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,.....»»
Researchers construct model to predict frequency of heat wave and air pollution co-occurrence in China
Researchers led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have developed a statistical model that uses patterns of springtime warming in the western Pacific Ocean, western Indian Ocean and Ross Sea to predict the frequency of summertime co-occurrence of.....»»
Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia
It's hard to imagine a world without spice today. Fast global trade has allowed the import and export of all manner of delicious ingredients that help bring Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Sri Lankan (and so many more) cuisines to our dinner.....»»
Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown life
A vast area at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for controversial deep sea mineral mining is home to thousands of species unknown to science and more complex than previously understood, according to several new studies......»»
Vodafone reveals strong results, appoints new CFO ahead of Three merger
New Vodafone CFO Luka Mucic is taking the rains on September 1......»»
Understanding the octopus and its relationships with humans
A new book tracks the human fascination with octopuses across centuries. A giant Pacific octopus shows its colors at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium) While other octopus books study the animal's.....»»
1,800-Year-Old Spices Are Earliest Evidence of Curry Making in Southeast Asia
Archaeologists found evidence of spices such as turmeric and cloves from ancient Vietnam, suggesting South Asians shared their culinary traditions via an ancient maritime trade route.....»»
The Pacific slope of Peru is greening, but it"s not good news
Research led by physicists and geographers at the University of Cambridge has unveiled some large-scale changes in the vegetation in the South American Andes which may have dramatic impact on the environment and ecosystems of the region......»»
Unlocking secrets of the elusive ghost shark
Researchers from the University of Florida and the Seattle Aquarium are exploring 100 meters underwater in the Pacific Northwest this summer to learn more about mysterious ghost sharks, one of the strangest beasts from the depths of the ocean......»»
IGEL appoints Klaus Oestermann as CEO
IGEL has announced the appointment of Klaus Oestermann as CEO. A proven leader in growing global software businesses, Oestermann succeeds Jed Ayres who will continue on as IGEL Company Advisor. Oestermann, who brings a track record for scaling global.....»»
Team forecasts a surge in extreme El Niño events despite carbon dioxide reductions: A call to refine climate policy
El Niño is a term derived from Spanish to describe a natural phenomenon marked by higher-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Eastern Pacific. The convective Extreme El Niño denotes events with daily rainfall exceeding five millime.....»»
Cities need plans for extreme heat, says expert, as heat waves stretch across the globe
Extreme heat is now plaguing parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. A Virginia Tech expert explains what is making this one of the hottest summers on record......»»
Extreme heat sparks wildfires, health warnings
Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America......»»
Apple’s Back to School promo now available in Europe, Middle East, and Asia
After launching its annual Back to School promo for the US in June, Apple has made the special deals available in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Depending on where you live, you’ll be eligible for up to a €150 (£130) gift card or a free pai.....»»
Burna Boy"s "Love, Damini" tour coming to Apple Music Live on July 19
Burna Boy fans can watch a live performance of the "Love, Damini" world tour on July 19 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time/noon Pacific, live on Apple Music.Image Credit: AppleThe concert will be performed at the London Stadium, with the online stream available.....»»
City livability rankings tell a biased story: Research in Dhaka explains why
Like many fast-growing megacities in Asia and Africa, Dhaka, in Bangladesh, is often stigmatized as one of the most unlivable cities on Earth, due to overcrowding, slums and substandard housing. The Bangladeshi capital boasts around 23 million reside.....»»
From fields to front lines: The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food supply
One country produces about 12% of the grains (wheat, barley, maize and sunflower) traded globally. Developing countries in Africa and South Asia rely heavily on it. In fact, this country supplies up to 40% of the grain distributed by the United Natio.....»»
Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU [Updated]
Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) [Update: Top10VPN's head of research, Simon Migliano, told Ars that "demand for VPN services is significantl.....»»
Expedition uncovers four new tarantula species in Colombia"s biodiversity hotspot
The Colombian Pacific region, nestled within the heart of the Chocó Biogeographic Region, has unveiled some of its remarkable biological wonders. Recognized as one of the world's most enigmatic biodiversity hotspots, this area has remained largely u.....»»
Journey to the deep: Plastic pollution in the Pacific Kuril-Kamchatka Deep-Sea Trench
A team of scientists from the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt, the University of Basel, and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, has completed the most comprehensive study o.....»»
Removing dams from the Klamath River is a step toward justice for Native Americans in Northern California
The Klamath River runs over 250 miles (400 kilometers) from southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. It flows through the steep, rugged Klamath Mountains, past slopes of redwood, fir, tanoak and madrone, and along pebbled beaches.....»»