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- Akamai: How batteries could cut datacenter power billsAn approach being researched by the content delivery network provider helps reduce the grid-connected load during peak demand periods, when electricity is most expensive.
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- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay SafeGPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors
- HTC One Review: Top Of The Premium Pops?UPDATE: After spending an extensive amount of time with the HTC One we have added our thoughts regarding the handset’s battery life. Click here to find out what we reckon. The HTC One is the latest Android handset from the Taiwanese manufacturer and is aimed firmly at the flagship end of the market, featuring a … Continue reading HTC One Review: Top Of The P […]
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- ‘Oh Shit’: Video Shows Houston Cop Kill Black Man Exiting CarHouston PoliceBody-cam video released by Houston police on Tuesday captured the moment in which Officer Shane Privette shot and killed 29-year-old Jalen Randle, a Black man cops said they were seeking on a warrant, on April 27.A review of the video by The Daily Beast suggests an officer’s request to “let me see your hands” had barely escaped his lips before […]
- Kellyanne Conway’s Trip to ‘The View’ Was a Train WreckABC NewsThe moment it was announced that former Trump White House counselor Kellyanne Conway was going to hit up The View on Tuesday to promote her new memoir, it was a given that the result would be the type of on-air dramatics the talk show feasts upon.Conway and her table of hosts did their level best to meet those expectations on Tuesday morning.In Here’ […]
- Another Russian General Reported Dead in UkraineUkrainian Military CenterThree months into Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, another Russian general has reportedly been killed by Ukrainian forces.Retired Russian Air Force Major General Banamat Botashev, 63, has become the 13th general to die in Ukrainian territory since Russia invaded on Feb. 24, according to a tally by Ukraine’s M […]
- In ‘The Gray Man,’ Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans Are the Hot Assassins We’ve Always WantedNetflixIt’s the battle of the Hollywood heartthrobs in the new trailer for Netflix’s The Gray Man. The spy thriller stars Ryan Gosling as a hot, self-deprecatingly funny CIA assassin opposite Chris Evans as a hot, evil CIA assassin. In case there was any confusion, Evans’ grimy little mustache signifies that he is the bad guy.Adapted from a bestselling book […]
- Stephen Colbert Presents Peabody Institutional Award to ‘Fresh Air’’s Terry GrossPeabody AwardsTerry Gross is the undisputed queen of the longform radio interview. And now she’s got the prestigious Institutional Peabody Award to prove it.On Tuesday morning, the Peabody Awards announced that NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, which has been broadcasting in-depth interviews with major cultural figures for more than 35 years, has been grante […]
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- The Only Way to Fix the Federal Courts’ Fundamental FlawIf we care about justice and democracy, the reality of law as a product of political struggle must be popularly embraced rather than repressed.
- Why Blue States Can’t Play by Red State RulesDemocrats have really made a mess of things in New York.
- The Government Finally Figured Out What Hackers Are the Good GuysThe Justice Department has announced important new policy changes around charging people under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
- I Used to Love My Boyfriend’s Go-To Move Before Sex. It’s Not Fun Anymore.It stung in an unexpected way.
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- Vast reservoir of water discovered under the ice in AntarcticaIce streams in Antarctica carry ice from the continent’s centre to the ocean, and there appears to be a huge amount of water buried beneath one, which may affect its flow
- What are the mysterious continent-sized lumps deep inside Earth?For decades, planetary scientists have been trying to understand the origins of two colossal geological anomalies inside our planet. New insights suggest they could be leftovers from a cosmic collision
- All four of the key DNA building blocks have been found in meteoritesWe have now discovered all four building blocks of DNA in meteorite samples, suggesting that space rocks may have delivered the compounds to Earth, contributing to the origin of life
- 30 by 30: The conservation breakthrough we need to save biodiversityNegotiators are hammering out a bold plan to set aside 30 per cent of global land and sea area for nature by the end of the decade. But can they succeed – and will it work?
- AI strips out city noise to improve earthquake monitoring systemsThe sounds of cities can make it hard to discern the underground signals that indicate an earthquake is happening, but deep learning algorithms could filter out this noise
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- Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesomeLeave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!
- Urbanists call for a non-aggression pact among cities competing for Amazon's HQ2They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.
