Strong quake has people fleeing homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan
A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5......»»
The threat posed by climate change: Study shows among over-40-year-olds, parents worry just as much as non-parents
Future generations will suffer increasingly more from the consequences of climate change than we do today. Presumably, older people with children will be more worried about climate change than those of the same age without children, as they will also.....»»
TinyPod wants to turn Apple Watches into minimalist phones that feel like iPods
Creator shares price and design details, and mission to help people disconnect. Enlarge / The font styling is very intentional. (credit: TinyPod) I traded in my Series 5 Apple Watch last week to Apple after the battery c.....»»
Climate and health benefits of wind and solar dwarf all subsidies
By displacing fossil fuels, wind and solar saved the US $250 billion over 4 years. Enlarge (credit: Ashley Cooper) When used to generate power or move vehicles, fossil fuels kill people. Particulates and ozone resulting.....»»
Research suggests leaders" social media posts are taken just as seriously as formal statements
Over 180 world leaders maintain social media accounts, and some of them issue policy warnings to rivals and the public on these platforms rather than relying on traditional government statements. How seriously do people take such social media posting.....»»
Few people are using ChatGPT and other AI tools regularly, study suggests
Despite the hype surrounding generative-AI products like OpenAI's ChatGPT, few people are making regular use of the tools, a new study suggests......»»
Researchers introduce a planetary inclusion scale to foster broader ethical thinking
Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader s.....»»
Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally
About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization......»»
Researchers unveil the mechanisms for local amplification of 2024 tsunamis in Iida Bay, Japan
In 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year's Day, causing strong shaking, landslides, fire, liquefaction, land uplift, and devastating tsunamis. Ishikawa Prefecture, the hardest hit area, saw at least 241 fatal.....»»
The best antivirus software for Chromebooks in 2024
Your Chromebook may need extra protection against malware and similar problems. These security apps work great with Chrome OS and have strong antivirus tools......»»
ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms
ASUS keeps it simple with all the essentials. The post ASUS Unveils its Latest Chromebook Models for Classrooms appeared first on Phandroid. Despite what some people might think, Chromebooks are mostly alive and well, and in fact are usual.....»»
Replanting trees can help prevent devastating landslides like the one in Papua New Guinea, but it"s not a silver bullet
More than 2,000 people are now feared dead after a huge landslide buried a village in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Australia's nearest neighbor. Rescue efforts are being stymied by the fact the land is still sliding and moving. The disaster has.....»»
Australia"s new consent campaign gets a lot right: But consent education won"t be enough to stop sexual violence
The Australian government has recently launched Consent Can't Wait, a campaign focused on supporting sexual consent communication between adults and young people......»»
Video: This edible mushroom could kill you
Morels are one of the most commonly eaten wild mushrooms. So how did two people die from eating them at a single restaurant in Bozeman, Montana?.....»»
Apple Hearing Study rings the alarm on tinnitus
The Apple's Hearing Study's latest release details how people suffer from tinnitus, and that most people encounter the ringing in the ears at some point.Apple Hearing StudyThe Apple Hearing Study has regularly released findings from its research, con.....»»
Submerged homes, heat waves fuel Mexico climate angst
Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village slowly being swallowed by the sea—a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil fuel producer......»»
Apple might change the orientation of its logo on the back of future iPads
The iPad was born as a device to be held primarily upright, in portrait orientation. However, as Apple now markets the product as a laptop replacement, many people interact with it mostly in a landscape orientation – especially because of accessori.....»»
Hackers hijack Arc browser Windows launch with malvertising campaign
Bad ads on Google are leading people to malicious sites offering infostealers for download......»»
Who will like beetle skewers? What Europeans think about alternative protein food
Why do people in Paris like seaweed and tofu salad? Will Italians be tempted to try a beetle skewer? How many young Polish consumers are "food innovators," eager to eat chickpea pâté? In an international project, researchers from SWPS University an.....»»
Viewpoint: Banning sex crime offenders from changing their names doesn"t make us safer
The government of British Columbia recently introduced a bill to ban people convicted of serious offenses from legally changing their name. The proposed amendment to the province's Name Act would also prohibit those found not criminally responsible d.....»»
Animals self-medicate with plants—a behavior people have observed and emulated for millennia
When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him......»»