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......»»
Velodyne Lidar CEO resigns in latest internal drama
Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan is leaving the lidar company at the end of July as the sensor supplier continues to struggle with internal drama. Gopalan, who was previously CTO, is leaving the top leadership position after about a year and a half o.....»»
New spray could someday help heal damage after a heart attack
Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although modern surgical techniques, diagnostics and medications have greatly improved early survival from these events, many patients struggle with the long-ter.....»»
Foe to friend: Fishermen join fight to save endangered Pakistan dolphin
Freshwater dolphins are flourishing in a stretch of Pakistan's main river after a helping hand from fishermen mobilised to defend a rare species driven to near-extinction......»»
New spray could someday help heal damage after a heart attack
Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although modern surgical techniques, diagnostics and medications have greatly improved early survival from these events, many patients struggle with the long-ter.....»»
WayUp merges with Yello to diversify recruitment
Despite studies, statistics and oh-so-many pledges, a vast number of companies continue to struggle with recruiting diverse talent. Some say that it’s not the pipeline problem, it’s an issue with how recruitment rounds and technical interviews ar.....»»
Which Energy Future: Power Lines or Rooftop Solar Panels (and Storage Batteries)?
The New York Times reports on "an intense policy struggle" in America's national and state governments: -On one side, large electric utilities and President Biden want to build thousands of miles of power lines to move electricity created by distan.....»»
Fortnite Maker Wins Appeal in Australia
Epic's legal spat with Apple over App Store practices will spill over to Australia. From a report: After a series of hearings and trials that stretched nearly nine months, Apple and Epic made their final pitches to a US District Court in California o.....»»
Could Sri Lanka"s ship fire have been avoided? Here"s what we can learn from the shocking environmental disaster
Hundreds of dead turtles continue to wash ashore in Sri Lanka, almost two months after a newly built container ship caught fire while anchored off Colombo's port......»»
The Tech Cold War"s "Most Complicated Machine" That"s Out of China"s Reach
A $150 million chip-making tool from a Dutch company has become a lever in the U.S.-Chinese struggle. It also shows how entrenched the global supply chain is. New York Times: President Biden and many lawmakers in Washington are worried these days abo.....»»
Oil spills" impacts on Canadian arctic, the environment and indigenous peoples
The growing rate of ice melt in the Arctic due to rising global temperatures has opened up the Northwest Passage (NWP) to more ship traffic, increasing the potential risk of an oil spill and other environmental disasters. A new study published in the.....»»
Finland rallies to save one of world"s most endangered seals
The serene, icy waters of Finland's Lake Saimaa are a boon to fishermen and tourists, but their presence also threatens one of the world's rarest and most endangered seals......»»
New Zealand records warmest-ever June as ski fields struggle
New Zealand has recorded its warmest June since recordkeeping began, as ski fields struggle to open and experts predict shorter southern winters in the future......»»
Philippines on alert for another volcano eruption as thousands flee
Philippine scientists warned Sunday a volcano south of Manila could erupt again "anytime soon" as toxic gas emissions hit a record high and thousands more people in vulnerable communities left their homes......»»
Swimmers warned about oil after Georgia ship spill
Health officials warned swimmers and fishers to be on the lookout for oil sheens off two Georgia islands after oil spilled from an overturned cargo ship while crews were dismantling it......»»
Unusual currents explain mysterious red crab strandings
For decades, people have wondered why pelagic red crabs—also called tuna crabs—sometimes wash ashore in the millions on the West Coast of the United States. New research shows that atypical currents, rather than abnormal temperatures, likely brin.....»»
Philippine volcano belches dark plume, villagers evacuated
A small volcano near the Philippine capital belched a dark plume of steam and ash into the sky in a brief explosion Thursday, prompting officials to start evacuating thousands of villagers from high-risk areas......»»
Deforestation threatens one of the world"s largest eagles
Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja)—which are among the world's largest eagle species—struggle to feed offspring in heavily deforested areas of the Amazon, according to a study published in Scientific Reports......»»
Securing decent living standards for all while reducing global energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research......»»
Turtle carcasses wash ashore in Sri Lanka after ship fire
Nearly a hundred carcasses of turtles with throat and shell damage, as well as a dozen dead dolphins and a blue whale, have washed ashore in Sri Lanka since a container ship burned and sank, raising fears of a severe marine disaster......»»
What factors put Philippine birds at risk of extinction?
The lush forests and more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines hold a rich diversity of life, with 258 bird species who live nowhere but the Philippine archipelago. A new study from University of Utah researchers suggests that due to deforestation a.....»»