St. Vincent warns of volcanic eruption, orders evacuations
Authorities on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent said Thursday they believe an active volcano is in danger of erupting and have ordered mandatory evacuations......»»
Hackers backed by Russia and China are infecting SOHO routers like yours, FBI warns
Six years on, routers remain a favorite post for concealing malicious activities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear.....»»
Security Bite: Jamf warns cyber hygiene among many Apple-using businesses is ‘abysmal’
Hey, Arin here. Last week was the busiest for security so far this year. We saw an unprecedented offensive on the LockBit ransomware gang; Apple moved to make iMessage future-proof with quantum computer protection, and the topic of this week, Jamf’.....»»
Earth"s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
Our Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. Way back in its earliest years, vast oceans dominated. There were frequent volcanic eruptions and, because there was no free oxygen in the atmosphere, there was no ozone layer. It was a dynamic and evolving.....»»
League of Legends isn’t as big of a dating don’t as you may think
A running internet meme warns against dating League of Legends players. We asked readers what they really thought of that advice......»»
US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels
A cargo ship abandoned in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by Yemeni rebels is taking on water and has left a huge oil slick, in an environmental disaster that US Central Command said Friday could get worse......»»
Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Piracy Damages Award Against Cox, Orders New Trial
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the $1 billion piracy damages award against Internet provider Cox Communications. While the ISP remains contributorily liable for pirating subscribers, a finding of vicarious copyright infringement was.....»»
Stop using rice to save your wet phone, Apple warns. What to do instead.
Stop putting wet phones in rice, Apple warns. Here’s why. As it turns out, the decades-old method of saving one's wet phone in rice isn't a good idea, according to Apple. A recent support document states that this hack actually makes things w.....»»
A botanical Pompeii: Researchers find spectacular Australian plant fossils from 30 million years ago
The Australian continent is now geologically stable. But volcanic rocks, lava flows and a contemporary landscape dotted with extinct volcanoes show this wasn't always the case......»»
Nature"s checkup: Surveying biodiversity with environmental DNA sequencing
A thousand kilometers south of Tokyo, far into the largest ocean on Earth, lies a chain of small, volcanic islands—the Ogasawara Islands. Nature has been able to develop on its own terms here, far from both humans and the warm Kuroshio current, whi.....»»
Communities must get prepared for increased flooding due to climate change, expert warns
Communities must be better prepared for flooding in their homes and businesses, an expert warns, as climate change predictions suggest more extreme flooding globally......»»
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could soon affect our approach to the North Pole, researcher warns
The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rerouting via South Africa is expensive, whereas the Arctic route only takes a week. Once a no-go zone, this route might be a more realistic option. Mind the nuclear submarines, though….....»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
Architecture Styles: From Brutalist and Gothic to Neoclassical, Bauhaus and Baroque Styles
Architecture styles have evolved over centuries, shaped by cultural influences, technological innovations, and philosophical movements. From ancient Greek and Roman classical orders to Gothic cathedrals to 20th-century modernism, buildings reflect th.....»»
Schools may be underestimating how many kids are homeless
School districts could be severely underestimating how many kids are homeless in their communities, allowing those children to fall through the cracks, a new study warns......»»
Apple could be just a year away from being worth $4 trillion
Apple's supply chain checks show there are fewer cuts to orders than they expected at this time of year, with Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities saying that because of it, Apple will have a tremendous year.Apple MixC WenzhouOn February 4, Wedbush release.....»»
Court orders Elon Musk to testify for SEC, rejects his claim of “harassment”
Musk defied subpoena but SEC lawsuit forces him to comply. Enlarge / Elon Musk leaves court in San Francisco, California Jan. 24, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A federal court ordered Elon Musk to comply with.....»»
Icelanders race to repair damage after volcano damage
Icelanders were working Friday to get hot-water supplies fixed in thousands of houses a day after a third volcanic eruption in two months, as experts said the tremors had eased......»»
Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.
A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months......»»
How an unprecedented magma river surged beneath an Iceland town
A river of magma flowed underneath an Icelandic fishing village late last year at a rate never before recorded, scientists said Thursday, as the region suffered yet another dramatic eruption......»»
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate, report warns
An acceleration in threats from Earth system tipping points, which occur when small changes spark often rapid and irreversible transformations, has set humanity on a disastrous trajectory, a new report shows......»»