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South Sudan May See the First Permanent Mass Displacement Due to Climate Change

Protracted flooding has engulfed the country’s Sudd region due to more water entering the Nile upstream, which is driving conflict and disease and is potentially leaving the region uninhabitable......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredSep 14th, 2024

TP-Link routers could get banned from the U.S. as early as next year

This popular and cheap router brand is under fire by the U.S. government due to it possibly being linked to cyberattacks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News10 hr. 32 min. ago

Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 31 min. ago

Researchers explore, sample and interpret lunar volatiles in polar cold traps

The moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C), making Earth's South Pole one of the coldest places on th.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News14 hr. 3 min. ago

UN experts urge three "transformations" for nature

Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News14 hr. 3 min. ago

Play for the planet: Five climate change games for the festive season

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarizing, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people's attention. People who are concerne.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News14 hr. 3 min. ago

TP-Link routers to get banned from the U.S. as early as next year

This popular and cheap router brand is under fire by the U.S. government due to it possibly being linked to cyberattacks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News14 hr. 4 min. ago

Did industrial policy spark huge growth in East Asia? Economists say the numbers tell a more complex story

From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82%. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice of giving government support to specific industr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 3 min. ago

Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation

A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 3 min. ago

Scientists witness evolution in action when two lizard species meet for the first time

In South Florida, two Caribbean lizard species met for the first time. What followed provided some of the clearest evidence to date of evolution in action......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 3 min. ago

Survey of 26,000 dead stars confirms key details of extreme stellar behavior

A study of more than 26,000 white dwarf stars has confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in these ultra-dense, dying stars: Hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even when they have the same mass......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 3 min. ago

Climate change made Cyclone Chido stronger: Scientists

Climate change intensified Cyclone Chido as it barreled toward the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, said a preliminary study by scientists studying the link between global warming and tropical storms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 3 min. ago

iPhone 17 camera layout may not radically change after all

A new leak claims that recent rumors of at least one iPhone 17 model switching to a horizontal row of cameras, are wrong.Close up on the iPhone's familiar camera triangleThe original rumor came from two sources that both claimed knowledge of a horizo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News22 hr. 3 min. ago

The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects

The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Wind alters snow crystals, impacting climate models

Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show how snow crystals change in the wind. The findings could force climate researchers to adjust their models—particularly in the polar regions, where snow.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Household slavery: "An overlooked method of enslaving people"

When discussing enslavement, attention often focuses on Africans forcibly shipped to South America. Researcher Timo McGregor's new Veni research sheds light on a lesser-known method, whereby indigenous populations were enslaved through the households.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Vision Pro’s Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve

One of the most remarkable Vision Pro experiences involves watching Apple Immersive Video. Content available in Immersive Video has been released at a slower pace than many users hoped, but that may change in 2025 thanks to two big updates coming.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration

The South Korean tech giant states that it's been working on new AI-based software for improved user experiences across the board The post Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of it.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights

A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

More Australian families are choosing private schools—we need to understand why

The shape of Australia's school system is undergoing a significant change. Enrollments in independent schools are growing, while fewer students are going to public schools......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Climate change could overwhelm sewage systems. Here"s how green infrastructure could help

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanization......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024