AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask
In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s.....»»
Zenless Zone Zero beginner’s guide: tips and tricks to get started
Life in New Eridu isn't an easy one in Zenless Zone Zero. While the gacha mechanics will be familiar, little else is. These are the essential tips to start......»»
Egg cell maintenance: Long-lived proteins may be essential for fertility
Female mammals—including humans—are born with all of their egg cells. Of a woman's one to two million egg cells, about 400 mature before menopause and can be fertilized. Some egg cells therefore survive for several decades—and need to remain fu.....»»
Whale remains tracked to highlight sustainable disposal benefits
A string of whale strandings on the East Australian Coastline and questions around the appropriate disposal methods for the remains has prompted a new study that highlights sustainable, cultural and ecosystem beneficial offshore removal or decomposit.....»»
A wildlife park has scrapped koala cuddles. Is it time for a blanket ban?
A popular wildlife park in Brisbane has announced it will no longer offer "koala holds", prompting questions about whether other captive animal facilities should follow......»»
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.....»»
New separation process can efficiently mine rare earth metal europium from electronic waste
Rare earth metals are not as rare as their name suggests. However, they are indispensable for the modern economy. After all, these 17 metals are essential raw materials for digitalization and the energy transition......»»
Color of mother hen impacts chick learning efficiency, study shows
In a study published in iScience, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have taken major steps in better understanding some key questions about learning and intelligence. Led by Dr. Elisabetta Versace, the team used chicks to try and answer.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (July, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Our roadmap will help you set proper expectations as Samsun.....»»
It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever
After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now......»»
Losing count: The mathematical magic of counting curves
How can you figure out which points lie on a certain curve? And how many possible curves do you count by a given number of points? These are the kinds of questions Pim Spelier of the Mathematical Institute studied during his Ph.D. research. Spelier r.....»»
Study reveals human degradation of tropical forests is greater than previously estimated
Tropical forests are essential to sustain high biodiversity and mitigate climate change. They suffer from deforestation, the cutting and converting of forests for agriculture, mining, or infrastructure purposes. However, significant human impacts on.....»»
Study finds ways to enhance transcription factor activity
Transcription factors regulate gene expression by binding specific sequences on DNA, which is an essential step to producing messenger RNAs from protein-coding genes. Denes Hnisz's lab, in collaboration with Martin Vingron's lab at the MPIMG, has dis.....»»
Steve Jobs predicted Apple Intelligence almost 40 years ago
The man would do anything to pepper Aristotle with questions......»»
The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals—which could impact our lakes
Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and "green" electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and will have environmental co.....»»
Scientists debate Gulf Stream"s role in North Atlantic currents
A new study questions the coherence of the circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean, as researchers show that the Gulf Stream exists, but variations off the coast of Florida do not necessarily reach Norway......»»
Compact cities found to have lower carbon emissions but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favorable in terms of human health, environmental quality and carbon footprint? To answer these questions, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has analyzed 919 Eu.....»»
Poll: Would you be willing to pay an Apple Intelligence+ subscription?
One of the big questions around Apple’s AI plans has been whether the company would absorb the costs of these features, or charge a fee, aka an Apple Intelligence+ subscription. So far, the news is that there will be no additional costs involved.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 3, 2024
CISO Atera | Israel | On-site – View job details The CISO will oversee our company’s information, cyber, and technology security and will have end to end full responsibility developing, implementing, and enforcing security polic.....»»
Apple Ring: Two decades of rumors and speculation about a smart ring
The Apple Ring has been the subject of occasional rumors for close to two decades. Here are the essential rumors and Apple's published research topics about the smart jewelry.A render of a ring with the Apple logo. Apple's wearable in its product cat.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (July, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re getting questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Samsung’s currently focused on Android 14 and One UI 6.x, but that wi.....»»