The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another nuclear disaster looms......»»
MacGyver Challenge: Teenage Wasteland!
Think you could MacGyver your way out of a dangerous situation? Welcome to Make:’s MacGyver Challenge — solve this emergency scenario in a creative way and your solution could be featured in the next issue of Make: magazine! Submit your an.....»»
The new normal on Twitter: watching it break
Late last year, Dan Sinker found himself in a "Groundhog Day" situation. When he would check his notifications tab on Twitter, Sinker, who has tens of thousands of followers, often saw the platform recommend the same weeks-old tweet from another user.....»»
Providing a conducive atmosphere during oral examination leads to better performance, finds research
During an oral examination, those who tend to perceive the situation as a challenge rather than a threat are less stressed and perform better......»»
What "Chernobyl dogs" can tell us about survival in contaminated environments
In the first step toward understanding how dogs—and perhaps humans—might adapt to intense environmental pressures such as exposure to radiation, heavy metals, or toxic chemicals, researchers have found that two groups of dogs living within the Ch.....»»
What Chernobyl"s Stray Dogs Could Teach Us about Radiation
A multiyear project studying stray dogs around Chernobyl aims to uncover the health effects of chronic radiation exposure.....»»
Here"s What Your Emoji Use Says About You, According To Science
The smiling emoji is used to convey real joy, but at the same time, users also deploy this emoji to hide negative emotions or de-escalate a tense situation. The smil.....»»
Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?
More than 35 years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the dogs of Chernobyl roam among decaying, abandoned buildings in and around the closed plant—somehow still able to find food, breed and survive......»»
Apple Pay coming to South Korea with iOS 16.4 after getting approval from local regulator
Apple Pay was expected to be launched in South Korea in November last year. However, the launch was delayed due to demands from the local regulator Financial Supervisory Service Commission (FSS). Although the situation about Apple Pay in South Korea.....»»
Workers moving products in the US food supply chain at high risk of injury
Workers tasked with moving products in the immense U.S. food system are at a high risk of serious injury, according to a new Penn State-led study, and pandemic-caused, supply-chain problems have worsened the situation, researchers suggest......»»
Sharing electricity in a crisis situation? Researchers investigate motivation for sharing
An increasing number of natural disasters, the rising share of renewable energies and the current gas crisis—these factors are putting a strain on the electricity networks. Experts are increasingly concerned about the stability of the electricity n.....»»
James Cameron did the experiment: Titanic’s Jack probably wouldn’t have survived
Documentary also revisits lifeboat situation and whether the ship broke in half. Enlarge / Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) sacrifices his spot on a makeshift raft to save Rose (Kate Winslet) in Titanic. (credit: CBS/Getty Images).....»»
Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child abuse imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation......»»
Astronomers detect a second planet orbiting two stars
Planets orbiting binary stars are in a tough situation: They have to contend with the gravitational pull of two separate stars. Planetary formation around a single star like our sun is relatively straightforward compared to what circumbinary planets.....»»
Virgin Orbit receives another small investment from Branson—and it’s worrisome
More clarity on the company's financial situation should come by late March. Enlarge / LauncherOne arrives on the runway at Long Beach Airport for a fit check with Cosmic Girl in October 2018. (credit: Virgin Orbit/Greg Robinson).....»»
Study examines how reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships
Ever found yourself angry at a situation and in desperate need to tell the world about it by ranting to anyone who'll listen? Maybe it's time to pause; inhale and reflect on what values you hold dear......»»
US-based SIA wants to facilitate the growth of Indian semiconductor companies
India's semiconductor story has gathered interest worldwide, especially given its massive labor pool and the current geopolitical situation. A major organization that has shown significant interest recently is the Semiconductor Industry Association (.....»»
Apple drops COVID-19 test requirement, could WWDC expand in 2023?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of companies around the world to change the way they work, and that includes Apple. However, as the situation is now more under control, Apple is changing its policies for employees again, who will no longer ne.....»»
Register your interest in the Samsung Galaxy S23 and save $100
Samsung just announced an amazing deal for anyone interested in getting the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23. It's a win-win situation for fans......»»
Last chance to reserve the Samsung Galaxy S23 and save $100
Samsung just announced an amazing deal for anyone interested in getting the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23. It's a win-win situation for fans......»»
Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation......»»