Solar geoengineering to cool the planet: Is it worth the risks?
When I first wrote about geoengineering in 2012 , it was considered far-fetched at best, and crazy by most. But 12 years later, while there is still controversy and considerable resistance to deploying it, respectable scientists and institutions are.....»»
Best Black Friday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 56% off
Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Black Friday generator deals......»»
It’s Black Friday, and here are the best shopping deals we could find
Beat the crowds with our list of cool stuff to buy—updated throughout the weekend. The leaves have turned, the turkey has been eaten, the parades are over, and the football has.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws is on sale for Black Friday, and the timing is perfect
Star Wars Outlaws has improved a lot since its release, so it's worth picking up for $40 this Black Friday......»»
My favorite JBL speaker has finally gone on sale for Black Friday
The JBL Xtreme 4 is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2024. Easily worth its full price, this Black Friday deal makes it even more of a no-brainer for JBL fans......»»
My go-to gaming headset is on sale for Black Friday, and it’s worth it now
Corsair's Virtuoso Max wireless headset launched with a few quirks, but this Black Friday discount makes them worth buying now......»»
Plastic in the ocean and on our plates: What are the risks to human health?
It's no secret: when we savor a delicious piece of fish or a platter of seafood, we're not just consuming valuable omega-3s and vitamin D. Alongside these benefits come less appetizing elements—countless micro- and nano-plastics......»»
Need security? Want Cyber savings? Wyze security cameras are up to 60% off right now
Save big on these Wyze security camera for Black Friday and Cyber Week. Oh, and they have a ton of other deals worth checking out too......»»
Contentious COP29 deal casts doubt over climate plans
A bitterly-fought climate finance deal reached at COP29 risks weakening emissions-cutting plans from developing countries, observers say, further raising the stakes for new national commitments due early next year......»»
Echo Show 15 (1st Gen) vs. Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen): What’s new on the updated smart display?
The Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) makes some big improvements over its predecessor, but is a worth an upgrade? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
Effects of extreme weather events on soil microbes shed light on climate change risks
New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change......»»
Best early Black Friday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 56% off
Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Black Friday generator deals......»»
Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States......»»
Supply chain managers underestimate cybersecurity risks in warehouses
32% of warehouse respondents report that social engineering is one of the most-used entry points in warehouse cyberattacks – tied with software vulnerabilities (32%) and followed by devices (19%), according to Ivanti. Cyberattacks on warehouses thr.....»»
Astronomers discover a "hot Neptune" in a tight orbit
A Neptune-sized planet, TOI-3261 b, makes a scorchingly close orbit around its host star. Only the fourth object of its kind ever found, the planet could reveal clues as to how planets such as these form......»»
Hands-on: Apple exclusive Corsair K65 Plus keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse
You may have noticed that cool mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse in Apple’s fun advert. It turns out that’s limited edition Corsair gaming hardware available exclusively from Apple. 9to5Mac recently got the chance to go hands-on with the K65.....»»
LLM Siri: The wait is frustrating, but the privacy payoff will be worth it
Bloomberg yesterday reported that Apple is currently testing an “LLM Siri” within the company, with the intention of announcing it as an iOS 19 feature. That will likely see it previewed in June at WWDC 2025, but the report says that it won’.....»»
Magnetically driven vortices may be generating Earth-size concentrations of hydrocarbon haze at Jupiter"s poles
While Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, University of California, Berkeley, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet's north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at r.....»»
Are any of Apple’s official MagSafe accessories worth buying?
When MagSafe was introduced, it promised an accessories revolution. Meh. When Apple introduced what it currently calls MagSafe in 2020, its marketing messaging suggested that the.....»»
Ultrawide binary objects in the Kuiper belt may not have come from the earliest solar system, research suggests
Trying to understand the makeup and evolution of the solar system's Kuiper belt has kept researchers busy since it was hypothesized soon after the discovery of Pluto in 1930. In particular, binary pairs of objects there are useful as indicators since.....»»
Planetary scientist proposes an alternative theory for what lies beneath the surfaces of Uranus and Neptune
Diamond rain? Super-ionic water? These are just two proposals that planetary scientists have come up with for what lies beneath the thick, bluish, hydrogen-and-helium atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune, our solar system's unique, but superficially bla.....»»