A new tool can help protect California and Nevada communities from floods while preserving their water supply
At the dawn of the new year in 1997, the Truckee River transformed. The winter season had thus far been great for snow, but when a subtropical storm from near the Hawaiian Islands rolled in, it carried with it unseasonably warm rain. The warm rainfal.....»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
New infosec products of the week: July 26, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from GitGuardian, LOKKER, Permit.io, Secure Code Warrior, and Strata Identity. GitGuardian’s tool helps companies discover developer leaks on GitHub GitGuardian.....»»
iCloud Private Relay outage hits iPhone Safari users
Apple's iCloud Private Relay that protects user privacy while browsing, is currently slow or unavailable, leaving some Safari users unable to search.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyiCloud Private Relay, available as.....»»
DDoS: The tool of Hacktivism
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Parched Central Valley farms depend on Sierras for groundwater
New research shows that California's Central Valley, known as America's breadbasket, gets as much as half of its groundwater from the Sierra Nevadas. This is significant for a farming region that in some parts relies almost entirely on groundwater fo.....»»
OpenAI hits Google where it hurts with new SearchGPT prototype
New tool may solve a web-search problem partially caused by AI-generated junk online. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / OpenAI) Arguably, few companies have unintentionally contributed more to the increase of AI-generated.....»»
Kia Tasman pickup unlikely to be available in the U.S.
The automaker released video of the off-road capable truck simulating testing in California, but its target markets are overseas......»»
Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers
Keys were labeled "DO NOT TRUST." Nearly 500 device models use them anyway. Enlarge (credit: sasha85ru | Getty Imates) In 2012, an industry-wide coalition of hardware and software makers adopted Secure Boot to protect ag.....»»
Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash
Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water......»»
Expert Q&A: NASA"s cancellation of VIPER is a frustrating setback for lunar exploration
In July 2024, NASA announced it canceled its plans to send the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the moon's southern polar region. The rover was meant to search for water and other resources called volatiles, such as hydrogen.....»»
Confined water gets electric: Study reveals dielectric response of water in nanopores
When water gets inside nanopores with sizes below 10 nanometers, new physics emerge: new phases of ice were observed and ultrafast proton transport was measured. Confined water also plays a role in biology, where aquaporins cross cellular membranes t.....»»
Surface oxygen functionality controls selective transport of metal ions through graphene oxide membranes
Developing efficient, selective, and scalable separations for critical materials, including lithium and magnesium, is essential to meeting the increasing demands for clean energy technologies and alleviating challenges with domestic supply chains. Gr.....»»
Photocatalyst research uncovers better way to produce green hydrogen
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a material that shows a remarkable ability to convert sunlight and water into clean energy......»»
How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the water
Apple has been planning on making an Apple Ring for two decades — and it's taking its time to ensure this isn't just clever technology, but instead is a ring so useful that it will be a smash hit.Render of a possible Apple RingWhen Steve Jobs launc.....»»
The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related
Regulated data (data that organizations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with GenAI applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches, according to Netskope. Th.....»»
Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6!
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with these rugged cases! The post Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is undoubtedly one of the most premium smartphones to ever l.....»»
Waters along Bar Harbor, Acadia, home to billions of microplastics
Along the shores of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are the vast, briny waters of Frenchman Bay. With 98 square miles of water and 39 islands, the bay is vital to shorebirds, fish, lobstermen and outdoor recreationists. Un.....»»
Best smart lock deals: Save on Yale, Philips, August, and more
Protect your smart home while also making it more convenient for your family by taking advantage of any of the smart lock deals that we've rounded up here......»»
Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find
Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»
Scientists discover how yeast cells sense physical stresses on the membranes that protect them
Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration wit.....»»