Tracking ships" icy paths amidst climate change
There has been much buzz about the warming planet's melting Arctic region opening shipping routes and lengthening travel seasons in ocean passageways that ice once blocked. Expanded fishing, trade and tourism is envisioned. The operative word here is.....»»
Looking for work? Your mindset could be hampering your search
Searching for a job can be arduous, particularly amid economic and technological change. A significant obstacle many job seekers face lies in their own restrictive beliefs about securing employment. These sometimes unconscious assumptions can hinder.....»»
Coastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts, researchers warn
The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, scientists say......»»
Children"s toys offer insights into cultural adaptation in Little Ice Age Greenland
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Ph.D. candidate Mathilde Vestergaard Meyer and Dr. Felix Riede explores the contribution of children's toys in coping with environmental change in Greenland during the Little Ice Age......»»
Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth"s climate in the long term, research finds
Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the Earth's climate, according to a study by UCL researchers......»»
ChatGPT may show ads to non-paying users in the future
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular chatbot, is free to use despite having a paid version with more features. Currently, even the free version is ad-free, but this may change in the future as the company behind the platform aims to increase its profits......»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fossils from these ancient forests are reshaping the u.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $80 off, Apple Watch Ultra $429 off, AirPods 4, Find My tracking card $24, more
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have all but completely disappeared, but there are still a couple notable hangover offers joining some fresh price drops we spotted this morning. Apple Watch Series 10 is starting at the $329 all-time low with.....»»
Report finds poor local management and climate change amplified Hurricane Helene"s impacts
A new analysis by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH) reveals alarming statistics about the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene on 26 September 2024. This powerful Category 4 hurricane claimed 2.....»»
The role masculinity is playing in the climate crisis
Now that the COP16 biodiversity and COP29 climate change summits have come to an end, one thing that is glaringly clear—as photos of world leaders notoriously show—is just how much these crucial conferences continue to be dominated by men......»»
Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»
Climate warming is reducing rice quality in East Asia, research reveals
Rice is a food staple for billions of people worldwide, with demand doubling over the past 50 years, and is predominantly grown in Asia before being exported globally. This crop is sensitive to weather conditions and, as such, understanding how yield.....»»
Climate researchers find North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of nearly two decades
A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found that the North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of approximately one to two decades, significantly surpassing previous estimates of a few years......»»
Mid-Pleistocene climate change may have shaped hominin development and dispersal
A multi-institutional team of evolutionary specialists, climatologists and sociologists has found evidence that climate change during and after the Mid-Pleistocene likely shaped hominin development in parts of what is now Asia......»»
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions......»»
Scientists question use of "tipping point" metaphor in climate change discussions
A group of scientists, including researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Princeton University and Carleton University, has questioned the accuracy and utility of the metaphor "tipping point" in calling attention to the threat of climate ch.....»»
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowle.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration
Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some critics question the effectiveness of restoration effort.....»»
How to use the PS1 startup on PS5
PlayStation is letting you relive the glory days of the console with some special themes, but only for a limited time. Here's how you can change your startup......»»