Agreement reached at UN on biopiracy treaty
More than 190 nations agreed Friday on a new treaty to combat so-called biopiracy and regulate patents stemming from genetic resources such as medicinal plants, particularly ones whose uses owe a debt to traditional knowledge......»»
Eyes open and toes out of water: How a giant water bug reached the island of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus, although considered a hotspot for biodiversity in the Mediterranean, is more famous for its beautiful sunny coasts than for its insect fauna. Nevertheless, some visitors of its highly populated beaches, with their observations a.....»»
Greenpeace calls for high seas protected area in Galapagos
Greenpeace on Monday called for the creation of a high seas marine protected zone under a new UN treaty to secure a much wider area around Ecuador's famous Galapagos archipelago......»»
Greenpeace urges creation of Galapagos high seas protected area
Greenpeace on Monday urged governments to ratify a UN treaty for ocean protection to allow for the creation of a world-first marine preservation area in the high seas around Ecuador's famous Galapagos archipelago......»»
The first Europeans reached Ukraine 1.4 million years ago, new study finds
During warm periods in Earth's history, known as interglacials, glaciers the size of continents pulled back to reveal new landscapes. These were new worlds for early humans to explore and exploit, and 1.4 million years ago this was Europe: a Terra nu.....»»
Apple to join other luxury retail locations in Miami Worldcenter
Apple has inked a lease agreement to build a new Apple Store at Miami Worldcenter, set to show up by 2025 at the earliest.Image Credit: Miami WorldcenterThe one-story structure will be located at the corner of Northeast Eighth Street, to the west of.....»»
Tesla drivers who sued over exaggerated EV range are forced into arbitration
Judge upholds arbitration agreement but says Tesla can still face injunction. Enlarge / Tesla Superchargers at Boanrka shopping center in Krakow, Poland on March 4, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Tesla drivers.....»»
Linux market share passes 4% for first time; macOS dominance declines
Report: Linux was on 6.34 percent of computers last month if you count ChromeOS. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Linux reached 4.03 percent of global market share in February, according to data from research firm Statcounter. Th.....»»
Research milestone reached as healthy koala leaves treatment program
In a research milestone, the first koala to receive the QUT-developed chlamydia vaccine has been released from the program and back into the wild......»»
Tesla eats humble pie after bailing on bakery
After backing out of an order for thousands of pies, Tesla covered a Silicon Valley bakery's losses after news about the situation reached CEO Elon Musk......»»
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for Breaching Firm’s Founding Mission
Musk alleges they breached the firm's founding agreement by putting profit ahead of benefiting humanity. Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, alleging they violated the artificial intelligence startup&rs.....»»
Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated
The Bahamian government and SpaceX signed an agreement for Falcon 9 booster landings. Enlarge / The first stage of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket was lifted onto its launch platform this week in preparation for an April.....»»
UK to quit "outdated" fossil fuel friendly treaty
The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday......»»
Einstein telescope E-TEST prototype passes its first series of tests
The Einstein telescope project has reached a new stage, with the E-TEST prototype—developed in the ULiège and CSL laboratories—being sent to the Liège Space Centre to undergo a battery of cryogenic and vibration tests. To function optimally, th.....»»
"Jawbreaker" at 25: Looking back at the classic teen comedy"s HBIC
25 years ago today we reached what some may consider apex teen bitchiness with writer/director Darren Stein's 1999 pitch-black teen murder comedy "Jawbreaker". Where my bitches at? No, but seriously – where the heck are they at? Long an e.....»»
Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a day before it will attempt an even greater feat—landing on the gray, dusty surface......»»
UAW, Ford avoid strike with tentative local contract at Kentucky Truck
The tentative agreement on a local contract comes less than 48 hours before the union's Friday strike deadline which would have crippled production at Ford's most profitable plant......»»
Walmart buying TV-brand Vizio for its ad-fueling customer data
Deal expected to close as soon as this summer. Enlarge (credit: Vizio) Walmart announced an agreement to buy Vizio today. Irvine, California-based Vizio is best known for lower-priced TVs, but its real value to Walmart i.....»»
How to fix ‘login limit reached’ error in Helldivers 2
How can there be too many soldiers in Helldivers 2? That's what the login limit reached error suggests, but you might be able to get around it with some tips......»»
MLS teams to get custom Beats headphones in a multi-year brand deal
Apple's Beats has become the official consumer audio products partner of MLS, with the personal audio company producing exclusive custom Beats headphones for eight teams.Custom MLS-branded Beats headphonesThe global agreement, announced on Monday, is.....»»
Even if we can"t see the first stars, we could detect their impact on the first galaxies
For a long time, our understanding of the universe's first galaxies leaned heavily on theory. The light from that age only reached us after traveling for billions of years, and on the way, it was obscured and stretched into the infrared. Clues about.....»»