ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves—but so far, few have actually done so
My Facebook feed exploded shortly after noon on Dec. 20, 2021, with news from friends and family in northern California: A "big one!" The 6.2 magnitude earthquake they'd just experienced had its epicenter on the coast near Petrolia......»»
The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: A long, quiet initial rupture leading to multiplex fault ruptures
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, registered a maximum seism.....»»
iOS 18 changes just about everything about lock screen controls
Ditch the flashlight and camera icons on the lock screen in favor of something more practical, thanks to Apple's changes in iOS 18.Customizable lock screen icons in iOS 18For quite some time, iPhone users have been able to trigger the flashlight and.....»»
Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong
The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?.....»»
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Four in every five people want their country to strengthen its commitments to addressing climate change, according to a global poll of 75,000 participants published on Thursday......»»
SpaceX rival Rocket Lab preps landmark rocket launch
Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its workhorse Electron rocket for the 50th time since its maiden mission in May 2017......»»
Verimatrix XTD dashboard enhancements improve mobile app security
Verimatrix announced major enhancements to its XTD dashboard, providing customers with better visibility into application security risks and more actionable insights to better protect mobile apps and users. First launched in early 2022, the updated X.....»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
Best Buy cut the price of this Lenovo IdeaPad to just $140
Get it while you still can! For a limited time, Best Buy has marked down the compact Lenovo IdeaPad to just $140......»»
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a $100 price cut for a limited time
Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Series 9 by $100 and we're here to tell you why this is an unmissable offer......»»
Spring is almost over, and Apple is yet to launch Final Cut Camera app for iPhone
When Apple announced the new and M4 iPad Pro last month, the company also teased updates coming to Final Cut Pro and a new iPhone app called Final Cut Camera, which enables pro camera controls for shooting videos. At the time, Apple said that Final.....»»
This JBL Clip waterproof speaker has a nice discount in time for summer
Now that the pool weather is here, it’s time to invest in a waterproof Bluetooth speaker! Take advantage of this great deal and save $35 on the JBL Clip 4......»»
This powerful business laptop from Dell is $650 off today
Need a great laptop for your busy work life? For a limited time, you’ll be able to take $650 off the price of the Dell Latitude 7340......»»
I compared ChatGPT against Google Gemini to see which is the better free AI chatbot
Two of the leading available today come from Google, with its system, and OpenAI, the company that kicked off the AI revolution with . But you might be wondering which is the better free chatbot. I’ve spent a significant time with both to see h.....»»
Digital public archaeology: Excavating data from digs done decades ago and connecting with today"s communities
The ancestors of Alaska Native people began using local copper sources to craft intricate tools roughly 1,000 years ago. Over one-third of all copper objects archaeologists have found in this region were excavated at a single spot, named the Gulkana.....»»
New training programs will prepare astronauts to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth
In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the moon. At the same time, th.....»»
EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil: Here"s what that could mean for households across the US
As spring phases into summer across the U.S., kids are spending more time outdoors. Playing outside is healthy in all kinds of ways, but it also poses some risks. One that many families may not be aware of is exposure to lead in soil, which is still.....»»
How glacier algae are challenging the way we think about evolution
People often underestimate tiny beings. But microscopic algal cells not only evolved to thrive in one of the most extreme habitats on Earth—glaciers—but are also shaping them......»»
Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions
Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»
Chipolo’s newest trackers are like AirTags for Android, and they’re great
Two of the first third-party trackers that work with Google's Find My Device have arrived. The Chipolo One Point and Chipolo Card Point are worth your time......»»
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to upgrade?
With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences......»»