Parched Mendocino, California, implores guests to save water
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe drought. Please conserve water.".....»»
This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
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The headphones come with a rather lightweight design, Sony's integrated V1 processor and noise-cancelling duties. The post Save up to 40% with the Sony WH-CH720N Headphones! appeared first on Phandroid. While Sony’s premiere flagship.....»»
Carry-On trailer: Taron Egerton must save an airport from holiday destruction
In the new trailer for Netflix's Carry-On, Taron Egerton plays a TSA agent blackmailed into letting a mysterious package through security......»»
The Alienware R16 with RTX 4080 Super is $800 off today
Want a great gaming PC for a great price? Today, you’ll be able to save $800 on the Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop when you order through Dell......»»
Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking. A transition would cut emissions and save lives
Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children......»»
Building a diverse wildland fire workforce to meet future challenges
Every year around this time, California's wildland firefighters hold their breath as hot, dry winds threaten to spread flames across the state. As such conflagrations grow in size and severity throughout the Western U.S., the strain on fire managers.....»»
Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from water. Their research is published in the journal Micron......»»
Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders
Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»
Ultimate guide on how to use an external SSD as a working drive on macOS Sequoia
It is easily possible to double the cost of a new M4 Mac mini by buying Apple storage — but if you know what you're doing, you can buy external drives, and save hundreds of dollars by working off those. Here's how.External drives are vastly cheaper.....»»
Plant roots key to water movement and wetland restoration
A new study has revealed the critical role of plant roots in enhancing water movement through wetland soils, offering valuable insights for ecosystem restoration and water management in coastal and saline wetlands in Western Australia......»»
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Video of a shelved Valve game has surfaced, and it’s mind-blowing
In the Valley of the Gods is still reportedly on hold, but this short clip shows off some incredible water physics......»»
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir......»»
Tom Cruise risks it all to save the world in Mission: Impossible 8 teaser trailer
In the teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise prepares for a dangerous expedition that could be his last......»»
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These custom phone case deals from SUPCASE and i-Blason are for everyone. But hereoes, like first responders, military, medical, and teachers save even more......»»
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
The sea of mud and stagnant water submerging Spanish towns more than 10 days after the country's worst floods in decades has sparked a sickening stench and health fears......»»
Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds drop
Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress in their fight as a turn in the weather offered a break......»»
California air regulators to vote on contentious climate program to cut emissions
California air regulators will vote Friday on changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels that has a wide swath of critics—from environmentalists to the oil industry......»»
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Fitbit is one of the O.G. wearables and two of its top devices are on sale at Amazon today. Save up to 40% on your purchase, but act fast!.....»»
New Apple Vision Pro study reveals promising performance in radiology
A new study published this week by researchers at the University of California, San Diego highlights how Apple Vision Pro can be used in healthcare settings. In particular, this study sought to compare diagnostic performance when using Apple Vision P.....»»