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The guilty pleasure of North Sea TikTok and its dystopian oil influencers

North Sea TikTok all over your FYP? Videos of oil rigs and the people who work on them are dominating the platform. I’ve never been particularly into the sea (is anyone into the sea?). As hard as it might be to believe, unless I’m i.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableJan 23rd, 2024

North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Pal.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Research reveals delayed evolutionary origin of Asteriidae sea stars

A study published in PeerJ has reshaped our understanding of the evolutionary history of sea stars, particularly the family Asteriidae. The study, titled "Phylogenetic and taxonomic revisions of Jurassic sea stars support a delayed evolutionary origi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Algae-jellyfish relationship provides insight on immune health

Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae give the animals some of the food they make from s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Indonesia study evaluates potential of alternative measures for biodiversity conservation

At COP16 in CalĂ­, Colombia, member states are currently discussing how the global nature agreement adopted in Montreal in 2022 can be implemented. The goals include protecting 30% of the world's land and sea areas by 2030......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Intensive fishing on the seabed increases the release of carbon, researchers find

Flatfish and shrimp are caught in the North Sea by using trawls that are dragged across the seabed. This releases carbon into the water and carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, as shown by the latest research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Investigating the flow of fluids with non-monotonic, "S-shaped" rheology

Water and oil, and some other simple fluids, respond in the same way to all levels of shear stress. These are termed Newtonian fluids, and their viscosity is constant for all stresses although it will vary with temperature. Under different stresses a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

THC-tainted pizza sickens dozens in Wisc.; Owner blames oil bottle mix-up

Health officials were tipped off after EMS transported five customers to the hospital. Dozens of people in Wisconsin have been sickened and at least five needed emergency medical.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Are we drowning out the sounds of the sea?

The sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises

A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South

Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Memphis man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing school teacher

Memphis man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing school teacher.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says

Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Coral record reveals long-term variability of Kuroshio

The Kuroshio is a strong western boundary current in the North Pacific. It transports warm, saltier waters from low to middle latitudes, and has a significant impact on China, East Asia and even the global climate. How the Kuroshio changed before the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed

Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Woman vanishes after going to Walmart in north Georgia

Woman vanishes after going to Walmart in north Georgia.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

National Hurricane Center highlights Caribbean Sea for tropical development into early November

National Hurricane Center highlights Caribbean Sea for tropical development into early November.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month

Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns

The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely si.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024