Tremors triggered by Typhoon Talas tell tales of tumbling terrain
Tropical cyclones like typhoons may invoke imagery of violent winds and storm surges flooding coastal areas, but with the heavy rainfall these storms may bring, another major hazard they can cause is landslides—sometimes a whole series of landslide.....»»
This four-legged robot learned parkour to better navigate obstacles
Latest improvements to ANYmal make it better at navigating rubble and tricky terrain. ANYmal can do parkour and walk across rubble. The quadrupedal robot went back to school and has learned a lot. Meet ANYmal, a four-legged dog-lik.....»»
Magnetic avalanche triggered by quantum effects: "Barkhausen noise" detected for first time
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets. Normally, the orientations of the magnets are aligned within one region of the material but are not aligned from one region to t.....»»
Unlocking visible femtosecond fiber oscillators: An advance in laser science
The emergence of ultrafast laser pulse generation, marking a significant milestone in laser science, has triggered incredible progress across a wide array of disciplines, encompassing industrial applications, energy technologies, life sciences, and b.....»»
Taylor Swift fans dancing and jumping created last year’s “Swift quakes”
"Shake It Off" produced tremors equivalent to a local magnitude earthquake of 0.851. Enlarge / Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour. Crowd motions likely caused mini "Swift quakes" recorded by seismic monitoring stations. (credit: R.....»»
Dual-miRNA triggered DNA nanomachine for breast cancer subtype detection and treatment
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients......»»
Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns
The turbulent motion of a tumbling river or the outflow from a jet engine is chaotic: that is, it contains no obvious pattern......»»
Eroding bluffs could send California homes tumbling into the ocean. What can be done?
Over the past 30 years, Tony and Marilee Hyman have enjoyed the fruits of what they describe as "10 years of doing three jobs" to retire in their Shell Beach dream home......»»
Gravity waves caused by complex terrain over the Tibetan Plateau can enhance the intensity of spring rainfall
The springtime persistent rainfall is the major rainy period before the onset of summer monsoon in East Asia. For example, it accounts for about 35% of the annual precipitation in South China, which brings plentiful water for agricultural and industr.....»»
The Great Barrier Reef"s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers—the corals now have almost no reprieve
For the fifth time in just the past eight summers—2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and now 2024—huge swathes of the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing extreme heat stress that has triggered yet another episode of mass coral bleaching......»»
Slower EV growth triggered lower lithium prices
When EV sales growth began to slow last year, a funny thing happened to the price of lithium — it fell......»»
What makes black holes grow and new stars form? Machine learning helps solve the mystery
When they are active, supermassive black holes play a crucial role in the way galaxies evolve. Until now, growth was thought to be triggered by the violent collision of two galaxies followed by their merger; however, new research led by the Universit.....»»
Xbox Partner Preview March 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Here's what you need to know before tuning into the Xbox Partner Preview that features Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess......»»
"The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin" review: As wickedly fun as its title
Noel Fielding brings "The Mighty Boosh" energy to the tales of England's famous 18th century highwayman in this Apple TV+ series. "Stand and deliver! Please?"If you've come here for a historical account of the adventures of England's notorious.....»»
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass
From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart......»»
How the SARS-CoV-2 virus acquires its spherical shape
For centuries, coronaviruses have triggered health crises and economic challenges, with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that spreads COVID-19, being a recent example. One small protein in SARS-CoV-2, the membrane protein, or M protein, is the most abunda.....»»
The FBI is more preoccupied than ever with Chinese malware
FBI Director Christopher Wray cited the disruption of Volt Typhoon as a recent success in protecting American Infrastructure......»»
Dramatic images show a large satellite tumbling toward Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared remarkable pictures showing one of its satellites in what it describes as a tumbling descent......»»
Technological Tales: A Journey through Web Development and Design in Online Gaming
In the dynamic world of online gaming, where pixels collide with imagination and code fuels virtual worlds, web development and design play pivotal roles in crafting immersive experiences. The evolution of web technologies has not only revolutionized.....»»
Donkeys are unsung heroes in Ethiopia"s humanitarian crisis—and they could do even more with better support
Conflict and drought in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has triggered a humanitarian crisis. The Ethiopian government says 16 million people across the country are facing food shortages, with almost half of those suffering emergency or severe.....»»
Into the belly of the rover: VIPER"s final science instrument installed
A team of engineers is preparing to integrate TRIDENT—short for The Regolith Ice Drill for Exploring New Terrain—into the belly of NASA's first robotic moon rover, VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover)......»»