Preventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoias
A famed grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park survived its first wildfire in more than a century, thanks to efforts to regularly burn the undergrowth beneath the towering trees, a forest ecologist who toured the site said Tuesday......»»
Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space Right Now
Welcome to the world’s foremost training ground for saving space from disasters, disputes, and—perhaps one day—colonizers named Musk......»»
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Urban agriculture’s carbon footprint can be worse than that of large farms
Saving on the emissions associated with shipping doesn't guarantee a lower footprint. Enlarge (credit: Bruce Yuanyue Bi) A few years back, the Internet was abuzz with the idea of vertical farms running down the sides of.....»»
The physics behind 300-year-old firefighting methods could inform knowledge of how our hearts work
Today, water pressure technology is ubiquitous, and any person who showers, waters a garden, or fights fires is benefiting from the technology devised to harness it. In the 17th and 18th centuries, though, a steady stream of water not punctuated by p.....»»
Female leadership key to community "saving itself" in unprecedented trauma, says report
As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers' flooding looms, a report has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed......»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger"s life
The Apple Watch has been credited with helping save the life of an airline passenger, using the legally-troubled blood oxygen feature.Apple Watch Blood Oxygen appThe various features of the Apple Watch have helped people in need in various ways. Howe.....»»
NHTSA probes Stellantis" recall of plug-in hybrid minivans after 4 reports of fires
NHTSA said it received four consumer complaints from December 2022 through December 2023 alleging battery fires in 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids even after the vehicles had received an interim fix as part of a prior recall......»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
Research helps California forest managers assess smoke hazards from prescribed burns
Across the American West, managers of fire-prone landscapes are increasingly using a practice that seems counterintuitive: setting small fires to prevent larger, more destructive ones. Commonly called "prescribed burns," these targeted, controlled fi.....»»
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How citizen science is saving our seas
Ocean adventurers teaming up with scientists can improve the health of our seas, claims new research from the University of Portsmouth......»»
Black bear removed from North Lake Tahoe home after trying to hibernate in crawl space
A black bear was removed from under a North Lake Tahoe home Sunday, the Bear League said in a social media post, a nonprofit committed to saving bears......»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
Echo review: An imperfect success
Echo isn't the franchise-saving vehicle that the MCU needs right now, but it also isn't an unwatchable disaster......»»
"Cli-fi" might not save the world, but writing it could help with your eco-anxiety
The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment......»»
ULA’s Vulcan rocket shot for the Moon on debut launch—and hit a bullseye
ULA's Vulcan rocket flew straight and true right out of the gate. Enlarge / The first Vulcan rocket fires off its launch pad in Florida. (credit: United Launch Alliance) CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—Right out of the gate, U.....»»
Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
"Ship production needs to be roughly an order of magnitude higher than booster production." Enlarge / Ship 28, the Starship for SpaceX's next full-scale test flight, fires up one of its engines on December 29 in Texas. (credit: S.....»»
Apple’s Crash Detection feature again praised by first responders despite false alarms
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of.....»»