Turkey battles wind-driven wildfire near resort for 3rd day
Firefighting crews battle for a third day on Thursday wind-driven wildfires that has blackened a swath of pine forest near a popular resort in southwestern Turkey and driven dozens of people from their homes......»»
10 years ago, Hayao Miyazaki made a perfect companion film to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, let's look back at Hayao Miyazaki's 2014 masterpiece The Wind Rises, as well as its similarities to 2023's Oppenheimer......»»
Honda’s first US-market EV is here—the 2024 Prologue, driven
The Honda Prologue uses General Motors' Ultium platform. Enlarge / Honda definitely doesn't want you to think of the Prologue as a rebadged Chevy Blazer EV, and it has worked quite hard to make it feel like a Honda. (credit: Rob.....»»
Study investigates chemical composition of metal-poor star HD 1936
Using the Ankara University Kreiken Observatory (AUKR) in Turkey, astronomers have performed high-resolution spectroscopic observations of a metal-poor star known as HD 1936. Results of the observations campaign, published February 15 on the preprint.....»»
Solar-driven green synthesis of epoxides
Research published in the journal Science China Chemistry is expected to serve as comprehensive background knowledge and to provide researchers with insight into the recent developments of solar-driven green synthesis of epoxides......»»
Star Wars Battlefront collection revives a multiplayer classic
Remaster of both shooters is headed to PC, Steam Deck, and consoles this spring. The game includes re-creations of classic battles from the original trilogy........»»
Scientists simulate Lahaina Fire to improve prediction of wildland-urban fires
Scientists have successfully applied a pair of advanced computer models to simulate last year's wildfire that devastated the Hawaiian town of Lahaina. The development could lay the groundwork for more detailed predictions of wildfires that advance in.....»»
Sony Boasts Major IoT Improvements with its Latest Chip
Sony's work on IoT hardware continues. The post Sony Boasts Major IoT Improvements with its Latest Chip appeared first on Phandroid. The growing framework of Wifi and internet-driven infrastructure in today’s consumer landscape has g.....»»
Championing a tech-driven path to sustainability
Championing a tech-driven path to sustainability.....»»
Fitness Rings Statistics 2024 By Shipment, Countries and Company
Introduction Fitness Rings Statistics: The fitness rings market is […] Introduction Fitness Rings Statistics: The fitness rings market is on a trajectory of robust growth, driven by a burgeoning interest in health and fitness technolo.....»»
Skull and Bones: Ubisoft’s pirate adventure is more red flag than Black Flag
Skull and Bones features some thrilling naval battles, but everything around them isn't quite as exciting......»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause higher outbreak risks, a new study has found......»»
Do AI-driven chemistry labs actually work? New metrics promise answers
The fields of chemistry and materials science are seeing a surge of interest in "self-driving labs," which make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to expedite research and discovery. Researchers are now proposing a suite of def.....»»
Infoblox SOC Insights reduces critical security operations challenges
Infoblox announced an AI-driven security operations solution, SOC Insights, that boosts its DNS Detection and Response solution, BloxOne Threat Defense. SOC Insights empowers security analysts to jump-start investigations that truly matter and dramat.....»»
The best dating apps for introverts, wallflowers, and mindful daters
Find your match with the best dating sites for introverts. Browse profiles, send messages, and connect with people who get you. Almost anything goes nowadays, but somehow, dating apps still get a bad rap as desperate or a last resort. For intro.....»»
Sumsub Deepfake Detection combats AI-driven identity fraud
Sumsub has launched a Deepfake Detection feature integrated into its Video Identification solution. This comes as AI-powered fraud increasingly targets businesses, not just individual users. Sumsub’s 2023 Identity Fraud Report revealed a 10x in.....»»
Nvidia CEO calls for “Sovereign AI” as his firm overtakes Amazon in market value
Driven by AI boom, the two companies are neck-and-neck behind Apple, Microsoft, and Google. Enlarge (credit: Nvidia / Benj Edwards) On Monday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that every country should control its own AI inf.....»»
Successful employer-driven disability initiatives benefit individuals and companies, finds study
Successful employer-driven disability initiatives share certain characteristics, even when the companies and programs differ in other ways......»»
The escalating impact of global warming on atmospheric rivers
Ribbons of water vapor called atmospheric rivers wind through the troposphere, moving the planet's moisture from near the equator toward the poles. These aerial waterways are responsible for about 20%–30% of the annual rain and snow in parts of Eur.....»»
Polluted paradise: Chile town waits for cleanup as coal shuts off
With its emerald green waters and white sands, the small town of Mejillones in northern Chile looks deceptively like a typical seaside resort......»»