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......»»
At what cost are we tapping into the nation"s petroleum reserve?
Two weeks ago, President Joe Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the country's petroleum stockpile for the next six months......»»
What"s behind South Africa"s flood disaster
South Africa, the continent's most industrialised country, has largely escaped the tropical cyclones that regularly hit its neighbours......»»
In a disaster, AT&T goes to extremes to get you back online
AT&T has a holistic approach to disaster recovery that ensures it's ready to respond to emergencies at a moment's notice......»»
Infineon to expand existing backend operations in Indonesia
Infineon Technologies has disclosed it is expanding its existing backend operations in Indonesia, with PT Infineon Technologies Batam to purchase real estate from PT Unisem, a member of Unisem Group......»»
Indonesia smartphone shipments to grow 8% in 2022, says IDC
Indonesia smartphone shipments increased 11% to 40.9 million units in 2021, according to IDC, which predicts that smartphone shipments in Indonesia will rise by as much as 8% to 44 million units in 2022......»»
Using tweets to predict real-time food shortages
The sentiments and emotions expressed in tweets on Twitter can be used in real time to assess where supply chain disruptions due to a pandemic, war or natural disaster may lead to food shortages, according to researchers at Penn State and the Hamad B.....»»
Google Maps will soon display traffic lights, stop signs, and tolls
The first of several additions coming to Google Maps is information about tolls so drivers can better plan how much a trip will cost. Android and iOS users in the US, India, Japan, and Indonesia can see estimated toll prices for their destinations be.....»»
Ransomware sent North Carolina A&T University scrambling to restore services
ALPHV/Black Cat ransomware group has claimed at least 3 victims so far. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) North Carolina A&T State University, the largest historically black college in the US, University was recently struck by a.....»»
Canada approves controversial Bay du Nord offshore oil project
Canada's environment minister approved Wednesday a controversial offshore oil project expected to see 300 million barrels of oil extracted over 30 years—and to set back efforts to curb climate change......»»
Why aren"t we using the global gas crisis to go green?
President Joe Biden is releasing 1 million barrels daily from U.S. oil reserves in hope of staving off gasoline inflation. Germany and other European nations continue to buy natural gas and oil from Russia, effectively undermining the pain of war san.....»»
Trump"s Truth Social App Branded a Disaster
Donald Trump's Truth Social has "been a disaster," says Joshua Tucker, director of NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics. According to the BBC, "The app launched on Presidents' Day, 21 February, but six weeks later is beset by problems. A waitin.....»»
Double Disaster: Wildfires Followed by Extreme Rainfall Are More Likely with Climate Change
These events can cause devastating landslides and flash floods -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The UN"s 10,000-page red alert on climate change
Accelerating global warming is driving a rising tide of impacts that could cause profound human misery and ecological disaster, and there is only one way to avoid catastrophe: drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions......»»
Stung by drought, Morocco"s bees face disaster
Morocco's village of Inzerki is proud to claim it has the world's oldest and largest collective beehive, but instead of buzzing with springtime activity, the colonies have collapsed amid crippling drought......»»
Explaining Spring4Shell: The Internet security disaster that wasn’t
Vulnerability in the Spring Java Framework is important, but it's no Log4Shell. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hype and hyperbole were on full display this week as the security world reacted to reports of yet another Log4Shell.....»»
House committee probes labor practices at Amazon
A House committee will investigate how Amazon treats its workers, following the death of six employees in December when the distribution center they were working in was struck by a tornado......»»
SEA roundup: Indonesia to impose stricter rules on Internet content
Indonesia is imposing stricter rules on Internet and social media platforms, Reuters has reported. The new rules will require companies to remove "unlawful" content within four hours after being "urgently" requested, otherwise the companies could fac.....»»
A Natural Disaster Made Monkeys Age Faster
A large colony may provide clues about the biology of traumatic stress resulting from climate change and war -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The Deadly Cyclone That Changed the Course of the Cold War
A 1970 storm that killed half a million people became a flashpoint for political upheaval in Pakistan—and ultimately brought America and Russia to the brink of war......»»
EV battery report: Indonesia aims to foster domestic nickel processing industry
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of processed nickel and home to 23.7% of the world's nickel reserves. Before demand for electric vehicles (EV) and EV batteries surged, about 70% of the global demand for nickel was consumed by the stainless.....»»