SEBI and MCA: Suggestions towards easing provisions related to buyback of own securities
Globally, companies have been resorting to buyback of their own equity shares to return surplus cash to shareholders. It is increasingly being preferred by companies over dividends as a tool to manage capital structure, thereby resulting in increase.....»»
Promising advances in organosilica membranes for separating organic liquid mixtures
In many chemical-related industries, such as pharmaceuticals, oil refineries, and food and beverage factories, separating organic liquid mixtures is an essential step. A staple method to achieve this is distillation, which involves heating a mixture.....»»
Progress and challenges on the road to net zero: Q&A
In early March, after years of deliberations, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a new reporting requirement for U.S.-based public companies. Beginning in 2025, companies that meet a certain threshold of market value will be required by.....»»
Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data
The rise in identity-based attacks can be attributed to a rapid increase in malware, according to SpyCloud. Researchers found that 61% of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related. Of these.....»»
How security leaders can ease healthcare workers’ EHR-related burnout
Staff experiencing burnout in healthcare settings is not something that security leaders typically worry about – unless, maybe, it is the security team itself that is suffering from it. Healthcare CISOs and privacy officers worry more about the con.....»»
Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mount
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely......»»
Instagram and Threads users can now opt to limit political content in their timeline
Meta had confirmed earlier this year that it would let users choose to see less politics-related content on Instagram and Threads. Now the company has confirmed that this option is finally being rolled out to users on both platforms. Read on as we de.....»»
Researchers develop numerical models to better understand long-term effects on lake ecosystems
Although numerous lakes around the world have been showing an increase in annual mean temperature over the last few decades, it still remains difficult to assess long-term warming-related impacts in water bodies with various physical and chemical pro.....»»
Lordstown Motors CEO settles with SEC over statements
Ex-Lordstown Motors Corp. Stephen Burns settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday over his statements about demand for the electric vehicle maker's flagship truck, the Endurance......»»
Apple Vision Pro expansion will hit Australia & Japan probably in April or May
Apple has posted Apple Vision Pro-related job listings in Australia and Japan, which means a launch outside of the US could be just weeks away.Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro launched in the United States on February 2 and Apple said it will be rele.....»»
USB hubs, printers, Java, and more seemingly broken by macOS 14.4 update
Issues seem to be related to security fixes made in Apple's latest OS. Enlarge A couple of weeks ago, Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.4 with the usual list of bug fixes, security patches, and a couple of minor new featur.....»»
After 114 days of change, Broadcom CEO acknowledges VMware-related “unease”
"There's more to come." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Broadcom CEO and President Hock Tan has acknowledged the discomfort VMware customers and partners have experienced after the sweeping changes tha.....»»
Analyzing impact of climate flooding images and political cues in news coverage
According to a Rutgers study, news stories that include vivid photos of episodic climate change-related flooding (specifically flooded houses) significantly increase Americans' perception of such flooding as a threat......»»
Scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin"s orchid
Missouri Botanical Garden scientists and collaborators discovered and described a new orchid species in Central Madagascar with a record-setting nectar spur and close ties to the famous "Darwin's orchid." This novelty species needs urgent conservatio.....»»
Apple looks beyond health for a large array of future Apple Watch sensors
Apple has been researching what more sensors can possibly be fitted into an Apple Watch, and specifically ones that are not related to health.Apple Watch already has many health sensors, but now it may be looking to measure moreIt's practically an in.....»»
Google’s Gemini AI now refuses to answer election questions
Gemini is opting out of election-related responses entirely for 2024. Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) Like many of us, Google Gemini is tired of politics. Reuters reports that Google has restricted th.....»»
Researchers connect declining atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels to rise in Legionnaires" disease
Declining atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels might be related to the global rise in Legionnaires' disease—a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling the pathogenic bacteria Legionella. So reports a new University at Albany study, published today.....»»
Applied Intuition valued at $6 billion in new funding round
Applied Intuition said Tuesday it has raised a funding round that will allow the company to speed development of new products related to generative artificial intelligence......»»
A coral superhighway in the Indian Ocean
New research has revealed that, despite being scattered across more than a million square kilometers, remote coral reefs across the Seychelles are closely related. Using genetic analyses and oceanographic modeling, researchers at Oxford University ha.....»»
Tax-related scams escalate as filing deadline approaches
As the April 15, 2024 tax filing deadline approaches in the US, some old and some new tax-related scams targeting both taxpayers and tax professionals. Tax-related scams targeting taxpayers With taxpayers rushing to file their personal federal income.....»»
California can"t let big polluters win by undermining climate change disclosure laws
California took a big step last fall when lawmakers passed a pair of laws requiring big companies doing business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, shining a light on their role in fueling the climate c.....»»