OpenStreetMap Looks To Relocate To EU Due To Brexit Limitations
OpenStreetMap, the Wikipedia-for-maps organisation that seeks to create a free and open-source map of the globe, is considering relocating to the EU, almost 20 years after it was founded in the UK by the British entrepreneur Steve Coast. From a repor.....»»
Maldives to battle rising seas by building fortress islands
Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens......»»
Dung beetle iDNA as an additional tool for biodiversity assessment
Many dung beetles use mammalian feces as a food source and build and relocate dung balls to lay eggs and shelter their larvae. This behavior provides many ecosystem services including nutrient cycling, secondary seed dispersal, soil excavation, and p.....»»
Leaker corroborates iPhone 16 capacitive capture button rumor
A leaker on Weibo says Apple will include a new capacitive button and relocate the mmWave antenna for iPhone 16, which was rumored previously.iPhone 16 could gain capacitive buttonsThe rumored "Capture Button" is expected to be capacitive, joined by.....»»
Apple’s cheaper Pencil is available to buy now, but it has some limitations
$79 Pencil lowers the barrier to entry for drawing on an iPad. The USB-C port is hidden under the cap. [credit: Apple.....»»
IRS piloting free TurboTax alternative in 13 states – with lots of catches
The IRS is piloting a free TurboTax alternative, offering the benefits of the paid app without the price tag, but there are plenty of limitations for now. TurboTax has become an increasingly popular way of filing taxes, as it automates a lot of wh.....»»
New iPhone camera features and limitations detailed by Apple executives
The iPhone 15 lineup has several new camera features, but third-party apps will be needed for maximum creative control. Two Apple executives explain the decision process behind the updates.iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto cameraApple's philosophy behind t.....»»
A modern digital light processing technology to 3D print microfluidic chips
Conventional manufacturing methods such as soft lithography and hot embossing processes can be used to bioengineer microfluidic chips, albeit with limitations, including difficulty in preparing multilayered structures, cost- and labor-consuming fabri.....»»
Crime pushes entrepreneurs to fly under the radar, relocate or shutter
Entrepreneurs are often told that they need to boost the visibility of their businesses to attract more customers and grow. But in developing countries with high rates of crime, greater visibility can make them a target......»»
Quantum computer unveils atomic dynamics of light-sensitive molecules
Researchers at Duke University have implemented a quantum-based method to observe a quantum effect in the way light-absorbing molecules interact with incoming photons. Known as a conical intersection, the effect puts limitations on the paths molecule.....»»
Researchers propose using pulsars to localize gravitational wave sources
Current gravitational wave observatories have two significant limitations. The first is that they can only observe powerful gravitational bursts such as the mergers of black holes and neutron stars. The second is that they can only observe these merg.....»»
How Airbnb is fuelling gentrification in Toronto
The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,042 in June, marking a 10.2 percent increase from 2022. Metropolitan districts are particularly affected by rising rental costs, with some local families forced to relocate due to a lack.....»»
Building a secure future without traditional passwords
As organizations try to fortify their defenses against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, traditional password-based systems reveal their limitations. This is where passwordless authentication steps in – a concept that simplifies acces.....»»
Let there be matter: Simulating the creation of matter from photon–photon collisions
A team led by researchers at Osaka University and University of California, San Diego has conducted simulations of creating matter solely from collisions of light particles. Their method circumvents what would otherwise be the intensity limitations o.....»»
Current data on cycling behavior neglects equity-deserving groups, study suggests
The limitations of Statistics Canada's cycling data are having a real-world impact on women and marginalized people participating in cycling, a new study finds. The study, "What Gets Counted Counts: Equity as a Lens to Rethink the Categorization of C.....»»
Biden administration reverses Trump decision to relocate US Space Command
The Air Force recommended during Trump's final days in office basing Space Command in Alabama. Enlarge / A US Space Command flag is displayed outside the White House during a 2019 ceremony announcing the command's re-establishmen.....»»
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise and compact solutions. To address this need, researchers have d.....»»
New strategy for polyethylene terephthalate upcycling
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), one of the most consumed synthetic polyesters, has a challenging recycling process. Current PET recycling methods have achieved downcycling, which produces low-value products like PET textiles. Due to the limitations.....»»
Apple reveals US tax holiday rules for six states
The annual tax holiday prior to the start of the school year begins soon, and Apple has detailed exactly what products are eligible for tax exemption and other rules for six states.Tax holidayTax holiday perks and limitations vary from state to state.....»»
24-hour Apple Watch challenge: Can it replace the iPhone?
In a test to see if it was possible to live without an iPhone, one AppleInsider staffer bravely uses just their Apple Watch to see if it was possible, and what limitations they'd run into. Here's how it went on their 24-hour Apple Watch challenge.I'm.....»»
Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation
As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In.....»»