Under pressure: Rethinking coastal land use and adaptation strategies
By 2050—just 28 years from now—the sea level along the Long Island Sound shoreline is projected to be 18 inches above today's levels. By 2100 it could be as much as six and a half feet higher than current levels. Climate change-driven severe weat.....»»
Fear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere
Fear the Spotlight doesn't quite land as a '90s horror throwback, but it delivers some great puzzles and eerie lo-fi images in a sleek package......»»
Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold......»»
Worms and snails handle the pressure 2,500m below the Pacific surface
Giant worms found wriggling under the Pacific seabed have unveiled a thriving ecosystem in a fiercely hostile environment, according to a study published by Nature Communications......»»
Megastudy tests crowdsourced ideas for reducing political polarization
Showing sympathetic figures with differing beliefs, discussed over a drink. Highlighting a shared identity. Correcting misperceptions about opposing partisans' views on democracy. Those are a few of the most effective strategies for reducing politica.....»»
The Physics Trick That Makes These New Super Cars So Insanely Fast
Zero to 60 in 1.4 seconds? By lowering air pressure under the car, automakers can dial the acceleration way up......»»
Lignin molecular property discovery could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals
Trees are the most abundant natural resource living on Earth's land masses, and North Carolina State University scientists and engineers are making headway in finding ways to use them as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives to producing i.....»»
Discovery of key protein for biosynthesis of plant defense steroids could enhance pest control strategies
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology have identified GAME15 as a key protein that regulates the biosynthesis of both steroidal glycoalkaloids and steroidal saponins in plants of the genus Solanum......»»
Incorporating effects of sea spray into models to improve hurricane intensity forecasting
Hurricanes are massive, complex systems that can span hundreds of miles as they swirl around the low pressure of the storm's eye. In such a complicated situation, predicting how powerful a hurricane will grow is a difficult undertaking......»»
Stem carbohydrate richness in two cycad species
Terrestrial plants have developed strategies to cope with suboptimal conditions. Storage of nonstructural resources is one of those strategies. Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) of plants are primarily sugars and starch, and have been studied extens.....»»
Nationalism forces Chinese multinationals to reclaim home-country identity
Amid a rise in nationalism in China, Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs) are rethinking their strategies abroad, shifting from adopting local identities to embracing their Chinese roots......»»
Best pressure washer deals: Up to $110 off Greenworks and Kärcher
We've got some of the best pressure washer deals that you can find online, whether you're looking to purchase an electric device or one that's powered by gas......»»
Have AI advances led to self-driving breakthroughs or a dead end?
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety......»»
Business expert explores strategies for supporting women in leadership, curbing bias
Women and minority leaders who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny, and research has recommended organizations provide critical stakeholders with information about a leader to reduce negative biases......»»
Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding that"s entirely caused by humans
Centuries ago, estuaries around the world were teeming with birds and turbulent with schools of fish, their marshlands and endless tracts of channels melting into the gray-blue horizon......»»
Understanding landslides: A new model for predicting motion
Along coastal California, the possibility of earthquakes and landslides is commonly prefaced by the phrase, "not if, but when." This precarious reality is now a bit more predictable thanks to researchers at UC Santa Cruz and The University of Texas a.....»»
Deep learning illuminates past and future atmospheric blocking events
Atmospheric blocking events are persistent, high-impact weather patterns that occur when large-scale high-pressure systems become stationary and divert the jet stream and storm tracks for days to weeks, and can be associated with record-breaking floo.....»»
Global north"s growing appetite for farmed salmon imperils communities" access to local fish, study warns
A paper published in Science Advances exposes the global aquaculture sector's growing dependence on wild fish. Despite industry claims to the contrary, these findings highlight how the growing appetite for expensive farmed salmon can leave coastal co.....»»
Trace gas measurements could advance carbon cycle predictions
A novel method for estimating the rate of photosynthesis from land plants reveals that satellite observations—the current gold standard for quantifying terrestrial carbon uptake—underestimate this important metric, a result that could inform and.....»»
The Monkey teaser: Longlegs director takes on Stephen King
Everybody dies in the new teaser for The Monkey, an adaptation of a Stephen King from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins......»»
Strengthening Kubernetes security posture with these essential steps
In this Help Net Security interview, Paolo Mainardi, CTO at SparkFabrik, discusses comprehensive strategies to secure Kubernetes environments from development through deployment. He focuses on best practices, automation, and continuous monitoring. Ma.....»»