Washington"s lackluster snowpack draws concerns, especially on the Olympic Peninsula
Not since 2015 has Washington's snowpack fallen so far below normal. Some regions of the state are preparing for another drought this summer. Others are still enmeshed in the drought that began last summer......»»
Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids
KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) easily passed the Senate today despite critics' concerns that the bill may ri.....»»
How to watch Women’s Gymnastics Team Final at Olympics
Looking to return to the top of the podium after coming up short at the 2020 Olympic Games, Simone Biles and USA are set to compete in the women’s gymnastics team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics today. Other nations in the final include China,.....»»
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games might be dead, producer says
A former producer on the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games franchise has a reason for why there wasn't a 2024 entry......»»
The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient
Recycled shells of mollusks native to the Mediterranean Sea were used to manufacture the synthetic floor of the athletics track, as part of the Games’ commitment to sustainability......»»
Sports partnerships with not-for-profits show lackluster results, study finds
Partnerships between professional sports teams and not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) are often weakened by power imbalances, informality and a lack of strategic intent, according to new research led by RMIT University......»»
Scientists now know when an ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea
Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along "green corridors.".....»»
Heat warning issued for Paris during Games on Tuesday
France's meteorological agency has issued a weather warning for Paris and the surrounding areas with storms and highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected on Tuesday as it hosts the Olympic Games......»»
Olympic Medalists can finally take selfies from the podium, but only with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
At this year’s Olympics, it seems that Samsung is going all out on marketing by handing out Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones for athletes. The post Olympic Medalists can finally take selfies from the podium, but only with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 appeared fi.....»»
Improve your focus with this simple iPhone exercise, says OIympic psychologist
A sports and performance psychologist who has advised the US Olympic team and big-name US sports teams says a simple iPhone exercise can help improve your focus … more….....»»
Beyond casualties: The enduring trauma of bereavement after armed conflicts
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are affected by armed conflict, both directly, through loss of life, or indirectly, through the loss of family members. Researchers from the MPIDR, CED and the University of Washington studied the extent and.....»»
Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics
Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action......»»
How to watch Olympic Gymnastics: Every Simone Biles event
Simone Biles and the top gymnasts in the world are set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how to watch a live stream of every single event......»»
At the Olympics, AI is watching you
New system foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. Enlarge / Police observe the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024. (credit: Hect.....»»
How to update the email linked to your Apple ID
Owning any Apple product at all means you almost definitely have an Apple ID. Whether it be the email attached to your Apple ID being a little outdated or security concerns, changing it is no problem.If your Apple ID email is out of date, the change.....»»
Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some ne.....»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday, July 26, and run through August 11. Follow along for how to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more on any device – whether you have cable or not. more….....»»
5th Circuit court upends FCC Universal Service Fund, ruling it an illegal tax
Court says Universal Service fee is "misbegotten tax" that violates Constitution. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during a House hearing on March 31, 2022, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Kevin.....»»
How to watch Women’s Soccer in the Olympics
Reigning gold medalists Canada are back to defend their women’s Olympic soccer title in Paris, but they’ll face formidable challenges from the United States, Spain, France, Japan, Australia and others. The action gets started on Thursday,.....»»
Bat evolution study supports gliding-to-flying hypothesis
In new research published in PeerJ, researchers from the University of Washington, University of Texas at Austin and Oregon Institute of Technology, led by undergraduate student Abby Burtner, have advanced our understanding of the evolutionary origin.....»»