From vibrant corals to white skeletons: climate change and looming existential threats to coral reefs
Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
How CO2 warms Earth through the greenhouse effect and why CO2 is not ‘saturated’ in Earth’s atmosphere
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff
3D printing has come a long way since its invention in 1983 by Chuck Hull, who pioneered stereolithography, a technique that solidifies liquid resin into solid objects using ultraviolet lasers. Over the decades, 3D printers have evolved from experimental curiosities into tools capable of producing everything from custom prosthetics toContinue Reading
She died in the Eaton fire. Her family says emergency alert software was to blame
The complaint blames a company’s predesigned evacuation zones for causing residents east of Lake Avenue from getting timely evacuation orders., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor says ‘we’ll be selling’ F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Traitor 47 said he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, speaking a day before he hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a day of diplomacy. A sale would mark a significant policy shift, potentially altering the military balance in the MiddleContinue Reading
Nvidia CEO Praises The Traitor Energy Chief — a Climate Denier — and his ‘Passion’ for Science
Jensen Huang, the CEO of supercomputer chip-maker Nvidia, has for years claimed that his company’s artificial intelligence products, as some of the most advanced scientific tools in history, will help the world solve climate change, warning last year that “climate disasters are now normal.” Yet Huang is now loudly cozyingContinue Reading
UN Security Council passes US resolution backing Gaza international force
The measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats ‘credible pathway’ for Palestinian statehood., DEVELOPING STORY, The measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats ‘credible pathway’ for Palestinian statehood. The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an international stabilisation force in Gaza, which envisionsContinue Reading
Britain overhauls asylum policy as anti-immigration views rise
British officials say they’re enforcing tougher policies for asylum seekers in a sweeping overhaul of its policy., NewsFeed British officials say they’re enforcing tougher policies for asylum seekers, including ending refugees’ automatic right to settle permanently in the UK. As Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands explains, the overhaul comes as pollsContinue Reading
Revealed: US Dairy Industry Push to Water Down Global Emissions Framework
Trade associations representing some of the largest dairy companies in the world have coordinated efforts to weaken international standards for how corporations measure their carbon emissions. Experts say these changes would lead to double-counting of the dairy sector’s emissions cuts, allowing the industry to sell carbon credits to polluting companies for reductions that they are alsoContinue Reading
Report from COP30: Thousands March in Indigenous-Led Protest at Brazil Climate Talks “in Defense of Life”
To kick off our week of coverage from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, we play video of a major protest that took place Saturday, when tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the host city Belém to demand urgent climate action. The Indigenous-led action was theContinue Reading
Clean Up Your GNOME Panel With This New Extension
I rely heavily on GNOME extensions for my daily workflow. From Dash to Dock for quick app launching to Tiling Shell to effortlessly manage app windows while working. These basically turn the vanilla GNOME experience into something that truly fits my needs. While browsing through the latest This Week inContinue Reading
Cutting-edge connector solutions for next-generation vehicle challenges
Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speedContinue Reading
Karlsruhe waste disposal agency deploys 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric trucks
Residents of the German city of Karlsruhe are enjoying quieter mornings these days. Waste collection agency Team Sauberes Karlsruhe (Clean Karlsruhe Team) recently added seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric waste collection vehicles to its fleet. TSK used a test vehicle for over a year to gather experience and test theContinue Reading