EPA’s PFAS rules: We’d prefer zero, but we’ll accept 4 parts per trillion
For two chemicals, any presence in water supplies is too much. Enlarge (credit: Layland Masuda) Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has finalized rules for handling water supplies that are contam.....»»
White House environmental official tours PFAS-site in Minnesota
A member of President Joe Biden's administration stopped in the city of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, on May 6 to talk PFAS with local officials, visiting an area that's been at the forefront of contamination just three weeks after the Biden administration r.....»»
Unraveling isopods" culinary secrets and why it matters for ecosystems
New research on desert isopods' dietary preferences is the revelation of the complex factors influencing their food choices. By understanding how these animals meticulously regulate their nutrient intake and prefer biological soil crusts over plant l.....»»
Accountability standards based on rules of democracy needed in times of rising political violence, scholar argues
When a family or group of friends sit down to play a familiar game they've played many times before, they generally don't need to refer to the rules—unless someone breaks them. The values of liberal democracy have been transgressed in numerous form.....»»
Sonos headphones likely revealed in website slip-up
Sonos' unreleased headphones may have been inadvertently revealed by a European parts supplier......»»
US Labor Board rules that Apple illegally interrogated retail employees in NYC
Apple on Monday was hit by a US Labor Board ruling on whether or not the company was illegally interrogating its employees about unionization activities. In that case, the board agreed that Apple had indeed been coercively interrogating its retail st.....»»
US Labor Board rules Apple illegally interrogated retail staff in NYC
The US Labor Board found that Apple conducted unauthorized interrogations of employees at the Apple World Trade Center retail store in New York City.Apple World Trade CenterIn a recent ruling, the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that A.....»»
What"s with the recent wild tornadoes? Expert weighs in
In the past week, weather authorities across the U.S. reported more than 100 tornadoes across the central and southern parts of the country, destroying dozens of homes and buildings from Oklahoma to Nebraska and Iowa......»»
White House pledges $100 million to help small suppliers shift to EV parts
The Biden administration on Monday said it will spend more than $100 million to help small and medium-sized suppliers retool or expand their factories and improve their energy and cybersecurity infrastructures......»»
Security Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove
Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most of the rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit.....»»
Opinion: Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man
Would you rather find yourself alone in the woods with a bear or a man? This is the question currently dividing social media. Based on the responses online, it looks like most women answering the question say they would choose the bear, a decision th.....»»
Researcher: Climate models can run for months on supercomputers—but my new algorithm can make them ten times faster
Climate models are some of the most complex pieces of software ever written, able to simulate a vast number of different parts of the overall system, such as the atmosphere or ocean. Many have been developed by hundreds of scientists over decades and.....»»
Final U.S. rules extend timetable for critical mineral sourcing in EV tax credit eligibility
The rule expands the timetable for graphite sourcing until 2027, a critical mineral used in battery production that is overwhelmingly produced in China......»»
New iPads are close, EU App Store rules, and Apple ID"s new bug on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your regular hosts discuss a change in EU rules for small developers, some Apple ID bugs, iOS 18 leaks — and of course the imminent launch of new iPads.Apple is due to launch new iPads on May 7If.....»»
Scientists advance research of harmful PFAS chemicals and their impacts
A bemused fishmonger at a seafood market in Portsmouth, N.H., weighed and packaged a dozen filets of fish and three lobster tails for his unusually exacting customers, Dartmouth researchers Celia Chen, Guarini, a research professor of biological scie.....»»
Netflix debuts first teaser trailer for Cobra Kai season 6
Cobra Kai season 6 is being split into three parts, as Netflix plans an epic finale for The Karate Kid sequel series......»»
EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back
Responding to criticism that its Core Technology Fee for EU developers could see small App Store developers owing Apple excessive fees, the company has revised its rules for eligibility.European Union flagsAs part of complying with the EU's mandate t.....»»
Pet parrots prefer live video-calls over watching pre-recorded videos of other birds
Pet parrots given the choice to video-call each other or watch pre-recorded videos of other birds will flock to the opportunity for live chats, new research shows......»»
What’s new on Peacock in May 2024
Peacock's May 2024 lineup includes The American Society of Magical Negroes, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, We Are Lady Parts, and Eurovision Song Contest 2024......»»
6 public auto dealership groups challenged by inflation, lower profit per vehicle
Asbury, AutoNation, Group 1, Lithia, Penske and Sonic continue turning to acquisitions or growing service and parts operations for new revenue sources......»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»