Industry groups are uneasy after EU lawmakers back 2035 zero-emissions target
The regulation to cut CO2 emissions from new cars 100 percent will cost thousands of jobs and increase prices for consumers, lobbying groups said. .....»»
SCCMSecrets: Open-source SCCM policies exploitation tool
SCCMSecrets is an open-source tool that exploits SCCM policies, offering more than just NAA credential extraction. SCCM policies are a key target for attackers in Active Directory environments, as they can expose sensitive technical information, incl.....»»
Gambling marketing and the Premier League—the continued failure of industry self-regulation
New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season's football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk......»»
Forest loss forces langur species to interbreed, study shows
Research shows a threatening development for two endangered primate species in Bangladesh: Phayre's langurs (Trachypithecus phayrei) and capped langurs (Trachypithecus pileatus). In mixed groups of these two species, hybrids have been found and genet.....»»
Tesla workers in Germany complain about home visits from their bosses
The rate of sick leave reached 17 percent in August, far above industry average. Enlarge / Tesla's factory in Gruenheide, Germany. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Tesla's German car factory on the outskirts of Berlin.....»»
Affordable iron catalysts offer a sustainable route to prized Z-alkenes
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an iron-catalyzed method that overcomes a significant challenge in the sustainable synthesis of trisubstituted Z-alkenes by inserting two alkyl chemical groups into a type of com.....»»
Citrus waste converted to biopolymers using cavitation
The citrus industry generates a substantial amount of waste, primarily peels and seeds, which are often underutilized despite their rich cellulose and pectin content. Conventional pectin and cellulose extraction methods are energy-intensive and gener.....»»
New research offers fresh hope to curb illegal orchid trafficking in Vietnam
Orchids, with their captivating beauty, have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Unfortunately, many species are on the brink of extinction, particularly in Vietnam, due to unsustainable wild harvesting and minimal enforcement of laws restricting.....»»
Lignin-based sunscreen offers natural and high-performance UV protection
In a significant breakthrough for the cosmetics industry, researchers have developed a new type of sunscreen using lignin, a naturally abundant polymer, and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The study, led by Yarong Li and Zhiguang Tang, was published in the.....»»
In rare move from printing industry, HP actually has a decent idea
Opinion: Printers have gotten boring and untrustworthy. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The printer industry is in a rut. With the digitization of, well, nearly everything, people just don’t print like they used to. More mode.....»»
Dealerships urge state and federal officials to relax emissions regulations in open letter
The flattening of EV sales growth has left vehicles piling up on their lots, the dealerships wrote......»»
Legendary Mario creator on AI: Nintendo is “going the opposite direction”
Switch-maker shows little interest in jumping on the latest industry bandwagon. Artist's conception of Miyamoto preparing to fend off investors eager for more generative AI integration. (credit: Pop Culture Geek) In the.....»»
Auto industry preps for unprecedented USMCA review as crucial elections loom
The auto industry is preparing for a first-of-its-kind review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026, a process that could significantly impact automotive trade rules in the region......»»
"Tamed" molecules for more sustainable catalysts: Chemists succeed in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound
Catalysts play an important role in the manufacture of many products that we encounter in everyday life—for example in cars for exhaust gas purification or in the chemical industry in the production of fertilizers. Catalysts ensure that these react.....»»
Canadian auto industry pushes government to ban Chinese software, hardware
Canada’s auto industry is calling on the federal government to follow the lead of its U.S. counterparts in a push to ban Chinese software and hardware used in connected vehicles on American roads......»»
Plane contrails: white fluffy contributors to global warming
The white, feathery lines behind airplanes that look like bits of harmless cloud are anything but, warn experts, who say they could have a greater environmental impact than the aviation sector's CO2 emissions......»»
Study finds extreme temperatures increase mortality rates, with heat disproportionately affecting minorities
A new study examined how extreme temperatures in the United States significantly affect mortality among different racial groups and found that both cold and hot days increase mortality rates, with the latter disproportionately affecting underrepresen.....»»
Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach
Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids are used for the tre.....»»
Ford leads industry in minority dealership gains
Ford displaced Stellantis as the automaker that added the most minority-owned dealerships last year, with a net gain of 24......»»
Sustainable metal-recycling method reduces cost and greenhouse gas emissions
A research team led by Rice University's James Tour has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal recycling......»»
Study shows virtual reality may help pedestrians and cyclists avoid harmful pollutants
Physics-informed virtual reality could be key to reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions, according to a study published 25 Sep in the Royal Society Open Science journal......»»