Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’
NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”......»»
A leap forward in nanotechnology: Growing special micro-crystals for better devices
In a paper published in the journal Advanced Materials, Dr. Atikur Rahman's research group from the Physics department at IISER Pune, India, along with collaborators, report a new way to grow special crystals called CsPbBr3 nanoplatelets......»»
Bioengineers develop a new environmentally friendly adhesive polymer
A team of bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new kind of environmentally friendly adhesive polymer. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group used an electrophilic stabilizer to prevent a certain.....»»
Journalists and social media users are key drivers behind product recall decisions, says researcher
Canada saw a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023—more than six per day and the highest since the federal government started releasing the data in 2011. A product recall occurs when a manufacturer takes action to remove consumer goods with safety d.....»»
Ford, VW could face fines for missing EU"s 2025 CO2 goals amid EV market slowdown
Geely and Tesla are below their EU-mandated targets. Toyota is the closest to reaching its goal, while Ford and VW Group face the biggest gap, according to a study......»»
Property insurance: Dealer hurdle over EVs
Zurich Insurance Group issues recommended best practices for dealerships servicing EVs that could add costs......»»
Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets
Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that cyberattacks have targeted this group in the past 18 months. This trend, highlighted in GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybers.....»»
Pixel 9 phones: The Gemini AI stuff, reviewed
A newcomer dives into AI with the Pixel 9 Pro. Enlarge / I asked Gemini to "reimagine" the background of this Pixel 9 group shot (originally on beige paper) as "science fiction moonscape," and then used "Auto frame" to expand the.....»»
Do celebrity endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might
British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people's group text chats and social media feeds went wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted on X, that "kamala IS brat.".....»»
Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline—like this one
In an era when people trust news less than ever, how can journalists break through and attract the attention of average people to provide information about their communities, the nation and the world?.....»»
Newly discovered, free-living eukaryote is the first known to have lost its mitochondria
An international team of geneticists and molecular biologists has discovered the first-known, free-living eukaryote to have lost its mitochondria. In their study, published in Nature Communications, the group found the eukaryote while investigating t.....»»
F&I tip: CarShield case a reminder to make sure customers understand service contracts
There's a lesson for dealerships in the $10 million CarShield settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, says Zeigler Auto Group COO Sam D'Arc: Make sure staff can explain what customers are buying......»»
"Masters of shape-shifting": How darkling beetles conquered the world
Large-scale genomic analysis of darkling beetles, a hyper-diverse insect group of more than 30,000 species worldwide, rolls back the curtain on a 150-million-year evolutionary tale of one of Earth's most ecologically important yet inconspicuous creat.....»»
New computational methodology to predict the complex formation of interesting nanostructures
Researchers from the group of Prof. Carles Bo at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) have described a computational methodology that simulates complex processes involving different chemical species and diverse conditions. The.....»»
AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia’s AI infrastructure lead
Company hopes acquisition of ZT Systems will accelerate adoption of its data center chips. Enlarge (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT.....»»
Scientists uncover exciton behavior in van der Waals magnets
A research group led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has uncovered details about the formation and behavior of mobile, microscopic, particle-like objects called "excitons" in a class of materials.....»»
Average dealership pretax profit slipped 33% in the first half of 2024, report says
The report from Presidio Group and NCM Associates also found the typical dealership hasn't reduced expenses quickly enough amid profitability declines......»»
Group-IB partners with SecurityHQ to enhance SOC capabilities
Group-IB announced the signing of a global partnership agreement with SecurityHQ, a global independent Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). With this partnership, SecurityHQ will leverage Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence, Attack Surface Mana.....»»
Red colobus are Africa"s most endangered monkeys—protecting them will also safeguard forests
Many people have never heard of a red colobus, yet they are Africa's most imperiled group of monkeys......»»
Asbury Automotive sells Chevy store, Escude Automotive buys two S.C. stores
Publicly held Asbury Automotive Group sold another dealership, while Anderson Automotive Group also shed two stores......»»
FTC files administrative complaint against Asbury, alleges payment packing, discrimination in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group, alleging payment packing, adding F&I products without consumer knowledge and charging Black and Latino customers more than white ones......»»