Spain, Portugal smash April temperature records
Mainland Spain and Portugal have broken temperature records for April, officials said Friday, as both nations wilt in an unusually early heatwave that has raised the risk of wildfires......»»
How Heat Index, Dew Point and Wet-Bulb Temperature Describe Summer Weather
When heat hits, we talk about the heat index, the dew point and heat risk. But what do all these measures mean?.....»»
3 billion records leaked online in one of the biggest breaches ever
The year of record-breaking data breaches continues unabated as public records data provider National Public Data has reportedly been hacked. According to HackRead.com, a hacker … The post 3 billion records leaked online in one of the biggest b.....»»
New 400-year temperature record shows Great Barrier Reef is facing catastrophic damage, researchers warn
The Great Barrier Reef is under critical pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity, and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research......»»
Team fabricates world"s highest-performance superconducting wire segment
Our future energy may depend on high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires. This technology's ability to carry electricity without resistance at temperatures higher than those required by traditional superconductors could revolutionize the electric.....»»
NHS IT firm set for major fine following medical records hack
Sensitive patient data of over 80,000 people was stolen, including information on how to access homes......»»
Stranger Things: The First Shadow heads to Broadway in 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is heading to Broadway next year. The hit stage play will begin previews in March 2025, before opening in April 2025......»»
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation's average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday......»»
Machine learning and better radar solve the "cloud cover" problem
Clouds have for decades been a bugbear for remote sensing of land surface temperature—one of the most important earth system metrics, used in everything from tracking climate change to predicting wildfires. A new approach incorporating machine lear.....»»
Google"s new Nest Learning Thermostat works with HomeKit through Matter
Google has announced a sleek fourth version of its Nest Learning Thermostat, alongside a Nest Temperature Sensor, and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.A larger display also comes with options for showing the time as well as.....»»
Rivian to report Q2 earnings after cutting costs, reaching $5 billion deal with Volkswagen
Rivian's second-quarter sales rose 9 percent to 13,790 despite a factory retooling in April to cut costs and freshen the R1T pickup and R1S crossover for the 2025 model year......»»
Apple reports record Q3 2024 earnings with $85.78 billion in revenue
Apple has revealed its full earnings report for the fiscal third quarter of 2024. The company reported $85.78 billion in revenue during the three-month period, covering April, May, and June. Net profit for the quarter came in at $21.45 billion, and e.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple is spending more to get Apple Intelligence ready for launch this fall
Apple on Thursday announced the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2024, with $85.78 billion in revenue from April to June. The company’s sales grew by 5%, and it seems that its executives have high expectations for the future. That’s because.....»»
Study of comet A117uUD data suggests it was put on a "hyperbolic trajectory" during pass by Saturn
A pair of astrophysicists from Ciudad Universitaria and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, both in Spain, report evidence that comet A117uUD was put on its current "hyperbolic trajectory" when it passed close to Saturn two years ago......»»
Japan sees hottest July since records began
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe......»»
How to hold the temperature on the Nest Thermostat
Here's how to hold a temperature on the Nest Thermostat and override any existing schedules or routines......»»
Group 1 finalizes acquisition of Inchcape; adds 54 U.K. dealerships to its portfolio
Group 1 Automotive Inc. has finalized its acquisition of global automotive group Inchcape, which has 54 U.K. dealerships. The acquisition was announced April 15; Group 1 paid $439 million in cash. It is expected the acquisition will add $2.7 billi.....»»
New study reviews progress in ternary hydrogen-rich superconductors
Room-temperature superconductivity has been a century-long-held dream of scientists. Hydrogen-rich compounds at high pressures are predicted to be potential high-temperature and even room-temperature superconductors and have become one of the superco.....»»
Extreme heat in India: A crisis on the rise
As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit......»»
4 key moments in Fisker"s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings
Fisker won permission from the bankruptcy court in mid-July to sell more than 3,000 Oceans in inventory for $46.3 million, for an average price just over $14,000, according to court records......»»
Deadpool & Wolverine has an Avengers easter egg that’s blowing my mind
Deadpool & Wolverine was a historic success with its nearly $445 million opening weekend take at the global box office. The film broke several records … The post Deadpool & Wolverine has an Avengers easter egg that’s blowing my mind appea.....»»