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......»»
Polio declared a disaster emergency in New York after more poliovirus found
The declaration will expand vaccine access and require vaccine data reporting. Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of poliovirus type 1. (credit: Getty | BSIP) New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a "state disaster e.....»»
US might build emergency chip stockpile in Indo-Pacific, but Taiwan remains excluded
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is mulling to build a formal system for sharing semiconductor devices, according to Nikkei Asia. The 14 nations included in the framework - Japan, Australia, India, South Korea, Brunei, Indonesia, Mal.....»»
Comparison of Dyson Cyclone v8 vs. v10
Looking for a powerful Dyson vacuum that's on the more affordable side? Both the v8 and v10 stick vac models are good choices. Here are the key differences......»»
Lightning strikes Artemis I launchpad ahead of Monday launch
As NASA prepares for the first launch of its new Space Launch System rocket on Monday, lightning struck the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center......»»
These Raspberry Pi alternatives should soon be easier to find
Online store OKdo has struck a new deal that should make accessing Raspberry Pi alternatives easier......»»
Dead fish and depression on the banks of the Oder
Appearing tired and stressed, Piotr Wloch looks out dejectedly at his empty tourist boats on the Oder river after an environmental disaster that has killed thousands of fish......»»
Dallas is only the latest flood disaster: How cities can learn from today"s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow
Devastating flash floods in Dallas, St. Louis and eastern Kentucky have left cities across the U.S. questioning their own security in a warming climate......»»
Quake shakes west Indonesia; no immediate reports of damage
A strong undersea earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island late Tuesday, causing residents to panic, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties......»»
We may have a first glimpse of haptic Mac keyboards, and I’m already sold
Apple is working on banishing the MacBook’s physical keyboard, but this might not be such a disaster. In fact, it could make Apple’s laptops better than ever......»»
One disaster after another: Why we must act on the reasons some communities are facing higher risks
The New Zealand town of Nelson remains in a state of emergency, with nearly 500 homes evacuated, after the region received more than three times its average August rainfall in less than five days last week......»»
Hyundai accelerates EV deployment in US, Indonesia
Hyundai group companies and LGES have obtained US$710 million of foreign investment to invest in a joint EV battery cell factory in Indonesia, according to Korean-language media outlet Hankyung......»»
Foxconn chairman proposes collaborative effort to take Taiwan EV supply chain to SEA, India
Foxconn chairman Young Liu hopes for a collaborative effort from Taiwanese manufacturers to guide Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain into the markets of India, Indonesia and Thailand......»»
SEA roundup: Apple Watch reportedly to be made in Vietnam
Apple reportedly is urging suppliers to build more test production lines in Vietnam, a move highlighting the country's upgrading manufacturing capabilities. Indonesia wants not only made-in-Indonesia's Tesla batteries but also cars......»»
Swap Energi collaborates with ABC Lithium for manufacturing LFP battery
Indonesia-based large battery-swapping technology suppliers Swap Energi recently partnered with International Chemical Industry, the manufacturer of ABC battery in Indonesia, to accelerate supply of LFP batteries for electric scooters......»»
Mitsubishi Fuso trials all-electric truck in Bali, Indonesia
Mitsubishi Fuso, a Japanese truck and bus manufacturer of Daimler Truck Asia (DTA), has announced that it will begin conducting customer trials of its first all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in Bali, Indonesia in August......»»
New model developed to predict landslides along wildfire burn scars
A wildfire followed by an intense rainstorm is often a recipe for disaster. Without vegetation to cushion rainfall, water runoff can turn into a fast-moving, highly destructive landslide, called a "debris flow," which often has the power to wipe out.....»»
I added a camera to my Apple Watch and this is what happened
Rumors of smartwatch cameras have made the rounds for years, but one company has struck out on its own. But do you really need a camera on your smartwatch?.....»»
Rising seas are trouble for Charleston"s booming community. This method may prevent disaster
In Charleston, a place where street lines blur with sunny day tidal flooding and major storms dump enough water on downtown that one can kayak the deluge, Dale Morris is right at home......»»
Polish firemen pull tonnes of dead fish from Oder river
Polish firefighters said Tuesday they had recovered 100 tonnes of dead fish from the Oder river running through Germany and Poland, deepening concerns of an environmental disaster......»»
Managing the climate disaster
Researchers in South Korea discuss how we must adapt our approaches to disaster management to help us cope with the potentially devastating effects of climate change. Writing in the International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management, th.....»»