The empire strikes back: Resurging imperialism threatens geopolitical stability
In recent years, nationalist leaders have staked claims on lost territories in order to restore the glory of former empires. Lars-Erik Cederman believes that this rise in revanchist nationalism poses a threat to geopolitical stability......»»
Tavares says EV "sweet spot" is $25K, criticizes labor strikes as "destructive"
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who has warned that the middle class will be priced out of the EV market if automakers can't absorb the additional production costs they require, said the sweet spot for affordable EVs is "around $25,000.".....»»
Ancient DNA reveals diverse community in "Lost City of the Incas"
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? A new study, published in Science Advances, used ancient DNA to find out for the first time where workers buried more than 500 years ago came from within the lost Inca Empire......»»
Climate change threatens 771 endangered plant and lichen species
All plants and lichens listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act are sensitive to climate change but there are few plans in place to address this threat directly, according to a new study by Amy Casandra Wrobleski of Pennsylvania State Un.....»»
Study: An inverse model for food webs and ecosystem stability
In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, authors Gabriel Gellner and Kevin McCann from the University of Guelph and SFI External Professor Alan Hastings (UC Davis) invert a classical approach to modeling food w.....»»
The best 4G LTE laptops in 2023
We’ve identified some of the best 4G LTE laptops out there, each of which strikes a balance between solid performance, a vivid display and affordable pricing......»»
When mafia threatens democracy: Research shows ordinary people are less honest in countries hit by organized crime
Organized crime casts a long shadow, driving violence and an illicit economy. But our research, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, has uncovered some more subtle dimensions to its influence, too. We've found that o.....»»
Strikes halting production on "Silo" and "Foundation"
Two of the biggest Apple TV+ series have reportedly been affected by the writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood, with "Silo" shut down and "Foundation" likely to follow.Rebecca Ferguson in "Silo" (Source: Apple)Members of the Writers' Guild of Ame.....»»
All the movies and TV shows announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 was a quieter affair this year because of the SAG and WGA strikes, but several exciting projects got announced during the famous event......»»
Researchers take a closer look at ultra-high stability nanobubbles
Bubble technology has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing environmental pollution, enhancing water treatment processes, and boosting industrial and agricultural production. Such novel applications of this technology have emerged owing to the un.....»»
Hail strikes Michigan dealership
A hailstorm damaged vehicles at a dealership in Davison, Mich., on Thursday.....»»
Rocket Report: Space Force to pick three; Pythom strikes back
"With this mission we’ve made big strides toward reusability." Enlarge / Falcon 9 launches 54 Starlink satellites from SLC-40 in Florida on Saturday. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 6.03 of the Rocket Report! Tod.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 20, 2023 – iPhone 15 delays, Apple threatens to leave the UK
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
Improved stability could help perovskite solar cells compete with silicon
An international team that includes researchers from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has created a perovskite solar cell that can stand up to high temperatures for more than 1,500 hours—a key milestone as this e.....»»
Apple threatens to remove FaceTime and iMessage from the UK due to proposed surveillance bill
Apple could remove FaceTime and iMessage from the UK if the government updates its Investigatory Power Act from 2016. According to BBC News, the UK … The post Apple threatens to remove FaceTime and iMessage from the UK due to proposed surveilla.....»»
A hundred years of logging threatens the Innu link to their land
"Nutshimit," which means "the interior of the land," is Innu poet Joséphine Bacon's favorite word because it is intimately linked to Innu identity. Nutshimit, the place where the Innu soul is deposited, is what created the links with the land that h.....»»
Apple threatens to kill iMessage & FaceTime in UK if controversial law passes
Apple is refusing to compromise iPhone and Mac security, and will cut off FaceTime and iMessage in the UK should the new Online Safety Bill challenging end-to-end encryption is passed as it stands.UK Houses of ParliamentApple made its position clear.....»»
New method expertly evaluates protein folding stability on a large scale
You may be familiar with the art of origami, in which paper is intricately folded to create shapes. But did you know that proteins in the human body also undergo an intricate folding process that is essential to their structure and function? Recently.....»»
The legacy of past disturbance shapes coastal forest soil stability
Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. An experiment has examined how soil might change when transplant.....»»
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability
A new report says flooding and heat waves exacerbated by climate change could complicate U.S. nuclear launches.....»»
Norway has had it with Meta, threatens $100K fines for data violations
"It is so clear that this is illegal," Norwegian regulator said. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Meta's data privacy woes in Europe continue as Norway has announced an immediate ban on "behavioral adv.....»»