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Surveys show public is willing to pay larger energy bills in solidarity with Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February led to demonstrations and donations all over the world. The yellow-blue flag of Ukraine fluttered against the sky thousands of kilometers away. People raised money, and volunteers signed up to help refugees an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 24th, 2022

Echo Show 10 vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): which smart display is better for your home?

The Echo Show 10 is larger and more expensive than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), but is it the better smart display? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 22 min. ago

Ketamine pills for depression show positive results in trial—but with caveats

A slow-release oral dose showed good safety, but efficacy is shaky. Enlarge (credit: Getty | RJ Sangosti) After an MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically failed to impress Food and Drug Administrati.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 50 min. ago

Taking a closer look at AI’s supposed energy apocalypse

AI is just one small part of data centers’ soaring energy use. Enlarge / Someone just asked what it would look like if their girlfriend was a Smurf. Better add another rack of servers! (credit: Getty Images) Late last.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News15 hr. 50 min. ago

“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation

Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale. Enlarge / Some of the waste material that ends up part of these bricks. (credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University) Researchers at the Royal Melbou.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News16 hr. 22 min. ago

Is generative AI really going to “wreak havoc” on the power grid?

AI is just one small part of data centers’ soaring energy use. Enlarge / Someone just asked what it would look like if their girlfriend was a Smurf. Better add another rack of servers! (credit: Getty Images) Late last.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News16 hr. 22 min. ago

Multidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost, flower bulbs

Named a critical public health threat by WHO, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to immunocompromised.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 21 min. ago

Climate inaction undermines public support for lifestyle changes, study finds

New research into the public perception of climate change initiatives finds that while there is strong support for low-carbon lifestyles, inaction is limiting public beliefs that a low-carbon future is possible......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 21 min. ago

PFAS "forever" chemical laws need an overhaul—recent court rulings highlight the loopholes

As awareness of toxic, synthetic chemical pollution from per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) increases, more legal settlements in billion dollar amounts are being made between chemical companies and public water suppliers, both in the US and E.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 21 min. ago

Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study shows

A paper published in the current issue of the Journal of Health Communication by Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) researchers finds evidence that holding science-consistent beliefs about the public health effects of climate change is an importan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 21 min. ago

Major dealership groups redefine business as usual as CDK"s DMS outage reaches 7th day

Auto retailers grapple with slowdowns but pursue business as usual with workarounds in place. CDK Global has contracts with five of the six top public dealership groups:.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News20 hr. 21 min. ago

Ransomware disrupts Indonesia’s national data centre, LockBit gang claims US Federal Reserve breach

Ransomware attackers wielding a LockBit variant dubbed Brain Cipher have disrupted a temporary national data center facility which supports the operations of 200+ Indonesian government agencies and public services. The attackers are asking for a $8 m.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News21 hr. 49 min. ago

Major dealer groups redefine business as usual as CDK"s DMS outage reaches 7th day

Auto retailers grapple with slowdowns but pursue business as usual with workarounds in place. CDK Global has contracts with five of the six top public dealership groups:.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News22 hr. 21 min. ago

Using supercomputer researchers discover new clues to improving fusion confinement

Nuclear fusion—when two nuclei combine to form a new nucleus, thereby releasing energy—may be the clean, reliable, limitless power source of the future. But first, scientists must learn how to control its production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 49 min. ago

Marine cloud brightening models show unexpected consequences of geoengineering

A combined team of Earth scientists and climate specialists at the University of California San Diego and the National Center for Atmospheric Research has found via modeling that geoengineering projects such as marine cloud brightening can have unexp.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 49 min. ago

Boring Architecture Is Starving Your Brain

Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it

There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Largest public dealer groups grapple with CDK ransomware attack as outage lingers

Asbury, Lithia, AutoNation and Group 1 said they are facing disruptions but took immediate steps to minimize the impact once they were notified. Asbury said its operations have been affected by the cyber incident and will continue to be until it is r.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18

Some users may not be familiar with this, but Apple sets size limits for iOS and tvOS apps, so that a single app can’t take up too much space. However, as apps and especially games get more advanced, they also get larger and require more storage. B.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Apple announces first premium podcast, available to listen early access with Apple TV+ subscription

Apple has been commissioning original podcasts for a while, but this new one is a bit different. Previously, Apple’s podcasts have all been released via open public RSS feeds, free to all. However, Apple’s new podcast series, ‘My Divo’, wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Canada to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to Biden move

Canada plans to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to biden move and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces the start of a 30-day public consultation period — the first stage before Canada can bring in tariffs on Chinese EVs.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024