Rental crisis in regional cities prompts rethinking of moves
James Cook University researchers say Cairns is a prime example of a regional city where the rental housing crisis is making people who have moved to the city rethink their choice—and they say city planners must act if regional areas want such peop.....»»
As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»
Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered High in the Mountains of Central Asia
On the Silk Road, these lost twin cities may have sustained themselves in a foreboding landscape with metallurgy and commerce.....»»
Lost Silk Road cities rediscovered by scientists in mountains of Uzbekistan
Lost Silk Road cities rediscovered by scientists in mountains of Uzbekistan.....»»
10 US cities with the lowest cost of living, where things from buying a home to a grocery run are relatively affordable
10 US cities with the lowest cost of living, where things from buying a home to a grocery run are relatively affordable.....»»
There"s a crisis in special educational needs provision: Here"s the situation across the UK and Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, children who have significant special educational needs and disabilities can receive their education outside mainstream school. This often takes place in "special schools" or "special classes.".....»»
Here’s What the Regenerative Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow......»»
iOS 18.2 lets you disable ChatGPT permission prompts, plus all the other Apple Intelligence tidbits
Today Apple released the first beta for iOS 18.2, which introduces a powerful new integration. ChatGPT is now baked into Siri and the new system writing tools on Apple Intelligence-supported devices. Here are all the little details you’ll want to k.....»»
ARM Moves to Terminate Qualcomm’s Chip Design License
Qualcomm has 60 days to respond and arrange a deal with ARM. The post ARM Moves to Terminate Qualcomm’s Chip Design License appeared first on Phandroid. While Qualcomm is currently in the spotlight with its new and powerful Snapdrago.....»»
Experts explain Hurricane Helene"s impact on Appalachia
Hurricane Helene has devastated swaths of Southern Appalachia, pummeling cities from Newport, Tennessee, to Asheville, North Carolina......»»
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit.....»»
Here’s What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow......»»
UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis
UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis.....»»
India moves to restrict imports of Apple"s MacBook Pro
India wants to sharply cut imports of laptops like the MacBook Pro in order to force all technology firms to boost local manufacturing.Foxconn facilities will play a key role in Apple's expansion into India — image credit: FoxconnA similar plan to.....»»
Down in the slumps: Tracing erosion cycles in arctic permafrost
In the Arctic, landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon......»»
New study investigates insecticide contamination in Minnesota"s water
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) found that specific insecticides, called neonicotinoids, were found at high concentrations in some ground.....»»
Teslas don"t work as green squad cars, California police say
As an increasing number of cities in California require departments to buy zero-emission vehicles, police say the Teslas they're being put in make their jobs harder......»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (October 18-20)
A horror story, an exciting animated sequel, and an existential crisis are our picks for the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend......»»
Collecting taxes on Airbnb home rentals could help curb the rise in housing costs
Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices. The finding suggests that tax policy can.....»»
How to spot AI deepfakes that spread election misinformation
Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT, are trained on large datasets to create written, visual or audio content in response to prompts. When fed real images, some algorithms can produce fake photos and videos known as deepfakes......»»
New genome reconstruction advances thylacine de-extinction efforts
New scientific milestones in the mission to reverse the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis......»»