Mozilla removes popular Firefox add-ons used by nearly a million people
Mozilla found popular add-ons were misusing a key API to prevent users from fetching updates......»»
Song lyrics are getting more repetitive, angrier
An analysis of 50 years of popular music lyrics reveals a number of trends. Enlarge (credit: Henrik Sorensen) From ‘80s new wave to ‘90s grunge to the latest pop single, music has changed a lot over the decades. Thos.....»»
Ill. appeals court blocks floorplan collection amid fraud allegations
A floorplan lender remains blocked from attempting to collect about $2.8 million from an Illinois dealership and its owners in a dispute involving allegations the bank participated in a fraud scheme by store employees behind the dealers' backs......»»
Northern permafrost region emits more greenhouse gases than it captures, study finds
Permafrost underlies about 14 million square kilometers of land in and around the Arctic. The top 3 meters contain an estimated 1 trillion metric tons of carbon and 55 billion metric tons of nitrogen. Historically, the northern permafrost region has.....»»
Scientists explore method to increase the growth and carotenoid content ratio of an edible microalga
Over the past few years, people have generally become more conscious about the food they consume. Thanks to easier access to information as well as public health campaigns and media coverage, people are more aware of how nutrition ties in with both h.....»»
Jeep on a mission to reverse U.S. slide under new CEO Antonio Filosa
Antonio Filosa, who succeeded Christian Meunier in November, said he sees Jeep recovering the volume it has lost since 2018 while doubling its global sales to 2 million......»»
Group 1 to acquire UK retail operations of Inchcape
Group 1 Automotive has agreed to buy U.K. dealership group Inchcape. The all-cash deal, announced Monday, is for $439 million and is expected to close in the third quarter......»»
Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»
More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent—here"s how employers can help in the workplace
There has been a rise in the number of people diagnosed with "neurodivergence" in adulthood over the past decade. This trend has been noted both internationally and in New Zealand. But exact rates of diagnoses in this country are difficult to quantif.....»»
Group 1 to acquire UK group Inchcape
Group 1 Automotive has agreed to buy U.K. dealership group Inchcape. The all-cash deal, announced Monday, is for $439 million and is expected to close in the third quarter......»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s what we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
Chemists stabilize ethylene on silver in search for better ethylene purification technology
Production of ethylene is one of the most important chemical processes used today, with about 300 million metric tons of the tiny chemical produced each year. Ethylene gas is used to create everyday items like shopping bags and plastic film packaging.....»»
Lightning, downpours kill 41 people across Pakistan
At least 41 people have died in storm-related incidents across Pakistan since Friday, including 28 killed by lightning, officials said on Monday......»»
Group 1 to acquire U.K. group Inchcape
Group 1 Automotive has agreed to buy U.K. dealership group Inchcape. The all-cash deal, announced Monday, is for $439 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter......»»
The Next Frontier for Brain Implants Is Artificial Vision
Elon Musk’s Neuralink and others are developing devices that could provide blind people with a crude sense of sight......»»
Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings, new research finds
University researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent em.....»»
Evolution"s recipe book: How "copy paste" errors led to insect flight, octopus camouflage and human cognition
Seven hundred million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom. This was a groundbreaking adaptation at the ti.....»»
The best dating apps for bisexual folks to find non-judgemental matches
Bisexual people face unique (and frustrating) challenges when dating, but bi-friendly apps like Hinge and Archer create safe spaces. The bisexual community has an inside joke that describes what it's like to date as a bi person: People think it.....»»
NASA discovered bacteria that wouldn"t die. Now it"s boosting sunscreen.
While disinfecting spacecraft headed for Mars, NASA found a stubborn type of bacteria that was tough to clean but great at withstanding UV radiation. Many people associate NASA with exploring new worlds in space, but few know it's also finding.....»»
Add some color to your home with this $56 LED corner lamp
Light up any room in over 16 million colors with this LED lamp for only $55.99 through April 16. TL;DR: Through April 16, add some light in your corner with this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp that shines bright with 300 multi-colo.....»»
John Oliver uses a brutal parody ad to take aim at Medicaid
John Oliver has broken down the issues with Medicaid during the latest episode of "Last Week Tonight". Medicaid, the public health program for low income families, has a number of issues, ranging from people abruptly losing their coverage to or.....»»