Rain helps firefighters in Greece but flare-ups continue
Rain overnight in wildfire-ravaged areas of Greece have helped "improve the situation" on Thursday, a local mayor said, but hundreds of firefighters were still battling to contain new flare-ups......»»
Flaming Audi EV on dealership lift challenges firefighters
Firefighters were able to lower the EV from the lift and push it outside so the flames could be fully extinguished......»»
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters.....»»
Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way
A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally......»»
Life might thrive on the surface of Earth for an extra billion years
The sun is midway through its life of fusion. It's about 5 billion years old, and though its life is far from over, it will undergo some pronounced changes as it ages. Over the next billion years, the sun will continue to brighten......»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating
As temperatures continue to soar across the country, a simple yet innovative technique could be the key to keeping dogs safe from heat-related illnesses......»»
Mysterious Pacific Ocean sounds identified as a type of whale—a new AI app helps track them
A team of oceanographers and marine biologists from the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and Oregon State University has identified a mysterious noise heard in the Pacific Ocean for two decades as the sounds of Bryde's whales......»»
Resecurity joins Cloud Security Alliance to help organizations secure cloud technologies
Resecurity announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Continue ReadingAs a.....»»
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when.....»»
Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk’s X after platform briefly evaded ban
X switch to Cloudflare revived site in Brazil until Cloudflare isolated X traffic. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk's X temporarily became accessible again in Brazil despite government orders requiring.....»»
Portugal tackles last of deadly northern forest fires
Portugal's firefighters have mastered most of the deadly forest fires in the north of the country, according to official data Thursday......»»
EU wants to force Apple’s iPhone to work with third-party smartwatches and other accessories
The European Commission wants Apple to continue complying with the Digital Markets Act by requiring the company to offer “free and effective interoperability to third-party … The post EU wants to force Apple’s iPhone to work with third-.....»»
How your Zoom background could influence how tired you feel after a video call
Part of many people's pandemic experience included working from home. Even after lockdowns, videoconferencing remains a big part of life as people continue to work remotely, connect with families and friends online, and attend virtual events hosted o.....»»
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities continue to fall behind their peers, study finds
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation......»»
Mortgage and refinance rates today, September 18, 2024: Rates have plummeted and should continue falling
Mortgage and refinance rates today, September 18, 2024: Rates have plummeted and should continue falling.....»»
If you build it, will they come? Wildlife corridors need smarter design
As human population and development continue to expand, it's more important than ever to set aside corridors of undeveloped land where wildlife can travel safely, helping to ensure their long-term survival. However, a recent study by the University o.....»»
Astrophotography Tips from an Astronaut on the International Space Station
NASA flight engineer Matthew Dominick’s astrophotography helps us see our world—from space......»»
18 Inches of Rain Swamps North Carolina Town
18 Inches of Rain Swamps North Carolina Town.....»»
iOS 18 Apple Music helps you discover new music with the personalized New tab
Apple Music takes a significant-if-subtle step forward in iOS 18, with the New tab. ‘New’ is more than just a new name for the previous ‘Browse’ tab. Each user will see a different curated collection of music in the New tab, based on their.....»»
Public attention on the invasive lionfish helps monitor its ecological impact in real time
A new study from the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) has demonstrated that public interest in the lionfish (Pterois miles), an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific, is aiding in monitoring its spread nearly in real time......»»