From 80/20 rule to 90/10
In the post-industrial era, globalization and efficient management have given everyone a deep understanding of the 80/20 rule. Each of us understands that 80% of the added value may come from the contribution of 20% of the elite......»»
Ethicists respond to major change in international guidelines on embryo research
In embryo research, the "14-day rule" has been considered paramount in ethics research. Regardless of it being a law or guideline in their respective countries, all ethical scientists respect it as a de facto international regulation. However, earlie.....»»
California utility regulators rule T-Mobile misled them during testimony over Sprint merger
Update (08/17/21): Shortly after publication, T-Mobile reached out to us to comment on the Commission's ruling. A spokesperson said that the company categorically disagrees with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in this case, issuing the following s.....»»
iPhone keyboard for blind to shut down as maker cites Apple “abuse” of developers
Apple falsely claimed that FlickType broke "full access" rule, developer says. Enlarge / FlickType iPhone keyboard. (credit: FlickType) An iPhone keyboard for blind users will be discontinued, according to the app's developer, who alleges that.....»»
Students’ plea to block Indiana U. vaccine mandate rejected by Justice Barrett
College vaccine rule survives first SCOTUS test of a COVID vaccine mandate. Enlarge / A healthcare worker receives a Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital on December 15, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Getty Images | Jo.....»»
Green hydrogen: Why do certain catalysts improve in operation?
As a rule, most catalyst materials deteriorate during repeated catalytic cycles—they age. But there are also compounds that increase their performance over the course of catalysis. One example is the mineral erythrite, a mineral compound comprising.....»»
GOP congressman gets COVID-19 after suing Pelosi over mask rule
Rep. Ralph Norman is fully vaccinated and has only a mild infection. Enlarge / US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks as Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) (3rd-R) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) (R) listen during a news conference outside the US.....»»
Singles bubbles ease the troubles: How inclusive systems are effective in lockdowns
"Single Sydneysiders hit hard by intimate partner bubble rule" was the headline last week, referring to the lockdown restrictions that prevented those living alone from having visitors not deemed to be an intimate partner......»»
Spaced out: Champagne growers scrap 100-year vine-distancing rule
Wine growers in the Champagne region, home to the world's most exclusive bubbly, on Thursday scrapped a century-old rule governing the distance between vines, sparking fierce resistance from traditionalists......»»
Future information technologies: Topological materials for ultrafast spintronics
The laws of quantum physics rule the microcosm. They determine, for example, how easily electrons move through a crystal and thus whether the material is a metal, a semiconductor or an insulator. Quantum physics may lead to exotic properties in certa.....»»
For female vampire bats, an equal chance to rule the roost
Female vampire bats establish an egalitarian community within a roost rather than a society based on a clear hierarchy of dominance that is often seen in animal groups, a new study suggests......»»
Evidence on UFOs "largely inconclusive": US intelligence report
A highly awaited US intelligence report on dozens of mysterious unidentified flying object sightings said most could not be explained, but did not rule out that some could be alien spacecraft......»»
Morgan Stanley"s New York Office Bans Unvaccinated Staff and Clients
Morgan Stanley plans to ban workers from its New York headquarters if they have not received a Covid-19 vaccine. The rule will apply to non-vaccinated guests and clients as well. From a report: According to a source close to the company, Morgan Stanl.....»»
Biden Administration Continues To Defend Social Media Registration Requirement in Court
In a terse court filing on Friday, the Biden administration indicated that it would continue to defend a controversial Trump administration rule that requires millions of visa applicants each year to register their social media handles with the U.S......»»
Citizen says it"s not starting its own private security force -- but it won"t rule out hiring someone else to do it
Citizen, an app that started as a service for real-time crime alerts made waves late last week with news that it was testing a private, on-demand security force, after a company-branded patrol car was spotted in Los Angeles. Now the company has said.....»»
Dutch court to rule in Shell climate case
A Dutch court will give its verdict on Wednesday on a landmark bid by environmental groups to force oil giant Shell to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets in the Paris climate accords......»»
Florida makes it illegal for Facebook and Twitter to ban politicians
Leaders compare Big Tech to “communist rule,” will issue $250,000 per-day fines. Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: G.....»»
EPA revokes Trump-era policy that loosened clean-air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is revoking a Trump-era rule that overhauled how the agency evaluates air pollutants, a move the Biden administration says will make it easier to enact limits on dangerous and climate-changing emissions......»»
Steam’s “price parity rule” isn’t wreaking havoc on game prices
Game publishers aren't "passing on the savings" from "cheaper" online storefronts. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Monopoly control is a hot topic in the games industry these days. Lawsuits against Apple, Valve, and Sony all tak.....»»
Resident Evil Village director doesn’t rule out more Lady Dimitrescu
Resident Evil Village director Morimasa Sato explains the origins of Lady Dimitrescu and talks about whether or not we'll see her again......»»
Amazon and Others Ordered To Slash Diesel Pollution From Warehouse Trucks
Southern California has adopted a new air pollution rule aimed at slashing noxious emissions from warehouse trucks that move goods sold by Amazon and other e-commerce retailers. Ars Technica reports: Diesel pollution from heavy trucks causes everythi.....»»