Court says Florida can’t block cruise line from requiring vaccines
Ruling finds Florida's law unconstitutional twice over. Enlarge (credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images) On Sunday, District Court Judge Kathleen Williams issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the state of Florida from enforcing a law that wo.....»»
Amazon Buy Box rigging suit dismissed after users failed to show receipts
Users want Amazon held accountable for hiding cheaper items with faster delivery. Enlarge (credit: Daria Nipot | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) A court has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that A.....»»
The art of molecular self-assembly: Crafting 2D nanostructures for advanced materials
Creating periodic nanostructures is vital for progress in material science and nanotechnology. Traditional methods often struggle with complexity and scalability. Integrating bottom-up self-assembly of block molecules with top-down lithography offers.....»»
FCC to block phone company over robocalls pushing scam “Tax Relief Program”
Veriwave Telco "identified one client as the source of all of the calls." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Diy13) The Federal Communications Commission said it is preparing to block a phone company that carried illegal ro.....»»
UAW President Shawn Fain accused of seeking benefits for fiancée, her sister
The new details are revealed in a filing related to an investigation by the union's court-appointed monitor into Fain's decision to strip key assignments from two top lieutenants......»»
SpaceX sends up Space Coast"s 50th rocket launch of the year
SpaceX continued the Space Coast's record rocket launch pace with a July 8 evening liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida......»»
Findlay Auto Group employee sues CDK over breach
A Findlay Automotive Group employee has sued CDK Global, the latest dealership employee or former employee to seek relief in federal court for alleged injury from a data breach at the dealership management system provider. .....»»
Deep learning model enhances maize phenotype detection and crop management
A research team has developed the Point-Line Net, a deep learning method based on the Mask R-CNN framework, to automatically recognize maize field images and determine the number and growth trajectory of leaves and stalks. The model achieved an objec.....»»
UK says Apple unfairly fired worker who took secret photos of a colleague
A UK employment court has ruled that Apple must pay compensation to an employee it dismissed over alleged harassment of a female colleague.Inside Apple's UK headquarters at the iconic Battersea Power Station (source: Apple)The incident took place at.....»»
The Supreme Court Is Gutting Protections for Clean Water and Safe Air
Four key rulings from the US Supreme Court will hamper the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies......»»
The Supreme Court Doesn’t Want You to Have Clean Water and Safe Air
Four key rulings from the court will hamper the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies......»»
Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy......»»
Repurposed technology used to probe new regions of Mars" atmosphere
Using the repurposed equipment, a team including Imperial College London researchers have measured parts of the Martian atmosphere that were previously impossible to probe. This includes areas that can block radio signals if not properly accounted fo.....»»
Google wants to cut its reliance on Apple for search revenue
Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.Google pays Apple a cut of its revenue for searches made through the Safari.....»»
Study demonstrates how a simple metric could steer global economy towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss
Businesses are keenly aware that consumers value ethical business practices, including the protection of biodiversity, and many have committed to biodiversity conservation. A road block, however, turns out to be the large variety of ways that have be.....»»
Did Hawaii just pave the way for court enforcement of California"s climate promises?
Last month, 13 young Hawaiian plaintiffs were set to take the state's Department of Transportation to trial for failing to make real headway on reducing planet-warming pollution. Instead, on the eve of their court date, the youths inked a groundbreak.....»»
Getting bacteria into line: Physicists use magnetic fields to manipulate bacterial behavior
Researchers at Finland's Aalto University have found a way to use magnets to line up bacteria as they swim. The approach offers more than just a way to nudge bacteria into order—it also provides a useful tool for a wide range of research, such as w.....»»
Dodge Durango engine problems plague Indiana police
Indiana State Police said nearly 20 percent of the Dodge Durangos they bought over the past year have had oil cooler defects requiring lengthy repairs......»»
How to spot AI fake content—and what policymakers can do to help stop it
Earlier this year, New Hampshire voters received a phone message that sounded like President Joe Biden, discouraging them to vote in the state's primary election. The voice on the line, however, was not really Biden's—it was a robocall created with.....»»
Florida Keys sailboat was a floating house of horrors for children, cops say
Florida Keys sailboat was a floating house of horrors for children, cops say.....»»
Scientists debate Gulf Stream"s role in North Atlantic currents
A new study questions the coherence of the circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean, as researchers show that the Gulf Stream exists, but variations off the coast of Florida do not necessarily reach Norway......»»