Not Just Bad CX: Heavy Websites Tax the Poor, Environment
Let’s stop living in digital fantasy land. Digital has massive and growing costs to the environment. It’s time we stopped pretending otherwise. Continue reading........»»
Plastics contribute to "triple planetary crisis" impacts
The fact that plastics pollute the environment and generate problems has been well-researched in many areas. However, there is little information on the impacts of plastics on climate and biodiversity......»»
COP29 so far: The good and bad news
Gradually, then suddenly is how Ernest Hemingway described going bankrupt. The climate crisis could be on a similar trajectory......»»
Support for carbon pricing higher than expected, finds study
Viewed by many experts as one of the most effective tools of climate policy, carbon pricing seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, however, only 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to this climate tax, as it is seen as un.....»»
Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control
The West Coast's rainy season has arrived in force, as an atmospheric river carrying moisture from the tropics joins a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling in the mountains on Nov. 19, 2024, and bursts of rain h.....»»
Scientists uncover cross-species neural mechanism for early detection of life motion in visual processing
Visual systems of both humans and animals can detect life motion from the environment at the earliest stage of visual processing, research by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) uncovered......»»
40 years ago, one of the worst superhero movies ever debuted and marked the end of an era
Supergirl premiered 40 years ago, delivering the worst superhero movie ever made. Here's how bad it was, and how it signified the end of an era......»»
SpaceX images show the awesome power of Starship’s Raptor engines
SpaceX has posted some incredible images showing the Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines as they powered the Starship rocket skyward during Tuesday's launch......»»
More than 200 companies already support passkeys in their apps and websites
The passwordless future is rapidly becoming a reality as more than 200 companies have now added passkey support to their websites and apps. This significant milestone, revealed by the company behind 1Password, signals a growing shift towards more sec.....»»
Chandra and Hubble tune into "flame-throwing" Guitar Nebula
Normally found only in heavy metal bands or certain post-apocalyptic films, a "flame-throwing guitar" has now been spotted moving through space. Astronomers have captured movies of this extreme cosmic object using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and.....»»
Do pipe organs create an auto-tune effect? Understanding largest class of music instrument"s effects on concert halls
The pipe organ, with its strong timber base and towering metal pipes, stands as a bastion in concert halls and church sanctuaries. Even when not in use, the pipe organ affects the acoustical environment around it......»»
New study emphasizes value of a carbon tax to effectively decarbonize the economy
A carbon tax is the most effective way for New Zealand to cut emissions while supporting a stable economy, according to a University of Auckland study......»»
Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors
Over the past decades, psychologists and policymakers have been trying to devise interventions that could dissuade individuals from engaging in dishonest social behaviors, such as tax evasion or fraud. One promising strategy they identified entails a.....»»
Exabeam and Wiz join forces to improve cloud security
Exabeam coolaborates with with Wiz to provide organizations with improved threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) capabilities, ensuring a more secure and resilient cloud environment. With its open architecture the Exabeam New-Scale Secu.....»»
The key moment came 38 minutes after Starship roared off the launch pad
SpaceX wasn't able to catch the Super Heavy booster, but Starship is on the cusp of orbital flight. SpaceX launched its sixth Starship rocket Tuesday, proving for the first time t.....»»
Could a multivitamin help save coral reefs? Preliminary data says yes
Like humans, coral reefs rely on nutrients in the environment surrounding them. Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have been lab testing nutrient-infused tiles to determine whether they would boost the immune system of corals,.....»»
Devs investigating why their games look bad on the PS5 Pro
Silent Hill 2 remake, Jedi Survivor, and other games are having visual and performance issues on the PS5 Pro, even with the enhancements......»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»
Cable companies and Trump’s FCC chair agree: Data caps are good for you
Data caps reflect "highly competitive environment," cable lobby tells FCC. The Federal Communications Commission's plan to investigate and potentially regulate data caps is all bu.....»»
Emergent gravity may be a dead idea, but it’s not a bad one
Gravity may not emerge, but some interesting ideas did. Emergent gravity is a bold idea. It claims that the force of gravity is a mere illusion, more akin to friction or heat—a.....»»
RFK, Jr., Is a Bad Prescription for U.S. Public Health
Prominent vaccine skeptic RFK, Jr., is a proven menace to public health. But with a bird flu outbreak looming, he is poised to take a perch atop the federal public health enterprise.....»»