New cyclone barrels toward disaster-struck Indonesia
A new cyclone was barrelling toward Indonesia and threatened to spark more floods and landslides, authorities warned Friday, as the archipelago reeled from a storm that killed more than 200 people, including victims in neighbouring East Timor......»»
Why do some environmental shocks lead to disaster while others don"t?
It's no longer just about stopping, but how we can live with climate change. A study by the Complexity Science Hub points out how our history could help guide the way......»»
Musk’s X revokes paid blue check from United Auto Workers after strike called
After a report called out Musk's union-busting, UAW's blue check got reinstated. Enlarge (credit: Nathan Howard / Stringer | Getty Images North America) Last night when the clock struck midnight, nearly 13,000 workers at.....»»
Thousands of workers go on strike at Ford, GM, and Stellantis plants
It's the first time UAW workers have struck at the Big Three simultaneously. Enlarge / The US auto workers' union announced the start of a strike at three factories just after midnight on Friday, September 15, as a deadline expi.....»»
Sentinel-1 reveals shifts from Morocco earthquake
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on 8 September, satellite data have been made available through the International Charter "Space and Major Disasters" to help emergency response teams on the ground......»»
Marketing lessons from a hurricane: Research finds the effects of brand-switching are only temporary
Using data from pre- and post-hurricane purchasing of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), new research has found that while consumers may switch brands in the lead-up to a natural disaster, they will likely switch back to their previously purchased brands.....»»
RIP to the Microsoft Surface Duo’s support window, an unmitigated disaster
The $1,400 device never ran a current version of Android. Enlarge / The Microsoft Surface Duo. (credit: Ron Amadeo) RIP to the Surface Duo 1. As spotted by Windows Central, Microsoft is killing off support for its first.....»»
Faster disaster: Climate change fuels "flash droughts", intense downpours and storms
The run of extreme weather events around the world seems to be never-ending. After the northern summer of extreme heat and disastrous fires, we've seen more exceptional autumn weather over Europe with record-breaking heat in the UK......»»
Game developers are furious over Unity’s new runtime fees
A new Unity Runtime Fee could spell disaster for indie developers using the popular game engine......»»
California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster......»»
Morocco quake not in most active area but expect aftershocks: expert
The powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing more than a thousand people, didn't hit in the most active seismological region, said one French expert. But aftershocks can be expected, he warned......»»
Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country......»»
Cyclone-hit Brazil braces for new storm
Brazil is bracing for new storms just days after a devastating cyclone killed at least 41 people in the country's south, officials said Thursday......»»
Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil
Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, warning more flooding may be coming......»»
Researchers searching for the habitat of a threatened fish first seen in Southeast Asian markets
A multi-national research team from Indonesia, Australia, and the United States, are hunting to find the home of one of the world's most endangered fish, the Clown Wedgefish, a fish so elusive that it has only ever been recorded at fish markets......»»
Indonesia halves output at coal power plant as pollution spikes
Indonesia has nearly halved output at a major coal-fired power plant near the capital Jakarta after the city faced major pollution spikes in recent weeks, its operator told AFP Wednesday......»»
NASA researchers measure sinking land in American Samoa
On Sept. 29, 2009, an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga, triggering a tsunami that caused human casualties and $200 million in property damage on the islands. The earthquake also exacerbated another problem in Amer.....»»
Research: Seven priorities for higher education in Indonesia post-pandemic
COVID-19 radically shifted the way we work and learn. It presented an opportunity for institutions to rethink the future of higher education......»»
Money and politics put world"s biggest climate deal at risk
When Indonesia agreed last year to clean up its energy system with an estimated $20 billion of help from a coalition of wealthy countries and large financial institutions, world leaders hailed the deal as "extraordinary," "realistic," and "historical.....»»
Prepare for unexpected power outages with these essential safety tips from Bluetti
It is officially hurricane season, and with winter looming around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about navigating a natural disaster. Portable power station maker Bluetti brings you a comprehensive safety guide to keep you safe when the un.....»»
Refugee children have a right to be educated in Indonesia: Research shows the barriers in their way
Indonesia is a major refugee transit country in Southeast Asia. As of May 2023, Indonesia hosted at least 12,704 refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, Iraq and Sudan. Almost 30% are children......»»