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,.....»»
Tesla camera concerns spur China to review car data regulations
A draft regulation proposes mandating that any information collected from a car’s external cameras, such as location data or images of buildings or roads, be stored in China......»»
EU Adopts Rules on One-Hour Takedowns for Terrorist Content
The European Parliament approved a new law on terrorist content takedowns yesterday, paving the way for one-hour removals to become the legal standard across the EU. From a report: The regulation "addressing the dissemination of terrorist content onl.....»»
Lightning and subvisible discharges produce molecules that clean the atmosphere
Lightning bolts break apart nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the atmosphere and create reactive chemicals that affect greenhouse gases. Now, a team of atmospheric chemists and lightning scientists have found that lightning bolts and, surprisingly, su.....»»
GM issues fix for fire-risk Bolts
Dealers have been unable to sell 2017 to 2019 model year Bolts since November......»»
White House Urged To Address Surge in Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity experts, law enforcement agencies and governments urged the White House to root out safe havens for criminals engaging in ransomware and step up regulation of cryptocurrencies, the lifeblood of hackers, in the hopes of controlling a gro.....»»
EU adopts rules on one-hour takedowns for terrorist content
The European Parliament approved a new law on terrorist content takedowns yesterday, paving the way for one-hour removals to become the legal standard across the EU. The regulation “addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online”.....»»
Department of Homeland Security Pushes REAL ID Deadline To 2023
The federal government is delaying the deadline for the REAL ID enforcement for a second time. The regulation was put in place in 2005 as a way to ensure travelers' identities following the 9/11 attacks, according to the DHS. Only recently did all 50.....»»
Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace and Hippo’s Assaf Wand discuss proptech’s biggest opportunities
What is the biggest opportunity for proptech founders? How should they think about competition, strategic investment versus top-tier VC firms, and how to build a board? What about navigating regulation? What is the biggest opportunity for p.....»»
Lobbying row: Why ministers have two mobile phones
Critics say ministerial messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees......»»
Lobbying row exposes ministers" text habit
Critics say messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees......»»
Flowering rooted in embryonic gene-regulation
Researchers at the Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences—and the John Innes Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom, have determined that gene-regulatory mechanisms at an early embryonic stage govern the flo.....»»
Cracking the case: New study sheds more light on the “Brazil nut effect”
Shape and orientation of a given Brazil nut is the key to its upward movement. (video link) Open a can of mixed nuts, and chances are you'll find a bunch of Brazil nuts topping the heap—whether that's a good or bad thing depends on how.....»»
Scientists discover a new gene regulation mechanism
A team of scientists from Russia studied the role of double-stranded fragments of the maturing RNA and showed that the interaction between distant parts of the RNA can regulate gene expression. The research was published in Nature Communications......»»
Selective mRNA degradation via autophagy: A novel role for autophagy in gene regulation
Optimal cell function requires a fine balance between the synthesis and degradation of biomolecules. Autophagy is the process by which cells degrade and recycle their own components, helping to clean up and maintain the cell's internal environment an.....»»
Scientists crack "the Brazil-nut" puzzle, how do the largest nuts rise to the top?
Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The findings could have vital impact on industries stru.....»»
DNA structure itself is involved in genome regulation
The (when stretched) two-meter-long DNA molecule in each human cell is continuously being unpacked and packed again to enable the expression of genetic information. When genes must be accessed for transcription, the DNA double helix unwinds and the s.....»»
DNA methylation from bacteria and microbiome using nanopore technology
Bacterial DNA methylation occurs in diverse sequence contexts and plays important functional roles in cellular defense and gene regulation. An increasing number of studies have reported that bacterial DNA methylation has important roles affecting cli.....»»
Loot boxes too similar to “problem gambling” to avoid regulation, report says
Determinations: Loot box "value" matters; wealth doesn't drive who becomes a "whale." Enlarge / A new study attempts to connect the dots between opening video game loot boxes and replicating "problem gambling" behaviors. (credit: Getty Images /.....»»
Big Tech CEOs Told "Time For Self-Regulation is Over" By US Lawmakers
The chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter faced criticism from U.S. lawmakers on Thursday about their approaches to extremism and misinformation in their first appearances before Congress since pro-Trump rioters assaulted the U.S. Capitol.....»»
Google, Facebook Twitter grilled in US on fake news
Politicians want greater regulation while social media bosses say they are doing enough......»»