Sifu’s kung fu fighting has already swept me off my feet
In a 30-minute long preview, Sifu has proven that it should be on everyone's radar for great games coming in 2022......»»
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke......»»
Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»
Study suggests disclosure laws about forced labor in the clothing industry are ineffective
The Canadian government recently passed the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. The new law is designed to address forced labor and child labor in supply chains by requiring companies to disclose their efforts in eli.....»»
Scientists identify new species of beetle that used extra-long antennae to battle for mates, at the feet of dinosaurs
One hundred million years ago, as iguanodons and triceratops fled from hungry tyrannosaurs, another biological drama played out on the ground where the giant reptiles trod: Male beetles using their supersized antennae in combat for mates......»»
Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
For three weeks in July, the world's most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in the Tour de France. It's a 22-day feat of human endurance that require.....»»
New LG TVs relegate I/O to a box you can set 30 feet from the screen
Wireless-ish—but TV and port box still need power cords. You can't tell from this picture, but both the TV and port box on the table need to be plugged in somewhere......»»
Big waves becoming more common off California as Earth warms, new research finds
Waves are getting bigger and surf at least 13 feet (about 4 meters) tall is becoming more common off California's coast as the planet warms, according to innovative new research that tracked the increasing height from historical data gathered over th.....»»
Florida"s coral is in hot water. Scientists are diving in to rescue the fragile creatures before it"s too late
Three and a half miles off the Florida Keys, Kylie Smith kicked to the surface of the ocean, then looked back down through her scuba mask to confirm what she had seen in the coral reef 15 feet below......»»
Science shows the severe climate consequences of new fossil fuel extraction
The world has just suffered through its warmest month ever recorded. Heatwaves have swept across southern Europe, the US and China, breaking many temperature records in the process......»»
California Waves Have Grown a Foot Taller because of Climate Change
The number of extreme wave events—when crests are taller than 13 feet—have doubled along California since the mid-20th century.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads [Updated]
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Donors give more when asked to help people get back on their feet instead of meeting immediate needs, research finds
Charities that provide social services such as medical care or after-school programs should consider emphasizing how their efforts can help their clients become more self-sufficient, my research findings suggest......»»
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.....»»
After 50 years of one seabird colony fighting its way back from near extinction, it now faces new threats
Over the past few decades, Skomer Island off the south coast of Wales has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in its guillemot population. Before 1930, Skomer was home to over 100,000 common guillemots. But by the end of the second world war, this numb.....»»
Google is creating ‘internet surveillance DRM,’ critics say
Google’s new project could be misused to prevent ad blocking and destroy rival browsers, critics say. Google argues it is fighting for privacy. Who is right?.....»»
Look out Super Smash Bros. Melee. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is getting a sequel
GameMill announced Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, a sequel to the 2021 fighting game tha adds fighters like Squidward and Jimmy Neutron......»»
AC is hard on the planet. This building has a sustainable solution
In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it's 55 degrees all year round......»»
Watch a full match of League of Legends fighting game Project L
Project L's Duo Play system lets two players fight on the same tag team in this 2v2 free-to-play League of Legends fighting game......»»
Soil microbes help plants cope with drought, but not how scientists thought
There's a complex world beneath our feet, teeming with diverse and interdependent life. Plants call out with chemical signals in times of stress, summoning microbes that can unlock bound nutrients and find water in soil pores too small for the finest.....»»