Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change
Skiing was introduced into the Alps comparatively late in the 1880s, with the first ski-lift being developed in the Swiss resort of Davos in the winter of 1934. The industrial revolution was two centuries old by that point, but the world climate was.....»»
OpenAI’s recent acquisition could change PCs forever
OpenAI has acquired a startup called Multi that could drastically shift the capabilities of its AI systems......»»
iOS 18: How to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone
For the first time, iOS 18 comes with the ability to change iPhone app colors natively. Whether you want to use a dark theme all the time or have apps switch automatically, here’s how to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone with iOS 18. more….....»»
Boeing"s Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»
Stonehenge protest: If you worry about damage to British heritage you should listen to Just Stop Oil
Climate activists Just Stop Oil launched a protest at Stonehenge, the 5,000-year-old stone monument in southern England, a day before thousands of people planned to gather there to celebrate the summer solstice......»»
Study provides new understanding of Gurbantunggut Desert"s dust source
Central Asian dust has a significant impact on regional and global climate, and it is crucial for the balance of local ecosystems, socio-economic development, and human health......»»
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition, the more supportive relationships you are likely to have, regardless of your personality type......»»
Ice recon: Satellite navigation breakthrough in mapping sea ice thickness
The polar regions are critical to understanding climate change due to their significant impact on global weather patterns and sea levels. Traditional methods of measuring sea ice thickness face challenges such as high costs and limited spatial covera.....»»
Decades later, John Romero looks back at the birth of the first-person shooter
Id Software co-founder talks to Ars about everything from Catacomb 3-D to "boomer shooters." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Id | GDC) John Romero remembers the moment he realized what the future of gaming would look li.....»»
Auto industry future lies in software, electrification and recycling, EY research finds
EY identified three key value pools to maximize future revenue for a "transitioning" automotive industry......»»
Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»
Everything’s About to Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change
Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country—and on all of our bank accounts......»»
NASA faces $80,000 claim after space debris hit family home
An American family is claiming more than $80,000 from NASA after a small piece of debris fell from space and smashed through the roof of their Florida home, a law firm said Friday......»»
Climate change makes India"s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its northeastern borders, quenching farmers' thirsty fields......»»
Tecno Camon 30 Pro Review: Quite Surprising!
Is the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G worth getting? The post Tecno Camon 30 Pro Review: Quite Surprising! appeared first on Phandroid. The mere mention of “budget smartphone” is usually enough to conjure images of contorted faces, conf.....»»
Supporting the right small changes can have big impacts on climate action, say researchers
Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts especially when it comes to climate action. A new IIASA-led study highlights the importance of analyzing these dynamics with a comprehensive framework to harness the.....»»
Hawaii agrees to "historic" settlement in youth climate case
The US state of Hawaii has reached an historic agreement in response to litigation by youth activists, promising to speed up the de-carbonization of its transport sector to protect their right to a safe and healthy climate......»»
Exploring the roots of the Anthropocene
Understanding how tropical land use and deforestation affects the dynamics of the global Earth system and identifying potential tipping points are key to the future of our species on this planet. By exploring the long history of human societies in tr.....»»
Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows
Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»
I have a mysterious problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max
I've had enough of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's unpredictable battery life, but I have no idea what needs to change for it to be fixed......»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»