Onapsis appoints Simon Naylor as VP, Asia Pacific
Onapsis announced the appointment of Simon Naylor as Vice President, Asia Pacific. In this new role, Naylor will be responsible for driving business growth in Asia Pacific. “Simon brings a wealth of experience with cybersecurity in the APAC region,.....»»
Study investigates impact of extreme weather events on ocean circulation in tropical Pacific
The strength of the wind has an important influence on ocean circulation. This is particularly true for extreme events such as storm fronts, tropical storms and cyclones. These weather patterns, which last from a few days to a few weeks, will change.....»»
Druva partners with NEXTGEN to expand SaaS data protection across the Asia-Pacific region
Druva has formed a strategic partnership with NEXTGEN to expand Druva’s footprint in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, delivering data protection solutions to an even broader range of businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. As org.....»»
Amazon Prime Day is here: All the best deals on day 2 of the big sale
This is your last chance to shop Prime Day this year. We'll update this post with new deals throughout the day. Enlarge / Ars Technica Prime Day coverage for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale. (credit: Simon Nguyen) We a.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane Lidia made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Pacific coast as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia heads for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
Lidia leaves at least one dead in Mexico, weakens to storm
Hurricane Lidia was downgraded to a tropical storm early Wednesday as it weakened after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, where it left at least one dead and caused flooding and blocked roads, officials said......»»
Hurricane Lidia strengthens on course for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia gained strength Tuesday as it headed toward Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides to a region that is home to a string of beach resorts, forecasters said......»»
Dealmaster: Top Amazon Prime Big Deal Days savings on Legos, Star Wars, and games
There are plenty of games on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days to help you stay entertained. Enlarge / Ars Technica Amazon Prime Big Deal Days games and toys coverage. (credit: Simon Nguyen) While there are plenty.....»»
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here: All the best deals of the big sale
We'll be updating this post with new deals throughout Amazon's big sales event. Ars Technica Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coverage (credit: Simon Nguyen) Amazon's second big Prime Day shopping event is finally here. Known as the Prime.....»»
Investigating a recently discovered Arabian Partridge population in Saudi Arabia"s Harrat Uwayrid Biosphere Reserve
Forming a land bridge between Asia, Europe and Africa, the Arabian Desert hosts a distinctive wildlife community adapted to extreme conditions. Many of the rare, threatened and endemic species inhabiting this region have received little study or cons.....»»
Plate tectonic surprise: Geologist unexpectedly finds remnants of a lost mega-plate
Utrecht University geologist Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean. Her colleagues in Utrecht had predicted its existence over 10 years ago ba.....»»
How to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 online for free
Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 for free from anywhere in the world. This has been a massive year for cricket. Fans have been treated to The Ashes, the Asia Cup, and some high-quality series between the best teams in the world. And it gets.....»»
Scientific evidence supports safe discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Following the second release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant (5 October), a team of international researchers have addressed concerns and misinformation......»»
"Masters of the Air" WWII miniseries set to debut on Apple TV+ in January
The World War II drama, "Masters of the Air," produced by the same team behind "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific," will begin airing episodes on January 26 on Apple TV+.Image Credit: Apple"Masters of the Air" is a nine-episode miniseries based on D.....»»
Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands
Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported......»»
Life-size images of extinct camel species found carved into stones in Saudi Arabia
An international team of archaeologists has discovered life-size images of an extinct camel species carved into rock formations in Saudia Arabia. In their project, reported in the journal Archaeological Research in Asia, the group discovered the carv.....»»
As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky
Scientists are pretty good at recognizing marine heat waves. A global network of thousands of oceanic buoys and orbiting satellites allow them to see, in real time, ocean surface temperatures, changing currents and storm systems as they develop, move.....»»
Climate and human land use both play roles in Pacific island wildfires past and present: Study
It's long been understood that human settlement contributes to conditions that make Pacific Islands more susceptible to wildfires, such as the devastating Aug. 8 event that destroyed the Maui community of Lahaina. But a new study from SMU fire scient.....»»
Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway
Footage from deep in the Pacific Ocean has given the first detailed look at three World War II aircraft carriers that sank in the pivotal Battle of Midway and could help solve mysteries about the days-long barrage that marked a shift in control of th.....»»
Researchers reveal genetic and evolutionary characteristics of tricotyledony in sand rice
Known as a pioneer herb on the moving sand dunes of Central Asia, sand rice has been recommended as a potential future crop due to its excellent drought tolerance and rich nutritional value......»»