Rescued alligator that was recovering at NYC zoo has died
An abandoned and emaciated alligator that was found in a New York City lake and sent to the Bronx Zoo for recovery has died in a "tragic case of animal abuse," zoo officials said......»»
Data recovery depends on how good your backup strategy is
99% of surveyed IT decision makers state they have backup strategies in place, but just 26% have admitted they were unable to fully restore all data/documents when recovering from a backup, according to an annual survey conducted in April 2022 by Apr.....»»
Internet Explorer was once synonymous with the Internet, but today it’s gone for good
Internet Explorer triumphed in one browser war, and decisively lost the next. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Microsoft's Internet Explorer has died many deaths over the years, but today is the one that counts......»»
Remembering Internet Explorer, the now-dead browser that once powered the Internet
Internet Explorer triumphed in one browser war, and decisively lost the next. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Microsoft's Internet Explorer has died many deaths over the years, but today is the one that counts......»»
15 dead, half million impacted by heavy rains in Guatemala
At least 15 people have died in a dozen mudslides caused by heavy rains that have fallen since early May in Guatemala, where more than 500,000 people have been affected, officials said Monday......»»
Mastodon tusk chemical analysis reveals first evidence of one extinct animal"s annual migration
Around 13,200 years ago, a roving male mastodon died in a bloody mating-season battle with a rival in what today is northeast Indiana, nearly 100 miles from his home territory, according to the first study to document the annual migration of an indiv.....»»
Volcano ash blankets Philippine towns after second eruption this week
A volcano in the Philippines spewed a huge column of ash into the sky on Sunday, blanketing a region still recovering from last week's eruption......»»
Ex-Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei Who Led Firm"s Digital Push, Dies At 84
Sony said Tuesday that Nobuyuki Idei, its former chairman and CEO who led the Japanese giant's push into the digital network business, has died of liver failure. He was 84. Kyodo News reports: In addition to enhancing Sony's presence in the digital a.....»»
"Father of MIDI" Dave Smith Dies At 72
Sad news from long-time Slashdot reader NormalVisual: Synthtopia reports that Dave Smith, founder of the legendary synthesizer manufacturer Sequential Circuits and creator of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard, died this past.....»»
Online instruction blended with face-to-face time is best strategy for students recovering from COVID-19 setbacks
Students are most likely to benefit from online credit recovery when it blends online instruction with face-to-face time, rather than being conducted fully online, according to research published by Carolyn J. Heinrich, chair of the Department of Lea.....»»
Sea turtle delivers eggs, endures surgery after shark attack
A loggerhead turtle whose left fin was destroyed in a shark attack is rehabbing at Zoo Miami's new Sea Turtle Hospital, where veterinarians were able to save more than 100 of her eggs after she was rescued......»»
NASA"s MAVEN spacecraft resumes science and operations, exits safe mode
NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, mission returned to normal science and relay operations on May 28, 2022, after recovering from an extended safe mode event. The spacecraft encountered problems in February with its Inertial Mea.....»»
After 80 Years, a Pearl Harbor Sailor Laid to Rest
Today is Memorial Day in the U.S. — a federal holiday honoring military personnel who died serving their country. After the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, 389 unidentified sailors had been interred in a volcanic crater in Honolulu officially de.....»»
Pompeii victim had spinal tuberculosis when he died
The study also sequenced the victim's entire genome. Enlarge / This is not what a healthy lumbar vertebra is supposed to look like. (credit: Scorrano et al. 2022) The eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the Roman city of Pompe.....»»
Corey B. Marion, Co-Founder of The Iconfactory, Dies Age 54
Designer and co-founder of The Iconfactory, Corey B. Marion, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 54. AppleInsider reports: Marion founded The Iconfactory in 1996 with Talos Tsui, and Gedeon Maheux, when he was 29. For a quarter of a.....»»
"GoodFellas" and Apple TV+ "Black Bird" star Ray Liotta dies, age 67
Actor Ray Liotta of "Goodfellas" fame and upcoming Apple TV+ drama "Black Bird" died on Thursday in his sleep at 67 years old.Ray Liotta is best known for his role in his breakout film "Goodfellas," a crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. He had r.....»»
Corey B. Marion, co-founder of The Iconfactory, dies age 54
Designer and The Iconfactory cofounded Corey B. Marion has died, aged 54, following a long battle with cancer.Corey B. MarionMarion founded The Iconfactory in 1996 with Talos Tsui, and Gedeon Maheux, when he was 29. For a quarter of a century, he led.....»»
Turtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor
Three rescued loggerhead turtles were released into the Mediterranean off Tunisia on Sunday, one with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species......»»
Sixth child in US dies of unexplained hepatitis as global cases top 600
There are now over 600 cases worldwide and 15 deaths, but still no firm answers. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A sixth child has died in the United States from puzzl.....»»
Bear cubs rescued from wildlife trade in Vietnam
Two bear cubs are starting a new life in a sanctuary in Vietnam after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, an animal welfare group said Friday......»»
Vangelis, Composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner Soundtracks, Dies Ages 79
Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died aged 79. The Guardian reports: Born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou in 1943, Vangelis won.....»»