What is decarbonization, and how do we make it happen?
To keep the planet from warming more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, most countries, including the U.S., have goals to reach net zero by 2050. Net zero means that all greenhouse gas emissions produced are counterbalanced by an equal amount o.....»»
Parasitic plant convinces hosts to grow into its own flesh—it"s also an extreme example of genome shrinkage
If you happen to come across plants of the Balanophoraceae family in a corner of a forest, you might easily mistake them for fungi growing around tree roots. Their mushroom-like structures are actually inflorescences, composed of minute flowers......»»
Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere. How people are preparing around the world
Disasters can happen anywhere......»»
Dealmaster: Early Amazon Prime Big Day deals, Lenovo laptop savings, and more
Amazon announced that Prime Big Day Deals will happen on October 10 and 11 this year. Enlarge / The 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip. (credit: Samuel Axon) Now that Amazon has announced that its second big Prime.....»»
Apple’s new lineup brings less variety and more value to the iPhone
With Apple’s “Wonderlust” event behind us, let’s take a look at the 2023-2024 iPhone lineup in full. The four new models in the iPhone 15 line are the stars of the show, but the changes that happen down the line are also worth mentioning......»»
Why the Earth quakes: A closer look at what"s going on under the ground
Earthquakes, large and small, happen every single day along zones that wrap around the world like seams on a baseball. Most don't bother anybody, so they don't make the news. But every now and then a catastrophic earthquake hits people somewhere in t.....»»
UN maps out decarbonization of polluting construction sector
The construction sector—the most polluting and difficult to decarbonize—must build less, use more sustainable materials and clean up conventional ones to slash its emissions, the United Nations said on Tuesday......»»
How to prove you"ve discovered alien life: New research offers a guide
In the past few decades, several phenomena have led to excited speculation in the scientific community that they might indeed be indications that there is extraterrestrial life. It will no doubt happen again......»»
The benefit of Lightning accessories goes away with the USB-C iPhone 15
Some say it’s too soon, others say it can’t happen soon enough. When Apple announces the iPhone 15 lineup tomorrow, a notable part of the news will be switching from a Lightning port to a USB-C port for charging. The iPhone certainly isn’t the.....»»
Model shows life-threatening heat events will happen more often and in more places as the world warms
A team of climate scientists at the Woodwell Climate Research Center in the U.S., working with a colleague from the Environmental Change Institute in the U.K., has found via climate modeling that many more life-threatening heat events are likely to h.....»»
BMW throws weight into hydrogen-powered cars
Hydrogen provides an alternate and complementary path toward decarbonization, BMW's Juergen Guldner said. He provided a status report on the company's iX5 hydrogen vehicle pilot during IAA Mobility in Munich......»»
I abandoned my iPad for an Android tablet and didn’t hate it
The iPad Pro has long been my go-to tablet, so what would happen when I left it for the Google Pixel Tablet? It changed my opinion about Android tablets......»»
Transforming urban sustainability: New study reveals cities" crucial contribution to meeting decarbonization goals
New research on ScienceDirect sheds light on cities' key role in combating climate change and aligning local energy plans with national strategies......»»
iPhone 15 is going USB-C, and so will AirPods next month
We figured AirPods would go USB-C as soon as the iPhone does, and that’s what Bloomberg reports will happen. Mark Gurman drops this line in his coverage of Apple’s September event announcement: “To match the new iPhones, Apple will introduce up.....»»
Lessons from Maui wildfires: Build channels of communication before firewalls
The deadly wildfires that consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui have shocked and horrified people around the world, and raised questions about how they could happen in a state known for its lush beauty......»»
India shares video proof of its phenomenal moon landing and rover
The world celebrated India on its historic moon landing Wednesday, as it became the first space program to reach the lunar south pole region with a robotic spacecraft.But in the words of a cynical internet meme: Pics, or it didn't happen. And, as Apo.....»»
The impending Xbox 360 Store closure makes me wary of Game Pass’ future
The Xbox 360 Store is going away, and it now feels inevitable that this will one day happen to Xbox Game Pass and the current Microsoft Store......»»
How to get detailed macOS system info using uname
If you happen to be using Terminal, you can get quick system info through it using the uname command. Here's how to use the command line term in macOS.There's no doubt that you've used Apple's System Information app to get information about your Mac.....»»
Study shows that wildfires once fueled extinctions in Southern California; will it happen again?
Tens of thousands of years ago, before the last ice age ended, vast herds of saber-toothed cats, giant sloths, American camels and other fantastic beasts roamed Southern California......»»
Q&A: As AI changes education, important conversations for kids still happen off-screen
When ChatGPT surged into public life in late 2022, it brought new urgency to long-running debates: Does technology help or hinder kids' learning? How can we make sure tech's influence on kids is positive?.....»»
Daily report cards can decrease disruptions for children with ADHD
As another school year approaches, some caregivers, students and teachers may be feeling something new needs to happen to promote success in the classroom......»»