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Wildfires are a severe blow to Maui"s economy, but other iconic destinations have come back from similar disasters

Major wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed dozens of people and caused heavy damage, particularly in the historic town of Lahaina, as of Aug. 10, 2023. The state has asked all visitors to leave Maui and those planning to travel there.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 14th, 2023

Comprehensive database released to advance data-driven research in the field of quasicrystals

Quasicrystals are materials with unique, non-periodic symmetry that distinguishes them from conventional crystals. Approximant crystals, often regarded as precursor materials closely related to quasicrystals, share similar compositional and structura.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 26 min. ago

Three innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund

These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News22 hr. 26 min. ago

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Turning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]

The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what if you took that Mac mini and converted it into another one of Apple’s most iconic Mac designs: the iMac G4? That’s exactly what Ac.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families

Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

NZ"s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it

Around the world, the growth of industry and consumption has escalated environmental damage through increased emissions, waste and pollution from landfills......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth

The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted long.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Florida"s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise

The world's only Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer, are found in piney and marshy wetlands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico on the Florida Keys......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power

A great interior and decent economy, but a harsh ride and numb steering. Mazda won itself a lot of fans over the years with the sharp styling and attention to detail of its engagi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Report: Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade

Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Elevate your collection with Apple Music"s luxurious 100 best albums book

Apple Musicis turning its "100 Best Albums" list into a luxurious collectible book, bringing iconic records from the screen to your shelf.Apple Music: 100 Best Albums. Image credit: AssoulineEarlier in 2024, Apple launched its "100 Best Albums" list.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

After The Penguin, this iconic Batman villain should get their own HBO show

Following the recent success of HBO's The Penguin, it's high time that Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman get her own spinoff show set in The Batman universe......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

10 most iconic movie plot twists of all time, ranked

The most iconic plot twists have embedded themselves in pop culture, as seen in infamous reveals in films like Fight Club and The Empire Strikes Back......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

This is the one gaming CPU I recommend over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a monster gaming CPU, but there's one other chip that delivers similar gaming performance for less money......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature fou.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024