- Marine biologist wants to make plastic straws extinct on the Great Barrier ReefNicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
- Building science expert says we should prepare for the coming Stucco-PocalypseWhy does anyone actually build with this stuff?
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- Human influence is the culprit for warm and wet winters in northwest RussiaA research team reveals the reason behind hot and wet winters in northwest Russia from 2019/20 winter. Anthropogenic influence found to be the reason for widespread warming according to the CMIP6 data.
- Reference genomes provide first insights into genetic roots of mustelid physiological and behavioral diversityMustelids are the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse family within the order Carnivora. From the tayra in the neotropics to the wolverine in the subarctic, they inhabit a variety of ecological niches and developed corresponding species-specific traits related to their diet, reproductive strategy and morphology. An international team of scientists co […]
- Microbes can degrade the toughest PFASEngineers now report selective breakdown of a particularly stubborn class of PFAS called fluorinated carboxylic acids (FCAs) by common microorganisms. Under anaerobic conditions, a carbon-carbon double bond is crucial for the shattering the ultra-strong carbon-fluorine bond by microbial communities. The resulting products could be relayed to other microorgan […]
- Low-cost gel film can pluck drinking water from desert airResearchers developed a low-cost gel film made of abundant materials that can pull drinkable water from the air in even the driest climates.
- Researchers have developed a potential super wheat for salty soilsResearchers have developed several new varieties of wheat that tolerate soils with higher salt concentrations. After having mutated a wheat variety from Bangladesh, they now have a wheat with seeds that weigh three times more and that germinate almost twice as often as the original variety.
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- Environmental lessons from Pacific IslandersIf we want to learn how to deal with a quickly endangered world, we can learn some lessons from people who are already dealing with the consequences: Pacific Islanders.[...]
- LEED certified Boislavka Center makes use of odd topographyBořislavka Center is a master plan that encompasses four separate buildings on a single lot in Prague, Czech Republic. Designed by Aulík Fišer Architects, the development is a result of ideas formed during a design competition that outlined comprehensive project goals. [...]
- Here in Melton, businesses can create a greener futureIn more ways than one, the Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (BACE) is building a better future. That's why it was designed to fight the environmental problems the world is facing today.[...]
- World's longest mountain range is mostly under waterFar beneath the ocean’s surface stretches the world’s longest mountain range. It’s one of the world’s great mysteries, barely explored beyond mapping and involved in all kinds of seismic activity.[...]
- Ancient forest in China discovered by cave explorersScientists have expressed enthusiasm after the discovery of an ancient forest at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in the Guangxi region of southern China. The forest contains both undergrowth and tall trees, some reaching up to 130 feet in height, and was first stumbled upon by cave explorers who notified scientists to have a look at it. [...]
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- Unforced Variations: May 2022Sorry for delay posting this month, but we’ve been considering how (or if) to go forward with open threads and comments. Looking at the multitude of constructive comments on the “End of blog comments” thread, it’s clear that many people appreciate the possibility of comments here, but that too often it disappoints by devolving into […] The post Unforced Vari […]
- River Ice break-up trends 2022As in previous years, the spring break-up of river ice on the Tanana River at Nenana and the Yukon River at Dawson City in Canada (new! h/t Ed Wiebe), is a great opportunity to highlight phenology that indicates that the planet is in fact reacting to the ongoing global warming. As we’ve done in previous […] The post River Ice break-up trends 2022 first appea […]
- Digital TwingeA couple of weeks ago the EU announced that they were funding a project called DestinE (Destination Earth) to build ‘digital twins’ of the Earth System to support policy making and rapid reaction to weather and climate events. While the term ‘digitial twin’ has a long history in the engineering world, it’s only recently been […] The post Digital Twinge first […]
- The modern demarcation problemDefining (and enforcing) a clear line between information and mis-information is impossible, but that doesn’t mean misinformation doesn’t exist or that there is nothing to be done to combat it. I found myself caught in an ‘interesting’ set of exchanges on twitter a few weeks ago (I won’t link to it to spare you the […] The post The modern demarcation problem […]
- Issues and Errors in a new Scafetta paperA recent paper discussing the CMIP6 models is fundamentally flawed. The post Issues and Errors in a new Scafetta paper first appeared on RealClimate.
