Measuring the changing soundscape in Glacier National Park
From the eerie echo of a bugling elk to the gentle swoosh of water lapping against a stony shore, a unique combination of sounds helps distinguish each national park. This acoustic environment, as perceived by humans, is known as a soundscape, and it.....»»
Migrant, refugee women face sexual harassment, racism and exploitation in workplace, finds Australian report
A new report from Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual harassment, exploitative work conditions and racial discrimination experienced by migrant and refugee women in workplac.....»»
Researcher: Young Black people are disproportionately strip-searched—ways the justice system treats them as a threat
A new report from the Children's Commissioner for England has found that 457 strip searches of children by police took place between July 2022 and June 2023. The report shows that Black children were four times more likely, when compared to national.....»»
Apple splits App Store team in two, introduces new leadership
This is the latest in a series of changes resulting from EU regulation. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) Apple is comprehensively restructuring its long-standing.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification starting October 4
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Up until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use it. That’s changing as Apple has shared that identity verification will become.....»»
World"s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
Just a few years ago, researchers discovered that changing the angle between two layers of graphene, an atom-thick sheet of carbon, also changed the material's electronic and optical properties. They then learned that a "twist" of 1.1 degrees—dubbe.....»»
How changing automaker EV plans complicate suppliers" labor strategies
Some suppliers are cutting jobs because of slowdowns in automakers' electrification plans, often reluctantly so because of how difficult it can be to fill roles to begin with, executives and industry analysts said......»»
Human manure or "nightsoil" makes great crop fertilizer—but attitudes to poo-grown produce differ drastically
Would you eat potatoes grown in human poo? And how would you feel if the marigolds in your local park sprouted from human manure? In the midst of climate crisis, human manure offers significant environmental benefits. But can we overcome the "yuck fa.....»»
How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft
A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to chec.....»»
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer heat away from the bo.....»»
Food security: Accelerating national protections around critical infrastructure
In this Help Net Security video, Mike Lexa, CISO and Global VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations at CNH, discusses how the federal government is taking food security more seriously and what steps must be taken to prioritize security measures. What.....»»
Could Apple hold the iPhone 16 event a week earlier than expected?
It’s no secret that Apple usually announces new in September with a special event at Apple Park. My colleague Chance Miller had already speculated here on 9to5Mac about a possible date for the iPhone 16 event this year. However, what if Apple held.....»»
macOS Sequoia includes new Apple Park backgrounds for video conferencing apps
As we approach the public release of macOS Sequoia this fall, Apple continues to add new features. In the latest macOS Sequoia betas, there are nine new built-in backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase various different parts of Apple P.....»»
Dubious invite strongly hints at bronze iPhone 16 Pro at September Apple event [u]
Apple's special event will be taking place on September 10 with an in-person event at Apple Park showing off a bronze iPhone 16 Pro, according to a dubious shared invite.An alleged Apple Event invite [Majin Bu/X]Apple is expected to send out invitati.....»»
Major data breach involved ‘only’ 1.3 million people
The National Public Data (NPD) confirms breach and gives new numbers of how many users were affected. The affected users may not so many after all......»»
Ultrathin quantum light sources: Scientists show excitonic interactions boost efficiency of entangled photon generation
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have shown that excitonic resonances and transitions between excitons can significantly increase the efficiency of generating entangled photon pairs. This could lead to the development of eff.....»»
Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donations
Apple is commemorating the 108th anniversary of the US National Park Service by launching a campaign to raise funds through Apple Pay donations.Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donationsFrom August 19 through August.....»»
Apple supports US national parks with Apple Pay donations and upcoming Apple Maps updates
Apple is continuing its yearly tradition of supporting America’s national parks with a week’s worth of donations based on Apple Pay purchases made through its online store. Apple Maps also has topographic hiking trail support arriving this fall a.....»»
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected
One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything......»»
U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution—three strong points and a key issue to watch
Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily......»»
Victorian technology for measuring the weather is still remarkably accurate
A small, white box with horizontal slats is a familiar sight at weather stations around the UK, and around the world......»»