Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
For three weeks in July, the world's most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in the Tour de France. It's a 22-day feat of human endurance that require.....»»
Over 500 Amazon workers decry “non-data-driven” logic for 5-day RTO policy
“I used to be proud of my work and excited about my future here. I don't feel that anymore." More than 500 Amazon workers reportedly signed a letter to Amazon Web Services' (AWS.....»»
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
Charcoal stored in preserved guano gives helps reconstruct regional fire histories
With wildfires growing more frequent and more intense in many parts of the world, scientists are looking to the past to better understand where and when fires have burned. Lakes and wetlands, which capture airborne charcoal particles when they fall f.....»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
When will we know who won the 2024 election?
Election officials anticipate 2024 to be the most streamlined and secure election in history. But results may still take longer than the public hopes. Less than a week out from election day, as many around the country send in their mail-in ball.....»»
How to watch Texans vs. Jets online for free
Live stream Houston Texans vs. New York Jets in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Live stream Houston Texans vs. New York Jets for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the worl.....»»
Amazon deal of the day: Snag an Echo Show 5 and a smart color light bulb for under $50
The best Amazon deals on Oct. 31 include an Echo Show 5 bundle, Fire HD 10 Kids, Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, and Ninja Foodi XL air fryer oven. Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 31:.....»»
OnePlus 13 has an IP69 Rating, Massive 6000mAh Battery
OnePlus is scheduled to fully reveal the OnePlus 13 in a couple of days, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t spending each day up until that moment to share details of the device. They’ve run this playbook since the beginning an.....»»
The Universe in 100 Colors Provides a Stunning Tour through Science
A science photo book probes the colors we can see—and even “forbidden” colors we can’t.....»»
How to ask your manager for a raise or more PTO
By Amanda Kavanagh Successful salary and PTO negotiations don’t usually happen overnight. Both asks generally require a longer-term strategy of building your case and presenting … The post How to ask your manager for a raise or more PTO.....»»
If Trump dismantles the NOAA, it will affect wildfires and food prices
Taking away NOAA weather and climate data could raise food prices, among other things. As the Popo Agie River wends its way down from the glaciers atop Wyoming’s Wind River Moun.....»»
Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft......»»
Shells to surfboards: how wildlife has adapted to plastic
A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon......»»
Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic
Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»
Researchers probe mechanical properties of silicon carbide
New research from the Ateneo de Manila University could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductive ceramic material found mostly in space that has applications in everything from computer chips to spaceships......»»
End of an era: Apple discontinues 8GB RAM Macs as the entire lineup now starts with 16GB
It’s officially the end of an era. Apple on Wednesday held the last day of its super week of Mac announcements, this time with the launch of a new generation MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. But the company also did something else: it upgraded all Macs.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2024 – The new MacBook Pro lineup with M4
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches
Take the rest of the week off — as Apple is. The promised week of announcements turned out to be three days, as Apple confirms there are no more products to reveal.John Ternus with the small Mac mini, which wasn't the only thing shorter than expect.....»»
Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics
Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead to the discovery or design of better semiconductors,.....»»