Opinion: Repair It Yourself
People have always repaired things. What’s new is that there is such an abundance of information and expertise available online to help anyone do repair. The post Opinion: Repair It Yourself appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»
Apple’s self-service repairs no longer require a call to Apple when you’re done
System Config tool handles post-repair processes that trip up third-party kits. Enlarge / An iPhone undergoes repairs. (credit: Apple) Apple launched its Self Service Repair program in the spring of 2022, giving owners o.....»»
Opinion: The silence around unwanted sexual attention in LGBTQ+ venues is making safe spaces less safe
In many parts of the world, unwanted sexual attention has become a normal, though disturbing, part of a night out. In bars, pubs and clubs, sexual harassment and assault happens regularly to people of all genders and orientations. But the way it is u.....»»
Opinion: Conspiracy theories aren"t on the rise—we need to stop panicking
Several polls in the past couple of years (including from Ipsos, YouGov and most recently Savanta on behalf of Kings College Policy Institute and the BBC) have been examining the kinds of conspiratorial beliefs people have. The findings have led to a.....»»
Apple"s Self Service Repair program updates make it easier for DIY fixers
Alongside supporting more iPhone and Mac devices with its controversial Self Service Repair program, Apple is updating its software tools so repairers don't have to call to register parts.An Apple repair toolkitApple says that it has "over the past t.....»»
Apple"s self-repair service now includes these new iPhones and MacBooks
Apple has extended its Self Service Repair to include recent iPhones and MacBooks, while also streamlining the process......»»
Opinion: To achieve climate neutrality in the chemical industry, we must also cut demand
Chemical products, such as plastics, fertilizers and solvents pervade our modern lifestyle. The vast majority are derived from crude oil or natural gas—and producing them generates around 5% of global CO2 emissions. To transition the chemical indus.....»»
Samsung expands its self-repair program to more countries
Samsung has announced that they have launched their self-repair program in Europe after initially launching it in the US. The problem with first-party repairs is that they can be expensive, but the upside is that you are guaranteed to get.....»»
Opinion: Abortion prison sentence shows the law is focused on fetuses—why that"s dangerous for women
The imprisonment of a woman in the UK for taking abortion pills at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy has shocked many. Most people are still unaware that abortion at any stage of pregnancy is illegal in England and Wales, unless authorized by two doctors......»»
Opinion: The US will send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine—despite military, health and environmental effects
The Biden administration has agreed to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium shells to equip M1A1 Abrams tanks that the U.S. is sending there. Britain has already delivered tanks to Ukraine equipped with depleted-uranium shells......»»
Opinion: The massive dam removal on the Klamath may save salmon but can"t solve the West"s water crisis
Sheldon SmilingCoyote locked his eyes on the push and pull of the waves in front of him, suddenly slashing the tip of his handheld hook through the water, pulling out a slimy prehistoric fish......»»
Study finds that cliffhangers keep audiences... [to be continued]
Are cliffhangers a maddening way for writers to end an otherwise great story? Every audience member is likely to have an opinion, but despite the long history of cliffhangers, there has been little research done to study how audiences respond to the.....»»
Holistic management is key to increase carbon sequestration in soils, say researchers
Increased carbon sequestration in soil to help mitigate climate change can only be achieved by a more holistic management. This is the conclusion from an opinion paper conceptualized by a team led by researchers from the German Centre for Integrative.....»»
Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store
Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devices in the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines......»»
Microsoft is selling screens, batteries, SSDs, and more for DIY Surface repairs
Microsoft has offered repair manuals for a while; now it has parts to match. Enlarge / The Surface Pro 8's replaceable SSD. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microsoft offers first-party service manuals for several generations.....»»
Feds tell automakers not to comply with Mass. “right to repair” law
The state's right to repair law requires open access to telematics services. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In 2020, voters in Massachusetts chose to extend that state's automotive "right to repair" law to include telema.....»»
Opinion: How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with "turbo charging" teacher education
The case for action on climate change no longer needs to be laid out......»»
Opinion: Virgin Galactic"s use of the "Overview Effect" to promote space tourism is a terrible irony
Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded in 2004 by Richard Branson, promotes its flights as offering "a brand new perspective: Deepen your connection to Earth and to humanity with the transformational experience known as the Overview Effec.....»»
Using macOS Disk Utility: How to repair Fusion Drives, and using command-line utilities
There are a few final useful utilities in Apple's Disk Utility you may not be aware of. Here's how to use them the continued exploration of the macOS tool.In the previous three installments of this series, we looked in-depth at how to use the macOS D.....»»
New insight into how xeroderma pigmentosum causative gene products ensure the accuracy of DNA repair
Our genomic DNA is continuously damaged by endogenous factors such as reactive oxygen species, and also by environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, radiation, and chemicals. Failure to repair damaged DNA may induce mutations and cell death, e.....»»
Opinion: The fire this time—facing the reality of climate change
COVID-19, invasive species, and the spread of persistent chemicals and plastics provide one form of evidence that we live on a planet with an interconnected biosphere. Dangers from one part of the planet find their way to other parts of the planet. O.....»»