Severe storms brewing over Brevard County
Severe storms brewing over Brevard County.....»»
Scientists trying to determine what will happen to massive carbon stores as rainforests dry out
Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth's land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change......»»
Cyclone hits Australia bringing "record-breaking" wind speeds
A severe tropical cyclone lashed northwestern Australia Friday bringing the strongest winds the country has ever recorded, but officials said towns and cities appeared to have escaped the worst of the storm......»»
Researchers predict normal hurricane season
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will see 11 to 15 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The Atlantic basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.....»»
Tunisia drought threatens "catastrophic" grain harvest
A severe drought in North Africa has left Tunisian farmers bracing for a catastrophically poor harvest, imperiling food security in the cash-strapped country......»»
Reduced health risks with new epoxy resin monomer
Epoxy resin monomers used in industry can result in severe contact allergies. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now developed a new type of epoxy resin monomer that is far less allergenic and is based on a renewable material. The epoxy.....»»
Severe droughts devastate eucalyptus trees that predate Ice Age
South Australian scientists have documented the catastrophic decline of a stand of red stringybark in the Clare Valley, a tree species that has survived in the region for 40,000 years but is now at risk of extinction due to climate change......»»
Get Barreled: How To Store Drinking Water
Most of us have experienced power outages. While brief interruptions are unpleasant, lengthy outages that can occur after severe weather, forest fires, and earthquakes can cause loss of food stored in refrigerators and freezers unless a backup.....»»
What are these blue creatures washing up on Southern California beaches?
Thousands of dark blue creatures have been washing ashore at beaches across the state, littering the shores and bewildering passersby from Marin to Orange county......»»
No one expected 31 atmospheric rivers storms to hit California. The mystery remains: Why?
As winter approached, few anticipated what was about to hit California......»»
AirTag leads to confrontation & stolen e-bike return in California
A California family recovered a stolen e-bike using AirTag, by tracking the vehicle directly to the thief's house.AirTagJohnny Ehrman of Orange County discovered her e-bike had been stolen in March. The e-bike was an essential tool for her, used as t.....»»
Would more parks and trees help LA County residents live longer?
Improving tree coverage and access to parks and green spaces in Los Angeles County, particularly in lower-income communities of color, could significantly boost life expectancy for local residents, according to a new study by UCLA public health resea.....»»
A rare earth war simmers as China reportedly to impose export ban
Apart from the chip war between the US and China, a rare earth war seems to be brewing. China may impose an export ban when importers are looking to reduce their reliance on China, the largest rare earth exporter in the world......»»
Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device
A universal password. Unencrypted user data and commands. What could go wrong? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A market-leading garage door controller is so riddled with severe security and privacy vulnerabilities that th.....»»
A panoramic view of the catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization
Fossil fuel consumption contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions and severe climate issues. It is imperative to explore sustainable alternatives to the current industrial production of chemicals and fuels. The efficient utilization of lign.....»»
Report: Spring COVID booster to be authorized for high-risk people in US
The move will put US in line with Canada, the UK, and WHO recommendations. Enlarge / Miguel Torres flexes after Los Angeles County Department of Public Health nurse Yessica Carrillo gave him a COVID-19 booster during the Los Ange.....»»
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice
Peanut allergies affect 1 in 50 children, and the most severe cases lead to a potentially deadly immune reaction called anaphylactic shock......»»
Lipid nanoparticles stimulate innate immune cells more efficiently in younger individuals, finds study
Although the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are safe and effective at preventing severe illness in adults and children, including immunocompromised individuals, researchers have noticed that these shots continue to be the mos.....»»
"Catastrophic" Arkansas tornado kills 3, Illinois storm leaves 1 dead
A "catastrophic" tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people on Friday, while severe storms further north caused the roof of an Illinois theater to collapse, leaving one dead and 28 injured, authorities said......»»
Northern Lights Dance across U.S. because of "Stealthy" Sun Eruptions
A severe geomagnetic storm created auroras that were visible as far south as Arizona in the U.S......»»
NASA-enabled AI predictions may give time to prepare for solar storms
Like a tornado siren for life-threatening storms in America's heartland, a new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could sound the alarm for dangerous space weather......»»