Yet another omicron subvariant is raising concern as BA.5 sweeps the US
BA.2.75 is spreading quickly and widely. Three cases detected in US so far. Enlarge / MUMBAI, INDIA JUNE 7: A health worker collects swab samples of a citizen for Covid-19 test after cases are on the rise in the city, at TMC's C.R. Wa.....»»
Global heat wave in summer accelerates melting of mountain glaciers in China
The world experienced an unprecedented heat wave in 2022, and this long duration and extreme heat wave event aroused widespread concern. Heat wave events have a huge impact on the global melting of glaciers......»»
Microparticles from road tires are "high concern" pollutants, research shows
Plastic microparticles released into the environment from common road tires should be treated as a "high concern" pollutant that may exceed chronic safety limits in some heavily contaminated environments, new research has shown......»»
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city......»»
Young Black men in Canada face racism, ageism and classism when looking for work
Youth employment in Canada continues to be a concern. Young people between the ages of 15 and 30 are less likely to find and sustain employment compared to an older population of Canadians......»»
Ambient light sensors can reveal your device activity. How big a threat is it?
For now, there's no reason for concern, but that could change in coming years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of handheld devices these days have ambient light sensors built into them. A large pe.....»»
T-Mobile home internet just got a little worse
In addition to raising its prices, it looks like T-Mobile has introduced a data cap on its home internet service. The post T-Mobile home internet just got a little worse appeared first on Phandroid. T-Mobile recently raised the prices of i.....»»
Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes
From late June to mid-July of 2021, the Pacific Northwest was scorched under an unprecedented heat dome, shattering temperature records and igniting a wave of concern over climate extremes. As cities like Portland and Seattle, known for their mild su.....»»
Understanding man-made earthquakes: Study highlights role of fault roughness and stress heterogeneity
Man-made earthquakes, or induced seismicity, have become an increasing concern. These events can occur during fluid injection or extraction, such as in oil or gas reservoirs, wastewater disposal, or geothermal reservoirs......»»
US voters" climate change opinions swing elections, analysis finds
When voters cast their ballots in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, many were driven by their concern for climate change, according to new research out of CU Boulder's Center for Environmental Futures (C-SEF). The new report determined that v.....»»
A new, rigorous assessment of remote sensing tool"s accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management
Sustainable water management is an increasing concern in arid regions around the world, and scientists and regulators are turning to remote sensing tools like OpenET to help track and manage water resources. OpenET uses publicly available data produc.....»»
Accenture and SandboxAQ offer protection against quantum-based decryption attacks
Accenture and SandboxAQ are partnering to deliver AI and quantum computing solutions to help organizations identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. According to recent Accenture research, executives’ top concern for 2024 is the ability.....»»
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored......»»
Violence and abuse among fan culture growing concern for soccer, new research finds
Soccer players are concerned for their physical safety due to a fan culture seen as increasingly more violent and abusive, according to new UCD research......»»
Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks
Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to the Global Risks 2024 Report from the World Economic Forum. Against a backdrop of.....»»
Communicating about climate change more effective when stories of displaced hit "close to home"
Concern for climate change grows—along with support for policies to reduce emissions—when people read about Americans being forced to move within the U.S. because of it......»»
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits,.....»»
Their land is sinking: Farm barons defy calls to cut groundwater pumping
In 2023, as floodwaters rushed toward the San Joaquin Valley city of Corcoran—home to roughly 20,000 people and a sprawling maximum-security state prison—emergency workers and desperate local officials begged the state for help raising their leve.....»»
RIVIAN: Q4 sales rise 73%, but miss market expectations
The EV startup's 13,972 deliveries in the October-December period were sharply higher than the same period last year but lower than in the third quarter, raising concerns over demand in the new year......»»
Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption
Rapid GenAI adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to Gartner. 70% of respondents reported rapid GenAI adoption as a top concern for them. “Increases in capability and usability.....»»
Rivian Q4 sales rise 73 percent, but miss market expectations
The EV startup's 13,972 deliveries in the October-December period were sharply higher than the same period last year but lower than in the third quarter, raising concerns over demand in the new year......»»