Entergy Arkansas Provides Storm Update: Thousands Still Without Power
Entergy Arkansas provides storm update as of May 28, 2024, with 2,536 customers still without power out of a peak of 22,700. Crews are actively working to address damages caused by severe weather, including lightning, wind, and tornadoes. Customers urged to update account info for critical notifications during storm events.
Rising Costs and Frequency of Extreme Weather Disasters in the United States
Extreme weather disasters in the United States have been on the rise since 1980, with severe storms being the most common type of billion-dollar disasters. The total inflation-adjusted costs of these disasters have been escalating over the years, with the 2020s already seeing 95 extreme weather events amounting to $568 billion in damages. Utility companies are proactively preparing for such disasters by investing in measures like burying power lines and upgrading infrastructure to ensure resilience in the face of climate change.
EarthCARE: Groundbreaking Satellite Mission to Revolutionize Climate Understanding
EarthCARE, a groundbreaking satellite mission, is set to revolutionize our understanding of how clouds impact Earth’s climate. With a primary objective to gather comprehensive data on clouds and aerosols, EarthCARE aims to enhance weather forecasting accuracy and climate prediction reliability. The mission, with a price tag exceeding 800 million euros, is poised to unravel the complexities of cloud impact on the climate system over its three-year duration.
Solar Orbiter Observes Active Patch on Sun, Implications for Solar Physicists
Solar Orbiter’s recent observation of an active patch on the Sun has significant implications for solar physicists in understanding the source regions of the solar wind. The spacecraft’s high-resolution images provide valuable insights into the Sun’s activity, shedding light on the connection between active regions, solar flares, and the generation of the ‘slow’ solar wind. Groundbreaking research led by Stephanie Yardley from Northumbria University utilized Solar Orbiter’s instruments to image an active region on the Sun and directly measure the slow solar wind, offering a novel approach for studying solar phenomena.
GEEKOM A5 Mini PC Gets $70/£50 Discount with Coupon Code
The GEEKOM A5 mini PC, featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, is now available at a discounted price with the CNXA5 coupon code. Customers can save $70/£50 on the model with 32GB of RAM and a 512 NVMe SSD, bringing the price down to $329 and £329, respectively. With free shipping, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 3-year warranty, the GEEKOM A5 is a compelling option for those seeking a high-performance mini PC.
Recent Discoveries in Astronomy, Archaeology, and Space Exploration
Groundbreaking astronomy effort measures spin of supermassive black hole, marines test ancient armor in combat simulations, SpaceX engine test ends in fireball, potential link found between stomach paralysis and medication Ozempic, captivating Milky Way photography slideshow, NASA plans railway on Moon for space exploration.
Insights into Baldur’s Gate 3 Development Process Revealed by Head Writer
Head writer Adam Smith discusses the potential of revisiting the iconic ‘academic dungeon’ prologue area, Candlekeep, in Baldur’s Gate 3. Despite compelling ideas, the team decided against it to maintain pacing and narrative cohesion, prioritizing a focused and engaging gameplay experience.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Unveils New AMD EPYC™ 4004 Series Processor Servers
Super Micro Computer, Inc. unveils new high-density, efficient servers powered by AMD EPYC™ 4004 Series Processors. These servers offer a balance of performance and efficiency, ideal for cloud-native workloads. With a high-density design and support for up to 160 nodes in a single rack, these servers reduce real estate and total cost of ownership for data centers. Designed for on-premises or cloud service providers, these servers provide powerful computing capabilities in a compact form factor.
Purely Elizabeth Launches ‘Savor the Start’ Campaign to Inspire Wellness Journey
Purely Elizabeth launches ‘Savor the Start’ campaign to inspire wellness journey with nutritious granola. CEO Elizabeth Stein emphasizes the power of fresh starts and small choices. Partnership with goop and new product, Banana Bread, announced. Cookie Granola line to be fully distributed in July. Visit website for more information.
Microsoft Confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One
Microsoft has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be launching on Xbox Game Pass on day one later this year. The announcement came after a leak earlier in the day, with Microsoft directing players to their upcoming Xbox Showcase event for more details on the highly anticipated game. Fans are eagerly anticipating more details on the game and how it will enhance the Xbox Game Pass experience.