Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks study

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.

Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"

Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.

Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare

A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.

Florida surfer survives second shark attack at the same beach

A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark at Bathtub Beach near Miami—the same spot where he survived another attack 11 years ago.

Maui surfer loses part of leg in shark attack, officials say

The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.

REPORT: Maple Leafs Could Flip Former Sharks Defenseman In Another Trade

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in trading recently acquired former San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Long-extinct animals could be resurrected as robots to shed light on evolution

Researchers hope to recreate entire bodies of ancient creatures using paleo-inspired robotics. A robotic Tyrannosaurus rex might seem best placed in a Jurassic horror movie but researchers say ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

The peacekeepers under attack in the Israel-Hizbollah war

Unifil’s work on Lebanon border has attracted ire from both sides but many say they are key to ending conflict

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Palestinian olive harvest under threat from Israeli attacks and restrictions

Harvesting olives is an economic necessity for many Palestinians, but it is increasingly precarious.

What the Justice Department could look like under a Kamala Harris presidency

Kamala Harris’ team is quietly considering potential nominees for attorney general to lead the Justice Department if she beats Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

US economy could ‘overheat’ under Trump, warns bond giant Pimco

CIO Dan Ivascyn says interest rate cuts could be paused and stocks look vulnerable after post-election rally

Business - Financial Times - November 8

What could abortion access look like under Trump?

Abortion rights advocates warn that a second Donald Trump presidency puts access to abortion in danger.

How environmental agencies could be managed under new Trump administration

As President-elect Donald Trump names his cabinet picks, environmental groups are concerned over who he's chosen to regulate environmental and energy policies.

How Biden’s Antitrust Fight Could Play Out Under Trump

Experts suggest Trump would be open to more corporate mergers and deals than the Biden administration.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump

The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Could poor sleep speed up brain aging? Expert weighs in on new study.

Have difficulty falling or staying asleep? New research shows it's associated with signs of sped-up brain aging. Experts explain the risks.

Poor sleep in early midlife years could mean higher dementia risk: Study

Those tossing and turning throughout their early midlife years may be more susceptible to dementia as they age, researchers found.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Just 5 minutes of this type of exercise could help lower blood pressure, study suggests

Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.

World could cross red line for planetary warming by decade's end, study finds

The release of planet-heating chemicals into the atmosphere is set to hit a record high in 2024 — with “no sign” of a peak in sight, a new study has found. This year, fires and smokestacks around ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - November 13

Chemical identified in drinking water likely to be in many homes and could be toxic, study finds

A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.

Yemen's Houthi rebels target ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship traveling through the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea on Monday, though it escaped undamaged

World - ABC News - October 28

Still wrecked from past Israeli raids, hospitals in northern Gaza come under attack again

The last three hospitals still partially functioning in northern Gaza have been encircled by Israeli troops and caught amid fighting for weeks

World - ABC News - November 3

Still wrecked from past Israeli raids, hospitals in northern Gaza come under attack again

The last three hospitals still partially functioning in northern Gaza have been encircled by Israeli troops and caught amid fighting for weeks

Health - ABC News - November 3

To deter a war over Taiwan, threaten Chinese interests far from it

The U.S. must ensure that the People's Republic of China views the cost of a conflict over Taiwan as unacceptably high by threatening Chinese interests beyond the Taiwan Strait, in order to deter ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.

Health - The New York Times - November 4

Jim Cramer lists 10 stocks that could do well under Harris or Trump

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Election Day identified stocks that could perform well with either presidential candidate in the White House.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis

We are lost without human connection.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Higher UK air taxes will not deter private jet customers, industry bosses say

Passenger duty will increase 50 per cent for the largest private jets in 2026

World - Financial Times - November 1

WATCH: Florida surfer survives 2nd shark

Cole Taschman was bitten by a shark on both feet. He has undergone two surgeries and received 93 stitches. He was previously bitten in 2013.

Blackhawks' Loss to Sharks Needs to Be Wake-Up Call

The losses for the Blackhawks are piling up and losing to the Sharks has to flip a switch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Shark bites off surfer’s leg in Hawaii

A 61-year-old man was surfing on Friday morning when a shark bit him, completely severing his leg. A shark bit a Maui surfer on Friday and severed his leg, authorities said.. The man, 61, was ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Sabres Should Make Big Push For Sharks Star

The Sabres have an intriguing target from the Sharks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

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