Pakistan"s floods are a disaster, but they didn"t have to be
The devastating flooding affecting Pakistan has killed over 1,300 people, damaged over 1.7 million homes, and is disrupting food production. Over 33 million people have been affected so far......»»
Where to watch Twister: stream the 1996 movie
Before racing to the theaters to watch Twisters, find out how to watch Twister, the 1996 disaster film, at home......»»
Twisters review: an immensely entertaining summer adventure
Twisters is both a worthy sequel and an infectiously fun summer disaster thriller......»»
MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a study published in Nature Plants, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists show just how much we didn't know about the intricate processes plant.....»»
Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro
It comes with AI features, in case you already didn't know at this point. The post Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. With Google’s upcoming launch event only a few weeks awa.....»»
Best Prime Day tablet deals still available: iPad, Samsung Galaxy, more
If didn't take advantage of Prime Day tablet deals, here are the offers still available......»»
Pompeii skeleton discovery shows another natural disaster may have made Vesuvius eruption even more deadly
Almost 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger wrote letters describing the shaking ground as Vesuvius erupted. Now, a collaborative study led by researchers from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) and Pompeii Archaeological Park ha.....»»
Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down, new research reveals
A University of South Australia study reveals that workplace bullying is significantly undermining job productivity and hindering economic development in Pakistan, where women are seen as subordinates. The findings are published in the International.....»»
What is a network music streamer, and why do you need one?
When it comes to everyday listening, a network music streamer could solve problems you didn’t know you had in the first place......»»
Nature-based solutions to disaster risk from climate change are cost-effective, study confirms
A new global assessment of scientific literature led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of disasters—from floods and.....»»
Google’s $500M effort to wreck Microsoft EU cloud deal failed, report says
Google reportedly didn't want a Microsoft antitrust complaint dropped in the EU. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Google tried to derail a Microsoft antitrust settlement over anticompetitive software lic.....»»
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends In Taiwan, I fell in love. I didn’t find a spouse, a pet, or suddenly decide to move my life to the other side of the world. I fell in love with a coconut-flavored corn puff called Kuai Kuai (or “Guai GuaiR.....»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
"We can"t wait another year": disaster-hit nations call for climate aid
Countries on the frontlines of climate change have warned they cannot wait another year for long-sought aid to recover from disasters as floods and hurricanes wreak havoc across the globe......»»
How cities can use AI to adapt to climate change
Urban spaces are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, floods, and storms. But which areas of a city are affected, and how can city planners respond?.....»»
Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help
Heat waves are costly and kill more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined, but because FEMA doesn’t count them as disasters, communities miss out on important resources.....»»
Floods Are Destroying Roads and Buildings. The White House Wants to Raise Them
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requiring any construction project it funds to be elevated above local flood levels.....»»
Brazil needs a new approach to measure climate migration
Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state's worst natural catastrophe in almost a century, but Brazil is no stranger to mass population mo.....»»
Beryl is just the latest disaster to strike the energy capital of the world
It's pretty weird to use something I've written about in the abstract for so long. Enlarge / Why yes, that Starlink dish is precariously perched to get around tree obstructions. (credit: Eric Berger) I'll readily grant.....»»
Complete genome and toxin genes of the microalgae from the Oder River disaster decoded
In the summer of 2022, around 1,000 tons of fish, mussels and snails died in the River Oder. Although the disaster was manmade, the immediate cause of death was the toxin of a microalgae with the scientific collective name Prymnesium parvum, often re.....»»
Q&A: Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism—research tracks the impact on coastal areas
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano.....»»