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Q&A: Is a volcano about to erupt in Iceland? Expert explains the telltale signs that an eruption might occur

Residents of Grindavik, a fishing town in southwestern Iceland, have evacuated and a state of emergency has been declared, as local authorities say a volcanic eruption may be imminent......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2023

Study suggests germanium isotope really does have an 11-day half-life

Searching for the elusive neutrino takes on many forms. Detectors consisting of many tons of gallium are used in several experiments because neutrino interactions can occur on the stable gallium-71 (71Ga) nucleus and transform it into a radioactive i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Ancient Egyptian skull shows evidence of cancer, surgical treatment

“An extraordinary new perspective in our understanding of the history of medicine.” Enlarge (credit: Tondini, Isidro, Camarós, 2024.) The 4,000-year-old skull and mandible of an Egyptian man show signs of cancerous.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

5 Expert Picks of Remote Desktop Apps: A List for Android Users

Over the past few years, remote desktop technology has seen significant advancements, which were initially designed for businesses and professionals to manage computers remotely. The rapid development of mobile technologies and faster internet connec.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village

Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Flawed, scandalous trials tank FDA expert support for MDMA therapy

Bias, missing data, and claims of a new-age cult overshadow positive patient results. Enlarge / MDMA pills up close. (credit: Getty | Universal History Archive) After a remarkably sensational regulatory drug review, advi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Researchers develop instrument to measure lava viscosity in the field

Millions of people live near active volcanoes that are constantly monitored for signs of an impending eruption. When one occurs, scientists and governments rely on data to estimate the extent of the possible damage, informing evacuation plans and dis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Study finds racial bias in traffic stops by Chicago police

Black drivers in Chicago are significantly more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police regardless of where the drivers live or are going, according to a new study led by a Cornell city planning expert that maps the racial composition of ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Experiments in weightlessness isolate classic diffusion phenomenon

For years, various models have been developed to describe an important class of mixing effects that occur, for example, in the flow in a chemical reactor. Experimental validation, however, has lagged far behind due to the superimposition of gravity e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Volunteer recruitment still "tough": UK survey shows no signs of improvement

More than half of voluntary organizations are still finding volunteer recruitment difficult, according to a major sector survey which shows that the situation has not improved over the last 12 months......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains

A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Lava continues to flow from Iceland volcano but not at powerful level as eruption

Lava continued to spurt from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Thursday but the activity had calmed significantly from when it erupted a day earlier......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account

UniSuper's 647,000 users faced two weeks of downtime because of a Google Cloud bug. Enlarge Earlier this month, Google Cloud experienced one of its biggest blunders ever when UniSuper, a $135 billion Australian pension.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity, says study

Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international team of researchers addresses critical gaps in our understanding of how this urbanization affects local food and ecological systems, emphasizing the im.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Tonga"s volcanic eruption could cause unusual weather for the rest of the decade, new study shows

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (Hunga Tonga for short) erupted on January 15 2022 in the Pacific Kingdom of Tonga. It created a tsunami which triggered warnings across the entire Pacific basin, and sent sound waves around the globe multiple times......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games

This tutorial explains how you can play YouTube Playables free games on web browser or smartphone. The post How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube Playables is the company’s new attempt at mobile ga.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the sky

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

"Extraordinary" 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer

From ancient texts we know that—for their times—the ancient Egyptians were exceptionally skilled at medicine. For example, they could identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build protheses, and put in dental fillings. Othe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate

Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

5 top signs you’re doing well financially in America (even if it doesn’t feel like it)

5 top signs you’re doing well financially in America (even if it doesn’t feel like it).....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Apple explains the strange iOS 17.5 bug that made photos reappear

Apple pins the blame on corrupt database entries, but other experts believe the problem goes much deeper than that......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024