At least one dead as floods hit California, crews work to rescue stranded drivers
At least one dead as floods hit California, crews work to rescue stranded drivers
What are companies doing with D-Wave’s quantum hardware?
Getty Images While many companies now provide access to general-purpose quantum computers, they are not currently used to solve real-world problems because they are hampered… Read More »What are companies doing with D-Wave’s quantum hardware?
How Russia’s war against Ukraine is exacerbating global famine
ISTANBUL — Colossal ships carrying Ukrainian wheat and other grains lie along the Bosphorus here in Istanbul as they await inspections before continuing to ports… Read More »How Russia’s war against Ukraine is exacerbating global famine
New York Governor signs last-minute amended law on reparations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul passed the Digital Fair Repair Act into law, months after it passed both chambers of the state legislature by overwhelming… Read More »New York Governor signs last-minute amended law on reparations
Why the Chinese economy is on a dangerous road to recovery
Many European manufacturers in China have been forced to work with about half their usual workforce for two to three weeks, which has affected production… Read More »Why the Chinese economy is on a dangerous road to recovery
Flooding in the Philippines leaves 51 dead and more than a dozen missing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The death toll in the massive floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend has risen to 51,… Read More »Flooding in the Philippines leaves 51 dead and more than a dozen missing
Up close and personal: POV of dolphins captured on camera while chasing tasty fish
Enlarge / “I’m spying with my dolphin eye… something that looks like prey!” There’s rarely time to write about every cool science story that comes… Read More »Up close and personal: POV of dolphins captured on camera while chasing tasty fish
Turning the page to 2022
The best thing about it is that it is delivered in such an open, honest, straightforward manner, without any conceit or preaching. I recommend it… Read More »Turning the page to 2022
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner in ‘critical but stable’ condition after accident
Actor Jeremy Renner is in “critical but stable” condition after injuries he sustained from what his rep described as a “weather-related incident while snowploughing” on… Read More »Marvel actor Jeremy Renner in ‘critical but stable’ condition after accident
Do pineapples ripen after picking? (Updated for 2023)
If you’re looking to buy a pineapple from the store, you might be wondering if pineapples ripen after you pick them. This is a common… Read More »Do pineapples ripen after picking? (Updated for 2023)
Lawmakers are signaling investigations into the US government’s use of foreign spyware
WASHINGTON — Senior lawmakers said they would investigate the government’s purchase and use of powerful spyware by two Israeli hacking firms as Congress passed a… Read More »Lawmakers are signaling investigations into the US government’s use of foreign spyware
A Colorado backcountry skier freed himself after an avalanche and tried to save his son. After a two-hour search, his son was found dead.
A rescue team dog, like this one, found the skier more than two hours after the avalanche.AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images A… Read More »A Colorado backcountry skier freed himself after an avalanche and tried to save his son. After a two-hour search, his son was found dead.
Why do onions turn blue 900? Chemical reaction, bruising
If you love to cook onions, you might be wondering why onions turn blue after cooking. This is a common question because many people automatically… Read More »Why do onions turn blue 900? Chemical reaction, bruising
The climate disasters in the US in 2022, from storms and floods to heat waves and droughts
Enlarge / Rain and rapidly melting snow caused the Yellowstone River and nearby streams to burst their banks in June 2022. The year 2022 will… Read More »The climate disasters in the US in 2022, from storms and floods to heat waves and droughts
Low Down Payment Mortgages: Your Guide to 2023
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. They offer a variety of low down payment options through lenders, both under their standard loan programs and those tailored… Read More »Low Down Payment Mortgages: Your Guide to 2023
