Rescue hampered by distance as more rain falls in Indonesia
Rescuers were hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy equipment Monday after torrential rains caused multiple disasters on remote eastern Indonesian islands......»»
Zebrafish usp3 loss found to promote hypoxic tolerance
Oxygen is an essential element for survival. Ocean warming, circadian rhythm, eutrophication, high-density aquaculture, power failures and long-distance live animal transportation can all lead to low oxygen levels in water. This reduction in oxygen c.....»»
Another excellent laptop challenges the MacBook Pro and falls short
HP's Spectre x360 16 is the latest in a long line of excellent 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 laptops. But the MacBook Pro 16 remains on top as the best around......»»
New satellite capable of measuring Earth precipitation from space
Measuring the amount of precipitation that falls in a specific location is simple if that location has a device designed to accurately record and transmit precipitation data. In contrast, measuring the amount and type of precipitation that falls to E.....»»
Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow: Diagnosing "warming winter syndrome"
One of the most robust measures of Earth's changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of.....»»
As another cyclone heads for Queensland, residents must be ready for torrential rain and floods
We've long known cyclones are heat engines, fueled by hot water. They also pump heat from the hot tropics into cooler areas. But they're starting to behave differently. As the world heats up, the atmosphere can hold more moisture. When cyclones form,.....»»
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super review: the awkward middle child
The RTX 4070 Ti Super delivers on Nvidia's promises, but it still falls into the same segmentation trap as the original version......»»
Indonesia"s Mount Merapi unleashes lava as other volcanoes flare up, forcing thousands to evacuate
Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted Sunday, spreading searing gas clouds and avalanches of lava down its slopes as other active volcanoes flared up across the country, forcing the evacuation of thousands......»»
How winter storms stress San Luis Obispo County elephant seals in the midst of birthing season
The late December morning rain left droplets on Christine Heinrichs' glasses as she stood among a throng of tourists and watched dozens of elephant seals tussle and sleep on a beach just south of the Piedras Blancas Light Station......»»
Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today
Players step into the shoes of Sargon, who must battle his way through different bosses and enemies to rescue a royal hostage. The post Ubisoft’s New Prince of Persia Game Launches Today appeared first on Phandroid. Ubisoft’s &.....»»
Dampened desire: Wolf spiders change their mating strategy after it rains
If you hate the rain, you have something in common with wolf spiders......»»
Co-amplification in atmospheric fluctuations caused heavy rainfall over Japan in August 2021, finds study
In Japan, the summer season is characterized by stagnant rain fronts, causing persistent heavy rainfall. This phenomenon is reportedly associated with global-scale atmospheric and oceanic anomalies. Remote influences from the tropical and extratropic.....»»
Heavy snow, freezing rain hobble European travel
Severe winter weather in northern Europe prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights Wednesday at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, while heavy snow in Scandinavia shut down air travel in Oslo for several hours......»»
New game theory model taps power of cooperation to promote sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia
"Tropical forests are a critical resource," says Xavier Warnes, Ph.D. '21, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford Graduate School of Business. "They store huge amounts of carbon, they affect weather patterns and water systems, and they contain around.....»»
As abandoned boats pile up in California waters: Who is responsible for the environmental damage?
On Jan. 2, a 27-foot sailboat sank off the southern coast of Alameda in stormy weather. Rescue crews saved the man on board, but the ship landed beside a long rock wall jutting from the island......»»
Moto G Play 2024 offers a new 50MP camera for the usual bargain price tag
The Moto G Play will also have Phase Detection Autofocus although its quality may be hampered by hardware limitations......»»
Apple TV+ falls flat at Critics Choice Awards
Despite being nominated in 16 categories for the 2024 Critics Choice Award, Apple TV+ managed only a single win.Billy Crudup in "The Morning Show" (Source: Apple)Apple TV+ hit "Ted Lasso" was already shut out of the 2024 Critics Award by receiving ju.....»»
2 US Navy SEALs are missing off the coast of Somalia after rescue bid ends tragically, reports say
2 US Navy SEALs are missing off the coast of Somalia after rescue bid ends tragically, reports say.....»»
Indonesia"s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties
Indonesia's Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported......»»
Extreme UK flood levels are happening much more often than they used to, analysis shows
Heavy rain across southern Britain meant that most rivers in England swelled at the beginning of 2024, prompting widespread flooding......»»
NASA’s Mars helicopter forced to cut short latest flight
NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, only managed to fly a third of its planned distance during its second flight, and its team back on Earth says it knows why......»»