Smoke, extreme heat pose harsh test for West Coast vineyards
The heat wave that recently hit the Pacific Northwest subjected the region's vineyards to record-breaking temperatures nine months after the fields that produce world-class wine were blanketed by wildfire smoke......»»
Investigating the impact of ultralight dark matter on gravitational wave signals
A recent study in Physical Review Letters explores the effects of ultralight dark matter in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs), which could be detected by future space-based gravitational wave detectors like LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna.....»»
Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold......»»
MechWarrior 5: Clans is supposed to be newbie-friendly, and I put it to the test
All the kit balancing, squad leading, and lore you could want, if you want it. It is a matter of settled law on the Judge John Hodgman podcast that people like what they like, and.....»»
Drones prove effective way to monitor maize re-growth, researchers report
Maize, or corn, grows tall, with thin stalks that boast ears of the cereal grain used in food production, trade and security globally. However, due to rain, wind and other increasingly extreme weather events, the maize falls down, risking the entire.....»»
American lobster population and habitat preferences shifting, study finds
American lobsters along Maine's coast have relocated to new habitats, while the population simultaneously shrunk in abundance and grew older, according to a new study by University of Maine researchers......»»
Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine
Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.....»»
How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle
Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring—tripling in some cases. High-risk areas might ev.....»»
Southern California driver who outran CHP at ‘extreme speeds’ busted days later
Southern California driver who outran CHP at ‘extreme speeds’ busted days later.....»»
Google Wallet testing support for passports
Google has started to test the ability for Google Wallet users to add their US passports to the app, making it easier for travel. The post Google Wallet testing support for passports appeared first on Phandroid. Wallet apps like Google Wal.....»»
Study of wild type mosquitoes in Burkina Faso discovers new signs of insecticide resistance
One of the main discoveries of a new study is the identification of new variants in genes associated with insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes, the primary vectors of malaria in West Africa, and potential novel resistance mechanisms, emphas.....»»
It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year
It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»
More efficient phenotypic screening method can simultaneously test multiple drugs
Some of the most widely used drugs today, including penicillin, were discovered through a process called phenotypic screening. Using this method, scientists are essentially throwing drugs at a problem—for example, when attempting to stop bacterial.....»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Putting out a brain on fire: Researchers map how antibodies bind in rare autoimmune disorder
Imagine you wake up in a hospital without a single memory of the last month. Doctors say you had a series of violent episodes and paranoid delusions. You'd become convinced you were suffering from bipolar disorder. Then, after a special test, a neuro.....»»
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in October 2024
From a new FX comedy to a show set in the Old West to a 1980s TV classic, these are the three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in October......»»
SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—A First in Spaceflight History
SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»
Space Force"s X-37B will perform "never before-seen maneuvers" in orbit
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) has been shrouded in mystery since its maiden flight in 2011. Designed by Boeing and operated by the U.S. Space Force (USSF), this remotely operated, reusable space plane is designed to operate in Low-Earth Orbit.....»»
Electrophysiology study shows how ant toxin causes extreme pain
University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain......»»
Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine Overdose
Food and drinks containing unwashed poppyseeds can make people test positive for opioids—and can in some cases be fatal.....»»
SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—a First in Spaceflight History
SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»