Tasmanian devils have just broken the laws of scavenging
If there's one thing that scavengers do, it's scavenge: feed on whatever is available, whenever it's available......»»
Tensions between dealers and automakers still stewing in some states
Dealers and their state associations have been working to strengthen protections in franchise laws, addressing emerging issues such as direct sales to consumers and costly sales standards for electric vehicles......»»
Screen Time is broken
Last month I wrote about two features that I consider missing from Apple’s Screen Time parental controls. In retrospect, what I should have written is how Screen Time is broken. I thought the next software update would fix things. more….....»»
Japan government accepts it’s no longer the ’90s, stops requiring floppy disks
Government amends 34 ordinances to no longer require diskettes. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The Japanese government is finally letting go of floppy disks and CD-ROMs. It recently announced amendments to laws requiring the u.....»»
Political polarization may slow legislation, make higher-stakes laws likelier
The United States House of Representatives held more than 700 votes in 2023, but fewer than 30 bills were signed into law. Partisan politics may explain why, with polarization potentially causing enough friction to slow down the legislative process a.....»»
How to fix a broken keyboard: common issues and solutions
Keyboards, with their combination of software and lots of moving parts, can be subject to problems. Here's how to fix frequent issues that you may encounter......»»
Pixel phones are broken again with critical storage permission bug
Users say they can't access their device storage after January 2024 update. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) It's almost hard to believe this is happening again, but Pixel users are reporting that an OS update has locked.....»»
Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space
Welcome to the world’s foremost training ground for saving space from disasters, disputes, and—perhaps one day—colonizers named Musk......»»
Republicans in 20 states urge Supreme Court to uphold state social media laws
Florida and Texas laws are needed to prevent social media censorship, AGs say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | OsakaWayne Studios) Republican officials from 20 states, including 19 state attorneys general, are backing Fl.....»»
Study: The more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to support access to abortion
A new study on public attitudes toward abortion laws finds that the more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to oppose legislation that limits women's access to abortions—regardless of political ideology. The study also found that.....»»
Property rights "laws" historically manipulated by businesses, research finds
Within most countries, businesses operate under the notion that their property rights are stable. A set of operational rules and a political system that protects those rules are firmly entrenched, right?.....»»
Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space Right Now
Welcome to the world’s foremost training ground for saving space from disasters, disputes, and—perhaps one day—colonizers named Musk......»»
Using An Old Blu-Ray Player To Make A Scanning Laser Microscope
Of all the various and ever changing genres of making things, one that will always be near and dear to my heart will be the folks who take depreciated or broken items and make something new with it. I really found this project interesting. Blu-Ray p.....»»
Have a broken Samsung phone? We have good news for you
Samsung has announced an expansion of its self-repair program. The program will now cover a broader range of products, models, and parts......»»
Atakama Browser Security Platform improves security for MSPs
Atakama unveild the Atakama Browser Security Platform for MSPs. Developed in collaboration with 30-plus MSP design partners, over the past year, Atakama has broken new ground with a revolutionary browser security solution. The unveiling signals an op.....»»
Research demonstrates the importance of diverse social ties to entrepreneurship, even in divided societies
We've known for a decade that political affiliation increasingly affects Americans' everyday lives, including where they live, whom they befriend, and whom they welcome as in-laws......»»
Department of Justice could file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple as soon as March
After more than four years of investigations, the Department of Justice is preparing to sue Apple for alleged anticompetitive behavior, potentially in the next few months.Apple Fifth AvenueAllegedly, the Justice Department is looking to file the laws.....»»
Devils vs Canadiens live stream: Can you watch the game for free?
Here's how you can watch tonight's NHL East Conference match between the Devils vs Canadiens live stream for free......»»
What"s stopping US climate policies from working effectively?
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming, the U.S. has enacted several ambitious federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021......»»
Climate change isn"t producing expected increase in atmospheric moisture over dry regions: Study
The laws of thermodynamics dictate that a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, but new research has found that atmospheric moisture has not increased as expected over arid and semi-arid regions of the world as the climate has warmed......»»
Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: Expert suggests way to get corporations on board
Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change.....»»