Any effort to limit California offshore oil could be costly to taxpayers
An ambitious legislative effort to shut down three offshore oil rigs along the Orange County coast, where beaches and fragile wetlands were soiled after a major spill in October, could be hobbled by concerns over the eventual cost to California taxpa.....»»
California IDs in Apple Wallet rolling out ‘in coming weeks’
Earlier this month we reported that California seemed to be prepping to support digital IDs in Apple Wallet. And now it’s official: digital driver’s licenses and state IDs are coming to California very soon. more….....»»
Digital IDs in Apple Wallet now confirmed for California residents
Apple has confirmed that Californians can soon carry their driver's licenses and state IDs digitally on their iPhone and Apple Watch.Digital IDs in Apple Wallet now confirmed for California residentsThe new feature, set to be rolled out as part of Ca.....»»
California is home to millions of urban trees: What happens when they die?
To stop California's 6 million urban trees from knocking out power lines, crashing through houses, or lying across streets when they die, humans have to intervene......»»
What to know about the MyShake app, California"s earthquake warning system
With the unpredictable and destructive nature of earthquakes, a few extra seconds of notice can make all the difference in the world......»»
Valve’s bespoke Steam Deck OS will be officially available on Asus’ ROG Ally
When exactly that support will come is still anybody's guess, though. Enlarge / Getting this photo took a lot of effort with unofficial ISOs that won't be necessary in the future. (credit: Kevin Purdy) In our review of t.....»»
Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed
The UK's first large scale offshore mussel farm is allowing shellfish reefs to return to parts of the seabed off England's south coast for the first time in up to 150 years, a new study has revealed......»»
Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests
In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions might not be enough. A stu.....»»
Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other
Haunted by glitching algorithms, self-driving cars disturb the peace in San Francisco. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in front of Google's San Francisco headquarters, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024. (credit: Getty Im.....»»
Dodge Charger EV shuns silence to build battery-powered muscle
The artificial exhaust note of the Charger Daytona is part of Dodge's effort to convince fans of Hellcats, Scat Packs and Demons to try its EVs......»»
Opinion: Australian gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban, but the evidence is against it
With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalize its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising......»»
New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk
A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the journal Nature Communicati.....»»
EU firefighters to join as Greece battles blaze
Greece battled a massive wildfire near Athens for a third day on Tuesday, with hundreds of European firefighters due to join the effort to contain the deadly blaze that has scorched parts of the capital's suburbs......»»
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster just launched fo a record-tying 22nd time
A SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage booster launched and landed for a record-tying 22nd time during a mission in California on Sunday night......»»
Ineos Automotive"s marketing boss departs for Lucid
One of the key executives behind Ineos Automotive's first major advertising effort has left the company......»»
California zoo throws a show to welcome back Chinese pandas
California pulled out all the stops Thursday to welcome the arrival of two new giant pandas from China, the first to be sent by Beijing to the United States in 21 years......»»
Another death in nationwide outbreak that spurred massive meat recall
The outbreak tally has increased to 43 amid recall of 7 million pounds of meat. Enlarge / A recall notice is posted next to Boar's Head meats that are displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024, in San Rafael, California. (cr.....»»
From California"s bronzed surfers to China"s facekinis: A history of tanning around the world
If you're lucky enough to have escaped to sunny shores of late, chances are your colleagues will have complimented you upon your return on your summer glow. Yet tanning as a fashionable practice is both a relatively recent historical phenomenon and o.....»»
Finding pearls in the mud: Eco-friendly tungsten recovery from semiconductor waste
Semiconductor industry waste is typically seen as a costly disposal problem and an environmental hazard. But what if this waste could be transformed into a valuable resource?.....»»
‘It’s beyond scary’: This California single mom was shocked to discover she owes $180K on ‘zombie mortgage’
‘It’s beyond scary’: This California single mom was shocked to discover she owes $180K on ‘zombie mortgage’.....»»
Farm Effort to Reduce Methane Emits a Different Climate-Warming Gas
Scientists say efforts to tame methane in agriculture can spur the output of another greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide.....»»