The NIS2 Directive: How far does it reach?
The NIS2 Directive is one of the most recent efforts of the EU legislator to boost cybersecurity across the bloc and to keep up with the challenges of an increasingly digitalized society and growing cyber threats. As the name implies, the NIS2 Direct.....»»
GM, Hyundai to explore collaboration across range of tech, products
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. will explore cooperation in everything from passenger and commercial vehicles to electric cars and raw materials under a sweeping agreement that aims to improve efficiencies, slash costs and reach bigger economies.....»»
From challenge to champion: How Black and Asian women overcome barriers to career success
Black and Asian women are severely underrepresented in senior leadership positions in the UK. The obstacles they face, for example being overlooked or underestimated, often result in a perception that career success is beyond their reach. It's no sur.....»»
Electrically modulated light antenna points the way to faster computer chips
Today's computers reach their physical limits when it comes to speed. Semiconductor components usually operate at a maximum usable frequency of a few gigahertz—which corresponds to several billion computing operations per second......»»
Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades.
Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades......»»
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
An invasive species of seagrass has been on a steady march across the world, taking over ecosystems well beyond its native waters of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Scientists have long wondered when it would reach the waters off the coas.....»»
Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia"s path in more detail than ever before
A zero-carbon mindset must "become the new normal" in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government's independent climate advisory body......»»
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
Education is key to empowering young people to respond to climate change. It's something that will reach into every aspect of their lives in complex ways. However, the national curriculum largely confines climate change to a few subjects, meaning tea.....»»
Researcher reads hundreds of diary entries to quantify the restorative power of Scotland"s lochs and rivers
In October 2021, a man recreated a walk he first completed 62 years ago by climbing just under 3,000 feet to reach the summit of Beinn Damh on the north-west coast of Scotland. The steep ridge walk provided unobstructed views across Loch Damh and Loc.....»»
The NIS2 Directive: How far does it reach?
The NIS2 Directive is one of the most recent efforts of the EU legislator to boost cybersecurity across the bloc and to keep up with the challenges of an increasingly digitalized society and growing cyber threats. As the name implies, the NIS2 Direct.....»»
Diligent NIS2 Compliance Toolkit helps organizations bolster their cybersecurity resilience
Diligent launched its Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) Compliance Toolkit, designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of the European Union (EU) NIS2 Directive and bolster their cybersecurity resilience. The toolkit map.....»»
Icebreaker Oden first to acquire marine scientific data in the uncharted Victoria Fjord in North Greenland
The GEOEO North of Greenland 2024 Expedition, organized by the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat aboard the icebreaker Oden, has made history as the first vessel to reach the remote Victoria Fjord in North Greenland......»»
First spatial map of malaria infection in the liver opens new possibilities for more effective treatments
For the malaria parasite to reach the blood of its human host, it must first enter the liver, where only a small number of parasites differentiate and replicate for upward of seven days, making it a bottleneck in the parasite's lifecycle. This bottle.....»»
A hopper could explore more than 150 km of Triton"s surface in two years
Neptune's largest moon, Triton, is one of the most biologically interesting places in the solar system. Despite being hard to reach, it appears to have active volcanoes, a thin atmosphere, and even some organic molecules called tholins on its surface.....»»
Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive
Announcing the directive to work "primarily in an approved office," NSW Premier Chris Minns said overseas studies showed people were less productive when working from home......»»
Apple Store Workers in Maryland reach ‘historic’ union contract with Apple [U: Approved]
After becoming the first Apple Store in the country to unionize back in June 2022, the retail employees at the Towson Town Center location have reached a “historic” union contract with Apple this week, providing numerous benefits to the workers......»»
NIS2: A catalyst for cybersecurity innovation or just another box-ticking exercise?
The Network and Information Security (NIS) 2 Directive is possibly one of the most significant pieces of cybersecurity regulation to ever hit Europe. The 27 EU Member States have until 17 October 2024 to adopt and publish the standards necessary to c.....»»
The next SSDs may be over 80% faster
Micron just unveiled its next-gen PCIe 6.0 SSD which will reportedly reach speeds of over 26GB/s. That's a massive increase over PCIe 5.0, but there's a catch......»»
Sniff test for explosives detection extends its reach
Scientists have developed a way to detect tiny amounts of hard-to-detect explosives more than eight feet away, reducing the need to swipe clothing, luggage or other materials......»»
Senate passed child protection bills, but ‘not a priority for the House’ [U]
The Senate has passed two major child protection bills that could have a dramatic impact on how social media apps operate. Update: Congress went into recess before the KOSA Act could reach a vote in the House, and a Wired report suggests the House Re.....»»
Carbon credits "ineffective", says corporate climate watchdog
The world's top judge of corporate climate action on Tuesday described carbon credits as "ineffective" at addressing global warming and a risk for companies trying to reach net zero targets......»»