EU backs plan to downgrade wolf protection status
EU member states on Wednesday voted in favor of lowering the protection status of wolves, a move decried by conservationists that paves the way for a relaxation of tight hunting restrictions......»»
Foxconn India drops recruitment discrimination against married women
Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit:.....»»
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that's been in place for three decad.....»»
Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health
As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»
Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. This is the conclusion drawn by a current study by the University of Bonn and the Univer.....»»
Moving graphene from the lab to fab: How 2D materials could transform everyday electronics
Graphene has lived up to its promise in the lab. Now, EU researchers are working on supporting its wider adoption in high-end electronics, photonics and sensors......»»
USX Cyber strengthens phishing defense in GUARDIENT XDR
USX Cyber released advanced phishing protection tools within its GUARDIENT XDR platform. This latest enhancement enables organizations to strengthen defenses against sophisticated phishing attacks by providing employees with realistic training and h.....»»
What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»
Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time
Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety without compromising privacy. These new security features a.....»»
EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»
A new mission to Pluto could answer the questions raised by New Horizons
Pluto may have been downgraded from full-planet status, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hold a special place in scientist's hearts. There are practical and sentimental reasons for that—Pluto has tantalizing mysteries to unlock that New Horizons, t.....»»
Lawsuit by US workers accuses Apple chipmaker TSMC of ‘anti-American discrimination’
TSMC’s Arizona plants will enable Apple chips for older devices to be made in the US for the first time, but things haven’t exactly been going to plan. The latest development is that a group of the company’s US workers have filed a lawsuit a.....»»
What 2025 holds for user identity protection
In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS, discusses what he sees as the most prominent areas for improvement and continued change in the space: As we move into 2025, it’s evident that businesses recognize MFA as esse.....»»
Economic policies encourage the careless use of people and the planet. Creating caring economies is the answer
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change includes a Gender Action Plan, adopted in 2017. The plan aims to "enhance the gender responsiveness" of climate policy and climate action. It outlines specific actions and strategies to promot.....»»
Google Unveils Upcoming Online Protection Tools for Android Users
The new features will be available on Pixel phones first, and will arrive for more Android devices soon. The post Google Unveils Upcoming Online Protection Tools for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently announced that.....»»
Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»
Scientists develop a phase-transformable membrane for efficient gas separation
Industrial gas separation, essential for clean energy and environmental protection, demands efficiency and adaptability. Current materials, however, lack the flexibility to selectively separate gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) while.....»»
Cequence Security enables organizations to elevate their API defenses
Cequence Security announced its new API Security Assessment Services. Designed to provide immediate, actionable insights into API security risks, these time-bound and fixed services leverage Cequence’s advanced Unified API Protection platform, enab.....»»
iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why
just received a huge update in iOS 18.1 with Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection features. But for many users, Apple’s next update may be even more transformative thanks to a key Apple Intelligence upgrade. Here’s how iOS 18.2 will.....»»
EU sustainable finance framework must go further to meet Paris Climate Goals—research shows how
New research shows that the EU's sustainable finance framework urgently needs to expand and that, in its current form, the taxonomy will not meet the Paris Climate Agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C......»»
Has Pakistan begun the crackdown on "unregistered" VPNs?
Throttled VPNs returned working as usual by Sunday night, but Pakistan's plan to regulate VPN usage is just started. Here's all you need to know......»»