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Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men—just one way climate change is gendered

When we think of climate and environmental issues such as climate-linked disasters or biodiversity loss, we don't tend to think about gender. At first glance, it may seem irrelevant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 30th, 2024

Realme 14 Pro series debuts with color-changing back

Realme has unveiled their latest smartphone, the Realme 14 Pro series, which features a color-changing back that reacts to the cold. The post Realme 14 Pro series debuts with color-changing back appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphone tech.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Why does family violence increase during the festive season? Here are three contributing factors

While the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it's one of the worst times of year for domestic and family violence......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders

'Tis the season for resolutions, and if yours are all about reducing your impact on the planet then you may find yourself at loggerheads this holiday season with friends whose 2025 goals are a bit less green......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

A lack of childcare keeps the gender pay gap wider than it should be

Although the gender pay gap is not as big as it used to be, women still earn less than men. In the UK, it currently stands at 7% for full-time workers......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

In-plane magnetic fields reveal new Hall effect behaviors in advanced materials

In-plane magnetic fields are responsible for inducing anomalous Hall effect in EuCd2Sb2 films, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. By studying how these fields change electronic structures, the team discovered a large in-plane ano.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Arctic snow shows up to 71 times more PFAS during sunny months

PFAS refers collectively to the thousands of man-made chemicals that take a very long time to break down in nature. None of these substances occur naturally—also called forever chemicals, and several are suspected of negatively affecting humans and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

7 good things humanity did to combat climate change in 2024

Advocating for climate change action can sometimes feel like pushing a huge boulder up a hill. News headlines are filled with breaking climate records, while governments, including Australia's, are still approving new fossil fuel developments. Advert.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, December 19

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, December 19

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump"s return

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens to upend US efforts to combat global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami

The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

EU wants Apple to ensure ‘effective interoperability’ of iOS with other platforms

Apple this year was forced to drastically change how iOS works in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law, which establishes a series of rules to prevent big techs from engaging in anti-competitive practices. However, it seems that.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Researchers explore, sample and interpret lunar volatiles in polar cold traps

The moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C), making Earth's South Pole one of the coldest places on th.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

UN experts urge three "transformations" for nature

Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Play for the planet: Five climate change games for the festive season

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarizing, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people's attention. People who are concerne.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Old moon, young crust: Violent volcanism may mean the moon is much older than previously thought

After its formation, the moon may have been the scene of such immense volcanic activity that its entire crust melted several times and was completely churned through. At that time, the moon orbited significantly closer to Earth than today. The result.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The Moto E15 is Motorola’s Latest Budget Phone

It runs on Android 14 Go. The post The Moto E15 is Motorola’s Latest Budget Phone appeared first on Phandroid. Motorola’s “E” series has come a long way since its initial debut around a decade ago, and as with most.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024