Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog
Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices......»»
Avocado genome assembled: Uncovering disease resistance and fatty acid secrets
The avocado, celebrated for its nutritious unsaturated fats and distinctive flavor, encounters notable agricultural challenges, particularly its vulnerability to diseases that can drastically reduce fruit quality and yield......»»
"Russian doll" packaging could boost drug delivery
New technology, which is in the early stages of development, has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of drugs and vaccines......»»
People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns
Bad math and unclear directions are behind overdoses of up to 20 times the normal amount. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight-loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»
Study warns of rise of "new chauvinism" fueled by right-wing populism
New research from the University of Bath has identified a "new chauvinism," fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use of softer, more subtle language than traditional chauvinism......»»
Foxconn eyes India for iPad production amid Apple"s expansion plans
After setting up operations in India to produce iPhones, Apple assembly partner Foxconn is considering whether to do the same with iPads.Workers in a Foxconn factoryApple has been steadily working to reduce its independence on China as a main source.....»»
iPhone prices cut in India in new first for Apple, following tax cuts
Apple has cut iPhone prices in India, following a recent decision by the government to reduce import taxes on smartphones. The price cuts include the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, the first time Apple has ever reduced the prices of current pre.....»»
Prestone scientists working to develop low-conductivity coolant to boost EV efficiency
Low-conductivity coolant in EVs and fuel cell vehicles can increase charging and driving efficiency and reduce fire risk. Prestone, one of the industry's largest suppliers of factory fill coolant, is developing new coolants specifically for EVs......»»
Humanity suffering from "extreme heat epidemic," UN chief warns
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change......»»
Non-native species are threatening vulnerable Svalbard plant life, study warns
New, non-native plant species are constantly being found in Svalbard, and researchers are working to ascertain what threat these species pose to the native plants......»»
Stellantis to reduce output, cut prices after earnings plunge on weak U.S. results
Stellantis is counting on lower production, price cuts and new model launches to reverse plunging profits......»»
This new Google Chrome security warning is very important
Chrome changes how it warns users of suspicious downloads by offering easily digestible explanations with it anti-phishing Enhanced protection feature......»»
No judge with Tesla stock should handle Elon Musk cases, watchdog argues
Elon Musk does not control X or Tesla, X argued in lawsuit over ad boycott. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's fight against Media Matters for America (MMFA)—a watchdog organization that.....»»
Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find
Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»
Paying more for policing doesn"t stop or reduce crime, say researchers
In 2023, the cost of policing to Canadian taxpayers closed in on $20 billion for the first time. While annual police budgets continue to grow, there is little debate in the media about its cost to taxpayers and the value for money in relation to crim.....»»
Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed mar.....»»
The anti-smartphone is coming, and it’s for your own good
A phone designed to reduce screen time and social media use is coming from HMD, and it wants your help in making it......»»
Coalfire announces Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio
Coalfire announced its Cyber Security On-Demand portfolio to provide a flexible set of services that reduce cyber risks and remediate security vulnerabilities in customer environments. As attack surfaces grow, defenders need flexibility and a hacker.....»»
Lenovo’s cheap back-to-school laptop just got a 50% price cut
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i with a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen is an excellent choice for a student laptop, especially if you can get it at 50% off from Best Buy......»»
Yellowknife study warns of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that four of the year's wildfires in mine-impacted areas around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories potentiall.....»»
The popular HP Omen gaming PC has a $700 discount today — 34% off!
The HP Omen 45L gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card is an excellent choice for most gamers, especially with the 34% discount from HP......»»