For metro governments, bigger may not be economically better
When big cities gobble up smaller ones nearby, residents often are told a consolidated government is more efficient, providing improved services and other economic benefits......»»
Researchers find three companies own more than 19,000 rental houses in metro Atlanta
Three corporate landlords control nearly 11% of the single-family homes available for rent in metro Atlanta's core counties, according to a new analysis led by Taylor Shelton, a geographer at Georgia State University......»»
How governments handle data matters for inclusion
Governments increasingly rely on large amounts of data to provide services ranging from mobility and air quality to child welfare and policing programs. While governments have always relied on data, their increasing use of algorithms and artificial i.....»»
When homes hit 40°C inside, it"s better to draw on residents" local know-how than plan for climate change from above
Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This makes "climate readiness" a pressing issue for governments, city planners and.....»»
Silicon Valley EV startup plans $10M engineering center in Southeast Michigan
Electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors is planning to invest $10 million and create 250 jobs at a new engineering research and development center in metro Detroit......»»
Protecting the peppers: Unlocking the potential of the sterile insect technique
For the first time, researchers in Canada have investigated the use of the sterile insect technique for controlling populations of the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii, an economically significant crop pest in North America......»»
Research project on the Atlantic highlights worldwide efforts to preserve marine biodiversity
When it comes to life on Earth, the importance of the Atlantic Ocean may be bigger even than its size. The world's second-largest body of water after the Pacific, the Atlantic is unique because of its large-scale ocean circulation. This movement of w.....»»
CSAM scanning would be abused, says Apple – using argument it originally rejected
When Apple announced its own approach to CSAM scanning, many of us warned that the process used to check for child sexual abuse materials would ultimately be abused by repressive governments to scan for things like political protest plans. The Cup.....»»
UK to quit "outdated" fossil fuel friendly treaty
The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday......»»
Racing Driver Arrested as Police Target Thailand’s Largest & Oldest Torrent Site
On Monday, anti-piracy coalition ACE announced the shutdown of SiamBit, an 18-year-old torrent site said to have as many as 100,000 paying members, mostly from Thailand. While those details are unusual, the bigger picture is quite extraordinary. Four.....»»
Investors Share Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2024 and Beyond
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists shared predictions for the year ahead in artificial intelligence at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Each year, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list recognizes businesses making ext.....»»
"Dune: Part Two" review: Denis Villeneuve"s sci-fi masterpiece soars, then screams to a halt
"Dune: Part Two," starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, goes even bigger than "Dune" and hits epic, if imperfect, highs. Review. Few things make me happier than Dune becoming an inescapable pop cultural phenomenon. Here is a story of psyched.....»»
A plan to protect the biodiversity of US waters
Marine biodiversity is in crisis around the globe. Climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and other extractive industries are causing species losses at an alarming rate. Scientists, managers, and governments are taking steps to protect mari.....»»
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra could move beyond the compact design
ASUS is teasing the launch of the Zenfone 11 Ultra, a phone with a potentially bigger footprint than its predecessor. The post ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra could move beyond the compact design appeared first on Phandroid. We know that many people.....»»
34 Starfield Mods We Want for Xbox
Starfield mods will land on Xbox in 2024. In this guide we’ll take you through some of the mods we’d love to see hit the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year. Starfield will get even bigger thanks to DLC and official mods. Beth.....»»
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause higher outbreak risks, a new study has found......»»
Scout Motors, forging ahead as EV growth slows, breaks ground on S.C. plant
The groundbreaking of Scout Motors' $2 billion plant follows the fledgling automaker's decision to set up core R&D operations in Metro Detroit and a number of key hires......»»
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Russia's demand for Telegram's encryption keys breached users' right to privacy. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that enabling governments to access everyone's encrypted messag.....»»
The Feds Just Bet Even Bigger on American-Made Heat Pumps
The US Department of Energy is announcing another $63 million to supercharge domestic manufacturing of the devices—in the name of national, energy, and climate security......»»
"Beyond what"s possible": New JWST observations unearth mysterious ancient galaxy
Our understanding of how galaxies form and the nature of dark matter could be completely upended after new observations of a stellar population bigger than the Milky Way from more than 11 billion years ago that should not exist......»»
The best TV vs. the biggest. How I finally settled the debate
It's the age-old question: Is bigger actually better? When it comes to TVs, the answer just might surprise you. It certainly surprised me......»»