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- Ransomware: Why It’s Time to Think of it as a Data Management ProblemOver the last couple of years, ransomware has taken center stage in data protection, but very few people realize it is only the tip of the iceberg. Everybody wants to protect their data against this new threat, but most solutions available in the market focus just on relatively quick recovery (RTO) instead of detection, protection, […] The post Ransomware: W […]
- Long Distance, Low-Power WAN Drives IoT ConnectionsThe Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) spectrum does not require providers to have a telecommunications license. Being able to operate without a license significantly lowers the financial and logistical barrier to entry. It also opens the door to different approaches to provide Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. The post Long Distance, Low-Power WAN Dri […]
- British Lender Increases Efficiency with RPAWhen the Skipton Building Society, headquartered in northern England, needed to expand its capacity without adding headcount, it conducted an analysis of where it might automate certain operations. As one of the largest building societies in the UK, it provides a range of financial services, such as savings, mortgages, and insurance. Daryl Foster, leader of […]
- Security Tools Help Bring Dev and Security Teams TogetherSoftware development teams are increasingly focused on identifying and mitigating any issues as quickly and completely as possible. This relates not only to software quality but also software security. Different organizations are at different levels when it comes to having their development teams and security teams working in concert, but the simple fact rem […]
- APM Solutions Venture into AI and DevOpsFor a market segment as stable as application performance monitoring (APM), for individual vendors—even mature established vendors—to stand out requires a unique approach or feature set. At the very least, APM tools must now keep tabs on applications running in myriad locations, whether on-premises, on public or private cloud platforms, distributed as a micr […]
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- Sump Pump ProblemsThe importance of having a sump pump in the basement cannot be underestimated as it is responsible for keeping the home flood free. However, there are many sump pump problems that can occur, leaving the system vulnerable and opened to the possibility of not operating correctly. Some Common Sump Pump Problems One of the most common sump pump problems has to d […]
- Sump Pump PitDue to the fact that flooding occurs occasionally due to bad weather and natural disasters, having a good sump pump drainage system in the basement has now become a necessity. With a reliable drainage system in place, you can avoid the occurrence of flooding which usually cause unnecessary financial expenses and mental anguish to everyone in the family. A su […]
- Wayne Sump PumpsWayne sump pumps have been serving customers in the drainage system industry over the past 70 odd years. These sump pumps are durable and they protect many homes from the damage caused by flooding. There is a long line in the variety of Wayne sump pumps; from thermoplastic and cast iron to pedestal, backup and primary pump sumps to a combination of both. A W […]
- Sump Pump DrainageIf you have spoken to homeowners who have had trouble with flooding and dampness in their basement, or mildew and rot in their home, they would tell you that so many costly messes could have been avoided by having a sump pump installed in the basement. The cost of sump pump drainage system is definitely cheaper than cleaning up after water and moisture has d […]
- Zoeller Sump PumpsZoeller sump pumps is a well known brand of pumps designed to keep your property dry and protect it from water damage. When the rain pours heavily, are you one of those people who rush to the basement, worried that you would find it flooded? This is a common problem among many homeowners especially those living in flat terrains where water has nowhere else t […]
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Rodeo Bull Jumps Arena Fence And Charges Through VIP Section
Six people were treated for minor injuries after the incident in Redding, California.
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The U.S. Is Addicted To Gas Heating. A New Bill May Make Going Electric The Easy Choice.
Heat pumps are essentially two-way air conditioners that experts say save households money and warm homes without roasting the planet.
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News Leak: Dolphins Recognize Each Other By Tasting One Another's Urine
“Usually, dolphins get bored with my experiments. We were tapping into something that is part of the dolphins’ world.” marine biologist Jason Bruck said.
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The Lithium War Next Door
A lithium mining startup promised to make a rural pocket of North Carolina a clean-energy boomtown. But perceived slights and concerns over water have turned neighbors against the project.
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Pugs Can't Be Considered 'A Typical Dog' Due To Serious Health Issues, Study Says
The flat-faced dogs are significantly more at risk for a number of veterinary problems, especially breathing difficulties.
