NIST issues new guidance for emergency response during wildfires
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a pair of reports that provide guidance for strengthening wildfire preparedness across the United States, including specific actions that communities can take to save lives when t.....»»
macOS Sequoia may be breaking important security tools
Apple's OS once again is causing issues with macOS 15 Sequoia by causing network connections errors. But is there anything users can do right now?.....»»
Anker warns people to stop using some of its iPhone power banks, issues recall
"Manufacturing defect": Anker is recalling all units “out of an abundance of caution.” Enlarge / An Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K) on an iPhone. (credit: Anker) Anker is recalling three models of MagSafe iP.....»»
Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way
A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally......»»
Location, location, location: Snowpack storage and runoff timing in burn scars depend on site and terrain
Increasingly severe wildfires at high elevations are impacting snowpack—an important reservoir for the U.S. West. The altered landscape makes it more challenging to predict when snow will melt and how much water will be available for use......»»
God of War Ragnarok on PC punished my 8GB graphics card
God of War Ragnarok is out on PC, but if you're running a GPU with 8GB of VRAM, you might run into some issues with performance......»»
Iran tells Hezbollah chief Israel will face "crushing response" after comms attack
Iran tells Hezbollah chief Israel will face "crushing response" after comms attack.....»»
Fitbit users struggle with “very frustrating” app bugs for months
People have been complaining about some of the issues since at least April. Enlarge / Fitbit's Charge 6. (credit: Google) Users of Fitbit’s iOS and Android apps have been reporting problems with the apps' ability to sy.....»»
Robot placed under the control of a fungal overlord
A mushroom's response to environmental changes can be used to control a robot. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Most living organisms easily surpass machines when it comes to navigating real-world environme.....»»
The memory in seeds: How plants carry environmental clues across generations
Phenotypic plasticity enables plants to adjust their physical traits in response to environmental variations, playing a vital role in their survival and adaptability. While past research has primarily focused on how these traits manifest within a sin.....»»
COVID-19 job losses impacted early withdrawal from retirement accounts: Study
Having a robust emergency savings fund could help people weather financial shocks, such as job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis......»»
Door falls off plane, lands in Myrtle Beach yard. It makes an emergency landing at airport
Door falls off plane, lands in Myrtle Beach yard. It makes an emergency landing at airport.....»»
Retired Hawaii lawmaker fights order to pay maintenance fees for condo that burned down in Lahaina wildfires
Retired Hawaii lawmaker fights order to pay maintenance fees for condo that burned down in Lahaina wildfires.....»»
Everyone should have a LifeStraw in their emergency kit — only $13 today
The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is the perfect lightweight accessory to take on your hikes. It's on sale at Amazon making it even more affordable......»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
Helldivers 2’s big update is already going over well with fans
Arrowhead Game Studios released a giant patch for Helldivers 2 that begins to address many long-standing player issues......»»
Recent PS5 firmware update may have caused big issues in some games
Square Enix is investigating a possible PS5 issue that made its game Final Fantasy 16 unplayable for some users......»»
"Emergency" declared over falling UK butterfly numbers
Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species......»»
Researchers discover highest second-harmonic generation response in deep-ultraviolet phosphate
In the field of nonlinear optics (NLO), deep-ultraviolet (DUV) NLO crystals have garnered attention due to their crucial role in all-solid-state lasers. With ongoing research, the demand for these DUV NLO crystals continues to grow......»»
Komodor Klaudia identifies the root cause of issues in Kubernetes
Komodor announced Klaudia, a GenAI agent for troubleshooting and remediating operational issues, as well as optimizing Kubernetes environments. Integrated within the Komodor Kubernetes Management Platform, Klaudia simplifies and accelerates root-caus.....»»
iPhone 16 has a cool new software recovery feature you’ll hopefully never have to use
The iPhone 16 isn’t even out in stores, and it might seem too early to talk about issues that might brick one of the four … The post iPhone 16 has a cool new software recovery feature you’ll hopefully never have to use appeared firs.....»»