Protective vaccination rates falling out of reach in US; exemptions hit record
Vaccination exemptions among kindergartners rose from 2.6% to a record high of 3%. Enlarge / A child getting a vaccination on February 19, 2021, in Bonn, Germany. (credit: Getty | Ute Grabowsky) For the third consecutive.....»»
Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety
On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»
Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB
Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.Amazon slashed prices on Apple's current Macs - Ima.....»»
Apple’s upgraded Vision Pro headset might arrive sooner than expected
According to a Bloomberg report, a second-gen Vision Pro headset supercharged by the Apple M5 silicon could hit the shelves in late 2025, or early 2026......»»
Report: Countries must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts and bridge the finance gap
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's most vulnerable hardest, the "Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water," from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), finds that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation.....»»
25 years ago, the greatest corporate thriller you’ve never seen hit theaters
25 years ago, Michael Mann turned a movie that should have never worked into one of the most riveting and powerful thrillers of his entire storied career......»»
Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing
A CLA covered 2,309 miles in 24 hours in testing. Mercedes-Benz is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its sleek CLA sedan. Due to be officially i.....»»
Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF
More than 420,000 children in the Amazon basin are being badly affected by a drought parching much of South America that is impacting water supplies and river transport, UNICEF said Wednesday......»»
Ethiopia"s famed honeybees make slow recovery from war
In his stone house perched on a hill in northern Ethiopia, Amanuel Hiluf puts on his protective suit, carefully adjusting the hood and gloves......»»
2024 "virtually certain" to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
This year is "virtually certain" to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU climate monitor Copernicus said Thursday, days before nations are due to gather for crunch UN climate talks......»»
Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine. From its halo-like orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is seeing farther.....»»
New report details what happened to the Arecibo Observatory
In 1963, the Arecibo Observatory became operational on the island of Puerto Rico. Measuring 305 meters (~1000 ft) in diameter, Arecibo's spherical reflector dish was the largest radio telescope in the world at the time—a record it maintained until.....»»
iOS 18.2 may make charging your iPhone even easier. Here’s how
Your iPhone's next update could tell you exactly how long you need to reach a certain level of charge, with more granular controls than are currently present......»»
Stranger Things season 5 reveals episode titles, confirms 2025 release
In honor of Stranger Things Day, Netflix revealed the episodes titles for the fifth and final season of the hit show......»»
Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022......»»
iPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage
Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 PlusApple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with.....»»
Kagome superconductor breaks the rules at record-breaking temperatures
Using muon spin rotation at the Swiss Muon Source SmS, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have discovered that a quantum phenomenon known as time-reversal symmetry breaking occurs at the surface of the Kagome superconductor RbV3Sb5 at t.....»»
Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record absence
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, images showed Wednesday, after warm weather led to the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes......»»
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan"s cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore is sending more people to hospitals and private clinics, doctors said Wednesday as authorities warned a complete lockdown could be imminent if residents fail to don face masks and fol.....»»
It’s the end of the road for Sony’s pricey AirPeak S1 drone
Three years after it hit the market, Sony has announced it will discontinue the pricey AirPeak S1 drone next year......»»
Yellowstone spoilers, season 6, and Kevin Costner: The hit show’s director previews season 5, part 2
The wait for Yellowstone season 5, part 2 is almost over. Ahead of the season 5, part 2 premiere, one of Yellowstone's directors previews the new episodes......»»