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.....»»
Here’s how fast users would replace a broken/lost iPhone, iPad, Mac – what about you? [Poll]
Image via Basic Apple Guy CIRP has shared its latest study today that’s based around the question, how fast would you repair or replace a broken, lost, or stolen iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Here’s what the results revealed with most responses ranging.....»»
Opinion: How "Hogwarts Legacy" video game reinforces antisemitic scapegoating with goblins
In its first two weeks after being released, the video game Hogwarts Legacy, described by the developer as "set in the world of the Harry Potter books," sold 12 million copies and made about US$850 million in revenue......»»
Opinion: Racist and sexist depictions of human evolution still permeate science, education and popular culture today
Systemic racism and sexism have permeated civilization since the rise of agriculture, when people started living in one place for a long time. Early Western scientists, such as Aristotle in ancient Greece, were indoctrinated with the ethnocentric and.....»»
Understanding why BRCA2 is linked to cancer risk
A new study shows exactly how the gene BRCA2, linked to susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer, functions to repair damaged DNA. By studying BRCA2 at the level of single molecules, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have generat.....»»
Opinion: Why a serious climate strategy is almost impossible in the UK"s current political system
The UK government reportedly chose Aberdeen, its carbonization capital, as the original location to relaunch its de-carbonization strategy. The strategy, now published, has been strongly criticized by environmentalists. Part of the plan to transition.....»»
Right to repair, universal charging port mandates eyed to save Canadians money
Canada's newly released budget considers consumers' wallets and e-waste. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Like in other parts of the world, Canada is working out what the right to repair means for its people. The federal governm.....»»
Opinion: Climate doomism is bad storytelling—hope is much more effective at triggering action
When news about the climate is published, like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report, frightening headlines like "final warning" or "now or never" are often the norm. Some activists call this approach "climate doomism", and ar.....»»
Opinion: Teaching the "basics" is critical—but what NZ teachers really want are clear guidelines and expectations
Anyone watching the debate over the National Party's recent curriculum policy announcement could be forgiven for thinking there is a deep divide in education philosophy and best practice in New Zealand. The truth isn't quite that simple......»»
After reaping the rewards, Nvidia turns its back on cryptocurrency
With cryptomining all but over, Nvidia shared a strong opinion on cryptocurrencies as a whole......»»
Opinion: Matrilineal societies exist around the world—it"s time to look beyond the patriarchy
Thirty years ago, I traveled to Lijiang, an ancient city in the northwest of China's Yunnan province in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. Lijiang's old town is a tangle of intersecting waterways, arched stone bridges, and cobbled streets. Just.....»»
Opinion: New Australian review of how teachers are educated should acknowledge that they learn throughout their careers
Last August, the federal government set up an expert panel to look at the continuous improvement agenda in teacher education in Australia......»»
House Republican reintroduces bill to shorten design patents on auto repair parts
The bill was previously introduced in 2021 by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who said it will expand consumer choice for collision repair parts, reduce costs for drivers and insurers and increase competition in the auto repair parts market......»»
Hyundai recalls 568,000 crossovers, pickups for fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 568,000 vehicles and advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until a repair is completed......»»
Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis
Bottled water is one of the world's most popular beverages, and its industry is making the most of it. Since the millennium, the world has advanced significantly towards the goal of safe water for all. In 2020, 74% of humanity had access to safe wate.....»»
Opinion: Why bioplastics won"t solve our plastic problems
Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use.....»»
Researchers discover a new way to fight the aging process and cancer development
A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered. They also successfully inhibited this complex for the first.....»»
Opinion: Australia"s child protection system is clearly broken. Is it time to abolish it for a better model?
The tragic deaths of two small children in an overheated car in Queensland in 2019 highlight just how flawed our child protection system has become......»»
Pittsburgh body shop generates revenue for Diehl Auto Group
Operating a large collision repair facility also has helped Diehl Automotive Group sell new cars. When cars come to the collision center and are deemed a total loss, Diehl has an opportunity to sell that customer a new vehicle......»»
How cancer cells repair DNA damage induced by next-generation radiotherapy
A team of scientists led by Dr. Kei-ichi Takata from the Center for Genomic Integrity (CGI) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has discovered a new type of DNA repair mechanism that cancer cells use to recover from next-generation cancer r.....»»
New tool identifies which cells will best repair muscles
Cells harvested from your own muscles could one day improve or even save your life if you are suffering from muscle loss after disease or an injury. The implantation of muscle cells offers an incredibly promising treatment for conditions such as musc.....»»