Rescuers hampered by damaged roads, more rain 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 as well as in East Timor......»»
Climate scientists use data from Hurricane Maria to test social vulnerability assessment tool
Nearly six years have passed since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The historic storm, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, significantly damaged more than 80% of the island's electrical power system, leading to massive disruptions of.....»»
At least 20 killed, 19 missing in China rainstorms
At least 20 people were killed and 19 were missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing and surrounding provinces, state media said Tuesday, in downpours that have submerged roads and deluged neighborhoods with mud......»»
Prized 750-ton rain tree moved to new home—critics fear it won"t survive.
A majestic rain tree has lived through 100 years of nasty weather, surviving torrential flooding, fierce storms and powerful hurricanes. But some worry the landmark tree won't survive its latest test, a journey of 50 feet that moved it closer to the.....»»
Beijing on alert with two killed as heavy rain batters north China
Heavy rains battered northern China on Monday, killing at least two people in Beijing while washing away cars and forcing the capital to issue its highest alerts for flooding and landslides......»»
Tens of thousands evacuated as northern China hit by torrential rain
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from high-risk areas of Beijing and another northern city as much of China was lashed by torrential rain on Sunday......»»
China, Indonesia, and Vietnam lead global growth for coming decade in new projections
China, India, Indonesia, Uganda, and Vietnam are projected to be among the fastest-growing economies for the coming decade, according to researchers at the Growth Lab at Harvard University. The new growth projections presented in The Atlas of Economi.....»»
Palm oil: The myth of corporate plantation efficiency is failing Indonesians and furthering inequality, say researchers
Palm oil is found in half the products sold in supermarkets and in biofuels. Around 50 percent of the world's supply is grown in Indonesia, mostly on massive plantations......»»
Rescuers "optimistic" for surviving stranded whales in Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive......»»
Truck damaged in June fire at Nikola headquarters reignites
No injuries were reported; the original investigation from the June 23 fire continues......»»
Man who drove off a cliff is saved by iPhone 14
A combination of Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite on an iPhone 14 guided rescuers to a driver who had gone off a cliff in California and was bleeding from the head.Crash Detection does keep sending false alarms to emergency services, s.....»»
iPhone 14 Crash Detection helps rescuers save man after 400-foot canyon drop: ‘He probably would’ve bled out’
Apple’s Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14 is once again being credited with saving a life. This time, a man in California was drove off a cliff late on Friday and plummeted 400 feet into an abyss. At this point, Crash Detection on the man’s i.....»»
Hail strikes Michigan dealership
A hailstorm damaged vehicles at a dealership in Davison, Mich., on Thursday.....»»
Impinj M800 series RAIN RFID tag chips advance item connectivity for enterprise IoT deployments
Impinj released the Impinj M800 series RAIN RFID tag chips to meet enterprise needs for item connectivity in global IoT deployments. The new M800 series delivers readability in enterprise deployments and offers enhanced tag reliability and manufactur.....»»
Broken-down soy proteins can stop damage from excessive ice build-up and freezer burn
Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy......»»
Battery shortage forces GM to pause commercial EV production
GM's efforts to scale up EV production are being hampered by supply issues. Enlarge / In March BrightDrop shipped the first 500 vans built at its factory in Canada. (credit: BrightDrop) General Motors has idled productio.....»»
First BepiColombo flyby of Mercury finds electron rain triggers X-ray auroras
BepiColombo, the joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission, has revealed how electrons raining down onto the surface of Mercury can trigger high-energy auroras......»»
Researchers driving innovative solutions to advance use of "plastic" roads
Millions of roads across the United States are constructed with asphalt pavement that's deteriorating over time. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are using recyclables, including plastic waste, as a sustainable solution to fix America's.....»»
At least 29 killed in India monsoon floods: officials
Days of intense monsoon rains across northern India have left at least 29 people dead, rendering many areas inaccessible with bridges smashed and roads blocked, officials said Monday......»»
Heavy rains and flooding pummel US northeast, one dead
The northeastern United States was inundated Monday with heavy rain and flooding across several states a day after storms and flash floods washed out highways and killed one person in New York state......»»
Conservation in Indonesia is at risk, say scientists who study the region
Indonesia, home to the largest tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia and over 17,500 islands, is a country packed with biodiversity and endangered species. However, scientists studying the region's species and ecosystems are getting banned from Indon.....»»