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Jack Ma"s Disappearing Act Fuels Speculation About Billionaire"s Whereabouts

Alibaba founder Jack Ma's absence from public view in the past two months, including missing the final episode of a TV show on which he was to appear as a judge, has fueled social media speculation over his whereabouts amid a Chinese regulatory clamp.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJan 4th, 2021

Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving: How it fuels climate change

Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City's Central de Abasto, one of the world's largest wholesale food markets......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

The Fossil Fuels Conversation Needs a Hard Reset

The term “reducing emissions” has outlived its usefulness, a crutch to soften the blow that’s being exploited by greenwashers. Now it’s time to get real......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

X-ray measurements reveal an unexpected role for copper in photocatalysts

Copper is a promising catalyst for sustainably converting carbon dioxide into substances with more electrons (called reduced species). This is an important step in converting carbon dioxide into fuels. This reaction is often initiated by electrical e.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

COP29: Five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan

Billed as the "finance COP," the 29th UN climate change summit (otherwise known as COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, was expected to provide the money to enable the transition away from fossil fuels announced at last year's COP28......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge

The failure of UN climate negotiations to double down on a global pledge to move away from planet-heating fossil fuels on Sunday was decried by experts as a "worrying" setback to global progress on curbing warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection

Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular choice as we shift towards cleaner energy. It can be burned like traditional fuels, producing only water as a byproduct, and can generate electricity when used in fuel cells. However, as hydrogen productio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality

As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year's annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Own the Galaxy Watch 6 for less than $200, but act fast!

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is getting the deals treatment at Best Buy today. Save $140 when you purchase the Samsung wearable while this offer lasts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Minecraft Movie trailer explores the origins of Steve

Where "anything you can imagine is possible—as long as what you imagine can be built out of blocks." Jack Black stars as Steve in A Minecraft Movie......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Neighborly networking may motivate local climate action, survey suggests

Individual motivation to act against climate change outweighs the impact of hyperlocal collective intentions, though both approaches are worth strengthening, according to a survey of nine European neighborhoods published Nov. 20, 2024 in the open-acc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Update your iPhone, iPad, & Mac now to block critical security threats

Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two ma.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Fossil Fuels Are Not Essential

The fossil-fuel industry argues that we can’t live without its deadly products. It is wrong.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence

In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Servic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Apple confirms fix for disappearing Notes after iCloud terms issue

Earlier this month we reported on a scary bug impacting Apple Notes users and offered a simple fix. Now, Apple has officially acknowledged the issue and outlined the solution for users in its own support document. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return

The end of Lightning is nigh. It's a bummer for folks with older phones, though. When Apple infamously ditched the headphone jack with the launch of the iPhone 7, it at least prov.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Apple may soon be discontinuing the Lightning to Headphone Jack adapter

Originally introduced in 2016, it now seems like Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter may soon be discontinued (via MacRumors). more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones

Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple's Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of ol.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Avengers: Secret Wars might be the last we see of Doctor Doom

Marvel confirmed this summer that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will keep their May 2026 and May 2027 release dates despite speculation that the … The post Avengers: Secret Wars might be the last we see of Doctor Doom appeared fi.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024