The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater
A startup says shipping meltwater from Greenland’s glaciers internationally will boost the local economy and could help ease water pressures in arid regions—but what does that actually mean for the world?.....»»
Apple"s Mac Studio is on sale now with an outrageous $1,300 discount
Retailers rarely discount the Mac Studio, but we finally found one on sale from Expercom that carries a massive $1,300 markdown, making now the perfect time to secure this high-performance machine.Finally, a massive price cut on the Apple Mac Studio......»»
Astronomers capture formation of a powerful cosmic jet
Using a network of radio telescopes on Earth and in space, astronomers have captured the most detailed view ever of a jet of plasma from a supermassive black hole. The jet travels at nearly the speed of light and shows complex, twisted patterns near.....»»
A new type of ringed seal described in West Greenland
The Arctic marine ecosystem is undergoing substantial changes, currently warming at rates well above the global average and seeing an increase in anthropogenic activities. Yet, due to the unexplored "hidden" nature of the Arctic, uncertainties remain.....»»
Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries......»»
Urban Outfitters will sell you a ‘vintage’ iPod for $350 to celebrate the device’s 22nd anniversary
If you’re on the hunt for an iPod in 2023, look no further than Urban Outfitters. Over the last week, the retailer has apparently started selling various iPod models through its “vintage retro tech” initiative … and they seem to be selling ou.....»»
New Wyze Video Doorbell v2 offers microSD card slot, 2K resolution for just $40
The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 is a big improvement over its predecessor, offering a microSD slot, 2K video capture, and a budget-friendly price......»»
How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes
Mutations in the MAPT gene associated with tau proteins seem to play a significant role. Enlarge / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed. (credit: Richard T.....»»
Light freshwater sticks to Greenland"s east coast, finds researcher
Meltwater that runs along the east coast of Greenland, hardly enters the open ocean before reaching the western side of the island. That is one of the conclusions NIOZ Ph.D.-candidate Elodie Duyck draws in the thesis that she defended on Oct. 23 at U.....»»
Carbon capture pipeline nixed after widespread opposition
Navigator CO2 says regulatory hurdles are too much to overcome. Enlarge / A sign against a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline outside a home in New Liberty, Iowa, on June 4, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images) A com.....»»
What will happen to the Greenland ice sheet if we miss our global warming targets
It's hard to overstate how crucial Greenland, and its kilometers-thick ice layer, is to climate change. If all that ice melted, the sea would rise by about seven meters—the height of a house......»»
All photo-op locations in Spider-Man 2
Say cheese! Peter and Miles are short on cash and need to capture the best pictures of the city to make ends meet at these specific photo-ops in Spider-Man 2......»»
Juno completes its closest flyby of Io yet
Jupiter's ocean moons capture most of our attention because of their potential habitability. But Io, Jupiter's bad-boy volcanic moon, is in a class of its own. There's nothing else like it in the solar system, and NASA's Juno spacecraft captured new.....»»
Despite Mercedes" zeal for EVs, models are slow to sell
Mercedes dealers took an average of 82 days to sell the brand's battery-powered EQ models in September — more than double that of BMW's 38-day turn......»»
Glacial rock flour creates new opportunities for Greenlandic agriculture
New research indicates that the use of glacial rock flour could enhance water absorption in cultivated fields in Greenland. This could be groundbreaking for Greenlandic agriculture as the use of glacial rock flour may reduce the risk of water erosion.....»»
Climate research: How the Greenland ice sheet can still be saved
Greenland is the second largest permanently ice-covered surface on the Earth; only Antarctica is larger. The Greenland ice sheet is drastically impacted by the effects of climate change. If the ice sheet melts completely it would cause a sea level ri.....»»
US-China chip war: Beijing unhappy at latest wave of US restrictions
US is making it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China......»»
US escalates tech battle by cutting China off from AI chips
The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, citing the desire to close loopholes in existing regulations announced last year......»»
US-China chip war: Nvidia hit as China cut off from more advanced chips
The move makes it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China......»»
Ice sheet surface melt is accelerating in Greenland and slowing in Antarctica, finds study
Surface ice in Greenland has been melting at an increasing rate in recent decades, while the trend in Antarctica has moved in the opposite direction, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Utrecht University in the Nethe.....»»
There"s a solar eclipse Saturday — but don"t take photos of it with your phone
You may want to capture this weekend's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea. Today I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and this weekend's solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR's article, which warned sky gaze.....»»