Oil extraction may have triggered over 100 earthquakes in the UK

Oil extraction may have triggered over 100 earthquakes in the UK

The Horse Hill oil field was discovered in 2015 Invicta Kent Media/Shutterstock More than 100 earthquakes that rocked southern England were likely triggered by oil extraction, experts say. Previous research had ruled out a link, but fresh information about the area’s geology has established a likely link. The earthquakes were all relatively small, measuring between … Read more

How to clear system data on Mac

How to clear system data on Mac

If you’re struggling with not enough storage space and trying to get more space on your Mac, Apple helpfully outlines ways to save space and shows some mysteriously named items that take up storage space. In macOS Ventura and later, if you click the Apple logo > About this Mac > More info > General … Read more

California wildfires fueled by months of unusually extreme weather

California wildfires fueled by months of unusually extreme weather

The Palisades Fire is moving toward homes in Los Angeles Ethan Swope/Associated Press/Alamy Fast-moving wildfires in the Los Angeles area are burning out of control long after the fire season normally ends in California. Strong Santa Ana winds are not unusual this time of year, but they have arrived after months of drought. The combination … Read more

Timballo di Orecchiette al Forno

Timballo di Orecchiette al Forno

For the pasta: Timballo di Orecchiette al Forno-Pasta 14 ounces dried orecchiette pasta Heat 3.5 liters of water and 2 tablespoons of sea salt in a saucepan to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, making sure the pasta is al dente. (The pasta will also be cooked later.) Reserve a cup … Read more

What is hMPV, the virus spreading through China?

What is hMPV, the virus spreading through China?

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has likely infected humans for centuries ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Alarmist headlines warning that China is once again being overwhelmed by a mysterious new virus have dominated the past few days. But the virus reported to be responsible for a rise in respiratory infections there, called human metapneumovirus, or hMPV, is actually … Read more