One dead as heavy snow and record cold hit Japan
Tourists reveled in wintry scenes across Japan on Wednesday, as much of the country was blanketed by snow in a cold snap that has killed at least one person and disrupted travel......»»
Best Buy slashes up to $400 off Apple"s M2 MacBook Air
A month-end deal at Best Buy delivers the lowest price on record on Apple's upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.Save up to $400 on MacBook Air models at Best Buy.The AppleInsider 15-inch MacBook Air Price Guide is tracking the re.....»»
Japan attempts to revive moon lander after second lunar night
Japan's space agency said on Tuesday it will try to revive its moon lander after a second frigid, two-week lunar night, following a surprising awakening last month......»»
Pixelated non-volatile programmable photonic integrated circuits proposed by researchers in China
Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology proposed a pixelated programmable photonic integrated circuit (PICs) with record-high 20-level intermediate states of phase change materials (PCMs)......»»
One dead in rare US mountain lion attack
A rare attack by a mountain lion on two brothers in a remote area of California left one dead and the other severely injured over the weekend, with authorities reporting that the cat was subsequently euthanized......»»
Best Buy slashes $400 off Apple"s M2 MacBook Air
A month-end deal at Best Buy delivers the lowest price on record on Apple's upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.Save up to $400 on MacBook Air models at Best Buy.The AppleInsider 15-inch MacBook Air Price Guide is tracking the re.....»»
Additional nutrients intensify dead zones in oceans, researchers find
As more and more nutrients from land and air enter the world's oceans, the dead zones without oxygen in the water will increase in size and intensity. That is the warning that Ph.D. student Zoë van Kemenade, an organic geochemist at NIOZ, draws from.....»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Researching the spread of drought and its potential negative impacts
It is important for water management to understand how drought spreads. In a new study, researchers from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show that in every third case, atmospheric drought is followed by low water levels. More ra.....»»
South Park: Snow Day! review: repetitive action makes for a co-op stinker
South Park: Snow Day's repetitive action puts the co-op game on par with the franchise's Nintendo 64 stinker......»»
What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened in a series of annual records dating back to 812 AD—over 1,200 years......»»
How to photograph April’s solar eclipse, according to NASA
NASA has shared some photography tips for folks keen to record next month's solar eclipse — and they don't all involve capturing the eclipse itself......»»
Rescuers race to find trapped people as Brazil storms kill at least 20
Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil's mountainous southeast after storms and heavy rains killed at least 20 people......»»
lifetime Babbel subscription for just $139.97 - $460 off retail
The cost of a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription just dropped to $139.97, reflecting a $460 discount off retail and ringing in within $10 of the lowest price on record.The steeper price cut on a lifetime of Babbel is courtesy of StackComm.....»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is gritty, janky, goofy, tough, and lots of fun
This epic RPG reminds us of Skyrim's ambitious jank, but with way better combat. Enlarge / One day I will own griffons in such spectacular fashion. But I'm currently carrying a too-heavy backpack and clipped through a hut wall......»»
Job listings on Apple’s website hint at Vision Pro launch in Australia, China, and Japan
A recent report revealed that Apple is gearing up to launch Vision Pro in more countries soon. To add fuel to the fire, the company has published new job offers on its website looking for specialists to work with Apple Vision Pro in countries such as.....»»
OWC 14-port Thunderbolt Dock is back down to $99, the lowest price ever
Back by popular demand, OWC's 14-port Thunderbolt Dock for MacBooks is discounted to $99.99, matching the lowest price on record. But the month-end deal is valid for a limited time only.If you're looking to add ports to your Mac setup in the office o.....»»
Q&A: Clarifying the megathrust earthquake mechanism
There is a 70-80% chance that the Nankai Trough Megathrust Earthquake will occur in the next 30 years. It is predicted to cause more extensive damage than the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and fatalities may exceed 320,000......»»
Japan"s space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket
Japan's space agency and its prime contractor said Thursday they hope to be able to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket after its first successful flight last month in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Space X......»»
Q&A: What happened underground during the Noto Peninsula earthquake?
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1 brought the challenges of earthquake-prone Japan back into sharp focus. With a magnitude of 7.6, surpassing the 1995 Kobe earthquake (Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake), it caused significant uphe.....»»
Apple AirPods Pro USB-C fall to $179 during Amazon Spring Sale 2024
A fresh price cut on AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C is in effect at Amazon on day 2 of its Spring Sale 2024. Grab the lowest price on record while supplies last.Apple deals continue at Amazon, with the retailer slashing the price of Apple AirPods Pro 2 wit.....»»