Solar storm crippled GPS equipment, causing headaches for farmers
See what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. A huge solar storm hitting Earth caused severe technological disruption for farmers in the United States and Canada. While magnetic storms have lit up the night sky and made spectacular aurora borealis visible in many states, the natural phenomenon has also left many farmers using their tools to steer […]
Powerful geomagnetic storm reaches Earth with possible impact on GPS, power grids through Saturday evening
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in its latest warning that a powerful geomagnetic storm that could make the aurora visible across much of the United States has been upgraded to Level 5. According to the federal agency, “extreme” G5 conditions reached Earth from the Sun shortly before 7 p.m. Friday night. This is […]
GPs in UK urged to routinely ask women and girls about period problems | Women’s health
Health activists say women and girls should be regularly asked about their periods during GP visits to improve treatment. A new study by the leading charity Wellbeing of Women found that many girls are unable to eat or sleep and are forced to miss school or become bedridden. experiencing debilitating periods. More than 90% of […]
City-Dwellers Voted To Release Wolves Into Colorado … Now Their GPS Trackers Are Failing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced that at least two of the 12 gray wolves they were tracking have malfunctioning GPS collars, Validaily reported Wednesday. One collar fitted to a gray wolf imported from Oregon was no longer functioning, while another wolf’s collar is only partially functioning, CPW said, according to the outlet. (RELATED: […]
Aircraft in Baltic region being hit by GPS jamming, some blame Russia
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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS
One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers who rely on GPS can’t cross Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run Bridge, despite signs such as flashing signs to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Pass frequently. The driver could face a $5,000 fine from the […]
UK city to install barriers to stop drivers using GPS directions from getting stuck on steps
Scotland’s capital will install barriers near a series of bumps hit by unwary drivers following erroneous instructions from Google and Apple Maps, officials have announced. The temporary measures in Edinburgh come after a number of vehicles, including at least one commercial truck, became stranded on the top bunk after relying on navigation tools to drive […]