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......»»
Global temperature analysis reveals deep ocean marine heat waves are underreported
While marine heat waves (MHWs) have been studied at the sea surface for more than a decade, new research published today in Nature has found 80% of MHWs below 100 meters are independent of surface events, highlighting a previously overlooked aspect o.....»»
Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
The UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are nothing to celebrate, but there is one group of organisms that will have appreciated all the rain......»»
How to join the Destiny: Rising alpha test
Destiny: Rising could be a fresh start for the ongoing live-service game. Here's how to join the alpha test beginning in November to be the first to play it......»»
How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains
Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle. Whether you're using a curling wand to get ringlets, a flat iron to straighten or a hair dryer to style, it's primarily the heat from these tools that delivers results......»»
Global warming is happening, but not statistically "surging," new study finds
Given the number of record-setting heat waves around the world in recent years, an international team of researchers, including a Lancaster University statistician, investigated if the rate of global warming has increased significantly, or "surged,".....»»
Destiny: Rising turns Bungie’s MMO into a free-to-play mobile game
Bungie has partnered with NetEase Games to bring Destiny to mobile. Destiny: Rising has just been revealed and will soon begin its first alpha test......»»
Q&A: How climate change fuels extreme weather events like hurricanes
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of the storm......»»
Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns
Atmospheric rivers—those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that bring heavy rain and storms to the U.S. West Coast and many other regions—are shifting toward higher latitudes, and that's changing weather patterns around the world......»»
Compound drought–heat wave events under-recognized in global soils, finds study
Soil is essential for life and plays a crucial role in the Earth's ecosystem, providing support for plant roots and hosting countless microorganisms. In a warming world, it is important to understand how soil hydrothermal conditions, particularly the.....»»
Meta Quest 3S review: the perfect introduction to VR gaming
I reviewed Meta's Quest 3S, a budget VR headset with mixed reality and AI, to test its quality and value as an upgrade or a first headset......»»
SpaceX wins earlier-than-expected approval to fly fifth Starship
SpaceX received approval from U.S. air safety regulators to launch the fifth major test flight of its massive Starship rocket—a pivotal mission that will see the booster portion return from space and attempt to land upright......»»
Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance......»»
The quantum dilemma: Game-changer or game-ender
If someone told you five years ago that you could pose questions to an AI agent about the most vexing issues in science and it could answer back swiftly and meaningfully, you would’ve thought they were joking. But AI has ushered in this reality. Th.....»»
SpaceX just caught a huge rocket booster for the first time. Now what?
SpaceX managed to catch the Super Heavy booster on the first attempt, and on only the rocket's fifth test flight. So what happens next?.....»»
CIOs want a platform that combines AI, networking, and security
While AI has captured the attention of the technology industry, the majority of CIOs and senior IT leaders are primarily focused on the convergence of networking and security, according to Extreme Networks. The survey, fielded in July and August 2024.....»»
SpaceX shares dramatic images of Sunday’s historic Starship mission
SpaceX has posted dramatic close-up images of the Starship's Super Heavy booster captured during Sunday's historic test flight......»»
Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it"s safe
About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption......»»
You Asked: Laser TV vs. UX, speaker break-in tips, and re-boxing tales
On today’s You Asked: Laser TV versus a huge mini-LED TV. What happens to the TVs after we test them? And breaking in TV speakers — is that even a thing?.....»»
SpaceX captures Starship booster for the first time in historic test
SpaceX hit a major milestone as it caught the returning Starship booster with giant metallic arms, while the spacecraft made a targeted splashdown......»»
In a first, Starship megarocket booster caught by SpaceX"s "chopsticks"
SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability......»»