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.....»»
In San Francisco, being a human instead of a robot will cost you
San Francisco's robotaxi rollout illustrates how regulatory standards treat human and robot drivers differently......»»
Satechi"s new USB-C dock adds ports and lifts your MacBooks
Satechi's latest 9-port dock connects to Apple's MacBook Air or MacBook Pro via two USB-C cables, acts as an elevated stand, and contains an NVMe SSD enclosure to inexpensively boost storage.Satechi Dual Dock StandApple products are built with a spec.....»»
Thermally induced orderly alignment of porphyrin photoactive motifs in metal-organic frameworks
Professor Shi Weiqun's group from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made progress in the application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in the field of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The study was published in.....»»
Addigy releases comprehensive, one-click compliance and conditional access for macOS devices
Addigy, the popular device management app, has released a new Compliance and Conditional Access engine, a comprehensive solution that enables seamless, one-click device compliance for macOS devices that meets CIS and NIST standards. more….....»»
Florida"s academic standards distort the contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society
The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their benefit.....»»
How manufacturers can navigate cybersecurity regulations amid NIST 2.0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a discussion draft for possible Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) changes earlier this year. The proposed changes aim to help increase the CSF’s clarity and bring the updated versio.....»»
Towering dealership landmark is toppled
A 26-foot statue that had been a San Antonio landmark since the 1960s was felled by Hyundai's dealership standards......»»
Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices, research suggests
Flat screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available, but it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated cousins, quantum rods, for commercial devices. Quantum rods can control both the polarization and color o.....»»
Thread standard is still messy, creating the risk of multiple networks in your smart home
The Matter and Thread standards are supposed to ensure that a huge range of smart home devices can work seamlessly together, mirroring the benefits offered by HomeKit compatibility. But this isn’t the case, say multiple manufacturers. The main b.....»»
Valve starts selling refurbished Steam Decks for up to $130 less than new models
Refurb units "meet or even exceed performance standards of new retail units." Enlarge / Certified refurbished Steam Decks can save you a little money without sacrificing performance or warranty. (credit: Valve) Valve's S.....»»
A nanocapsulation strategy for facile analysis and processing of insoluble aromatic polymers in water
Polymeric materials are essential for our everyday lives. In the search for new functional materials, scientists have placed focus on polymers composed of rigid aromatic frameworks, displaying unique electronical/optical properties, heat resistance a.....»»
Nanoscale "tattoos" for individual cells could provide early warnings for health problems
Engineers have developed nanoscale tattoos—dots and wires that adhere to live cells—in a breakthrough that puts researchers one step closer to tracking the health of individual cells......»»
The significance of the mesoscale in multiscale neuroethology modeling
From the smallest, microscales to large, macroscales, the workings of many systems can be understood at multiple levels. Growing evidence suggests that the mesoscale, which connects the two extremes, is a good starting point when trying to build an o.....»»
Does NHTSA"s fuel economy proposal come up short? Some policy experts say yes
NHTSA last month outlined fuel economy standards for the 2027-32 model years that some policy experts argue would do little to improve the efficiency of gasoline-powered vehicles if finalized alongside the EPA's stricter limits on tailpipe pollution......»»
Historical DNA study connects living people to enslaved and free African Americans at early ironworks
A first-of-its-kind analysis of historical DNA ties tens of thousands of living people to enslaved and free African Americans who labored at an iron forge in Maryland known as Catoctin Furnace soon after the founding of the United States......»»
Dasera Mesa Verde protects sensitive information across diverse data environments
Dasera releases Mesa Verde, empowering organizations to safeguard structured and unstructured data with precision and efficiency. Now with a comprehensive and seamless approach to securing unstructured data sources, Dasera is redefining the standards.....»»
SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data
A group of international researchers has achieved a breakthrough in computer security by developing a new and highly efficient cipher for cache randomization. The innovative cipher, designed by Assistant Professor Rei Ueno from the Research Institute.....»»
This Prosthetic Limb Actually Attaches to the Wearer’s Nerves
A prosthetic arm that connects directly to the nervous system gives the user fine control over the motions of individual fingers—just by thinking and trying to move......»»
More metal-organic frameworks, fewer problems: A self-supervised transformer model for property prediction
For decades, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been captivating researchers because of their wide range of applications: gas absorption, water harvesting, energy storage and desalination. Until now, quickly and inexpensively selecting the top perf.....»»
Study shows performance of photodetector heterojunctions varies with carbon nanotube diameter
Junctions between the two different materials, single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and perovskite (CsPbBr3) quantum dots (QDs)—a mechanically stable and easily customized photovoltaic material that creates an electrical current from sunlight when.....»»