without the existence of carefully controlled fires, the savannah oak tree would be in serious danger of extinction.The oaks themselves are fire resistant and the fire clears out the weeds and smaller plants that cling to the base of the trees, which makes the trees healthier and allows them ...
These fires are moving faster and are harder to fight than those in the past. The only way to stop future wildfires from becoming so ferocious is to use smaller controlled fires, as indigenous people did for centuries, experts say. But they acknowledge that change won’t be eas...
Explanations of why nocturnal insects fly erratically around fires and lamps have included theories of “lunar navigation” and “escape to the light”. However, without three-dimensional flight data to test them rigorously, the cause for this odd behaviour has remained unsolved. We employed high-r...
Sometimes called a “lamp outlet,” thistype of electrical outletis a little different from standard outlets in that half of it (usually the bottom half) is controlled by a switch on the wall. The purpose of a half-hot outlet is to allow homeowners to plug in a lamp, turn it on, and...
These fires are moving faster and are harder to fight than those in the past. The only way to stop future wildfires from becoming so ferocious is to use smaller controlled fires, as indigenous people did for centuries, experts say. But they acknowledge that change won'...
There are all kinds of things that can go wrong in your house, whether it’s someone taking your favorite collectible, getting ahold of your controlled substances, or having unintentional access to a firearm. Keep your belongings safe, and any kids who come into your home (kids, grandkids,...
ASIMO could also do jobs that are too dangerous for humans to do, like going into hazardous areas, disarming bombs, or fighting fires. Can't be Too Careful It has been reported that because ASIMO's walk is so eerily human-like, Honda engineers felt compelled to visit the Vatican just to...
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires or floods Man-made emergencies like break-ins or computer hacks Medical emergencies to you or key employees Legal problems stemming from customer injuries, breached contracts, lawsuits Physical damage to your building or business from brok...
And keep in mind: there are always going to be naysayers who don’t believe in digital or that it’s going to make your organization better. You can spend a majority of your time changing their minds. But I’ve found that if you can find the little fires of...
fires, most of them small, have broken out across eastern Germany this year due to high temperatures and a lack of rain that over the years has left the earth exceptionally dry. Local farmers are facing the strong likelihood of yet another summer season stricken by drought. (Photo by Sean ...