When hotter and drier means more, but eventually fewer, wildfires
There is abundant evidence that changes in the climate, both increased temperature and reduced precipitation, are making wildfires worse in the western U.S. The relationship between climate and wildfire seems obvious and universal: hotter + drier = m.....»»
Modular design: New insights into protein factories in human mitochondria
The "power plants" of living cells, the mitochondria, probably evolved through endosymbiosis: A bacterium migrated into a primordial cell and eventually developed into an organelle that provides the cell with energy, among other things. Mitochondria.....»»
The best summer Prime Day deals we could find for Ars readers
On day two of Amazon's summer sale extravaganza, here are the deals we liked. Enlarge / It's Prime Day—again—which means a whole bunch of these boxes. (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images) Good morning, Ars readers! I'll.....»»
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures, new research reveals
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the p.....»»
Intel CPUs may get even hotter
New leaks about Intel Arrow Lake and Panther Lake suggest that these next-gen CPUs will have a higher maximum temperature......»»
Local dragonflies expose mercury pollution patterns
A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment vary significantly depending on the ecosystem. In drier regions, most mercury is deposited through rain and snow. In we.....»»
iOS 18 public beta now available; here are all the new features
The iOS 18 public beta is now rolling out for download. This means anyone can now try out iOS 18 and all of its new features. The update includes a broad range of new features for iPhone users, such as new customization options, upgrades to Messages,.....»»
PC emulator comes to iOS, but Apple’s restrictions hamper performance
UTM SE's lack of JIT compilation means "SE stands for Slow Edition." Enlarge / Space Cadet Pinball has never been so portable... or so tiny! (credit: Turing Software / App Store) One month after PC emulator UTM was rejec.....»»
Amid a sweltering summer, a new study finds street trees thrive in NYC
So far this summer, New York City—like much of the country—has clocked more than 11 90-plus degree days. In addition to the increasing frequency of extreme heat waves, if it seems hotter in the city than in other environments, it typically is......»»
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
9,000 evacuated in northeast Canada due to wildfires
Around 9,000 people have been evacuated in northeastern Canada because of raging wildfires, officials said Saturday......»»
How medical schools can be more accountable to society through community connections
The need for relevant and responsive health-care that improves people's health outcomes means that medical schools need to be accountable for what and how they teach. Medical schools are responsible for training health practitioners who can help impr.....»»
3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in July
One of the hottest months of the year is even hotter at home thanks to the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in July......»»
iPhone 16 is coming, and these five features will be worth the wait
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are coming in two months, which means it’s not the best time to buy a new iPhone 15. Unless you’re in absolute need of a new iPhone right now, it’s wise wait until September for either the iPhone 16 or for other.....»»
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation......»»
Much of Neanderthal genetic diversity came from modern humans
Neanderthals' low diversity means their population was even smaller than we thought. Enlarge (credit: Halamka) The basic outline of the interactions between modern humans and Neanderthals is now well established. The two.....»»
Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics unveiled
In a revelation that highlights the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists from China, Germany, and the U.S. have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer. Published in Science.....»»
Canadian wildfire smoke dispersal worsened by coincident cyclones, study suggests
Wildfires are unplanned and unpredictable threats to Earth; while we may intuitively relate them to extreme heat at lower latitudes, they are known to occur in Arctic regions, such as those recently ravaging Russia......»»
Fires and climate are changing. The science must change as well, says paper
A new paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows. By addressing these challenges, the fire research community ai.....»»
What Makes a Psychedelic Experience? Not Always a Drug, It Turns Out
A Stanford anesthesiologist deconstructs the component parts of what it means to undergo a psychedelic trip.....»»
iPhone 16 fast charging could 40W boost
Apple could make the iPhone 16 charge faster than ever, by allowing the fall smartphone releases to take in power at up to 40W.A render of the iPhone 16The fast-charging capabilities of the iPhone and other Apple products means users can get a sizabl.....»»