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......»»
Light-matter interaction: Broken symmetry drives polaritons
An international team of scientists provide an overview of the latest research on light-matter interactions. A team of scientists from the Fritz Haber Institute, the City University of New York, and the Universidad de Oviedo has published a comprehen.....»»
SEC seeks $45 million from bankrupt Lordstown Motors
The amount represents "monetary remedies for violations of federal securities laws," the SEC said......»»
Scientists resolve intriguing phenomenon of superlubricity and formulate its laws
Skoltech researchers have explained why very weak friction obeys different laws than those governing regular friction as we know it from school physics. Among other unexpected and counterintuitive features, the alternative friction laws formulated by.....»»
Decline of Tasmanian devil could be causing genetic changes in spotted-tailed quoll, study finds
An international team of evolutionary biologists and natural scientists has found that the population decline of the Tasmanian devil is likely leading to genetic changes in another local predator—the spotted-tailed quoll. In their study, reported i.....»»
Consumer group wants to end $255M “gift card loophole” for Starbucks and others
Changes to Washington's gift card laws could affect cardholders nationwide. Enlarge / Starbucks' Rewards programs are a key part of their revenue. How the company deals with unspent amounts in that app could change under new Wash.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and force sideloading
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Stores, and impose fines on both for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Ja.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and antitrust issues
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Store, and impose fines for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Japan's pre.....»»
How do quark-gluon-plasma fireballs explode into hadrons?
Quark gluon plasma (QGP) is an exciting state of matter that scientists create in a laboratory by colliding two heavy nuclei. These collisions produce a QGP fireball. The fireball expands and cools following the laws of hydrodynamics, which govern ho.....»»
As Beeper Mini broken for most, lawmakers call for antitrust investigation
Our sister site 9to5Google yesterday reported that Beeper Mini is now broken for most users – no longer allowing Android users to send and receive iMessages – after Apple took further steps to block the app. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is.....»»
X under formal investigation by EU into disinformation, blue checkmarks, and more
The social network X is under formal investigation by the European Union, to decide whether the company has broken the law in no fewer than eight ways … more….....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»
How COP"s fossil fuel taboo was finally broken by the Emiratis
Hours after the applause and relief that the world had finally reached a landmark climate agreement in Dubai, US special envoy John Kerry admitted that he thought it might never happen......»»
Shifting data protection regulations show why businesses must put privacy at their core
Like it or not, data protection will be one of the biggest issues organizations face in 2024. Knowing where to focus compliance efforts will be tricky, with more and more state-level privacy laws becoming effective in the US, creating a patchwork of.....»»
eIDAS: EU’s internet reforms will undermine a decade of advances in online security
The European Union’s attempt to reform its electronic identification and trust services – a package of laws better known as eIDAS 2.0 – contains legislation that poses a grave threat to online privacy and security. An article buried deep in the.....»»
Epic win: Jury rules Google Play app store and billing an illegal monopoly
The Epic versus Google case has reached a significant milestone as the jury ruled that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws, but years of appeals are sure to follow.Epic's 1984 parodyJust three years after Apple's win against Epic fo.....»»
Public bodies "overwhelmed" at having to implement human rights laws, study warns
Staff members at public bodies can be "overwhelmed" by having to implement human rights laws into the working of their organization when those members are in "awe" of legislation, a new study warns......»»
Beeper Mini, days after launch, seems to be broken with iMessage not sending or receiving
Beeper Mini launched on Tuesday with the promise of bringing secure iMessage to Android, and indeed it worked wonderfully. However, less than a week later, the app seems to be broken. more….....»»
Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
Apple isn"t happy about India"s demand to upgrade older iPhones with USB-C
Apple has urged the Indian IT ministry to make changes to its single charger rules, as adding USB-C to older iPhone models will make it hard for Apple to meet production targets for India's manufacturing and export laws.A USB-C cableFollowing after t.....»»
With another record broken, the world’s spaceports are busier than ever
No turning back? We can expect even more launches worldwide next year. Enlarge / A solid-fueled Ceres 1 rocket, developed by the Chinese company Galactic Energy, fires away from an ocean-going launch platform in the Yellow Sea on.....»»