Farmland could be the next big asset class modernized by marketplace startups
A growing number of companies are revolutionizing the way farm and forestland is acquired, developed and commercialized across the United States. Jim Jackson developed timber and farmland in Eastern Washington, protected from coastal rains.....»»
Caller ID of the sea: Novel method of simultaneous acoustic tagging provides insight into whale communication
For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first when the entire class is calling out the answer. This is because many of the tech.....»»
Pickup slowdown: 5 key trends from January EV registration data
Rivian's R1T pickup is losing traction, startups are struggling, and Tesla's growth is cooling. But German luxury makers and Hyundai brands find a sweet spot in the U.S......»»
Ordr launches OrdrAI CAASM+ to provide asset visibility with AI/ML classification
Ordr has launched its new OrdrAI CAASM+ (Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management) product, built on top of the OrdrAI Asset Intelligence Platform. For years, Ordr has been solving asset visibility and security challenges in the world’s most deman.....»»
Ferrari sued in U.S. for failing to fix "life-threatening" brake defect
The automaker was accused of failing to fix a problem despite multiple recalls; supplier Robert Bosch also named in proposed class action......»»
AirTag anti-stalking class-action lawsuit given the green light
An attempted class-action lawsuit against Apple is being allowed to proceed, after plaintiffs convinced a judge that there are negligence issues surrounding the AirTags tracker.AirTag on a keyring. Initially filed in December 2022 and amended in Octo.....»»
Apple writes off lawsuit that claimed Tim Cook defrauded investors for $490 million
Apple is moving on from a class action lawsuit that claimed CEO Tim Cook defrauded investors in 2019. The cost of doing business is just $490 million for Apple, according to a settlement that will have to be approved by the court. more….....»»
Apple will surrender less than a day of earnings to satisfy class action suit
The class action lawsuit accusing Tim Cook of misleading investors over falling sales in China has been settled for half a billion dollars.Tim Cook's comment cost Apple $61 million per wordIt's now almost six years since Tim Cook confirmed in a late.....»»
Large old trees are vital for Australian birds. Their long branches and hollows can"t be replaced by saplings
When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree down......»»
Harbinger delivers first customer electric truck chassis to RV maker Thor
Thor will develop a Class A motorhome with 250 miles of range on the chassis. Enlarge / Harbinger's chassis mounts the eAxle and battery modules between the chassis rails. (credit: Harbinger) It seems that every time Ar.....»»
Good prospects for altermagnets in spin-based electronics
Altermagnets represent a newly recognized class of materials in magnetism that could enable novel applications in spin-based electronics. Their magnetically ordered state consists of an antiparallel arrangement of microscopic magnetic moments, so-cal.....»»
LastPass’ CIO vision for driving business strategy, innovation
Recently, LastPass appointed Asad Siddiqui as its CIO. He brings over two decades of experience leading startups and large technology organizations. It was the perfect time for Help Net Security to find out what’s next for Siddiqui in his new r.....»»
Using AI to replicate odors and validating them via experimental quantification of perfume perception
A small team of chemical engineers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, working with a colleague from IA Murins Startups, has developed a way to use machine learning to replicate odors and then validate them using experimental quant.....»»
This hot Jupiter is doomed to crash into its star in just three million years
In 2008, astronomers with the SuperWASP survey spotted WASP-12b as it transited in front of its star. At the time, it was part of a new class of exoplanets ("hot Jupiters") discovered a little more than a decade before. However, subsequent observatio.....»»
Shields up: New ideas might make active shielding viable
Active shielding was first proposed in the '60s. We’re finally close to making it work. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | NASA) On October 19, 1989, at 12:29 UT, a monstrous X13 class solar flare triggere.....»»
What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?
U.S. electric vehicle startups are turning to cheaper models, slamming the brakes on their production ramp-up plans and laying off employees to navigate a slump in demand due to steep borrowing costs and high repair expenses for the vehicles. Tesl.....»»
Vehicle subscriptions work to prove worth in a sink or swim market
The few startups and programs still in operation are trying to find the right pricing and logistical models to survive......»»
Small class sizes not better for pupils" grades or resilience, says study
Smaller class sizes in schools are failing to increase the resilience of children from low-income families, according to a study published in the International Journal of Science Education......»»
This tiny Bose speaker basically defies the laws of physics
Physics is a thing, right? I could swear I remember sitting in class while my physics professor droned on and on about Newton and objects … The post This tiny Bose speaker basically defies the laws of physics appeared first on BGR. P.....»»
Archaeologists uncover the heritage of a marginalized community
Archaeologists have excavated the former working-class neighborhood of Vaakunakylä near Oulu, west-central Finland and interviewed its previous inhabitants, revealing the rich heritage of this marginalized community......»»
A crown rust fungus could help manage two highly invasive plants in Minnesota
Though some crown rust fungi are known to cause widespread damage to oat and barley crops, new research from the University of Minnesota suggests a close relative of these major pathogens could actually be a valuable asset in managing two highly inva.....»»