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......»»
Study reveals sunlight can help dissolve oil into seawater
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest marine oil spill in United States history. The disaster was caused by an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, taking 11 lives and releasing nearly 210 million gallons of crude oil into the G.....»»
Humans Find AI-Generated Faces More Trustworthy Than the Real Thing
Viewers struggle to distinguish images of sophisticated machine-generated faces from actual humans -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Better prediction of megathrust earthquakes: Illuminating slow slip plate tectonics in south-western Japan
Within the next 30 years, a highly destructive Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is predicted to hit southwest Japan. Understanding long-term slow slip events (L-SSE) that occur along the plate interface between the subducting Philippine Sea plate.....»»
7 Clever Ways to Increase Business Profitability
Alt Title: Small Business Owners: Here Are 7 Steps you can Take to Boost Profitability Every business has a goal of generating profits. However, while some companies have more than enough profit margins to cover their expenses, others struggle to rem.....»»
This scanner pen turns text to speech, translates words, and more
TL;DR: As of Feb. 11, you can slash 37% off this NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 Text-to-Speech OCR Multilingual Translator and get it for $124.99 instead of $199.If you are studying a second language, taking lots of notes for work or school, struggle with.....»»
Huntington Beach oil spill inspires legislation to ban California offshore drilling
Alarmed by damage caused by a major oil spill off the Huntington Beach coast in October, an Orange County legislator on Wednesday introduced a bill to end offshore oil production from rigs in California-controlled waters by 2024, a proposal sure to f.....»»
EU May Struggle To Fund $48 Billion Chips Act
Europe's ambitious plans to quadruple processor production are facing problems securing the required $48 billion without disrupting state aid and other existing projects. Apple Insider reports: Following the US Senate's allocating of $52 billion to b.....»»
Refugees in U.S. struggle to find long-term work
Refugees are less likely to be employed the longer they live in the United States, despite unique and early access to employment services, according to new Cornell University research......»»
Researchers say some face mask ‘hacks’ work, but there’s a downside
Faces come in many shapes and sizes, unlike most face masks. As a result, many people struggle to find a mask that fits properly, particularly when using the highest quality options available: N95/KN95 and surgical masks. This issue has led to what r.....»»
Despite recent progress, AI-powered chatbots still have a long way to go
Even state-of-the-art chatbots struggle to have a human-like conversation without tripping up, clearly. But as these systems improve, questions are arising about what the experience should ultimately look like. Even state-of-the-art chatbots stru.....»»
Round-the-clock care for Peru"s oil-stained sea birds
Hand fed fish and given gentle yet rigorous baths, penguins and other sea birds are slowly regaining their strength at a Peruvian zoo after a major oil spill that claimed many of their friends......»»
Amazon oil spill in Ecuador was 6,300 barrels
An oil spill caused by a ruptured pipeline in Ecuador's Amazon region leaked almost 6,300 barrels into an environmental reserve, according to information provided Wednesday by the company that owns the conduit......»»
Study: Few places will struggle to balance renewables and conservation
We can do massive wind and solar rollouts without sacrificing key habitats. Enlarge / Solar power and habitat preservation are likely to conflict, but only in some areas. (credit: Zhi Hao) Compared to fossil fuel plants, rene.....»»
Oil spill pollutes nature reserve in Ecuadoran Amazon
An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has reached a nature reserve and polluted a river that supplies water to indigenous communities, the country's environmental ministry said Monday......»»
Mark Cuban on His Online Pharmacy: "Our KPI is How Much We Can Reduce the Stress of Our Patients"
Mark Cuban's announcement over the weekend of an online pharmacy selling over a hundred generic drugs at near cost was totally unexpected but will likely be welcomed by millions who struggle to afford medication. The billionaire told TechCrunch that.....»»
Five ways climate change increases the threat of tsunamis, from collapsing ice shelves to sea level rise
The enormous eruption of the underwater volcano in Tonga, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, triggered a tsunami that reached countries all around the Pacific rim, even causing a disastrous oil spill along 21 beaches in Peru......»»
Peru races to save birds threatened by oil spill
A Lima zoo is racing to save dozens of seabirds, including protected penguins, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled off Peru's coast due to waves from a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific......»»
I made mashed potatoes in an Instant Pot, and it was far easier than usual
Love mashed potatoes but struggle to get it right every time. We made mashed potatoes in an Instant Pot and found it was easier than ever before......»»
Size selective fishing can ruin chance of catching big fish in the future
Fishermen have always competed to get the biggest fish. New research show that this has a negative, long term impact on the whole ecosystem......»»
Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear explosion......»»