Searching beyond seismology for earthquake precursors
To predict when earthquakes are likely to occur, seismologists often use statistics to monitor how clusters of seismic activity evolve over time. However, this approach often fails to anticipate the time and magnitude of large-scale earthquakes, lead.....»»
Multidirectional negative-stiffness isolation system offers improved seismic protection
Seismic isolation is crucial for safeguarding buildings from earthquake damage. While traditional systems are effective, they struggle with multidirectional forces and adequate damping. These challenges highlight the need for innovative solutions tha.....»»
Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and strange anomalies in Earth"s mantle
For the decades since their discovery, seismic signals known as PKP precursors have challenged scientists. Regions of Earth's lower mantle scatter incoming seismic waves, which return to the surface as PKP waves at differing speeds......»»
Japan"s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever "megaquake advisory" last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu......»»
What to know about the MyShake app, California"s earthquake warning system
With the unpredictable and destructive nature of earthquakes, a few extra seconds of notice can make all the difference in the world......»»
Get $50 OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Get it with as much as 19% off the usual price. The post Get $50 OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices if you’re searching for a high-end ta.....»»
Japan "megaquake" advisory after tremor injures eight
Japan's earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south......»»
Japan"s "megaquake" warning explained
Japan's earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent......»»
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued.....»»
Sichuan Province earthquake offers lessons for landslide prediction from GNSS observations
Using data collected from a 2022 magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Luding County in China's Sichuan Province, researchers have tested whether Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations could be used for rapid prediction of earthquake-triggered.....»»
Searching through your Google Photos library may lot easier soon
Google is working on making the process of searching your photos a lot easier by introducing two new filters to the Google Photos app......»»
The best cheap printers for 2024
Searching for a budget-friendly printer option? Take a look at our collection of the finest affordable printers currently on the market......»»
Researchers think AI and lasers might help us talk to aliens
Humanity has been searching for extraterrestrial life for decades and trying to communicate with potentially advanced civilizations beyond the stars. So far, the SETI (search … The post Researchers think AI and lasers might help us talk to alie.....»»
ATLAS probes uncharted territory with LHC Run 3 data
Despite its immense success in describing the fundamental building blocks of matter and their interactions, the Standard Model of particle physics is known to be incomplete. Experiments around the globe and in space are therefore searching for signs.....»»
When searching for light and a mate in the deep, dark sea, male dragonfish grow larger eyes, scientists discover
A small but ferocious predator, the male dragonfish will apparently do anything for love. Or at least to find a mate. A study by researchers at Boston College found that the eyes of the male dragonfish grow larger for mate-seeking purposes, making th.....»»
Mantle upwelling may have triggered Morocco earthquake
On 8 September 2023, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck western Morocco, causing damage and destruction that claimed thousands of lives in rural communities in the High Atlas Mountains......»»
Best Prime Day MacBook deals still available: Air, M1, M2, M3
Prime Day 2024 is in the books. If you've been searching for Prime Day MacBook deals, this is the time to pull the trigger......»»
Researchers reveal pivotal role of online communities in helping those affected by pet theft
Social media and online communities can play a crucial role for owners searching for their stolen pets, researchers have revealed, both in physically tracking them down and as a source of comfort after their loss......»»
A two-way street: Mental health can"t be ignored during work injury recovery
Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational success. As occupational health researchers, these discussions have helped us shed light on the precursors a.....»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
Belle II experiment reports the first direct measurement of tau-to-light-lepton ratio
The Belle II experiment is a large research effort aimed at precisely measuring weak-interaction parameters, studying exotic hadrons (i.e., a class of subatomic particles) and searching for new physical phenomena. This effort primarily relies on the.....»»