There were almost two internets. Then, the CIA destroyed one.
In Mashable’s new three-part episode of our series on the digital age's dark side, Kernel Panic, we explore a startlingly advanced computer network developed in Salvador Allende's Chile of the 1970s. Called Project Cybersyn, the network was a c.....»»
Homes that survived Boulder County fire hid another disaster inside: Research details this urban wildfire health risk
On Dec. 30, 2021, one of the most destructive wildfires on record in Colorado swept through neighborhoods just a few miles from our offices at the University of Colorado Boulder. The flames destroyed over 1,000 buildings, yet when we drove through th.....»»
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls, but up 60% under Bolsonaro
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon destroyed an area bigger than Qatar in the 12 months through July, according to official figures released Wednesday, which showed a decline from the year before—but a sharp increase overall under outgoing Presi.....»»
To fight the climate crisis, we need to stop expanding offshore drilling for oil and gas
Environmental disaster struck the shores of Peru on Jan. 15, 2022, when Spanish energy company Repsol spilled 12,000 barrels of crude oil into the Bay of Lima after its tanker ruptured. The spill endangered 180,000 birds and destroyed the livelihoods.....»»
A combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles allows cancerous tumors to be destroyed without invasive treatments
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumors in a targeted manner, via a combination of ultrasound and the injection of nanobubbles into the bloodstream. According to the research team, unlike invasi.....»»
Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic, more than three decades after the tragedy that killed a schoolteacher and six others......»»
Confronting a moral hazard along America"s coastlines
Hurricane Ian's ravaging of Florida's southwest coast left more than 125 people dead, thousands of homes destroyed and a monumental path to recovery for the storm's survivors......»»
Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida
Hurricane Ian not only ravaged southwest Florida on land but was destructive underwater as well. It destroyed man-made reefs and brought along red tide, the harmful algae blooms that kill fish and birds, according to marine researchers who returned l.....»»
2 die after small plane crashes at Ohio dealership
The pilot and a second occupant were killed in the crash. No injuries were reported on the ground, but 12-15 vehicles were destroyed......»»
Hurricane Ian Destroyed Retirees" Life Savings
Many retirees put their savings into real estate in the parts of southwestern Florida that Hurricane Ian severely damaged.....»»
What flood survivors actually need after disaster strikes
The floods ravaging Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes and left at least one person dead. Some rivers are not expected to peak until Monday and more wet weather may leave towns battling floodwaters again in the coming weeks......»»
Hurricane Ian destroyed their homes. Algorithms sent them money
Google's AI scanned satellite imagery to identify the worst-hit neighborhoods. Enlarge (credit: Joe Raedle / Getty) When Hurricane Ian churned over Florida in late September, it left a trail of destruction from high winds and.....»»
iPhone users continue to complain of battery life issues after installing iOS 16
iOS 16 has been available for just about two weeks, and users are continuing to complain that the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery life. While a temporary hit to battery life is normal after a software update, something different seems.....»»
The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria
A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar pathogen is on the way......»»
Lots of strange things about Saturn can be explained by a destroyed moon
Simulations appear to tie up lots of loose ends. Enlarge (credit: NASA, ESA, A. Simon, M.H. Wong, and the OPAL Team) Saturn is an unusual planet in some obvious ways, most notably its extensive ring system. But it's also stran.....»»
Exquisite Fossils Show an Entire Rain Forest Ecosystem
The fossil-filled volcanic crater Foulden Maar was almost destroyed. A new book documents its ancient-ecosystem wonders.....»»
Efforts to ID Tulsa race massacre victims raise privacy issues
Project uses genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement. Enlarge / During the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the city's African American Greenwood district was destroyed by white rioters. (credit: Universal History Archive /.....»»
There’s a problem with those amazing Ryzen 7000 benchmarks
New benchmarks of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X just emerged. The CPU absolutely destroyed its predecessor. But can you trust these results?.....»»
How IT leaders in Ukraine continue to innovate despite the war
Despite rocket-sirens and destroyed buildings, the IT sector in Ukraine is standing strong — even growing -- 6 months into Russia's invasion. Despite rocket-sirens and destroyed buildings, the IT sector in Ukraine is standing strong — even gr.....»»
Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU outperforms Zen 3 by up to 40%
Two upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 processors appeared in leaked benchmarks. In some of the tests, they destroyed the processors from the current generation......»»
Three Minutes: A Lengthening review: Haunting documentary about the Holocaust
Built around the only footage of a Polish town destroyed by the Nazis, Three Minutes: A Lengthening is at once a memorial, detective story, and gripping essay......»»