your screen time and make technology work for you
Many of us feel that we, or our children, spend too much time staring at a screen. From gaming to social media use or "doomscrolling," it can sometimes feel that we are mindlessly spending hours going down a rabbit hole of technology......»»
Sound drives "quantum jumps" between electron orbits
Cornell University researchers have demonstrated that acoustic sound waves can be used to control the motion of an electron as it orbits a lattice defect in a diamond, a technique that can potentially improve the sensitivity of quantum sensors and be.....»»
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
On wildfires, experts say the West needs to rethink its response
Wildfires and the pain they cause to people, property and the planet are here to stay. And if Western management practices don't change to anticipate more and more record fire years, that pain may spread and worsen......»»
Brazil waging "war" on wildfires in crowded Sao Paulo state
Brazil was deploying military aircraft as part of a "war" against wildfires ravaging the southeastern state of Sao Paulo, with authorities warning on Sunday that arsonists were setting blazes......»»
Fire outside Rivian"s Illinois plant damages multiple EVs; no injuries reported
The fire was reported in the parking lot on the north side of the 4-million-square-foot factory, located 130 miles south of Chicago, and the assembly plant was unaffected, the Normal Fire Department said in a statement to Reuters......»»
PS5 Pro: everything we know so far
Where there's smoke, there's fire, and there's been a lot of smoke about a PS5 Pro for the past few months. Here are all the rumors so far about this system......»»
Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react
It's very rare, but lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles can catch fire. Enlarge / The battery pack of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric microbus on the assembly line during a media tour of the Volkswagen AG multipurpose and c.....»»
Iceland"s volcanic eruption slows as lava flows from second fissure
Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, but volcanic activity had decreased after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December......»»
Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K!
It's going for a lot less at the moment. The post Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and might be beyond.....»»
Indigenous fire management "locks up" carbon
Scientists have revealed Indigenous fire management can "lock up" more carbon than other methods of native bushland management and the practice could prove very lucrative for landholders......»»
Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
Researchers demonstrate metasurfaces that control thermal radiation in unprecedented ways
Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have experimentally demonstrated that metasurfaces (two-dimensional materials structured at the nanoscale) can precisely control the optical properties of t.....»»
The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV is under $400 for a limited time
The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K TV is on sale for an affordable $350 in a limited-time deal from Amazon. Stocks may already be running low, so hurry!.....»»
The secret to sleepy cells" control of inflammatory secretions
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a new secret regarding senescence, a cellular state similar to sleep that is more likely to affect aged cells. This drowsy condition is known to provide heal.....»»
The 42 best Netflix drama shows right now (August 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Fire Country, Prison Break, Dark Winds, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Boiling Point, Your Honor, and many others......»»
It’s time to say goodbye to the Windows Control Panel
Microsoft has kept its mouth shut for years as the Control Panel has slowly been replaced by the Settings app -- but now its deprecation is official......»»
Not science fiction: Counter-Strike 2 is being played only using thoughts
After a spinal injury left Alex unable to control his limbs, the Neuralink implant has now enabled him to play Counter-Strike 2......»»
Apple tweaking how default browsers are selected in EU
Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it's adding more options over user control of other default apps.As well as updating default browser choices, EU users will have more cont.....»»
Apple Ring research points to dozens of uses far beyond health monitoring
Apple's latest research into an Apple Ring doesn't just suggest what it looks like, but also positions it at the center of iPhone and Mac control, and as a remote to household appliances.Apple's latest research into an Apple Ring positions it at the.....»»