Wildfires Used to Be Helpful. How Did They Get So Hellish?
Fires are supposed to reset ecosystems, paving the way for new growth. But human meddling and climate change have turned them into monsters......»»
How to mark all messages as read in iOS 16
That unread messages tally can get out of control. Here's how to deal with them all in seconds, by quickly marking all text messages as read in iOS 16.While notification badges are helpful to highlight things that need immediate attention, they can s.....»»
Western forests, snowpack, and wildfires appear trapped in vicious climate cycle
Extreme 2020 wildfires affected the water cycle in key mountain forests. Enlarge / On the last day of summer, fall colors contrast with the burnt landscape of the Cameron Peak Fire on Sept. 21, 2021, in Larimer County, Colorado. (cre.....»»
Wearable Pneumatic Assistive Tech with Logic Gate Control
Researchers at Rice University have developed a textile control system, free of any electronics, for pneumatic wearable technology that is designed to be helpful for people with limited mobility. Medgadget recently covered the pneumatic ‘gripper’.....»»
Brown carbon from aromatic pollutants is emitted during combustion and wildfires
Tiny aerosol particles that are suspended in the air can absorb and scatter sunlight radiation and contribute to create clouds affecting climate, reduce the visibility over cities and affect air traffic, and lower air quality. Aerosols in large pollu.....»»
Advances in predicting the locations of Great Basin wildfires
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Montana have developed a way to forecast which of the Great Basin's more than 60 million acres have the highest probability of a large rang.....»»
How to add widgets to your iPhone lock screen on iOS 16
iOS 16 brings helpful widgets to your iPhone's lock screen. But how in the world do you add them? Let us show you......»»
The Hidden Toll of Wildfires
A huge aerial campaign seeks to understand the effects of biomass smoke on human health.....»»
Pollutants from burning structures linger in waterways post-wildfire
As the frequency of wildfires has increased, so have pollutants in the waters from burned watersheds, say researchers in a review paper that highlights the need for more research in the area......»»
Cracking the secrets to earthquake safety, one shake simulation at a time
To make sure our buildings and infrastructure are earthquake-safe, we must understand how seismic activity affects different structures. Miniature models and historical observations are helpful, but they only scratch the surface of understanding and.....»»
Google Helpful Content Update Improves Customer Experience and SEO Strategy
Google's new Helpful Content Update allows the search giant to help marketers create a meaningful customer experience that starts through search. Continue reading........»»
Understanding the effects of wildfires on air quality
Wildfires, characterized by unplanned, uncontrolled, and unpredictable fires erupting in areas such as forests, grasslands, and prairies, have recently grown in frequency and intensity. Likely resulting from climate change effects, wildfires are incr.....»»
How to get the most from the Calendar app in iOS
The Calendar app in iOS has many helpful tools and features that are hidden just below the surface. Here's how to find them and get the most out of the app.Apple's calendar app has been around since the beginning. It's almost unrecognizable from how.....»»
Global analysis identifies at-risk forests
Forests are engaged in a delicate, deadly dance with climate change, sucking carbon dioxide out of the air with billions of leafy straws and hosting abundant biodiversity, as long as climate change, with its droughts, wildfires and ecosystem shifts,.....»»
Europe"s fiery summer: a climate "reality check"?
Wildfires and storms. Rivers at record lows. Parched crops withering in the fields. For many Europeans, this year's scorching summer means climate change is increasingly hard to ignore......»»
How to turn on Walking Steadiness notifications in iOS 16
Walking Steadiness is a helpful tool for older folks to know their risk of falling. Here's how to turn on walking steadiness notifications in iOS 16.Walking steadiness inside HealthAvailable on iPhone 8 or later and iOS 15 or later, Walking Steadines.....»»
Fire-adapted insects make the most of breeding grounds sterilized by wildfires
With a rise in the number of wildfires in Saskatchewan and beyond each year, burnt landscapes stripped of plant life are becoming more common. Most creatures find a burnt environment uninhabitable, but a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research te.....»»
This Giant Sprinkler System Can Protect Cities From Wildfires
Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks......»»
This Giant Sprinkler System Can Protect Cities from Wildfires
Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks......»»
Madden 23: tips and tricks to dominate on the field
Madden 23 is full of brand-new features and mechanics for players to master. Here are some helpful Madden 23 tips and tricks to kickstart your Madden journey......»»
Wildfire experts provide guidance for new research directions
As wildfires cause increasing devastation worldwide, dozens of fire experts across the nation are joining together in calling for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities......»»