The Auckland floods are a sign of things to come: The city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change
The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the eve of the city's anniversary weekend, was caused by rainfall that was literally off the chart......»»

Ecovacs new vacuum & mopping robots feature better navigation
Ecovacs has introduced three new vacuum and mopping robots in the Deebot line with the N10 Plus, T9+, and T10 Omni with advanced navigation systems.New robots from EcovacsEach robot has advanced smart navigation and mapping systems and other features.....»»
The Genesis GV70 Electrified humbly sticks to its strengths
With its latest, Genesis is one step closer to putting ICE in its rearview mirror. Enlarge Genesis provided flights from New York City to Atlanta and back, plus two nights in a hotel so we could drive the new GV70 Elect.....»»
Update adds 8BitDo controller support for Apple devices
Due to recent software updates, gaming controllers from 8BitDo now natively support Apple devices on the most recent operating systems.8BitDo Lite SEThe company makes multiple gaming controllers and now supports Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Users.....»»
New IPCC climate report contains everything you need to know
Synthesis report wraps up 6 releases over 5 years. Enlarge / The IPCC chair and secretary preside over a marathon final approval session. (credit: IPCC/Antoine Tardy) The reports produced by the Intergovernmental Panel o.....»»
This Steve Jobs autograph costs more than a Tesla Model S
An award plaque signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is up for sale, a rare item as Jobs didn't sign things often.Steve JobsMoments in Time buys and sells original letters and other documents that feature autographs, and they recently put a unique p.....»»
Twitter"s deadline to move away from text-based 2FA is today
Twitter's deadline for free users to switch away from text-based two-factor authentication unless they pay for Twitter Blue has arrived. Here's how to adjust your account.Twitter's logoIn February, Twitter declared it was making a major change to how.....»»
The way we work is about to change
In just a few months, you'll be able to ask a virtual assistant to transcribe meeting notes during a work call, summarize long email threads to quickly draft suggested replies, quickly create a specific chart in Excel, and turn a Word document into a.....»»
Millions of dead fish wash up amid heat wave in Australia
Millions of fish have washed up dead in southeastern Australia in a die-off that authorities and scientists say is caused by depleted oxygen levels in the river after recent floods and hot weather......»»
Manchester City vs. Burnley live stream: How to watch online
There's only one way to watch the FA Cup in the U.S., and it's not expensive. Here's everything you need to know......»»
Brentford vs. Leicester City live stream: How to watch the game
Only one streaming site will be broadcasting today's match. Here's how to watch it from anywhere in the world......»»
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 shows the secret to the shooter’s success
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 shows that the shooter still isn't afraid to change, and that's what makes it special......»»
A new approach to assessing policies in the climate crisis
Abruptly melting ice sheets, the collapse of coral reefs and rainforests: nature is complex—and climate policy must consider physical "tipping points" as well as uncertainties and measurement problems. How can the fight against the greenhouse effec.....»»
What can we expect from the final UN climate report? And what is the IPCC anyway?
After all the talk on the need for climate action, it's time for a reality check. On Monday the world will receive the latest United Nations climate report. And it's a big one......»»
How on-demand buses in Australia can transform travel and daily life for people with disabilities
People with disabilities arguably stand to gain the most from good public transport, but are continually excluded by transport systems that still aren't adapted to their needs as the law requires. One in six people aged 15 and over with disability ha.....»»
What do we define as urban green space?
When do we define a piece of nature in the city as a park? And when is something a tree or shrub? It may seem obvious, but in scientific literature the definitions vary quite a bit. That makes comparisons difficult. Environmental scientist Joeri Morp.....»»
East and West Germans show preference for different government systems 30 years on
Even after 27 years of reunification, East Germans are still more likely to be pro-state support than their Western counterparts, a new study published in German Economic Review finds. Of the sample studied, 48% of respondents from the East said it w.....»»
Genetic data links SARS-CoV-2 to raccoon dogs in China market, scientists say
"These data could have—and should have—been shared three years ago." Enlarge / A raccoon dog at the Chapultpec Zoo in Mexico City on August 6, 2015. (credit: Getty | ALFREDO ESTRELLA/) Newly obtained genetic data fr.....»»
Your Tap Water Is Filthy, but That Could Finally Change
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue......»»
ASUS IoT announces first RISC-V single-board computer, embracing open-source architecture for industrial IoT developers
ASUS IoT announced on March 14 the Tinker V — a versatile single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 64-bit RISC-V-based processor, which supports both Linux Debian and Yocto operating systems......»»
Dell’s new security offerings help enterprises secure their devices, systems and clouds
Dell Technologies has unveiled new security services and solutions to help organizations protect against threats, respond to attacks and secure their devices, systems and clouds. Seventy-two percent of IT business leaders and professionals believe th.....»»