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,.....»»
Tech Industry Groups Are Watering Down Attempts at Privacy Regulation, One State at a Time
Coordinated industry lobbying is overwhelming the scattered efforts of consumer groups and privacy-minded lawmakers. From a report: In late 2019, Utah state senator Kirk Cullimore got a phone call from one of his constituents, a lawyer who represente.....»»
US Senate backs off Big Tech regulation bill as Apple again criticizes impacts of sideloading
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act could ban major tech firms like Apple from favoring their products over competitors. Aimed to shake up the competition, tech lobbyists claim the bill, which allows sideloading, could harm popular consume.....»»
How to navigate GDPR complexity
There’s been a lot of turbulence in the data privacy regulation space in the past couple of years. Post Brexit, there was a risk for the UK to be digitally isolated from the EU. For the moment, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has.....»»
Turning X chromosome "off and on again" critical for oocyte development
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have identified a potential new diagnostic marker that predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg cells. The findings could pave the way for generating artifi.....»»
South Korea to build blockchain business center in Busan
South Korea is set to build an International Blockchain Business Center (BIBC) in Busan after the city became a blockchain regulation-free zone in 2019, according to Korean-language reports......»»
Review: New Chip ‘N Dale movie hilariously spoofs classic games, cartoons
A Shrek for a new era, as Disney lets Lonely Island go nuts (in PG fashion). Enlarge / When there's danger! (credit: Disney) Traditionally, when Disney films skip theaters and go straight to video, it's not a good sign. That h.....»»
Indian trade body calls for "urgent" App Store regulation
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) has issued a study of the App Store and Google Play Store, concluding that the stores are powerful, but it's hard to determine what would be fair pricing.App Store on an iPhoneApple is a key contributor.....»»
The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox
If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines......»»
Report: Apple is testing USB-C iPhone models for 2023
European Union regulation could force Apple to make the switch. Enlarge / 2021's iPhone 13 still uses Apple's proprietary Lightning port. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is testing iPhones that use the industry-standard USB-C port.....»»
Global Crypto Regulation Body Likely in Next Year, Top Official Says
Global market regulators are likely to launch a joint body within the next year to better co-ordinate cryptocurrency rules, a senior watchdog official has said. From a report: Ashley Alder, chair of the International Organization of Securities Commis.....»»
New EU Rules Would Require Chat Apps To Scan Private Messages for Child Abuse
The European Commission has proposed controversial new regulation that would require chat apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to selectively scan users' private messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and "grooming" behavior. The propos.....»»
Self-regulation of an enzyme with critical cellular functions
The lab of Kathy Gould, Louise B. McGavock Professor and professor of cell and developmental biology, used a multi-disciplinary approach that included structural biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to investigate the regulation of the CK1 en.....»»
Apple"s Jane Horvath to chair panel on the future of privacy
Jane Horvath, Apple's senior director of Global Privacy, will chair at the 15th annual Computers, Privacy & Data Protection (CPDP) conference in Brussels, talking about technology, regulation, and international cooperation.Jane Horvath speaking at CE.....»»
Spatiotemporal regulation of chemical reactions using only audible sound
Spatiotemporal regulation of multistep enzyme reactions through compartmentalization is essential in studies that mimic natural systems such as cells and organelles. Until now, scientists have used liposomes, vesicles, or polymersomes to physically s.....»»
Carbon Cap and Trade Is Set to Start in Pennsylvania--but for How Long?
Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that his administration had finalized a regulation to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
UK plans regulations affecting Apple TV+, other streaming services
Streaming services like Apple TV+ face more regulation in the United Kingdom, with the government planning to bring video on-demand apps under the same rules as broadcasters.A whitepaper by the UK government intends to force streaming services provid.....»»
A single allele deletion in gene encoding Zbtb38 leads to early embryonic death
DNA methylation is a major epigenetic modification that is crucial for mammalian development. For instance, DNA methylation is central to inexhaustible biological processes, such as gene regulation and cell fate decisions. In mammals, DNA methyltrans.....»»
Study links fracking, drinking water pollution, and infant health
New research documents for the first time the pollution of public water supplies caused by shale gas development, commonly known as fracking, and its negative impact of infant health. These findings call for closer environmental regulation of the ind.....»»
New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes
New research finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in d.....»»
Biden Announces New 3D Gun Regulation
SonicSpike writes: President Biden has just announced that he will be enacting regulation requiring that homebuilt firearms, including 3D printed guns, have a serial number and be registered with the government. Read more of this story at Slashd.....»»