ASE connects ESG standards and frameworks dots
Sustainability reporting is constantly evolving. The foundations of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are grounded on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and built up to the highly anticipated International Sustainable Standards Board's ap.....»»
Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google are among the members of a newly established AI Safety Institute Consortium, the Commerce Department said. The top U.S. artificial intelligence companies will participate in a government-led effor.....»»
Tesla rakes in $9 billion from carmakers failing to sell enough EVs
Tesla Inc. continues to cash in on other carmakers needing help to meet emissions standards, keeping up a lucrative business the company thought would fade away......»»
Biden strengthens US soot regulations, angering industry
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing......»»
New findings from JWST: How black holes switched from creating to quenching stars
Astronomers have long sought to understand the early universe, and thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a critical piece of the puzzle has emerged. The telescope's infrared detecting "eyes" have spotted an array of small, red dots, identi.....»»
Exploring NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
In this Help Net Security video, Dan Erel, VP of Security at SeeMetrics, discusses NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. NIST CSF is based on existing standards, guidelines, and practices for organizations to manage and reduce cybersecurity risk be.....»»
Tensions between dealers and automakers still stewing in some states
Dealers and their state associations have been working to strengthen protections in franchise laws, addressing emerging issues such as direct sales to consumers and costly sales standards for electric vehicles......»»
Design, synthesis and applications of functional zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks
In a review led by Prof. Zhijie Chen's group from Department of Chemistry at Zhejiang University, an overview of recent progress in the development of Zr-MOFs is provided. The article titled "Design, synthesis and applications of functional zirconium.....»»
Dipole-dipole interactions: Observing a new clock systematic shift
In a new study published in Science today, JILA and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Fellow Jun Ye and his research team have taken a significant step in understanding the intricate and collective light-atom interactions within a.....»»
Researchers develop puffed-up MOFs for improved drug delivery
The spongelike structure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) allows these polymers to possibly carry and deliver a range of therapeutic compounds. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Bio Materials have treated a chromium-containing MOF with a do.....»»
Marine biologist shows how computers are quick and reliable in counting seals
Computers can count seals from aerial photographs with lightning speed and reliability. Based on their spatial patterns, the tiny dots on the aerial images can even be assigned to one of the two major species of seals in the Wadden Sea. That is shown.....»»
Cells" electric fields keep nanoparticles at bay, scientists confirm
The humble membranes that enclose our cells have a surprising superpower: They can push away nano-sized molecules that happen to approach them. A team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has figured out w.....»»
F5 appoints Samir Sherif as CISO
F5 announced the appointment of Samir Sherif as SVP and CISO. In this role, Sherif will lead F5’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and security culture, evolve F5’s security capabilities and resilience, oversee cybersecurity standards and progra.....»»
Week in review: 10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know, exploited Chrome zero-day fixed
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses th.....»»
Scientists make non-toxic quantum dots for shortwave infrared image sensors
SWIR sensors ideal for service robotics, automotive, consumer electronics sectors. Enlarge / Vials of quantum dots with gradually stepping emission from violet to deep red. (credit: Antipoff/CC BY-SA 3.0) Shortwave infra.....»»
Wear and tear may cause firefighter gear to release more "forever chemicals"
Last year, a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) showed that the textiles used in protective clothing worn by firefighters often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a class of chemicals that has been l.....»»
Team upgrades technology for monitoring methane emissions
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have upgraded a highly precise technology designed to monitor emissions of methane, a critical greenhouse gas, and other trace gases, even in harsh field conditions. Measuring m.....»»
10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know about
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, understanding and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This article lists the most essential cybersecurity frameworks developed to guide businesses and gover.....»»
Efforts to bring trade standards to Paraguay"s Ciudad del Este just make it harder for residents to survive
Paraguay's Ciudad del Este is a busy South American contraband hub where scrappy Paraguayan vendors and Brazilian traders mix with businessmen from places as far away as Lebanon and South Korea. This hive of activity moves billions of dollars' worth.....»»
Climate disclosures: Corporations underprepared for tighter new standards, study reveals
Companies and the carbon emissions that they generate are one of the key drivers of anthropogenic climate change. Because of this, however, they also hold precious potential of curbing its severity. The 2021 Glasgow Pact stated that rigorous sustaina.....»»
Hainan"s quest for pristine air: Charting a course to global air quality leadership by 2035
Air pollution significantly impacts human health. Hainan Province in China aims to achieve world-leading ambient air quality by 2035, despite already having relatively good air quality in China. The existing Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) offer.....»»