Brazil"s Lula promises no deforestation but challenges loom
When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is sworn in as president of the second most populous country in the western hemisphere Jan. 1, few challenges will be greater than fulfilling his promise to end all deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon by 2030......»»
A space oddity—small exoplanet challenges existing theories on planet formation
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying planet, located 455 light-years from Earth, shows that planetary systems can be considerably more complex than researc.....»»
vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist
While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centralit.....»»
Starlink relents to Brazil, agrees to block Elon Musk’s X platform
Starlink complies with order to block X but vows to keep fighting asset freeze. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Starlink said it is complying with Brazil's order to block Elon Musk's X platform, backtracking fr.....»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
Bluetooth Channel Sounding enhances security of Bluetooth connected devices
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organization that oversees Bluetooth technology, released Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new secure, fine-ranging feature that promises to enhance the convenience, safety, and security of Bluetooth conne.....»»
People in financial distress behave more morally, says study
A new study conducted at Reichman University, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, challenges the negative stereotypes associated with individuals facing economic hardship. The study, led by Prof. Guy Hochman of Reichman University's B.....»»
Intel Core Ultra 200V promises Arm-beating battery life without compatibility issues
Another mixed year for CPU speed, but battery and graphics upgrades are welcome. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has formally announced its first batch of next-generation Core Ultra processors, codenamed "Lunar Lake." The.....»»
Upcoming Soulslike delayed indefinitely on Xbox due to ‘challenges’ with Microsoft
Enotria: The Last Song was originally supposed to come to Xbox Series X/S at launch, but the developers apparently can't get in touch with Microsoft......»»
X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store [U]
Following a dispute between Elon Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court, the social network X has been officially banned from Brazil as of this Friday evening. As a result, the court is now demanding that Apple remove X from the Brazilian App Store –.....»»
Five features to expect with iOS 18.2 later this year
Apple has made a lot of promises for iOS 18, yet a good chunk of them aren’t available in the current betas of both iOS 18.0 and iOS 18.1. Since most of the promised features are coming “later this year”, we should expect them in iOS 18.2 – a.....»»
Starlink tells Brazil it won’t block X until government unfreezes its assets
More than one Musk company involved in battle with powerful Brazilian judge. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Elon Musk's Starlink broadband service said it would defy an order to block Musk's X platform in B.....»»
Scientists develop new TRV vector-based method for peach gene analysis
Peach, a valuable crop within the Rosaceae family, has historically faced challenges in genetic research due to the lack of robust transformation techniques. Current methods are often limited by tissue type and developmental constraints, hindering fu.....»»
Genomic study illuminates mango"s heritage and future
Mango, a tropical fruit with a long cultivation history, faces significant challenges such as low genetic diversity and limited breeding improvements due to complex domestication and self-pollination. These issues hinder genetic advancements in trait.....»»
Harnessing AI to fight global deforestation
The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is intended to prevent goods marketed in the EU from contributing to the spread of deforestation. When a wood product is brought into the EU market, for example, there must be documentation of which ty.....»»
Support for the unique challenges faced by culturally diverse fathers benefits the whole family
New research has revealed support and services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) fathers is lacking, however culturally specific peer support programs and tailored resources are benefiting the whole family......»»
iPadOS 18 has a new Apple Music feature exclusive to iPad
iPadOS 18 isn’t very big on iPad-exclusive features. Most of the update’s highlights are cross-platform, like new customization tools and app updates that are on the iPhone too. But one of the few iPad-only features promises to improve the Apple.....»»
We can now watch Grace Hopper’s famed 1982 lecture on YouTube
The lecture featured Hopper discussing future challenges of protecting information. Rear Admiral Grace Hopper on Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People (Part One, 1982). The late Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a g.....»»
Novel encoding mechanism unveiled for particle physics
In the development of particle physics, researchers have introduced an innovative particle encoding mechanism that promises to improve how information in particle physics is digitally registered and analyzed. This new method, focusing on the quantum.....»»
Novel probiotics identified in traditional Brazilian cheeses
Research conducted at the Center for Dairy Technology (Tecnolat) in Campinas, São Paulo state, Brazil, has identified lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that have probiotic properties and are beneficial to human health in samples of traditional Brazilian ch.....»»
All Trophies in Astro Bot
Astro Bot has 44 Trophies to earn on your PlayStation 5 if you want to add this game to your list of Platinums. Here are all the challenges you need to do......»»