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.....»»
Exploring a novel way to convert heat to electricity
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have fabricated a novel device that could dramatically boost the conversion of heat into electricity. If perfected, the technology could help recoup some of the heat energy that.....»»
Novel tin-based metal–organic frameworks for reducing carbon dioxide to formate
The never-ending demand for carbon-rich fuels to drive the economy keeps adding more and more carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. While efforts are being made to reduce CO2 emissions, that alone cannot counter the adverse effects of the gas alrea.....»»
Matter gets its first update with minor user and dev improvements
Matter officially arrived last fall to improve the smart home device experience across platforms. Now the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) – which includes Apple – has launched the first Matter update. The release comes with changes and imp.....»»
Home automation standard Matter gets its first update since release
Matter, the new smart home standard that launched in late 2022 is getting an update, but it doesn't look like it's bringing anything new to consumers.HomePod mini and Matter logoThe Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is the governing body behind M.....»»
Supreme Court"s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws
Should California be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California? On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's position by a 5-4 vote in N.....»»
EPA"s new PFAS rules don"t account for major source of drinking water contamination
Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed maximum allowable levels in drinking water for six PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—so-called forever chemicals. But the draft standards do not account for half of the PFA.....»»
eReader-LCD hybrid gadgets keep coming—and so do the trade-offs
What display traits would you sacrifice for an integrated eReader? Enlarge / Philips' display connects a QHD IPS monitor to a 13.3-inch eReader via a hinge. (credit: Philips ) For daily productivity, work, web browsing.....»»
Sexist and impossible standards are still entrenched in UK political reporting, new study finds
Female politicians continue to be subjected to sexist, impossible standards at the hands of the UK media, according to a new study conducted by the University of Surrey......»»
Researchers construct non-interpenetrated 3D covalent organic framework for Au ions capture
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) can be an ideal platform for detecting or extracting metal ions due to their different functional building units and large surface area......»»
Light amplification by stimulated emission from electrically driven colloidal quantum dots finally achieved
In a result decades in the making, Los Alamos scientists have achieved light amplification with electrically driven devices based on solution-cast semiconductor nanocrystals—tiny specs of semiconductor matter made via chemical synthesis and often c.....»»
Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio
The wireless technology that connects millions of devices is set to get a big bump in bandwidth......»»
Box AI brings intelligence to enterprise content
Box unveiled Box AI, a new suite of capabilities that will natively integrate advanced AI models into the Box Content Cloud, bringing Box’s enterprise-grade standards for security, compliance, and privacy to this breakthrough technology. Box AI wil.....»»
Swissbit iShield Key Pro safeguards online accounts, web services
With the iShield Key Pro, Swissbit is expanding its range of hardware security keys with more than simply another FIDO stick. Thanks to the addition of further security standards and features, the new security key provides even more flexibility for s.....»»
Researchers propose new standards to fix what"s wrong in statistics
A new paper in the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology indicates that the methods researchers use to report on analyses of survey data vary widely, and frequently contain mistakes. Publications containing these incorrect analyses yield resul.....»»
Best wireless and MagSafe chargers for iPhone in 2023
Charge your iPhone wirelessly with these MagSafe chargers. Apple’s MagSafe may sound like just a fancy name for wireless charging but it is not the case. It is considerably faster than other wireless charging standards. It can deliver.....»»
Zoop teams with Humans.ai to translate celebrity talk into new languages for fans worldwide
Zoop, which connects fans with their favorite celebrities and creators, has partnered with AI startup Humans.ai to break down language barriers. Zoop, which connects fans with their favorite celebrities and creators, has partnered with AI s.....»»
6 tips for combatting vendor lock-in and the data gravity challenge
Vendor lock-in can cost dearly in the long run. Portability and open standards are just two ways to avoid lock-in and data gravity challenges. Vendor lock-in can cost dearly in the long run. Portability and open standards are just two ways to avo.....»»
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis: From performance enhancement to future development outlook
Electrocatalysis as an efficient energy storage and conversion technology opens up a new path to solve the existing problems of energy depletion and environmental pollution caused by fossil fuel consumption. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a class o.....»»
iOttie Velox Mini review: A compact magnetic car charger with smart cooling
The iOttie Velox Mini is a good-enough compact car charger that magnetically connects to your iPhone and uses advanced cooling to speed up charging.The iOttie Velox MiniRecently, iOttie started releasing an updated lineup of its Velox chargers, all w.....»»
iOttie Velox Mini review: A compact magnetic car charger with active cooling
The iOttie Velox Mini is a good-enough compact car charger that magnetically connects to your iPhone and uses active cooling to speed up charging.The iOttie Velox MiniRecently, iOttie started releasing an updated lineup of its Velox chargers, all wit.....»»