Scalloped iceberg sculptures occur due to the weirdness of water
Water’s strange properties turn nature into a natural abstract sculptor. Enlarge (credit: Scott Weady) You would think that understanding something as common as melting ice would be relatively easy. But water is a peculiar s.....»»
Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain
Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm trickle over the country......»»
What’s new on HBO and Max in November 2024
HBO and Max's November 2024 lineup includes Dune: Prophecy, Watchmen: Chapter I, Like Water For Chocolate, The Sex Lives of College Girls season 3, and more......»»
Citizen science platforms reveal more resources needed to protect birds in Germany
Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and restoration of bird populations. However, due to the paucity o.....»»
International SWOT satellite spots planet-rumbling Greenland tsunami
The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission, a collaboration between NASA and France's CNES (Center National d'Études Spatiales), detected the unique contours of a tsunami that sloshed within the steep walls of a fj.....»»
California"s Salton Sea receding at greater rate according to balloon mapping study
The Salton Sea, California's largest lake by surface area, is experiencing an increasing rate of shoreline retreat following a policy change that shifted more water from the Colorado River to San Diego, according to a newly published study. The resul.....»»
Courts in UK may permit companies to be convicted of crimes even when no individual employee is criminally liable
Due to loopholes that remain despite recent reforms to corporate criminal law in the UK, University of Surrey academics are calling for a new legal approach that could hold companies accountable for economic crimes, even when no single employee posse.....»»
EA removes Apex Legends from Steam Deck due to Linux cheating
Linux and Steam Deck users will no longer be able to play Apex Legends so EA could work on cheaters......»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
Forever chemicals are in our drinking water—here"s how to reduce them
News reports of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water have left people worried about the safety of tap and bottled water. But recent research has shown there are ways to significantly reduce the levels of these harmful chemicals in our water......»»
Public school principals face challenges with philanthropic funding in Australia
New Deakin University research has revealed the significant challenges faced by public school principals in Australia due to the increasing reliance on philanthropic funding......»»
Laser measurements help track space debris and observe water masses
What do the Earth's gravitational field and the trajectories of satellites and space debris have in common? The Earth's gravitational field influences the orbits of our companions in space, while the changes in the orbits in turn allow conclusions to.....»»
Now is the perfect time to upgrade to smart water leak detectors
Installing a smart water leak detector makes it easy to catch faulty pipes before they become a serious issue. Here's why you should consider installing them......»»
Protecting northern water supplies from toxic metals in thawing permafrost
As the climate warms and Arctic permafrost thaws, some of the toxic elements locked away in it are starting to emerge and could contaminate the water supplies that many northern communities rely on......»»
Study examines which students fare worst when natural disasters close schools
Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are le.....»»
Path of Exile 2 is getting delayed due to its microtransactions
Grinding Gear Games announced that the long-awaited Path of Exile 2 is getting another delay, but it's a short one this time......»»
Apple"s new M4 Mac mini announcement video shows off Apple TV-like design
Apple has welcomed the refreshed Mac mini with an Apple Event-style video, the second of three "exciting announcements" set to occur over the week.Image Credit: AppleTuesday's video, which runs for just over 12 minutes, is designed to give viewers a.....»»
Uranus" moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface, study finds
A new study suggests Uranus' moon Miranda may harbor a water ocean beneath its surface, a finding that would challenge many assumptions about the moon's history and composition and could put it in the company of the few select worlds in our solar sys.....»»
Intensive fishing on the seabed increases the release of carbon, researchers find
Flatfish and shrimp are caught in the North Sea by using trawls that are dragged across the seabed. This releases carbon into the water and carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, as shown by the latest research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon......»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
Why building more big dams could be a costly gamble for future water security and the environment
Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia's water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer?.....»»