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.....»»
We should be eating more insects and using their waste to grow crops, says plant ecologist
Marcel Dicke already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but he didn't expect to learn that they have such a positive impact on plants. In an Opinion paper published on March 2 in the journal Trends in Plant Science, Dick.....»»
Project Spartacus, And The Service That Could Be – Opinion
Check out the newest addition to our new series of monthly opinion pieces, with this month's focus on Project Spartacus, and what it could potentially be. The post Project Spartacus, And The Service That Could Be – Opinion appeared first on Pla.....»»
Is There Hope in New Climate Science?
Three climate scientists wrote an encouraging opinion piece for the Washington Post: One of the biggest obstacles to avoiding global climate breakdown is that so many people think there's nothing we can do about it. They point out that record-breaki.....»»
Large numbers of Americans morally opposed to abortion would still help friend or family member seeking one: study
A substantial minority of Americans morally opposed to abortion would nonetheless offer help to a friend or close family member who is seeking one, finds a new analysis of both public opinion data and in-depth interviews. Notably, these views are sim.....»»
iFixit to sell Steam Deck replacement parts, releases full teardown
Valve hasn’t released all the details yet on the official channels for Steam Deck repairs, but it did announce that iFixit is one of the groups authorized to sell replacement parts. The self-repair website will also offer components for the Valve I.....»»
Spotify’s Joe Rogan Controversy Isn’t Over Yet
Spotify needs to do more soul-searching. That’s the prevailing opinion among crisis management experts in the aftermath of recent boycotts by artists and fans over the popular streaming service’s loyalty to Joe Rogan’s controversial.....»»
Simplifying RNA editing for treating genetic diseases
New research led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego could make it much simpler to repair disease-causing mutations in RNA without compromising precision or efficiency......»»
Advancing genome editing through studying DNA repair mechanisms
Since the discovery of CRISPR/Cas9, also known as molecular scissors, scientists around the world have been working to improve the revolutionary technique for altering DNA that earned Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna the Nobel Prize in 2020.....»»
Inside iFixit’s Fight for the Right to Repair
iFixit is building a path toward a repairable world, one teardown at a time. The post Inside iFixit’s Fight for the Right to Repair appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Repair Wars: Cory Doctorow on the State of Right to Repair
They’ve stacked the decks against servicing your own purchases; The community is now resisting — and winning. The post Repair Wars: Cory Doctorow on the State of Right to Repair appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Repair Wars
They’ve stacked the decks against servicing your own purchases; The community is now resisting — and winning. The post Repair Wars appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Do emotions impact decisions on punishment in the context of crime?
Anger is a key emotion in understanding public opinion towards crime and punishment: it is frequently mobilized in public discourse and is elicited by specific incidents. But what role do emotions play in questions of punishment for crime? In a new a.....»»
The Right to Repair Should be Protected by Law
The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
$1M iPhone repair scam leads to prison sentence, and almost $2M in penalties
A $1M iPhone repair scam running for more than three years has led to a Chinese man receiving a prison sentence, and being asked to pay almost $2M in restitution and penalties. Using a method that has been used by other fraudsters, Haiteng Wu tricke.....»»
A fight over the right to repair cars turns ugly
Massachusetts Subaru and Kia dealers disabled remote start and maintenance alerts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Chie Ferrelli loved her Subaru SUV, which she bought in 2020 because it made her feel safe. So when it was time.....»»
Google wants schools to teach Chromebook repair classes
Kids learn valuable skills and get to fix all the Chromebooks they break. Enlarge / Google's repair program shows how to disconnect the battery from a Chromebook. (credit: Google) Hey kids! Want to help out your school and l.....»»
Google promotes Chromebook repair program for schools
Overall, Chromebooks are more eco-friendly than the competition, consuming up to 46 percent less energy. As they consume less power, their battery life tends to last longer than similar devices. Maybe this is why over 50 million students and teachers.....»»
US Lawmakers Introduce "Right To Repair" Bills To Spur Competition
U.S. lawmakers are introducing "Right to Repair" legislation this week to ensure consumers can get vehicles, electronic devices and agriculture equipment serviced by independent outlets. Reuters reports: Representative Bobby Rush, a Democrat, said Th.....»»
The best Valentine"s Day gifts for him
Contrary to popular opinion, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for your significant other. That's right, it's totally OK to give a gift to a loved one whom you're not currently dating (and never will), because doing a nice thing for someone is......»»
Remote sensing technology reduces urban air pollution
Cities that adopt roadside emissions sensors to detect high polluting vehicles, together with an enforcement program to inspect and repair these vehicles, could significantly improve urban air quality, new research shows......»»