"Snow guns" spewing man-made Beijing Olympics snow raise concerns
Bright yellow turbines line the slopes of the Beijing Winter Olympics, spraying out the artificial snow needed for the Games to take place......»»
Studies unravel climate pattern impacts on the Antarctic Ice Sheet
New Monash research has untangled the influence of regional climate drivers, including the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (El Niño), on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Snow accumulation and surface melting are two importa.....»»
Storytelling strategies can make communication about science more compelling
As a science communication scholar, I've always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts—and I still do. As a new mom, however, I've been confronting new-to-me emotions and concerns while weighing decisions about my son's health......»»
Paris dream of swimming in the Seine part of its Olympics vision
Going for a dip in the Seine on a hot summer's day has been the pipedream of many a Parisian since swimming in the river was formally banned a century ago......»»
EU Apple Pay antitrust action is complete, after NFC opened to competitors
The European Union has formally accepted Apple's response to its antitrust concerns over Apple Pay, and iPhones will now allow rival firms to use the technology.Apple is opening up its NFC APIs to rivals in the EUThe EU had threatened Apple with fine.....»»
Dealership"s elephant event draws complaints, death threats
Concerns raised by an animal-rights group elicited hundreds of complaints about a dealership's use of two elephants during a circus-themed promotion......»»
Training with "Digital Twins" Could Boost Olympic Swimmer Speeds
In the Paris 2024 summer Olympics, swimmers will be guided by their digital twin. Here’s how they work to help the fastest swimmers break records.....»»
Floods Are Destroying Roads and Buildings. The White House Wants to Raise Them
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requiring any construction project it funds to be elevated above local flood levels.....»»
BMW recalls nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles for faulty airbags; NHTSA warns on using replacements
BMW of North America is recalling about 394,029 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns that airbags might explode during deployment. NHTSA also warned consumers about using replacement airbags......»»
Stellantis recalls 332,000 vehicles over airbag activation concerns
Stellantis is recalling 332,000 vehicles in the U.S. for an issue with the seat belt connector that could prevent airbag deployment in the event of a crash......»»
Greater focus needed on how existing international law can prevent increasing militarization of outer space, says study
There is a pressing need for countries and international organizations to understand better how existing international law can help them address serious concerns about the militarization of outer space, a new study says......»»
NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs
The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024. Chrysler had previously recalled the same model in 2022 to address concerns related to an engine shutdown......»»
Viewpoint: Treatment of activists at Olympics contradicts sustainability
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainab.....»»
Konami’s latest game turns the retro space shooter into a blockbuster
Konami aims to modernize the classic space shoot 'em up genre this summer with Cygni: All Guns Blazing......»»
Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
As the plateau of the icefield thins, ice and snow reserves at higher altitudes are lost. Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield. (credit: Mauricio Handler / Getty Images) The melting of.....»»
Blue Origin logs SpaceX Starship concerns as it preps for 1st New Glenn launch
As Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin prepares for the first launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral this year, the company has taken time to voice concerns over future launches of competitor SpaceX's massive Starship and Super Heavy, also planning t.....»»
Dealers say EV sales training provides a competitive edge
Staff learn how to sell EVs to consumers who have different concerns than buyers of internal combustion vehicles. .....»»
ChatGPT app for macOS raises privacy concerns for storing conversations in plain text [U: Fixed]
OpenAI recently launched an official ChatGPT app for macOS, which is also the first ChatGPT app for any desktop platform. While having an app makes the process of talking to the chatbot more seamless, some users have raised privacy concerns. That’s.....»»
ChatGPT app for macOS raises privacy concerns for storing conversations in plain text
OpenAI recently launched an official ChatGPT app for macOS, which is also the first ChatGPT app for any desktop platform. While having an app makes the process of talking to the chatbot more seamless, some users have raised privacy concerns. That’s.....»»
Beats Pill returns, iOS 18 beta 2 features, EU regulatory ramifications continue
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens f.....»»
What’s new on Peacock in July 2024
Peacock's July 2024 lineup includes Those About to Die, The Ark season 2, Back To Black, live sports, the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and more......»»