DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»
FDA’s rotten definition of “healthy” food is finally getting tossed
For now, salmon and nuts are not eligible for "healthy" label, but sugary cereals are. Enlarge (credit: Getty | REDA&CO) The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday proposed a long-awaited revision to the definition of th.....»»
New York follows California in mandating zero-emission vehicles by 2035
Just last month, California announced it would be banning the sale of all new gasoline-powered vehicles in 2035. Finalizing that regulation actually paved the way for New York to do the same as federal regulations required the Golden State be first t.....»»
Physicists find way to control detonation wave in promising new type of engine
Skoltech researchers have theoretically predicted synchronization—a kind of self-regulation—in detonation waves. The discovery could help tame this inherently chaotic process so as to stabilize combustion in a rotating detonation engine. This ref.....»»
Lawn mower recall: 31 people already had bolts or blades come off this popular mower
Snow Joe recalled two Sun Joe Cordless Lawn Mower models that pose a laceration hazard. There’s a problem with the mower blade, which can detach unexpectedly and lead to accidents. The company has received 31 reports of issues where the bolt securi.....»»
Study investigates longer life due to faulty RNA processing
The control of RNA metabolism is crucial to the regulation of animal longevity, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging in Cologne have now discovered. They found that worms live longer when certain RNAs are processed different.....»»
"The Woman King" review: Viola Davis leads a groundbreaking and glorious action epic
Before there was Wonder Woman's Amazons or Black Panther's Dora Milaje, there was the Agojie. Far from fantasy, these female warriors were a real-life West African regiment that defended the kingdom of Dahomey for centuries against warring neighbors.....»»
PDGFR kinase inhibitor found to protect against septic death via regulation of BTLA
In a study was led by Dr. Jianxin Jiang (Institute of Department of Trauma Medical Center, Daping Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University), a team screened a highly selective kinase inhibitor libra.....»»
EU opens California office to smooth discussions with big tech
The European Union has opened an office in San Francisco in a bid to strengthen ties and communicate more effectively with US companies such as Apple and their stakeholders on technology policy and regulation.European Union flagThe U.S.-EU Trade and.....»»
Ireland fines Instagram 405M euro for failing to protect children’s data
Facebook is reviewing the decision. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images) Ireland’s data regulator has fined Instagram 405 million euro for violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and failing to saf.....»»
The double life of Sp1: A protein"s new role upends thinking about its impact on cancer
For four decades, Specificity Protein 1 (Sp1) has been cast solely as a transcription factor, a type of protein that binds DNA and turns genes on. But a Donnelly Center study has now revealed that Sp1 plays another unexpected role in gene regulation.....»»
Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation......»»
Instagram hit with $400 million fine for violation of EU children privacy rules
Instagram has received the second-highest fine under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation with a €405 million bill – the highest was a €746 million penalty to Amazon last year. This fine is due to a violation of children’s p.....»»
Call of Duty will come to Game Pass and stay on PlayStation, Microsoft says
In a blog post by Spencer addressing regulation concerns over the acquisition, he made it clear that Call of Duty will come to Game Pass and PlayStation......»»
AI regulation: A state-by-state roundup of AI bills
Wondering where AI regulation stands in your state? Check out this roundup of AI-related bills at the state and local level. Wondering where AI regulation stands in your state? Check out this roundup of AI-related bills at the state and local lev.....»»
Data privacy regulation a top three challenge for IoT adopters
Fears over security have become less of a concern for organizations adopting IoT solutions than it was five years ago, according to a recent study by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global member-based association of industry leading companies driving the adoptio.....»»
Analysis of molecular processes in living cells with sub-10 nm spatial resolution
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed "photoswitching fingerprint analysis"—a unique technology that for the first time allows the analysis of molecular processes and the regulation of individual proteins in living cells with su.....»»
New insights into the regulation of intuitive and reflexive body perception in insects
A new study shows how movement-induced postural reflexes in stick insects are modified under different loading conditions. A team of scientists from the University of Cologne (Germany) and Ohio University (U.S.) traced the load and movement signals f.....»»
Temperature fluctuation control with a switchable spin-crossover material
Alleviating the heat-island effect through thermal regulation mechanisms in building elements can improve human thermal comfort and the living environment in urban areas. Passive thermal regulation systems incorporated with roofs, windows or walls, a.....»»
How kitemarks are kicking off IoT regulation
Regulation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has always been a contentious subject. Those against claim it stymies growth of a nascent industry, while those advocating for it argue it sees the adoption of industry best practices and helps establish sta.....»»
Human eggs remain healthy for decades by putting "batteries on standby mode"
Immature human egg cells skip a fundamental metabolic reaction thought to be essential for generating energy, according to the findings of a study by researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) published today in the journal Nature......»»