Orion Browser Releases Its First Linux Alpha
An alpha release of Orion for Linux, a Webkit-based web browser developed by the search engine Kagi is out for testing – though only for paid Orion+ subscribers. Not a subscriber? Don’t worry; an Orion for Linux beta release is reportedly coming as early as next month (February) to allowContinue Reading
Of the many factors that cause wildfires, the influence of climate change and human activities is growing
This past summer was the hottest ever recorded…again. As monthly heat records fell one by one worldwide, wildfires also became front-page news throughout 2023. From across North America, Greece, Chile, Algeria, and Kazakhstan among many others, wildfires burned uncontrollably. The striking orange New York City skyline was the result ofContinue Reading
One person injured in shooting by federal agent
One person injured in shooting by federal agent, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Authorities undertaking climate action targeted by viral “Climate lockdowns” narrative on social media
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, long before vaccines became available, many countries acted to curb the spread of the virus by imposing restrictions on people’s movement called lockdowns. Lockdowns have saved lives by reducing the physical interactions between infected and uninfected people, which in turn reduces transmissionContinue Reading
What’s in a number? The significance of the 1.5°C warming threshold and reporting on its possible breach in popular media
1.5 is an important number in climate science. It is the recommended target, in degrees Celsius, to which global warming should be limited relative to preindustrial levels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science[1]. Further, the legally binding Paris Agreement tasksContinue Reading
2025’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Physics
In 2025, physicists spotted a paradigm-shifting new black hole, doubled down on weakening dark energy, and discovered that the Earth’s deep interior may be more connected than previously thought, reshaping our picture of the planet’s engine. Watch this year’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Mathematics: https://youtu.be/hRpcWpAeWng 0:00 – Little Red Dots TheContinue Reading
Danish-Greenlandic delegation holds press conference after talks – watch live
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Russian bombs keep destroying Ukraine’s Soviet heating. Scotland shows what to build instead
Ukraine is entering the critical phase of post-war reconstruction — and decisions about heating systems being made now will shape the country’s energy dependence for decades. The numbers are significant. Through the state eReconstruction program, over €1 billion in compensation has reached 145,000 families, backed by the World Bank, US,Continue Reading
“Not MANPADS — communications”: Expert says Russia’s real drone threat is turning Shaheds into 200 km FPV weapons
Ukraine’s greatest challenge today is not Moscow’s attempts to modernize its outdated weapons. The most concerning fact is that Russians are increasingly experimenting with various types of communications that enable control of strike drones in FPV mode, says Kostyantyn Kryvolap, a former test engineer at the Antonov Design Bureau, UNIANContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Canadian Atheist Podcast (Again!)
From the Canadian Atheist: Episode 218 “This week we welcome back Melanie Trecek-King. We had such amazing response to Melanie’s first appearance that we knew a round two was needed & here it is! Today, we take a deeper dive into critical thinking, why it’s important and some of theContinue Reading
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ from a shifting climate
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported. (Image credit: Bilal Hussein)Continue Reading
A year after the Eaton Fire, permit delays keep Black families from returning
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who — and what — gets to come back after disaster. The post A year after the Eaton Fire, permit delays keep Black families from returning appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading












