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New doubts over coral, safety at planned Olympic surf venue

The president of French Polynesia has questioned whether 2024 Olympic surfing can go ahead at the planned site in Tahiti, saying he was concerned about safety and damage to coral from a planned judging tower......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 3rd, 2023

Scientists warn of coral reef decline due to ocean acidification

The French Polynesian island Moorea is the most beautiful isle in the world, some say. Its lagoons are surrounded by reefs dominated by Porites corals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 17 min. ago

VW plans Tiguan redesign along with Jetta, Taos freshenings for 2025

Crucial 2025 updates for two Volkswagen crossovers and the Jetta entry vehicle are planned for the brand's U.S. lineup......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News17 hr. 49 min. ago

Fisker recalls more than 18,000 Ocean vehicles over faulty software, noncompliance with safety standards

The recall covers 6,834 2022-23 Ocean vehicles in the U.S., with Fisker voluntarily recalling 11,201 in the U.S., Canada and Europe......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

We have a moral responsibility to help low-income nations restore coral reefs, says researcher

The fourth global coral bleaching event is underway. It won't be the last......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Activists rally at Apple Park for reinstatement of child safety features

Protesters at Apple Park are demanding that the company reinstate its recently abandoned child safety measures.Image credit: Heat Initiative (via X)Nearly three dozen protesters gathered around Apple Park on Monday morning, carrying signs that read,.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids

In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement

The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

DARPA’s planned nuclear rocket would use enough fuel to build a bomb

The US is still regulating some enriched uranium based on an analysis from the 1950s. Enlarge (credit: OLE-CNX) High-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) has been touted as the go-to fuel for powering next-gen nuclear reac.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Which iPhone models are needed to run iOS 18

At WWDC 2024, Apple will unveil iOS 18. Here's which iPhone models will run the new version of the operating system.iOS 17 on an iPhoneThe annual WWDC keynote is chiefly the venue for Apple to reveal its updates for its operating systems. With big ch.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Anker recalls several products over fire safety risks

Anker has announced that they will be recalling several of their products after discovering potential fire safety risks. The post Anker recalls several products over fire safety risks appeared first on Phandroid. Anker makes some pretty gr.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Scientists "read" the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants

What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by marine organisms might hold that information. But in underwater environments, invisible compounds create a complex "soup" that is hard for scientists to decipher......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill

Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks. Enlarge (credit: Hajohoos via Getty) Artificial intelligence heavyweights in California are protesting against a state bill that would force.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Researchers discover high coral diversity in extreme seawater temperatures

A team of Dutch and Indonesian researchers has discovered a great diversity of coral species in extreme seawater temperatures. Through extensive research, published in the journals Diversity and PeerJ, on marine biodiversity in Raja Ampat, Indonesia,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Will the 2024 Olympic Games become the playing field for social justice protests?

Yannick Kluch, a professor of recreation, sport and tourism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studies sport as a platform for promoting social justice. Kluch has worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, U.S. Diving and the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Jeep Wagoneer tops Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition in 2024 IIHS crash test ratings

The Jeep Wagoneer by far outperformed the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe in earning a 2024 Top Safety Pick Award......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Colombian underwater "art gallery" serves as coral home

On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Jeep Wagoneer earns 2024 Top Safety Pick Award, while Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition fail to meet standards

The Jeep Wagoneer by far outperformed the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe in earning a 2024 Top Safety Pick Award......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Humane Ai Pin owners warned to stop using charging case over fire risk

Humane has told owners of its Ai Pin device to stop using its charging case immediately because it may pose a fire safety risk......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

‘The Stakes Are Incredibly High.’ Two Former OpenAI Employees On the Need for Whistleblower Protections

'The stakes are incredibly high' This could be a costly interview for William Saunders. The former safety researcher resigned from OpenAI in February, and—like many other departing employees—signed a non-disparagement ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Elon Musk’s X defeats Australia’s global takedown order of stabbing video

Australia drops censorship fight threatening Musk’s X with $500K daily fine. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) Australia's safety regulator has ended a legal battle with X (formerly Twitt.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024