Raw sewage pumped into England"s largest lake due to fault
Raw sewage was pumped into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps to stop working, according to documents seen by the BBC and reported Wednesday......»»
Smog in Pakistan megacity ends outdoor play for schoolkids
Schoolchildren in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore have been banned from outdoor exercise until January because of hazardous smog levels, officials said Friday......»»
Saturn"s moon Titan has insulating methane-rich crust up to six miles thick
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is the only place other than Earth known to have an atmosphere and liquids in the form of rivers, lakes and seas on its surface. Because of its extremely cold temperature, the liquids on Titan are made of hydrocarbons li.....»»
Factbox-North Korea"s military is one of world"s largest: how powerful is it?
Factbox-North Korea"s military is one of world"s largest: how powerful is it?.....»»
Unclear pricing for GRC tools creates market confusion
Due to widely varying government, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool pricing, enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders must understand four different pricing-tier categories of GRC solutions and apply a scoping framework to further estimate likely costs.....»»
The Tensor G5 is Shaping Up to be a Formidable Chipset
Will Google finally perfect its Tensor chips? The post The Tensor G5 is Shaping Up to be a Formidable Chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s Tensor chips haven’t exactly been known for raw power and performance – y.....»»
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
Torvalds defends move, says "Russian troll factories" won't deter him. "Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient.....»»
Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms
A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase in investment over the last decade, "the system is still not delivering better outcomes for children and.....»»
Is America ready for a woman president? Voters" attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
If U.S. voters elect Kamala Harris—a Black, Asian American woman—president, it would be historic on multiple levels. This is now a real possibility due to voters' positively evolving stereotypes of women politicians......»»
Molecular insights into the dynamic dance of nanoplastics and natural organic matter
Nanoplastics, emerging as persistent environmental pollutants, pose significant threats due to their durability and wide distribution in water bodies. Their interactions with natural organic matter are critical, influencing pollutant retention, micro.....»»
All computer password solutions in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
All of the six-digit computer passwords from The Lake House DLC of Alan Wake 2, whether they are from intricate puzzles or passwords written on sticky notes......»»
I-15 lanes reopen after morning closure due to Las Vegas freeway shooting
I-15 lanes reopen after morning closure due to Las Vegas freeway shooting.....»»
Report shows gender bias continues in newsrooms
Australia's largest media study tracking gender bias in news reporting reveals a mixed report card for newsrooms......»»
Not this again: Intel Arrow Lake may have instability issues
We thought we'd seen the last of Intel instability issues with Raptor Lake, but Arrow Lake may have some problems of its own......»»
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake.....»»
Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for ‘Apple Card failures’
Apple and Goldman Sachs have officially been hit with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card. While it was initially.....»»
Modeling study shows that marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection
Images of coastal houses being carried off into the sea due to eroding coastlines and powerful storm surges are becoming more commonplace as climate change brings a rising sea level coupled with more powerful storms. In the U.S. alone, coastal storms.....»»
Ethical framework aims to counter risks of geoengineering research
As interest grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world's largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched an ethical framework as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue......»»
Intel’s next laptop chips may have a secret weapon
The Intel Arc 140T could end up being the Arrow Lake-H/HX version of Intel’s Xe2 integrated graphics......»»
Pick up Apple"s M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage for $1,299
This M3 MacBook Air is a popular configuration due to a bump up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And thanks to an October discount, it's on sale for $1,299.Save on Apple's upgraded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe $1,299 price is available at.....»»
Polar bears are sustaining ice-related paw injuries in a warming Arctic
Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic. While surveying the health of two polar bear populations, researchers found.....»»