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- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trashWhen it comes to recycling, Sweden is incredibly successful. Just four percent of household waste in Sweden goes into landfills. The rest winds up either recycled or used as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants. Burning the garbage in the incinerators generates 20 percent of Sweden’s district heating, a system of distributing heat by pumping heated water int […]
- IPCC 5 in Haiku.Amazing what the bout of the flu can do. International climate scientist Gregory Johnson, who co-authored the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th report, which came out in September, has simplified the 2000 page preview report into 19 illustrated haiku. I feel I understand it better now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0McGUF9hc0
- Russian parliament gives amnesty to 'Arctic 30'The Greenpeace activists who spent two months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have expressed relief after the Russian parliament voted to grant them amnesty. But they also declared: “There is no amnesty for the Arctic.” The Duma today voted for an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It […]
- Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projectsThe Chinese government is pushing manufacturers, and in particular, steelmakers, to be more energy efficient, reducing demand for Australian coal. Image: Johannes 'volty' Hemmerlein Rapid increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing, especially in the steel production sector, will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billion […]
- China roars ahead with renewablesDespite being the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China is increasing its renewable sources of energy- Image: Fernando Tomás China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has just released some remarkable data on the addition of new electric generating capacity in 2013. China’s electric power system has been growing at a tremendous rate to keep up wit […]
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- Researchers reveal hemispheric asymmetry of long-term sunspot activityPh.D. candidate Zhang Xiaojuan and Prof. Deng Linhua from Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences investigated the temporal variation of the hemispheric distribution of long-term sunspot activity during the time interval from 1939 to 2019.
- Astronomers find hidden trove of massive black holesA team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found a previously overlooked treasure trove of massive black holes in dwarf galaxies. The newly discovered black holes offer a glimpse into the life story of the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy.
- Forget about Mars, when will humans be flying to Saturn?It might be hard to fathom now, but the human exploration of the solar system isn't going to stop at the moon and Mars. Eventually, our descendants will spread throughout the solar system—for those interested in space exploration, the question is only of when rather than if. Answering that question is the focus of a new paper released on arXiv by a grou […]
- NGC 541 fuels an irregular galaxy in new Hubble imageThis striking pair is an elliptical galaxy NGC 541 and an unusual star-forming, irregular dwarf galaxy known as Minkowski's object (the bluish object to the lower left of NGC 541). Elliptical galaxies are nearly spherical to egg-shaped groups of stars that form when galaxies merge. NGC 541 shoots out radio jets that are invisible to human eyes but detec […]
- Study provides a comprehensive X-ray view of an active galactic nucleus in NGC 4258By analyzing the data from four space observatories, European astronomers have presented a complete and thorough X-ray view of an active galactic nucleus in a nearby spiral galaxy known as NGC 4258. Results of the study, published May 16 on arXiv.org, shed more light into the nature of this galaxy.
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- Tale of two pandemics as miners thrived while communities faced restrictionsCASILLAS, Guatemala — Evelin Cante got involved in the protest camp right from the start. Her village isn’t far from the Escobal silver mine in southern Guatemala, and she was worried about its impacts on the environment and local homes, especially from the detonations at the mine site. Indigenous Xinka communities and other area residents […]
- Efforts bloom to save southern Brazil’s last butiá palm grovesThe butiá landscapes of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state are exotic, even by the standards of tropical forests. The palm trees that make up these forests, from the genus Butia, are 200 years old on average. But agriculture and unrestrained urbanization are the main threats to what remains of these southern palm groves, which […]
- In Sierra Leone, local fishers and foreign trawlers battle for their catchFREETOWN, Sierra Leone — As dawn breaks, the fishing wharf at Tamba Kula in Freetown buzzes with the movement of early-morning commerce. Fishers just back from days spent far out at sea unload their catch from wooden boats, hauling snapper, barracuda and other fish out of icy compartments into cartons carried onto shore. There, women […]
- For reef mantas, Indonesia’s Komodo National Park is a ray of hopeTangled up too often in fishing nets, manta rays have been plunging toward extinction as fishing pressure and other stressors take a toll on their populations. But the species has found a safe haven in Komodo National Park, a swath of water around Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands. A new study identified an aggregation of 1,085 […]
- In the Mekong’s murky depths, giants abound, new expedition findsAn underwater expedition has confirmed the presence of some of the world’s largest and most threatened freshwater fish in a remote and barely studied stretch of the Mekong River in northeastern Cambodia. The findings included a 180-kilogram (400-pound) giant freshwater stingray that was captured and released in collaboration with local fishermen, but also re […]
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