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,.....»»
To reduce algal blooms and dead zones, we need a strategy for farm pollution
US requires stronger regulation as previous efforts have fallen short. Enlarge / Satellite photo of an algal bloom in western Lake Erie, July 28, 2015. (credit: NASA Earth Observatory) Midsummer is the time for forecasts of th.....»»
Taiwan to help industries reach net zero carbon emission via technological R&D, regulation enactment
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), in line with Taiwan's goal of attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2050, has promised to help industries reduce carbon emissions through R&D of technologies conducive to such reductions and enactment of regu.....»»
The UK Government Just Decided The Fate Of Loot Boxes And It"s Not What We Expected
Government officials in the U.K. just released commentary on their future regulation (or lack thereof) of loot boxes and similar random-pack items in games. Governme.....»»
Phase-boundary regulation boosting electrochemical reactivity of tin-based anodes for magnesium-ion batteries
Relatively arduous alloying reaction and sluggish diffusion kinetics of Sn-based anodes limit their practical applications in magnesium ion batteries (MIBs). To deal with these dilemmas, a general strategy was proposed to regulate the electrochemical.....»»
Tiny gene fragments revealed as crucial new players in retinal development and vision
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona reveal that Srrm3 is a master regulator gene crucial for the development of photoreceptors, cells in the back of the retina which capture and process light, sending signals to the br.....»»
Chemokine receptor CX3CR1 structures uncover mechanism of cholesterol regulation in activation
Chemokine receptors regulate the migration of immune cells and are involved in inflammation, tumor construction and pathogen infection. Chemokines are divided into four subfamilies according to the number and distribution of conserved cysteines at th.....»»
Landmark EU rules will finally put regulation of Big Tech to the test [Updated]
Keeping giant tech companies like Apple or Google in check is top priority. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons | Moment) Imagine an online world where what users want matters, and interoperability reigns. Friends could choose whiche.....»»
Cybersecurity is driving digital transformation in alternative investment institutions
As the alternative investment industry tackles a rapidly changing threat landscape, increased regulation, and a continuous need to innovate, most firms are increasing their DX and security budgets and cite security as critically important to their DX.....»»
Landmark EU rules will finally put regulation of Big Tech to the test
Keeping giant tech companies like Apple or Google in check is top priority. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons | Moment) Imagine an online world where what users want matters, and interoperability reigns. Friends could choose whiche.....»»
New method boosts the study of regulation of gene activity
One way cells can control the activities of their genes is by adding small chemical modifications to the DNA that determine which genes are turned on or off. Methyl groups are one of these chemical modifications or tags. Researchers have found that i.....»»
New NHTSA boss: Agency not holding back on industry regulation
Steven Cliff spoke Wednesday from his office at the U.S. Department of Transportation in his first interview with since being sworn in as the new NHTSA administrator......»»
MOEA amends cogeneration regulation in line with efforts to reduce carbon emissions
Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has drafted an amendment to the regulation on cogeneration in a bid to boost replacement of coal with natural gas used in cogeneration in line with Taiwan's goal of attaining net-zero carbon emission in 2050, accor.....»»
Senator Posts Cryptocurrency Bill On GitHub, Chaos Ensues
On Wednesday, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) posted her upcoming cryptocurrency regulation bill on GitHub. What she got in return were eight pull requests and lots of trolling. The Verge reports: As of press time, Github users have commented on 24 issues.....»»
China Bans 31 Live-Streaming Behaviors
Long-time Slashdot reader Mr_Blank shares a report from Gerona: China has enacted new regulation for the live-streaming industry, listing 31 prohibited conducts and raising the bar for influencers to speak out on specific topics, in the government's.....»»
Umbrella Academy season 3 is finally on Netflix and people are going nuts
A hilarious Twitter post that’s attracted hundreds of likes in the leadup to a long-awaited Netflix debut on Wednesday depicts a mother sitting in front of a screen, oblivious to the fact that her baby on the floor is on fire. “Not now sw.....»»
EVs, infrastructure and safety take the stage at Automotive News Congress, Washington D.C.
Speakers discussed infrastructure and regulation amid expanding electrified transportation in the second of four Automotive News Congress events in Washington......»»
The black box behind embryonic development
DNA regulation is a critical process in a cell that allows it to fulfill its function. This process is key during pregnancy, when embryonic cells must develop into all cell types needed to form an embryo. An international team of researchers from KU.....»»
Industry groups are uneasy after EU lawmakers back 2035 zero-emissions target
The regulation to cut CO2 emissions from new cars 100 percent will cost thousands of jobs and increase prices for consumers, lobbying groups said. .....»»
It’s official: iPhones will be required to have USB-C in 2024
The EU has voted in favor of a regulation that mandates a USB-C port on 15 gadget categories, including phones. Apple is not a target, just the worst hit......»»
The secret to a longer lifespan? Gene regulation holds a clue
Natural selection has produced mammals that age at dramatically different rates. Take, for example, naked mole rats and mice; the former can live up to 41 years, nearly ten times as long as similar-size rodents such as mice......»»