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......»»
What are mud volcanoes?
Mud volcanoes form when a combination of mud, fluids, and gases erupt at the Earth’s surface. Enlarge / Engineers have tried to corral a mud volcano in Indonesia that has covered more than 1,700 acres with mud (credit: Eka Dhar.....»»
Week in review: LastPass breach disaster, online tracking via UID smuggling, ransomware in 2023
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: LastPass says attackers got users’ info and password vault data The information couldn’t come at a worst time, as businesses are winding down th.....»»
"Epic" winter storm wallops US, leaving 1 mn without power
More than a million US power customers were in the dark Friday as a "bomb cyclone" winter storm walloped the country, closing highways, grounding flights and causing misery for Christmas travelers......»»
Palm kernel product imported for use on dairy farms may actually be harmful to cows
Each year, New Zealand imports about 2 million tons of palm kernel expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm-oil processing in Indonesia and Malaysia, to feed dairy cows, at a cost of NZ$800 million......»»
NFL Sunday Ticket becomes a YouTube exclusive in 2023
The NFL and Google have struck a multiyear agreement that will make YouTube and YouTube TV the exclusive home of Sunday Ticket......»»
Here Comes a Bomb Cyclone to Ruin Christmas
The storm’s scale and severity is unprecedented. Almost everyone in America, and a fair few in Canada, will feel its force......»»
Not all mushrooms are alike: How fine underground braids could remedy heavy metal contamination
Among domestic mushroom pickers in Germany it goes without saying that many edible mushrooms in our forests are still contaminated with radionuclides as a result of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Less well known is that mushrooms can also accum.....»»
When it comes to disaster prevention policies, who can we trust?
A dilemma for policymakers: The world needs to start preparing for the weather-related disasters happening with increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change. World leaders are proposing measures to quickly reduce emissions and build resil.....»»
EXPLAINER: Arctic blast sweeps US, bomb cyclone possible
An arctic blast is bringing extreme cold, heavy snow and intense wind across much of the U.S. this week—just in time for the holidays......»»
The Why, How, and Maybe Not of Geoengineering
Transcript Eliza Strickland: Man-made climate change is already reshaping our planet, and carbon emissions aren’t coming down fast enough to stave off real disaster in the decades to come. But rather than giving into despair, some engineers, poli.....»»
Pets can get colds too: Here"s how to keep them safe
With winter comes cold and flu season, making coughs and sneezes rife. But it isn't just humans who get struck down by these seasonal illnesses—our pets can too......»»
EU accepts Amazon commitments in antitrust agreement affecting data and sellers
The European Union has struck a deal with Amazon that will resolve multiple antitrust investigations into the company and impose binding restrictions on the e-commerce giant's business, in another major step by EU officials to rein in Big Tech......»»
The Quest to Defuse Guyana’s Carbon Bomb
A former BP lawyer is going up against Exxon—and her own country—in a bid to stop offshore oil drilling before disaster strikes......»»
Indonesia to subsidize US$5,000 for every sale of locally produced EV
Indonesia is planning to offer incentives for makers of electric cars and motorbikes, and a 40% of TKDN (domestic component level) may be required for the vehicles to be eligible for the incentives, according to a local manufacturer......»»
What are mud volcanoes?
Rice farmers living in Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia, awoke to a strange sight on May 29, 2006. The ground had ruptured overnight and was spewing out steam......»»
Lettuce arrives in Florida this week to fight feared return of manatee starvation
In a lull before a feared return to disaster, wildlife authorities said Wednesday they are about to receive truckloads of lettuce for feeding starving manatees this winter in the coastal Indian River east of Orlando......»»
CHPT, Cohu join hands to deliver advanced probe cards
Taiwan-based IC test interface solutions provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) has struck a strategic collaboration deal with US-based Cohu, a provider of test and inspection equipment, to jointly develop advanced probe cards and test interfac.....»»
New climate school report details state policy trends in disaster resilience
The Columbia Climate School's National Center for Disaster Preparedness released a report this week exploring disaster resilience legislation during the 2021–2022 state legislative sessions......»»
NXP, Delta team up for next-gen EV solutions
NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan's Delta Electronics, a switching power supply provider, have struck a deal under which the pair will jointly develop next-generation electric vehicle (EV) solutions......»»
Let the lava flow! Iceland"s volcano show is a hit
In a dark auditorium in Reykjavik, bubbling orange lava flows down a slide to within inches of awe-struck visitors......»»