Numbers explain how and why West bakes, burns and dries out
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad......»»
NASA"s ECOSTRESS maps burn risk areas across Phoenix streets
Roads and sidewalks in some areas get so hot that skin contact could result in second-degree burns......»»
To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their small.....»»
How 36,000 buried tea bags help explain global decomposition
Co-developed by Umeå university, a method to measure the decay of plant material with the help of simple tea bags has quickly become the standard in scientific research as well as a favorite teaching activity throughout the world......»»
Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence
In recent years, incidents of violence by "involuntary celibates" (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored the connections of incel vio.....»»
By mimicking cicada wings, scientists are investigating new ways to keep patients safe
Cicada's cries ring out in the hot air and their discarded exoskeletons decorate tree branches in the southeast and midwest United States at the height of summer. While their ability to emerge in huge numbers is astounding, they have other surprising.....»»
Tesla posts disappointing production and sales numbers for Q2 2024
Sales fell by 5 percent, with production cut by more. Enlarge / For some time now, Tesla has produced more cars than it has sold. This past quarter, that changed. (credit: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Tesla pub.....»»
Fjords are effective carbon traps regardless of oxygen levels, finds study
The fjords on Sweden's west coast act as effective carbon traps regardless of whether the bottom water is oxygen-rich or not. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg......»»
The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?
The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD......»»
"Cape of Storms": Climate researchers explain Cape Town"s recent extreme weather
A severe storm hit South Africa's Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas—at least 1,500 people were left homeless a.....»»
How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone
Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause many complaints related to nuisance behaviors and concerns about urban wildlife, as well as straining government resources. Ratepayers ultimately pay for the substantial.....»»
How to watch the Mavs vs Timberwolves Game 5 live stream
The Timberwolves host the Mavericks for Game 5 of the West finals tonight, and we've found all the best ways you can watch a live stream......»»
EV switch will be "burden" on suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the need to cut EV costs could mean that the supplier base will shift to lower-cost countries from the West......»»
What is an APK file? How they work and how to open them
We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain......»»
Video game genres, explained
Gaming has an entire vocabulary all to itself, with genres being both understandable and cryptic at the same time. We'll explain the major genres......»»
Scientists count emperor penguins in the Antarctic to investigate factors affecting population
Emperor penguins are an endangered species. Scientists are protecting the largest of all penguins by monitoring their numbers precisely and investigating which factors affect their population. A team led by researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universi.....»»
One missing feature has almost ruined the new iPad Air for me
I'm a few days into using the new iPad Air (2024), and there's one missing feature that's nearly ruined Apple's latest tablet. Let me explain......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 29, 2024
Cloud Security Engineer – Secret Clearance Required Constellation West | USA | Remote – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will establish, execute, and sustain an ISSP A&A capability that ensures the security of.....»»
Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 16 Pro batteries to see modest size increase
A video supposedly showing the L-shaped battery for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reveals bigger capacities, but the numbers aren't surprising.iPhone 16 Pro could get a bigger batteryApple has consistently fallen well under the curve of expecte.....»»
Small birds boast range of flight styles thanks to evolutionary edge
Small birds have explored a wide variety of styles of flight, ranging from hovering hummingbirds to bounding sparrows to soaring swifts and swallows. A new Cornell University study could explain why......»»
How to watch the Timberwolves vs Mavs Game 4 live stream
The Timberwolves and Mavs meet for Game 4 of the West finals tonight, and we have everything you need to know to watch a free live stream......»»