When foams collapse (and when they don"t)
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed how liquid foams collapse by observing individual collapse events with high-speed video microscopy. They found that cracks in films led to a receding liquid front that sweeps up the origina.....»»
A strange quark matter core likely exists in neutron stars
At the end of a star's life, nuclear fusion ceases, and the resulting pressure is no longer sufficient to counteract the gravitational force. This collapse can lead to the formation of neutron stars, which are composed of the densest matter in the un.....»»
Apple Watch calls 911 for woman suffering from widowmaker heart attack
The Apple Watch Fall Detection feature helped a woman get medical attention after collapsing, caused by suffering from a major and potentially fatal heart issue.Fall Detection in the Apple Watch can call for help if you collapse. The Apple Watch has.....»»
Worldwide insect decline: Causes, consequences and potential countermeasures
Throughout the world, we are witnessing not just a decline in the numbers of individual insects, but also a collapse of insect diversity. Major causes of this worrying trend are land-use intensification in the form of greater utilization for agricult.....»»
Microbial necromass carbon causes dramatic carbon loss in permafrost thaw slump of Tibetan Plateau
Permafrost in the Tibetan Plateau contains a large amount of soil organic carbon (SOC). Climate change leads to rapid permafrost degradation and thermal collapse, which can change the microgeomorphology and soil physical and chemical properties......»»
Why are networks stable? Researchers solve a 50-year-old puzzle
A single species invades an ecosystem causing its collapse. A cyberattack on the power system causes a major breakdown. These types of events are always on our minds, yet they rarely result in such significant consequences. So how is it that these sy.....»»
Mac shipments collapse 40% year over year on declining demand
IDC claims that an end to COVID-driven demand means first-quarter 2023 sales of all computers are dramatically lower than a year ago, but Apple has reportedly been hit the hardest.Having previously said Apple weathered the holiday season while no oth.....»»
How were amino acids, one of the key building blocks of life, formed before the origin of life on Earth?
Our solar system formed from a molecular cloud, which was composed of gas and dust that was emitted into the interstellar medium (ISM), a vast space between stars. On collapse of the molecular cloud, the early sun was formed, with a large disk of gas.....»»
"Catastrophic" Arkansas tornado kills 3, Illinois storm leaves 1 dead
A "catastrophic" tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people on Friday, while severe storms further north caused the roof of an Illinois theater to collapse, leaving one dead and 28 injured, authorities said......»»
Bright gamma ray burst confounds models of black hole birth
Last October, following one of the brightest flashes of gamma rays ever observed in the sky, telescopes around the world captured a wealth of data from an event that is thought to herald the collapse of a massive star and the birth of a black hole......»»
Fed delivers small rate hike, says "some additional" tightening possible
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent turmoil in financial markets spurred by the collapse of two U.S......»»
A new approach to assessing policies in the climate crisis
Abruptly melting ice sheets, the collapse of coral reefs and rainforests: nature is complex—and climate policy must consider physical "tipping points" as well as uncertainties and measurement problems. How can the fight against the greenhouse effec.....»»
SVB account holders targeted with phishing, scams
After news broke late last week about Silicon Valley Bank’s bank run and collapse, security researchers started warning SVB account holders about incoming SVB-related scams and phishing attempts. Another reminder: just because caller ID says FD.....»»
Rapid surge in highly contagious killer fungus poses new threat to amphibians across Africa
Mass fungus infections that drive populations worldwide to near-collapse don't just occur in science fiction. Chytridiomycosis, the worst vertebrate disease in recorded history, has already wiped out hundreds of species of amphibians around the world.....»»
SVB collapse was driven by "the first Twitter-fueled bank run"
The massive amount of customer withdrawals that led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank had all the hallmarks of an old-fashioned bank run, but with a new twist befitting the primary industry the bank served: much of it unfolded online......»»
SVB collapse was driven by "the first Twitter fueled bank run"
The massive amount of customer withdrawals that led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank had all the hallmarks of an old-fashioned bank run, but with a new twist befitting the primary industry the bank served: much of it unfolded online......»»
Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances
It comes after US authorities stepped in to protect customers following the collapse of two American banks......»»
The tech industry avoided an "extinction-level event," but it"s not unscathed
For much of the weekend, Silicon Valley scrambled to find a way through what one prominent tech investor described as an "extinction-level event for startups" after the collapse of a top lender in the industry......»»
Silicon Valley Bank: Biden says US banking system is safe
US authorities say they will guarantee all customer deposits after two banks collapse and spark crisis fears......»»
Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed bank is safe, US government says
Authorities take emergency action to shore up the banking system after two institutions collapse......»»
UK firms await government help after US bank collapse
The government is expected to announce support for companies after Silicon Valley Bank went bust......»»