Finnish happiness expert seeks to shift governments" focus from GDP to well-being
Finland is the world's happiest nation for the seventh year running—but what does this really mean—and can governments legislate towards it?.....»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say
An expert has confirmed what backyard gardeners and amateur naturalists have been saying for weeks: There are fewer monarch butterflies in Illinois this summer......»»
Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
Northvolt acquired the California battery technology company Cuberg in 2021 and now employs over 200 people working on developing lithium-metal battery technology......»»
Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift on slow demand
Sales of the upper-premium sedan have plunged in China, the U.S. and Europe as demand for high-end cars stalls......»»
Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a growing population, there is increasing focus on developing circular economies for sustainable production. But to evaluate strategies and impacts, it is nece.....»»
GM Lays off around 1,000 Personnel to Focus on AI
AI continues to impact employment rates worldwide. The post GM Lays off around 1,000 Personnel to Focus on AI appeared first on Phandroid. Auto manufacturer General Motors recently confirmed that it will be culling around a thousand of its.....»»
Unplugged: Navigating the "Right to Disconnect" in Australia
The "Right to Disconnect" legislation set to take effect across Australia on August 26, 2024, marks a significant shift in how we approach work-life balance and digital connectivity. This new law, aimed at protecting employees from unreasonable out-o.....»»
Mandatory MFA for Azure sign-ins is coming
Microsoft is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) – “one of the most effective security measures available” – mandatory for all Azure sign-ins. Preparing for mandatory MFA for Azure The plan is for the shift to happen in t.....»»
A new plan seeks to protect California"s coast against a rising ocean: It doesn"t require sea walls
Recent raging winter storms have caved in streets, wrecked piers, collapsed homes and apartment buildings, and submerged property up and down California's coastline......»»
To improve your cybersecurity posture, focus on the data
Effectively converging, managing and using enterprise data is a huge undertaking. Enterprises have vast hoards of data, but those hoards exist within siloed systems and applications, and it requires a lot of manual effort by highly skilled data scien.....»»
During a heat wave, temperatures not the only threat: expert
Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heat wave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute......»»
Expert weighs in on gender identity and regulation in Olympic boxing
Olympic competition is meant to celebrate the best of the best—often serving as a career high point for elite athletes......»»
Lincoln seeks to claw back share with redesigned Navigator SUV
Lincoln's flagship vehicle gets a spa-like cabin experience and a new rear split gate in a bid to restore its appeal and spark a sales rebound......»»
Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars
When you walk through a forest, it may feel like a static setting where very little is happening. But trees are constantly interacting and reacting to each other as they grow. There's intense competition for light and space. Every shift affects the o.....»»
"Monster plants": An expert guide to alien invasive species and the epic battles they win
A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenseless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species—or "monster plants"—around us show we should never underestimate plants and the fascinating battles that go.....»»
Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing
It seems that it is possible that we may no longer see Fitbit smartwatches in the future as Google will focus more on trackers. - The post Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing appeared first on Phandroid. It has be.....»»
Findings reveal eurypterids evolved giant size independently at least nine times
Sea scorpions, ancient predators that patrolled Earth's marine and freshwater habitats hundreds of millions of years ago, are the focus of a sizable scientific mystery......»»
"All of us urgently need to band together to pass a robust and just Earth to future generations," says expert
An article in a special issue on The Planetary Future published in Environmental Policy and Law considers the Planetary Trust as an essential framework underlying today's kaleidoscopic world, reviews important developments in implementing the Trust,.....»»
Elon Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for U.S. benefits
Tesla continues to lobby the U.S. and state governments for benefits championed by the Democratic Party. It also collects billions of dollars a year selling "regulatory credits.".....»»
The Witch’s Road might take everything in Agatha All Along D23 trailer
"The Witch's Road will give you the thing you want most... if you make it to the end." Kathryn Hahn seeks a new witchy coven in Agatha All Along. Disney introduced the poster and first full trailer for Agatha All Along during its a.....»»