Quality scores for forestry carbon credit types reveal complex landscape of integrity risks, transparency issues
The Carbon Credit Quality Initiative (CCQI) released new scores for two types of forestry carbon credits: improved forest management (IFM) and commercial afforestation. Together, these project types comprise approximately 10% of recent credit issuanc.....»»
Exposed APIs and issues in the world’s largest organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Tristan Kalos, CEO of Escape, discusses the results of its 2024 State of API Exposure report. The study highlights significant API security gaps affecting Fortune 1000 organizations, with over 28,500 exposed APIs and.....»»
Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the.....»»
Clay-types? Pokemon is partnering with Aardman on a 2027 project
The Pokemon Company and Aardman, the minds behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, have announced a project set to release in 2027......»»
Up your video’s audio quality for $8 with this wireless mic kit deal
Improved audio quality is available for just $8 with this deal on the Maxtop SoundGuard wireless mic kit, which includes two lav mics and a wireless receiver......»»
Apple issues updates for iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura, Sonoma
As part of Apple's operating system update releases, it has also brought out updates for older iPadOS and macOS generations for the public to install.An iMac running an older macOS versionWhile the main focus of software updates is on the latest gene.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro lineup gets Layered Voice Memos feature in iOS 18.2
Musicians can now easily create dual-layer tracks in Voice Memos and export the recording to Logic Pro later.Image Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, Apple released iOS 18.2, a new update that brings even more features to the iPhone. While the features are n.....»»
Samsung"s holiday TV deals slash up to $4,000 off OLED, The Frame, QLED models
Ready to upgrade your TV to a new model that offers stellar picture quality? The Discover Samsung Sale is going on now, with discounts up to $4,000 off OLED, QLED and The Frame TVs.Save up to $4,000 during Samsung TV sale.The Discover Samsung Sale is.....»»
Government says DOJ subpoenaed Apple without authorization
DOJ demands for message and call data from Apple during the Trump administration, failed to obtain authorization, says the Office of the Inspector General in the current Biden administration.United States Department of Justice — image credit: DOJIt.....»»
Adobe Lightroom, Balatro+ honored in Apple"s App Store Awards
Apple has recognized 17 developers as part of the App Store Awards for 2024, with winning apps sparking creativity and creating everyday moments with others.App Store Awards - Image credit: AppleIn November, Apple released a list of 45 finalists for.....»»
Thylacoleo the fossil lion makes a roaring comeback
A new model of Thylacoleo, Australia's once-fearsome carnivorous marsupial lion, will be on show at the Victoria Cave visitor complex at the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves......»»
Industry expertise in audits leads to cost savings, quality boost: Study
Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found......»»
Scientists examine how roasting affects the perfect brew
A new study in published in Scientific Reports suggests that the perfect cup of coffee is influenced by a complex blend of variables such as bean processing method, brewing time, and grind size, not just the roast level......»»
Picus provides automated pentesting testing to help uncover critical risks
Picus Security announced new innovations to its Attack Path Validation (APV) product. The new Picus APV now offers security teams accurate, risk-free, and continuous automated penetration testing to uncover critical risks, while significantly reducin.....»»
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant.....»»
Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average
Containers are the fastest growing – and weakest cybersecurity link – in software supply chains, according to NetRise. Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to.....»»
Two key proteins boost tomato"s phosphorus efficiency and plant health
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, yet it is often locked away in soils and inaccessible to plants. The natural process of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS), in which plants exchange carbon for essential nutrients with fungi, is.....»»
What is a unit of nature? New framework highlights challenges in biodiversity credit markets
Ecologists have devised a new framework to classify how biodiversity credit operators define what a unit of nature is. The new analysis demonstrates the challenges involved with devising a biodiversity credit market to fund nature recovery, and the r.....»»
Graphene stacking discovery could herald new era for quantum applications
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, is known for its exceptional properties: incredible strength (about 200 times stronger than steel), light weight, flexibility, and excellent conduction of elect.....»»
New tools for tourism businesses to meet sustainable development goals
Quality control tools offer actionable solutions for businesses to build sustainability and address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)......»»
Sink to source: Arctic is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs
After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday......»»