Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
A crab covered in oil creeps across the sand as Philippine fishermen wearing white protective suits, rubber gloves, and respirator masks scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore......»»
8 brands struggle with U.S. conquest retention, study shows
Dodge, Ram, Audi, Mazda, GMC, Volkswagen, Acura and Mercedes-Benz are all in the heat of a "nomad retention challenge" in the U.S., a new report from S&P Global says......»»
Children learn to read faster when given appropriate challenges, study finds
Reading is the basis for most subjects, but a lot of children struggle to master it. Every fourth Norwegian boy aged 15 does not understand a complicated text. Girls do better......»»
Looking back at the 2022 eruption that shook the world
One year ago, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted, causing widespread destruction to the Pacific Island Nation of Tonga, spewing volcanic material up to 58 km into the atmosphere. It brought a nearly 15 m tsunami that crashed ashore, destro.....»»
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales......»»
How your smartphone could replace a professional camera in 2023
The gap between professional cameras and smartphone cameras is fast filling up, and 2023 looks like the year we see a major reshaping in this power struggle......»»
The best headphones for sleeping in 2023: earbuds, masks, and more
Finding earbuds you can sleep with may be a struggle: These options offer comfort, sleep-tracking technology, sleep masks for your eyes, and more......»»
Why the atomized network is growing, and how to protect it
Security teams struggle to defend their dispersed networks because the technologies responsible for network security are being pushed towards obsolescence by evolutionary pressures. Strategies like EDR and MFA become less effective than intended, lea.....»»
Another humpback whale washes up on Atlantic City beach
A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach in Atlantic City on Saturday morning, the second time in 15 days a young whale has been swept ashore in the casino town......»»
Want to buy the next Mac Pro? There’s yet more bad news
The Mac Pro just got another batch of bad news, and the latest rumors suggest the 2023 model could struggle to justify its high price against the Mac Studio......»»
GM reclaims U.S. sales crown; Toyota edges up; Stellantis, Honda, Nissan still struggle
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
GM reclaims U.S. sales crown; Toyota edges up; Honda, Nissan still struggle
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
A downward spiral: When subsistence communities struggle, forests do too
Subsistence communities often rely on natural resources to meet their basic needs. 90% of people globally living in extreme poverty depend on forests for at least part of their livelihoods, according to the FAO. These groups are generally not viewed.....»»
The Climate Struggle Literally Hit Home in 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s energy crisis have focused attention on a stealthy tool to reduce emissions: the humble home......»»
Universities, rich in data, struggle to capture its value, study finds
Universities are literally awash in data. From administrative data offering information about students, faculty and staff, to research data on professors' scholarly activities and even telemetric signals—the functional administrative data gathered.....»»
Automakers, suppliers, China Inc. struggle as COVID cases spike
VW Group wants COVID-free workers to work longer hours at a factory in southern China, with a raft of employees out sick with the virus......»»
After a long struggle with Martian dust, NASA’s InSight probe has gone quiet
InSight landed on Mars in 2018 with the aim of studying seismic activity. Enlarge / This is probably the last image taken by InSight on the surface of Mars and relayed back to Earth. (credit: NASA) NASA's InSight lander.....»»
Top Apple deals on Amazon that you can get by Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, and many last-minute shoppers struggle to find the best deals that arrive before the holiday. We've got you covered with these fantastic Apple deals that arrive before Christmas.Plenty of Apple deals arrive by Ch.....»»
High class: A strong electric assist transforms a classic cruiser
Mixed messages from a casual cruising machine with a powerful motor. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) If your complete list of bicycle formats consists of road and mountain, then you may struggle to remember what a cruiser.....»»
Small crossovers struggle to protect rear passengers in tougher IIHS crash test
The 2022-23 Ford Escape, built after May, and the 2021-23 Volvo XC40 were the only vehicles to earn a "good" rating in the institute's updated moderate overlap front evaluation......»»
Researchers assess danger that marine heat waves pose to young sea snails
Scientists, fishermen and nature lovers alike worry how sea creatures will fare as the oceans change around them. There's plenty of evidence that higher temperatures will place stress on marine animals. But just as important is the heat's effect on t.....»»