EU Initiative Uses Blockchain and NFTs to Fight IP Infringement
The EU is preparing to launch its own blockchain solution to authenticate physical products through NFTs. The technology can be used to fight counterfeit products but has many other use cases as well. The tokens are compatible with regular NFT platfo.....»»
Apple announces Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund to create more affordable homes
Apple has announced the launch of a new Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund, intended to help the creation of more affordable homes in and around San Francisco. It’s the latest phase of the company’s multi-year initiative to help tackle the Calif.....»»
TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans
TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures, new research reveals
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the p.....»»
Sierra Leone rangers fight uphill battle against deforestation
As the rainclouds descend on Sierra Leone's tropical Kambui forest, a handful of khaki-clad rangers assemble for their daily patrol in the fight to preserve the West African country's dwindling wilderness......»»
Record labels sue Verizon for not disconnecting pirates’ Internet service
Lawsuit: One user's IP address was identified in 4,450 infringement notices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Major record labels sued Verizon on Friday, alleging that the Internet service provider.....»»
On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers
A fleet of drones patrolling New York City's beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds......»»
"A history of contact": Geneticists are rewriting the narrative of Neanderthals and other ancient humans
Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered in 1856, people have wondered about these ancient hominins. How are they different from us? How much are they like us? Did our ancestors get along with them? Fight them? Love them? The recent dis.....»»
Scientists call for "major initiative" to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
A group of scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering—an emerging field studying whether technology could halt the melting of glaciers and ice sheets as climate change progresses......»»
Prompt Security introduces GenAI security solution for MSSPs
Prompt Security announced its product and go-to-market support for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). This strategic initiative has already resulted in partnerships with MSSPs across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and the Asia-Pacif.....»»
Colombian mosquito factory fights dengue and disinformation
The jars of larvae in stagnant water and thick clouds of mosquitoes at a Colombian lab may seem like the stuff of nightmares. They are in fact crucial to a project to fight the spread of dengue fever......»»
New study reevaluates the fight-or-flight concept in the context of human conflict
Research published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy has looked at the concept of "fight-or-flight", a behavioral theory that was first proposed by American physiologist Walter Bradford Cannon in 1915. The idea is als.....»»
An absurd new phone is coming to crush the iPhone and Android
A new smartphone with Web3, blockchain, and AI technology is coming to take on the might of Apple and Android later this year......»»
Coral reefs: Battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate
Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab headlines, a new essay in Current Biology reveals a hidden layer of complexity in this fight for survival: the.....»»
California community"s future at risk in fight over declining groundwater, residents say
Ranchers, farmers and owners of stores and restaurants gathered at folding tables in a community center to discuss a subject they are deeply concerned about: their declining groundwater......»»
Eight CubeSats lift off for NASA on Firefly Aerospace rocket
As part of NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative, Firefly Aerospace launched eight small satellites on July 3 aboard the company's Alpha rocket. Named "Noise of Summer," the rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Forc.....»»
Norway could lead the fight against plastic pollution
Norway's coastline is littered with plastics from around the world. Plastic pollution is a global problem, but Norway can be a role model in putting an end to it......»»
More carbon in soil can control weeds, in some cases
Cornell researchers have tested an ecological tool in the fight to control weeds in silage soybean and corn fields: adding carbon to soil in the form of sawdust and rye hay......»»
Apple helps 50 students chase their musical dreams by recording and promoting a single
Apple has helped 50 students pursue their dreams of a career in the music industry, supporting them in recording and promoting a single. The initiative is part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), working through two Historica.....»»
Apple Developer Academy graduates nearly 200 students in its third year running
Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative encompasses a variety of programs and work, but one beneficiary of its funding is the Apple Developer Academy, which just celebrated its third graduating class. more….....»»
Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses
Most companies do not know how effectively they are investing money to fight the cybersecurity threat, according to Optiv. Cybersecurity budgets are increasing and cyber incidents are rampant, and yet only a small percentage of respondents have a for.....»»