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......»»
Samsung’s next foldable phone will stop looking so weird
A new rumor from Korea claims that for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung might change the display aspect ratio. The post Samsung’s next foldable phone will stop looking so weird appeared first on Phandroid. One of the things we don’.....»»
Climate tipping points are nearer than you think. Our new report warns of catastrophic risk
It's now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years......»»
Molecular fossils study sheds light on feeding strategy shift in ancient life
Paleontologists are getting a glimpse at life over a billion years in the past based on chemical traces in ancient rocks and the genetics of living animals. Research published in Nature Communications combines geology and genetics, showing how change.....»»
Three proposals from researchers to meet EU climate goals
The EU countries have decided that the EU is to be climate neutral by 2050. By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions must have been reduced by at least 55% compared to 1990. To meet this target, continued vigorous efforts are needed to reduce emissions, but.....»»
Focus on people to boost Africa"s climate resilience, says report
Investments in Africa's infrastructure can make people and communities far more resilient to the threats posed by climate change, a new report says......»»
Social robots leave students wanting, education researchers find
Social robots, artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to interact with humans, are marketed as capable of fulfilling certain human roles. Elementary and middle school students who interacted with one of these robots in the classroom for 10 wee.....»»
A new 66 million-year history of carbon dioxide offers little comfort for today
A massive new review of ancient atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and corresponding temperatures lays out a daunting picture of where the Earth's climate may be headed. The study covers geologic records spanning the past 66 million years, putting pre.....»»
When sea-level rise threatens coastal wetlands, don"t look to rivers for help, scientists say
Amid climate change, large dam removal projects have gained attention as a solution to the loss of coastal wetlands that reduce flooding, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat. But in a paper appearing in Science, researchers conclude that this.....»»
Understanding climate tipping points
As the planet warms, many parts of the Earth system are undergoing large-scale changes. Ice sheets are shrinking, sea levels are rising and coral reefs are dying off......»»
Dredging up New York City"s glacial memory
On a cold night in November, a small group gathered at the boathouse of the Brooklyn-based Gowanus Dredgers to listen to Elizabeth Case, a glaciologist and Ph.D. student at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, talk about how gl.....»»
How to create a shared world in Lego Fortnite and play with friends
Lego Fortnite is a massive change from what Fortnite typically offers. If you want to explore this new world with your friends, here's what you need to know......»»
Researchers: Carbon removal is needed to achieve net zero but has its own climate risks
As delegates gather in Dubai at the COP28 climate conference—with the aim to ratchet up ambition towards meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement—a key component of these efforts are countries' pledges to achieve net-zero emissions around mid-cen.....»»
Report says new models will improve understanding of America"s forests
Forests and the carbon they capture play a pivotal role in combating climate change, and a new report co-authored by NAU researchers is set to transform forest conservation efforts nationwide by providing new, more accurate models for calculating and.....»»
Apple Podcasts app appears destined for CarPlay-less Tesla
Apple’s Podcasts app appears to be coming to Tesla infotainment systems as an independent app in an upcoming software update, according to a new leak. This officially puts the Apple Podcasts app experience everywhere but Android. more….....»»
Jet stream will get faster as climate change continues, study finds
A new study in Nature Climate Change takes one of the first deep dives into how climate change will affect the fastest jet streams—the powerful, narrow winds in the upper atmosphere that steer much of the Earth's weather systems and are connected t.....»»
"Ecocide": how war and climate change are often linked
The link between climate change and war has been a running theme at COP28, highlighting how many countries suffer from both deadly conflict and environmental disasters......»»
"Unabated": a word to split the world at COP28
The outcome of the most important climate negotiations in years could rest on the ambiguity surrounding one linchpin term, according to experts: "unabated fossil fuels"......»»
OpenTofu: Open-source alternative to Terraform
OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform’s widely used Infrastructure as Code provisioning tool. Previously named OpenTF, OpenTofu is an open and community-driven response to Terraform’s recently announced license change from a.....»»
Carbon hot spots discovered near California coast
Scientists exploring the Northern California coast have, for the first time, uncovered a treasure trove of carbon compacted on the seafloor—a discovery that may help unravel the ocean's power to combat climate change......»»
Climate negotiators get down to business at COP28 summit
COP28 is approaching the end of the first week and the kings, presidents and prime ministers have flown off. Now, hundreds of seasoned climate diplomats must get down to the tough job of negotiating a text that everyone can agree on. Adnan Amin, who.....»»