Names Fiona, Ian removed from UN"s hurricane roster
The death and destruction caused by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian last year has prompted the UN weather agency to remove the names from a rotating list of storm titles, it said Wednesday......»»
Research examines tweets during Hurricane María to analyze social media use during disasters
Social media can be a useful tool for communicating during extreme weather events. Omar Pérez Figueroa, an urban and regional planning professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, examined how Twitter (now X) was used when Hurricane Mar.....»»
Hurricane risk perception drops after storms hit, study shows
Programs and policies that help households go beyond stocking up on food and medical supplies to invest in longer-term protections could overcome the risk perception gap and support adaptation to rising climate-related threats......»»
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news articles in top media outlets, inc.....»»
Video: Ariane 6 passes tests in preparation for first flight
Europe's next rocket, Ariane 6, passed all its qualification tests in preparation for its first flight, and the full-scale test model has been removed from the launch pad to make way for the real rocket that will ascend to space......»»
It could well be a blockbuster hurricane season, and that’s not a good thing
Although not quite literally, the Atlantic Ocean is on fire right now. Enlarge / As of late March, much of the Atlantic Ocean was seeing temperatures far above normal. (credit: Weathermodels.com) The Atlantic hurricane.....»»
Gulf States Toyota names longtime exec Williamson as president
Gulf States Toyota, which distributes vehicles to 150-plus Toyota dealerships in five states, has named Eric Williamson as its new president. He succeeds Jeff Parent, who left last year to become COO of AutoNation......»»
Apple and Google"s tracker misuse feature spotted in beta code
The new beta release of iOS 17.5 contains code referring to the now long-promised expansion of anti-stalking measures for AirTags and other tracking devices.An AirTag won't track anybody, if the battery is removed.Originally announced in May 2023, th.....»»
Google has Removed the Pixel 6a from its Official Store
The Pixel 6a made its debut back in 2022, as a more affordable variant of the Pixel 6. The post Google has Removed the Pixel 6a from its Official Store appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it was only a matter of time – a month ag.....»»
I use these 2 apps for universal AirDrop rather than pushing people to Apple
They're free, they're easy, they're open source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
The two apps I use when I need AirDrop on non-Apple devices
They're free, they're easy, they're open-source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
Euclid space telescope’s vision cleared thanks to deicing
The Euclid Space Telescope is fully operational after a deicing procedure removed small amounts of water ice from its mirror......»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»
In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study
When the skeletal remains of a giant ground sloth were first unearthed in 1796, the discovery marked one of the earliest paleontological finds in American history......»»
Apps secretly turning devices into proxy network nodes removed from Google Play
Your smartphone might be part of a proxy network, and you might not even know it: all it takes is for you to download apps whose developers have included the functionality and didn’t mention it. If that doesn’t sound so bad, you should kn.....»»
Billionaire brothers Thomas and James Duff buy dealerships
Thomas and James Duff, second-generation owners of a tire-retail empire, are on Forbes' roster of the richest people in the world, each listed with $3 billion in net worth......»»
The key to Florida beaches" hurricane recovery: The humble sea oat
From eye level, the wisps of green emerging from sand dunes up and down Pinellas County's barrier islands look sparse, stubby, almost tentative as they peek at the sun. Below the surface, though, they are spreading out, trapping sand in place and act.....»»
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs. Roborock S8 Pro Ultra: Which is the best robot vacuum?
Along with their names, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra share a lot of similarities. But there are a few key differences to be aware of......»»
Dogs’ brain activity shows they recognize the names of objects
Their reaction to the person naming an object might have masked signs of recognition. Enlarge / Wired for science! (credit: Marianna Boros, Eötvös Loránd University) Needle, a cheerful miniature schnauzer I had as a k.....»»
Banned Parler app back in the App Store, amid ownership mystery
The Parler app – which was removed by Apple after accusations that it was used to plan and facilitate the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 – is now back in the App Store. The Android version of the social media app has not yet been accept.....»»
Genesis brand names Troy Saito to direct U.S sales and operations
Saito will oversee all U.S sales and retail operations and focus on strategy and retailer operations. He will be working closely with all 239 domestic dealerships, Genesis said......»»