Traces of ancient hurricanes on the seafloor are a warning for coastal areas
Evidence from millennia of Atlantic storms is not good news for the coast. Enlarge / Hundreds of persons returning to their flood-wrecked homes in New Orleans after 1965's Hurricane Betsy. (credit: Bettman/Getty Images).....»»
Colombian underwater "art gallery" serves as coral home
On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change......»»
Humane warns AI Pin owners of potential fire hazard
Humane has sent out an email to its AI Pin customers warning them of a potential fire hazard with its charging case. The post Humane warns AI Pin owners of potential fire hazard appeared first on Phandroid. Humane unveiled the AI Pin back.....»»
Employees Say OpenAI and Google DeepMind Are Hiding Dangers From the Public
A group of current and former employees at OpenAI and Google DeepMind published a letter warning against the dangers of advanced AI. A group of current and former employees at leading AI companies OpenAI and Google DeepMind publishe.....»»
Researchers solve 2,000-year-old mystery of the destructive shipworm
They bedeviled ancient Greek navies, helped shipwreck Christopher Columbus, aided in the sinking of the Spanish Armada and caused the wharves in San Francisco Bay to collapse into the sea, but until now, scientists have been unable to pinpoint exactl.....»»
15 years on, researchers assess the impact and lessons Japan"s rural movement initiative offers
More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a trend that's expected to expand in coming years, according to the United Nations. The urbanization movement is especially stark in Japan, where only 8% of the country's population lives.....»»
Ancient Egyptian skull shows evidence of cancer, surgical treatment
“An extraordinary new perspective in our understanding of the history of medicine.” Enlarge (credit: Tondini, Isidro, Camarós, 2024.) The 4,000-year-old skull and mandible of an Egyptian man show signs of cancerous.....»»
Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts
A year after one of Greece's worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead, a record-breaking warm winter and high spring temperatures are raising fears of another fierce summer......»»
Ancient Galaxy S10 Also Receiving Surprise Update After Year Off
I can’t imagine that many of you are still holding onto a Galaxy S10 series phone, especially since it was cut off from updates over a year ago. However, if you are – surprise! We have a new update for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy.....»»
Employees Say OpenAI and Google DeepMind Are Hiding Dangers from the Public
A group of current and former employees at OpenAI and Google DeepMind published a letter warning against the dangers of advanced AI. A group of current and former employees at leading AI companies OpenAI and Google DeepMind publishe.....»»
Netflix is finally killing off support for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVs
It's probably time to get rid of that thin second or third-generation Apple TV set-top box, as even Netflix is abandoning the older gear.Apple TV second and third generationIn an email to customers, Netflix has warning users of old Apple TVs that the.....»»
Danger warnings as heat wave hits western US
A dangerous heat wave was building over parts of the western United States Tuesday, with forecasters warning of rocketing temperatures in an early taste of a possibly brutal summer for the region......»»
Investors underestimated risk, impact of hurricanes prior to feeling "Superstorm" Sandy"s fury on Wall Street
Weather experts are warning that this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also.....»»
Exploring three frontiers in marine biomass and blue carbon capture
A new study offers first-time insights into three emerging climate innovations to safeguard or increase the carbon naturally captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems: rapid interventions to save the Great Barrier Reef, satellite-tracked kelp beds in.....»»
Apex sharks are becoming smaller, scarcer, and it"s changing our ecosystems
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found a decline in the number, size and diversity of Queensland's apex sharks, marking a "significant shift" in our coastal ecosystems......»»
Tidal innovations: Charting the course for coastal urban sustainability
Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as global warming, sea-level rise, and human activities significantly impact their ecological environments, making them challenging.....»»
Measuring temperature of seafloor millions of years ago may show if ocean warming increases methane release
Methane is a greenhouse gas about 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. At low temperatures and high pressure, it combines with water to form methane hydrate, an ice-like solid of which huge deposits exist under the seafloor......»»
Genetic analyses of remains from 500 BCE reveal kinship and ancestry of Celts in Germany
The Celtic culture of the pre-Roman Iron Age in Western and Central Europe has left numerous traces to this day, not least in the form of enormous burial mounds and spectacular archaeological artifacts. Despite this rich legacy, much about this civil.....»»
Understanding the atomic density fluctuations in silica glass
In materials science, particularly in the study of glasses, the intermediate range order (IRO) is one of the most intriguing research areas owing to its significant influence over the physical properties of glasses......»»
Crucial shift in River Nile"s evolution during ancient Egypt discovered
Researchers have explored how the River Nile evolved over the past 11,500 years and how changes in its geography could have helped shape the fortunes of ancient Egyptian civilization......»»
Crosby-Schøyen Codex: Ancient Coptic manuscript reveals sermon that spurred violence against Jews
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, an important early Christian book containing five distinct texts all copied by the same scribe, is going up for auction in June at Christie's in London. If you have a spare £2–£3 million, don't miss this opportunity to.....»»