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......»»
The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse
The Spotify app has far too much clutter in its current version. The addition of audiobooks in the future seems like a disaster waiting to happen......»»
James Webb telescope hit by micrometeoroid: NASA
A mirror on the James Webb Space Telescope was struck by a micrometeoroid last month but is expected to continue to function normally, NASA said Thursday......»»
James Webb Space Telescope struck by micrometeoroid
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently suffered a micrometeoroid strike by a particle larger than any that the team had modeled for......»»
Air pollution may increase freezing rain in northern hemisphere
Freezing rain is a typical weather disaster in winter and early spring over many regions of the world, even tropical areas. It develops as supercooled water (below 0 °C) in the air and freezes immediately after depositing on cold surfaces. In southe.....»»
Meeting Owl videoconference device used by govs is a security disaster
No patch yet for easy-to-hack access point that leaks data and exposes networks to hacks. Enlarge (credit: Owl Labs) The Meeting Owl Pro is a videoconference device with an array of cameras and microphones that captures 360-de.....»»
Study of Indonesian protected marine areas suggests participation by Indigenous people more effective than penalties
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple entities in Indonesia and the U.S. has found that allowing Indigenous people to participate in management of protected marine areas is more effective than simply assessing penalties for violators. In the.....»»
Autonomous vehicles can be tricked into erratic driving behavior
When a driverless car is in motion, one faulty decision by its collision-avoidance system can lead to disaster, but researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified another possible risk: Autonomous vehicles can be tricked into an.....»»
New vulnerabilities threaten another Solar Winds-style security disaster
Eight vulnerabilities were discovered in the Open Automation Software, used by major industrial players......»»
SEA roundup: Tesla reportedly to start sales in Thailand
Shortages of semiconductor continue to affect the automotive industry, while Tesla has set up a subsidiary in Thailand, and Indika Energy is building a new EV brand in Indonesia......»»
Economic resilience actions help businesses avert losses when disaster strikes
In the face of catastrophic events, scenes of property destruction give the first indications of economic loss for businesses. Interruptions to the companies' ability to produce goods and services, however, actually have a much greater effect on thei.....»»
The snake trade in Indonesia is not sustainable enough—but it could be
Wildlife trade is a multimillion dollar industry. While some animals are traded legally, in compliance with legislation that aims to protect populations, wildlife trafficking continues to thrive in many places, threatening precious species with extin.....»»
New Study Lays Out Hidden Backstory Behind Deadly Pacific Northwest Heatwave
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Last summer, a deadly wave of heat struck the Pacific Northwest, causing temperatures to soar more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal and killing more than a thousand people. A new study has unc.....»»
79% of organizations have activated a disaster recovery response within the past 12 months
Zerto recently commissioned IDC to conduct a major ransomware and disaster preparedness survey, which revealed that 79% of respondents have activated a disaster recovery (DR) response within the past 12 months. 61% of these incidents were triggered b.....»»
New study lays out hidden backstory behind deadly Pacific Northwest heat wave
Last summer, a deadly wave of heat struck the Pacific Northwest, causing temperatures to soar more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal and killing more than a thousand people......»»
Privacy groups slam Zoom’s plans to monitor your emotions
Video-calling app Zoom could soon start monitoring your emotions in real time, but opponents say this move could become a privacy and security disaster......»»
Study points to ways of involving visually impaired people in environmental disaster prevention
According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), almost half the world's population—about 3.3 billion to 3.6 billion people—live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Soci.....»»
Apple’s virtual paper patent could see us return to a skeuomorphic world in the Apple headset
Apple has today been granted a patent for a graphical display concept it calls virtual paper, and two things struck me about it – one about its origins, the other about what it may tell us about future Apple design language. The patent is for a vi.....»»
Bipartisan deal brings cheaper broadband to tens of millions of Americans
The White House has announced deals struck with 20 internet service providers to offer cheaper broadband for tens of millions of Americans – with millions qualifying for a $30/month cap for unlimited data. The initiative was made possible by bipar.....»»
Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami
A strong earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Monday, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami......»»
New research on Pacific climate pattern may lead to improved cyclone forecasting
El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the climate pattern involving warming or cooling sea surface temperatures in the Pacific, has immense influence on the formation of tropical cyclones globally. A new study involving Florida Tech shows that in the.....»»