Beyond the fanfare and SEC warnings, SPACs are here to stay
Can SPACs still solve the funding problem for capital-intensive, deep tech startups? And will they become a permanent financing option? Matt Johnson Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southeast France
An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern France on Saturday, sparking health warnings as a yellow hue tinged the sky......»»
Study finds wild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge
The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations. A team led by Coleen Murphy at Princeton University report t.....»»
Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander, while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas......»»
Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load
Local and state governments have a variety of tools at their disposal to attract businesses or entice them to stay. One is tax relief. Austin, for example, helped lure electric automaker Tesla in part with property tax rebates worth $14 million over.....»»
Manila confronts its plastic problem through a community-guided protocol
Governments and international organizations have touted the circular economy, in which materials and products stay in circulation for as long as possible, as an antidote to our global plastic problem. (The equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks of plasti.....»»
Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection
Amidst the unique landscape of geothermal development in the Tohoku region, subtle seismic activities beneath the Earth's surface present a fascinating challenge for researchers. While earthquake warnings may intermittently alert us to seismic events.....»»
Why warnings are being issued ahead of next month"s total solar eclipse
As next month approaches, anticipation for the 2024 total solar eclipse has set in. The eclipse, which will take place April 8, will be visible from Mexico through Canada, casting a brief moment when day momentarily turns to night......»»
Take a trip through gaming history with this charming GDC display
Come for the retro Will Wright photo, stay for the game with a pack-in harmonica. Only the most dedicated "Carmen" fans—or North Dakotan educators of a certain age—are like.....»»
Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can"t agree what marriage is for
"First comes love, then comes marriage"—so goes the classic children's rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is the most important reason to marry—or at least to stay married—is under attack. Republican pundits and la.....»»
Apple could be in trouble over DMA security warnings, as well as Core Technology Fee
It was already clear that Apple’s Core Technology Fee would come in for close scrutiny by the EU, but an interview with the bloc’s antitrust chief has revealed that the company could also be headed for trouble with its security warnings about alt.....»»
How to Stay Cool Without Warming the Planet
The race is on to create climate-friendly air-con technology......»»
EU antitrust chief ready to get on Apple"s case about fees and safety warnings
The Digital Markets Act forced companies like Apple to open up opportunities for more competition, but the legislation has resulted in new problems with monetization and security concerns.Apple's compliance with the DMA may not satisfy regulatorsAppl.....»»
Office 2024 will be the next standalone release, as the Office brand lives on
Consumer prices stay the same; MS promises at least one more standalone release. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Last week, Microsoft announced that it would soon begin offering previews of Microsoft Office 2024, the next st.....»»
Researchers investigate how freshwater diatoms stay in the light
Spring weather brings welcome conditions for flowers and plant life to bloom across the land. The right mixture of temperature, moisture, and light helps keep the green world vibrant......»»
Apple says "stay tuned" to free app developers in the EU worried about fees
The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps — but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that.iPhone wouldn't be where it is today with free appsThe EU hopes to com.....»»
Keeping in touch: Why businesses are cultivating relationships with former employees
For many people, leaving a job can be like leaving a family—and because of the personal and professional bonds they've forged, many naturally stay in touch with their former coworkers and keep apprised of what's happening in the organization......»»
Four years after launch, Apple Arcade is here to stay and will only get more powerful
Over four years after its debut, Apple Arcade has beaten the expectations of critics, and Apple Arcade chief Alex Rofman believes Apple's strategy for the service will continue to do so for a while longer.Apple ArcadeApple Arcade is soon to hit its f.....»»
Online gaming is bringing RAF families closer
Modern methods of internet-based communication such as online gaming and video calls are helping RAF servicepeople stay connected to their families when serving away from home—but challenges still remain, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin.....»»
VW to stay course on EVs in U.S.; studying hybrids
The head of VW Group of America echoed comments made by VW Group's CEO regarding EVs......»»
Deciphering how viruses choose to turn nasty or not to their bacterial host
Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex decision-making process that helps viruses choose to turn nasty or stay friendly to their bacterial host. In a new paper, th.....»»