Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, Read MoreContinue Reading
Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for redevelopment, Read MoreContinue Reading
MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications
An MIT-led research program aimed at creating future microsystems capable of sustainably transmitting data with greater bandwidth and higher efficiency than is possible today has made several significant advances since it was established in 2022. These include the invention of devices within systems that can much more easily integrate electronicsContinue Reading
The Small European Airports Quietly Spending Mega-Hub Money To Become Aviation Powerhouses
During the hub-and-spoke era of aviation, there were two types of airport. We had megahubs like London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which would receive jumbo jets flying in hundreds of passengers from around the world. Regional aircraft would then transport these passengers to their final destination.Continue Reading
Why the 777-300ER Became the Ultimate Flagship
In this video, we take a look at how the Boeing 777-300ER became the flagship of many of the world’s leading airlines, why its GE90 engines changed long-haul aviation forever, and how it paved the way for the next generation of widebody aircraft.Continue Reading
Is Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? Here’s what to know
How a tiny startup plans to float nuclear reactors off Long Beach to keep the lights onContinue Reading
Behind the cover: Drawing the ‘landscape of conversation’
Artist Armando Veve illuminates his process of world-building by pencil. The post Behind the cover: Drawing the ‘landscape of conversation’ appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over The Traitor golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted The Traitor’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’., The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza. Palestine Action activists accused of vandalising a Scottish golf course owned byContinue Reading
Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?
Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river., Two days after a glacier collapse sent a catastrophic flood roaring through parts of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, a newly formed river has broken the banks, and a renewed flood threatContinue Reading
What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?
Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games. Video, 00:01:24 Subsection Asia Published 4 days ago, from the BBC Read MoreContinue Reading
Coastal states face heavy lift to extract taxes from wealthy residents
Attempts at various wealth taxes carry some burdensome responsibilities for the states, especially when it comes to proving who lives there.Continue Reading
Meta will cap teens at two hours a day. Teens might not listen
Meta just paid $18B to fix teen addiction on its apps. In Australia, a similar ban didn’t stop 8 in 10 kids from logging back on.Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: Photo of Alex Eala carrying Sara Duterte-themed bag is AI-generated
Claim: Filipina tennis player Alex Eala was photographed carrying a bag featuring the name and face of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook user posted the claim on the page “Protect Vice President Sara Duterte,” which currently has 205,000 members. The image of Eala,Continue Reading