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......»»
Peru races to save birds threatened by oil spill
A Lima zoo is racing to save dozens of seabirds, including protected penguins, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled off Peru's coast due to waves from a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific......»»
Foxconn, Gogoro, IBC and Indika team up for new energy ecosystem project in Indonesia
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), a global leader in smart manufacturing, has signed an MoU with the Indonesian Ministry of Investment/BKPM, IBC, Indika, and Gogoro to jointly develop a sustainable new energy ecosystem in Indonesia that focuses on.....»»
5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why
AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?.....»»
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase is a disaster for gaming
It probably won't be in the next couple of years, but the repercussions of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal are coming......»»
Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear explosion......»»
Indonesia Names New Capital that Will Replace Jakarta
Indonesia has announced that its new capital will be called Nusantara, meaning "archipelago" in Javanese. From a report: The country's parliament approved a bill to relocate the capital from Jakarta, which is rapidly sinking. The idea of building a n.....»»
Powerful volcanic blast not the cause for 2018 Indonesian island collapse
The dramatic collapse of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano in December 2018 resulted from long-term destabilising processes, and was not triggered by any distinct changes in the magmatic system that could have been detected by current monitoring tech.....»»
Ambitious tree planting goals in Asia lack diverse tree seeds from native species
Four Asian countries—the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India—aim to restore 47.5 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. This is roughly equal to the size of Sumatra, Indonesia's third biggest island......»»
FDA head: Omicron is a “natural disaster… most people are gonna get COVID”
Acting FDA commissioner offers sobering perspective of the next few weeks. Enlarge / Dr. Janet Woodcock, acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committe.....»»
Moxie Marlinspike Has Stepped Down as CEO of Signal
Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike is stepping down as CEO of the company, he announced in a blog post on Monday. Executive chairman Brian Acton will serve as acting CEO until a replacement is found. From a report: "Every day, I'm struck by how boundle.....»»
Weather disaster deaths hit 10-year high in mainland US
Nearly 700 people died due to natural disasters in the contiguous United States in 2021—the most since 2011, said a federal weather agency in a report released Monday......»»
Leveraging social media during a disaster
During a disaster, many people turn to social media seeking information. But communicating during disasters is challenging, especially using an interactive environment like social media where misinformation can spread easily......»»
"All My Apes Gone": NFT Theft Victims Beg For Centralized Saviors
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: On the eve of the new year, tragedy struck in Manhattan: Chelsea art gallery owner Todd Kramer had 615 ETH (about $2.3 million) worth of NFTs, primarily Bored Apes and Mutant Apes, stolen by scamm.....»»
Experts puzzled by continuing South Carolina earthquakes
Yet more earthquakes have struck near South Carolina's capital city, the ninth and tenth in a series of rumblings that have caused geologists to wonder how long the convulsions might last, or if they could possibly portend future, more serious seismi.....»»
Realtek signs long-term deals with foundry partners
Networking IC specialist Realtek Semiconductor has struck long-term deals with foundries including United Microelectronics (UMC) and TSMC, while growing its ties with GlobalFoundries and China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), as it.....»»
Climate Scientists Grapple With Wildfire Disaster in Their Backyard
The wind-whipped firestorm that tore through parts of Boulder County, Colorado, on Thursday struck at the heart of one of America's top climate science and meteorology research hubs. From a report: Now some of the top minds who study how climate chan.....»»
Southeast Asia roundup: Indonesia to build green industrial park
Indonesia is building a green industrial park, while Vietnam is seeing hot demand for Apple products......»»
TDCX and 2LJ Commit US$500,000 to Support Employees and Communities Affected by Climate and Weather-related Disasters
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TDCX, a digital customer experience solutions provider, in collaboration with Laurent and Loretta Junique’s foundation, 2LJ, today announced that they have pledged US$500,000 to help victims of natural disaster.....»»
Seconds Before a 6.2 Earthquake Rattled California, Phones Got a Vital Warning
In the moments before a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the northern California coast on Monday, roughly half a million phones began to buzz. From a report: An early-alert system managed by the US Geological Survey sent warnings out before the ground.....»»
Development and conservation clash at Komodo National Park
On a dirt path, forked yellow tongue darting from its mouth, a member of world's largest lizard species lazes on an island in eastern Indonesia's Komodo National Park as tourists snap photos. And about 18 miles (30 kilometers) away on another park is.....»»