Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies. Here"s why they"re so hard to eliminate
Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world......»»
Trump’s Administration Will Attack Health Care from Multiple Angles
The new Trump administration is likely to reduce subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans and roll back Medicaid coverage. Public health authorities worry that antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be empowered.....»»
The Lucy Fossil’s Extraordinary Journey to Becoming an Icon of Human Evolution
The 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as Lucy rose to fame through an incredible combination of circumstances.....»»
ChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode
OpenAI launched a native ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, which makes it easier for Mac users to interact with the company’s AI chatbot. Now OpenAI is releasing a huge update to ChatGPT on Mac, which adds integration with third-party apps......»»
Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050
A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»
Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way
, and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping the third-generation model due to fit concerns — and AirPods 4 are what I have been waiting for.....»»
Researchers say impact of Trump"s climate policies "recoverable"
US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday......»»
Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers
San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months......»»
Fossil teeth suggest a long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain
Compared to the great apes, humans have an exceptionally long childhood, during which parents, grandparents and other adults contribute to their physical and cognitive development. This is a key developmental period for acquiring all the cognitive sk.....»»
Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains
As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning—or not—to climate go.....»»
iOS 18.2 has the best Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.2 is just a few weeks away. It’s a huge software update that includes some of the best, most powerful Apple Intelligence features yet. Here’s the full list of AI features coming soon. more….....»»
Oura CEO baits Apple with smart ring shade: ‘it’s hard to do this product category right’
Oura’s has led many to wonder if Apple would ever create its own competing ring product. Oura’s CEO apparently doesn’t think so, and his reasons include some clear bait for the tech giant. more….....»»
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»
New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions
Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»
Walmart Black Friday sale drops this 75-inch TCL under $400
There's a huge discount on a TCL 75-inch TV right now at Walmart thanks to its Black Friday sale. It's down to just $378 right now......»»
iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why
just received a huge update in iOS 18.1 with Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection features. But for many users, Apple’s next update may be even more transformative thanks to a key Apple Intelligence upgrade. Here’s how iOS 18.2 will.....»»
Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies. Here"s why they"re so hard to eliminate
Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world......»»
Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth
The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted long.....»»
EU"s latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive
The European Union has told Apple to stop geo-locking, where apps and services vary in different countries — entirely ignoring decades of laws and practices by other industries that have nothing to do with the App Store.EU wants the impossible with.....»»
My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete
It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser......»»
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
Governments at the COP29 talks approved Monday new UN standards for international carbon markets in a key step toward allowing countries to trade credits to meet their climate targets......»»