How kitemarks are kicking off IoT regulation
Regulation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has always been a contentious subject. Those against claim it stymies growth of a nascent industry, while those advocating for it argue it sees the adoption of industry best practices and helps establish sta.....»»
Major AI companies form group to research, keep control of AI
Skeptics say Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI hope to avoid regulation. Enlarge / The four companies say they launched the Frontier Model Forum to ensure "the safe and responsible development of frontier AI models." (credi.....»»
AMG-1/SLRP-1 is required for spermatogenesis in C. elegans: Study
The mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs)-mediated post-transcriptional regulation of pre-existing mRNAs, which is essential for spermatogenesis, remain poorly understood......»»
Another Western state says it won"t send wolves to Colorado, citing "enormous price" of managing the species
Another Western state has decided it will not provide wolves for Colorado's reintroduction efforts, citing federal regulation and disagreements about how wolves should be managed......»»
User replaceable smartphone batteries are now one step closer to reality
The European Council has recently agreed to a new regulation that would make it mandatory for manufacturers to create devices that have user replaceable batteries. Battery tech in our smartphones still isn’t quite where we want it to be.....»»
Study explores role of BraRGL1 in regulation of Brassica rapa bolting and flowering
In June 2023, Prof. Riyuan Chen's team of South China Agricultural University published a research article entitled "Role of BraRGL1 in regulation of Brassica rapa bolting and flowering" in Horticulture Research......»»
Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation
As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In.....»»
Understanding the regulation of apicoplast gene expression in the malaria parasite
Gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood and intrinsic parasite cues, via a factor called ApSigma, as identified by a.....»»
15-inch M2 MacBook Air now $100 off in Monday’s best deals, AirPods 3 hit $110, more
All of Monday’s best discounts are now live and kicking off the new work week. Courtesy of 9to5Toys, we have a fresh collection of the best Apple July 4th deals that come headlined by an all-time low on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air at $100 off.....»»
Sponges react to changes in their microbiome with extensive modifications in gene regulation: Study
For a number of years, mounting evidence has shown that the microbiome—the totality of all microorganisms that inhabit a living being—interacts with its host in various ways and can influence key life processes. Sponges, which rank among the olde.....»»
Fortanix introduces Confidential Data Search for encrypted data under regulation
Fortanix has released Fortanix Confidential Data Search, a solution that supports highly scalable searches in encrypted databases with sensitive data, without compromising data security or privacy regulations. Current solutions that enable secure sea.....»»
Researchers reveal how cells rewrite their fate
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona and the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association in Berlin have revealed how cells accelerate changes to their identity, a process known as cell fate.....»»
A roadmap for gene regulation in plants
For the first time, researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a genome-scale way to map the regulatory role of transcription factors, proteins that play a key role in gene expression.....»»
Amazon officially announces Prime Day 2023 for July 11 and 12
Amazon today is officially spreading the word that its annual summer savings event, Prime Day, will be kicking off in July for 2023. This time around, the savings are right back on track with previous years, delivering the usual 48 hours of nonstop.....»»
Scientists quantify regulation factors contributing to flux changes in the central metabolic pathway in yeast
Metabolic reaction flux change is the final result of interacting regulations by intracellular gene expression, transcriptional regulation, protein level, translation modification, and allosteric effect. However, the regulatory mechanism of metabolic.....»»
Lab-grown human embryo models spark calls for regulation
Scientists have used stem cells to create structures that resemble human embryos in the lab, in a first that has prompted calls for stricter regulation in the rapidly advancing field......»»
Apple might have to make iPhone batteries easier for users to replace, EU rules
The European Union is pressing ahead with new regulation that would require Apple to make iPhone batteries “easily” replaceable by users. We first reported on this proposed legislation back in December, and now the EU parliament has overwhelming.....»»
New technologies reveal the impact of circular economy on threatened species such as the Egyptian vulture
If urban landfills disappear under the new European regulation, some endangered birds such as the Egyptian vulture will need alternatives to their feeding patterns in order to survive in the future......»»
Examining the long-term effects of data privacy violations
Regulatory bodies are taking potential data privacy violations much more seriously this year after a relatively quiet period that followed the enactment of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer.....»»
OpenAI CEO calls for global cooperation to regulate AI
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, used a high-profile trip to South Korea on Friday to call for coordinated international regulation of generative artificial intelligence, the technology that underpins his famous chatbot......»»
Scientists reveal regulation mechanism of soybean cyst nematode responses to chemical signals
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Heterodera glycines Ichinohe), is a devastating pathogen in soybean. The infective juveniles of nematodes can use phytochemical signals (semiochemicals) released into the rhizosphere as important cues for host seeking, hos.....»»