To sustain a thriving café culture, we must ditch the disposable cup.
Takeaway coffees—they're a convenient start for millions of people each day, but while the caffeine perks us up, the disposable cups drag us down, with nearly 300 billion ending up in landfill each year......»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban
That was fast; the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were banned again after a short reprieve. The US Court of Appeals … The post Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban appeared first on BGR......»»
Shiyu discovery reveals East Asia"s advanced material culture dating to 45,000 years ago
A team of researchers from China, Australia, France, Spain, and Germany has revealed advanced material culture in East Asia dating to 45,000 years ago. The new study is published in Nature Ecology & Evolution......»»
The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness
Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a good security culture. Why cybersecurity awareness training.....»»
Apple will sustain chip order volume, but TSMC will have a tough quarter anyway
TSMC is expected to announce a 23% drop in profit for the fourth quarter, but analysts say Apple will continue to keep its orders "steady" for the immediate future.TSMCApple chip partner TSMC is anticipated to report a net profit of T$226.4 billion (.....»»
Violence and abuse among fan culture growing concern for soccer, new research finds
Soccer players are concerned for their physical safety due to a fan culture seen as increasingly more violent and abusive, according to new UCD research......»»
Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire
As Al Gore and James Bell reach the Apple Board of Directors retirement age of 75, Dr. Wanda Austin joins the board.Apple ParkApple's board of directors has been filled with some of the most prominent names in business and culture in recent history......»»
Why more PC gaming handhelds should ditch Windows for SteamOS
Next up: Could SteamOS 3 be coming to a desktop gaming rig near you? Enlarge / Yes, that is SteamOS. No, that is not a Steam Deck. (credit: Ayaneo) Since the successful launch of the Steam Deck nearly two years ago, we'v.....»»
OtterBox thinks it can do sustainable leather better than Apple with new cactus-based iPhone cases
One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the . OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyda.....»»
Is The Finals cross-platform?
Crossplay is the lifeblood of modern shooters, especially free-to-play ones. The Finals has a huge player base, but does it also have crossplay to sustain it?.....»»
Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues
In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incid.....»»
How to turn shadow IT into a culture of grassroots innovation
The proliferation of generative AI tools has been compared to the dawn of the internet, the spread of smartphones and laptops, and the mass transition to cloud computing. All these advancements make it easier for individuals to adopt technology into.....»»
A chemically defined, xeno-free culture system for culturing and deriving monkey pluripotent stem cells in vitro
Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models. These similarities manifest at the genetic, physiological, socio-behavioral, and central nervous system levels, making NHPs uniquely suitable for re.....»»
Grindr Unwrapped 2023: Padam, Jennifer Coolidge, "Gimme One Margarita" reign supreme
2023's Grindr Unwrapped reveals the pop culture and dating trends that came out on top in the gay, bi, trans, and queer dating app. What do "Padam Padam," Heartstopper, and "These gays, they're trying to murder me" have in common?They're all ma.....»»
Sustainable, more efficient synthesis route of hyaluronic acid polymers for biomedical applications
Hydrogels—polymer networks with high water content—can act as a tissue mimic, providing conditions for a viable culture of embedded cells, with various applications in biomedical engineering such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine......»»
Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution—time to ditch it this Christmas
A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That's because it is now officially banned in the EU......»»
Apple TV+ renews period drama "The Buccaneers" for second season
Apple TV+ has renewed "The Buccaneers," a drama based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel started in the 1930s, for a second season.Image Credit: Apple TV+The series follows a group of young American women who visit 1870s London, causing a culture cl.....»»
Unleashing canine travel: Hospitality, tourism sector urged to adapt to dog-friendly travel demands
Becoming more dog-friendly could be a gold mine for the hospitality and tourism industry, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The research team has urged tourism providers to seize the opportunities offered by a thriving market,.....»»
Studying old texts using modern climate lenses
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok signifies the end of the world. But in modern popular culture, Ragnarok has also been equated with the climate crisis......»»
How the world"s first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28
It was an improbable scene in Dubai as a top oil executive basked in a standing ovation from hundreds of diplomats tasked with fighting climate change. Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company, had just presided over.....»»
Entropy could be key to a planet"s habitability
We all know that to have life on a world, you need three critical items: water, warmth, and food. Now add to that a factor called "entropy." It plays a role in determining if a given planet can sustain and grow complex life......»»