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......»»
NASA’s Mars helicopter just flew a colossal distance
During its 69th flight on Mars this week, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew a colossal distance, setting a new record in the process......»»
CarMax Q3 net income more than doubles to $82 million, revenue falls 5.5%
The company retailed 174,766 used vehicles in the third quarter, down 2.9 percent from the year-earlier period. Same-store used-vehicle sales fell 4.1 percent......»»
CarMax posts higher Q3 net income of $82 million, revenue falls 5.5%
The company retailed 174,766 used vehicles in the third quarter, down 2.9 percent from the year-earlier period. Same-store used-vehicle sales fell 4.1 percent......»»
World"s smallest "fanged" frogs found in Indonesia
In general, frogs' teeth aren't anything to write home about—they look like pointy little pinpricks lining the upper jaw. But one group of stream-dwelling frogs in Southeast Asia has a strange adaptation: two bony "fangs" jutting out of their lower.....»»
VanMoof rescue plan will see replacement parts; new sales; e-scooter [U]
Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble (and subsequently declared bankrupt). Update: The new owners have announced details of the rescue plan, set to roll out in the first.....»»
Fortinet enhances its OT security solutions and services
Fortinet announced the latest release of new, integrated operational technology (OT) security solutions and services. These additions further distance Fortinet’s industry-leading OT Security Platform from the rest of the market. “We understand th.....»»
Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town
Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water......»»
Usually $350, this LG 34-inch ultrawide WQHD monitor is $199 today
LG Even the most powerful desktop computer will be hampered by an outdated display, so if you’re due for an upgrade, you shouldn’t miss this holiday season’s . Here’s one that will surely boost your productivity — the 34.....»»
Next-generation nanocatalysts to revolutionize active electron transfer
Various molecular systems have been developed by researchers for photoinduced (i.e., light-driven) electron transfer, including supramolecules, hybrid materials, and organic polymeric systems. While these systems fulfill the distance criterion requir.....»»
Satellite-based method measures carbon in peat bogs
Peat bogs in the tropics store vast amounts of carbon, but logging, plantations, road building, and other activities have destroyed large swaths of these ecosystems in places like Indonesia and Malaysia. Peat formations are essentially permanently fl.....»»
Millions of birds lose precious energy due to fireworks on New Year"s Eve, research reveals
Birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve up to a distance of 10 km away. With data from weather radars and bird counts, an international team of researchers revealed how many birds take off immediately after the start of the.....»»
Satellite SOS is a game changer, says LA Search and Rescue
Search and rescue chiefs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) can't praise the iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite enough.Apple's Emergency SOS feature on iPhonesIt was Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature that led an LASD te.....»»
Breakthrough in coherent two-photon LIDAR overcomes range limitations
New research has unveiled an advancement in Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology, offering unparalleled sensitivity and precision in measuring the distance of remote objects......»»
How to see Apple Watch live cycling metrics on iPhone with iOS 17
Tracking a bike ride natively on iPhone is now possible with iOS 17 and Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The handy new feature makes use of Live Activities for a seamless experience to view heart rate, speed, distance, elevation, and more. Here’s how t.....»»
Singing in the rain: Why the bundengan sounds better wet
A bundengan wears many hats—and is one too. This portable shelter woven from bamboo has protected Indonesian duck herders from the sun and rain for centuries. Able to comfortably balance on the wearer's head, a bundengan is equipped with a visor th.....»»
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing
The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently still missing......»»
Indonesia"s coal love affair still aflame despite pledges
Sania sits in front of her home in Indonesia, less than a kilometer from Southeast Asia's biggest coal complex, where chimneys pump dark gray smoke and a chemical smell into the air......»»
Apple Watch fall detection helps hiker get help after after near-fatal fall
The Apple Watch’s fall detection feature came to the rescue for a man in Georgia, according to a new report from Fox5 Atlanta. Mike Menand was on a hike in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area earlier this year when his two dogs spotted.....»»
A Peruvian farmer is trying to hold energy giant RWE responsible for climate change—the inside story
On a crisp, sunny day high in the Peruvian Andes, two German judges gaze across a mountain lake to the towering white glaciers in the distance. Dark spots are visible on the pristine ice and, in quiet moments, the cold wind carries the sounds of crea.....»»
India hopes cloud seeding can wash away deadly smog
Indian scientists are preparing cloud seeding technology to clean poisonous smog in the capital with rain, but environmental critics fear it is an expensive distraction from tackling root causes......»»