HMD Global wants you to love, trust, and keep the Nokia X20, but will you?
HMD Global's new Nokia X20 is the top-of-the-line model in its newly revamped range, and we've taken a look at an early version of the phone......»»
Integration of theory prediction and experimental electrooxidation of glycerol on nanosheets
Glycerol, a major by-product of biomass refining accounting for approximately 10% of the yield, presents a significant challenge due to its global surplus. The presence of multiple active hydroxyl groups in glycerol unveils vast potential for the pro.....»»
Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?
How much do you love your job? Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company's mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need to financially support their family or enjoy the social stat.....»»
New GM aftersales VP Dave Marsh aims to improve customer, employee experiences
Dave Marsh was promoted to global vice president of Customer Care and Aftersales at General Motors as of Feb. 1......»»
EU rejects Apple’s European App Store changes: Company could be fined 10% of global turnover
The EU has today announced that it is not satisfied that Apple’s App Store changes comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the company is now officially under investigation for non-compliance. If that investigation confirms that Apple fai.....»»
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major US cities, global report says
Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. Even as national standards h.....»»
"Winners and losers" as global warming forces plants uphill
Some plant species will "win" and others will "lose" as global warming forces them to move uphill, new research shows......»»
Better phosphorus use can ensure its stocks last more than 500 years and boost global food production, study shows
More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations......»»
Small changes can yield big savings in agricultural water use, study reveals
While Hollywood and Silicon Valley love the limelight, California is an agricultural powerhouse, too. Agricultural products sold in the Golden State totaled $59 billion in 2022. But rising temperatures, declining precipitation and decades of over pum.....»»
The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale
Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have brought together two Nobel prize-winning research concepts to advance the field of quantum communication......»»
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to.....»»
Jon Stewart, still a "tiny, neurotic man," back to remind Americans what"s at stake
It's an uncomfortable truth: Jon Stewart and Donald Trump both tapped the same well of latent public disaffection with politics and the media in the 2000s. Trust in media and government had been declining for several decades. But the symbiotic relati.....»»
Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is signi.....»»
Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don"t speak English to get published, study finds
For the first time in history, a single language dominates global scientific communication. But the actual production of knowledge continues to be a multilingual enterprise......»»
Exploring China"s water usage trends and sustainability
Against the backdrop of growing global concern over water scarcity, China, has been grappling with the complexities of water dynamics and their impact on economic growth and environmental protection. A study published in the journal Advances in Water.....»»
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Teaching and research institutions in the Amazon say they are struggling to maintain their output due to dwindling financial resources despite Brazil's climate promises on the global stage......»»
Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands......»»
Deadline for global pandemic agreement looms
A high-powered intervention by 23 former national Presidents, 22 former Prime Ministers, a former UN General Secretary, and 3 Nobel Laureates are being made today to press for an urgent agreement from international negotiators on a Pandemic Accord un.....»»
Android 15 has two hidden features you’re going to love
Google will reveal all about Android 15 at in May. But it has already shipped two notable features in the developer preview that I can't praise enough......»»
Ex-Secret Service agent and convicted hacker share stage at GISEC Global
A former United States Secret Service Agent and a Vietnamese former-hacker-turned-cybersecurity-specialist are set to reunite for the first time at GISEC Global 2024 to discuss their unique cat-and-mouse-style chase, which ultimately resulted in an a.....»»
Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can"t agree what marriage is for
"First comes love, then comes marriage"—so goes the classic children's rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is the most important reason to marry—or at least to stay married—is under attack. Republican pundits and la.....»»