Twelve countries sign the Zero Debris Charter
Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council today, solidifying their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth orbit. In addition to the 12 countries, the European Space Agency also sig.....»»
Most food waste happens at home—new research reveals the best ways to reduce it
The EU and UK pledged to reduce food waste, in line with the UN's goal to halve global food waste by 2030. With most (approximately 53%) of total food waste in European countries occurring in homes, this stage of the food chain presents the most sign.....»»
APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262)
ESET researchers discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in WPS Office for Windows (CVE-2024-7262). APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, was exploiting it to target East Asian countries. When examining the root cause, ESET d.....»»
How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss
Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe.The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employerMany countries openl.....»»
Toyota, BMW to upgrade fuel cell alliance, report says
BMW and Toyota plan to sign a memorandum of understanding for the partnership next week, with an official announcement set for Sept. 5, Nikkei Asia reported......»»
Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack
44% of unfolding ransomware attacks were spotted during lateral movement, according to Barracuda Networks. 25% of incidents were detected when the attackers started writing or editing files, and 14% were unmasked by behavior that didn’t fit with kn.....»»
After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities
It took more than 25 years for Rhonda MacDonald and her family to transform their 41-hectare property on the Shackan Indian Band Lands, south of Merritt, BC, into a vibrant business and homestead—but a massive 2022 debris flow changed everything in.....»»
GM captive finance company withdraws application to create a bank
The captive finance arm of General Motors applied to charter a type of bank called an Industrial Loan Company in late 2020......»»
These colorful diagrams show how air quality has changed in more than 100 countries since 1850
Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air quality stripes, a visual tool that captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus......»»
How Twitter—now X—helps with understanding Canadian values and attitudes toward asylum seekers
The treatment of asylum seekers is an important issue for many countries as they grapple with polarized public views on the issue. Some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum-seekers out and "protect" their nations, while o.....»»
Professor proposes how a black hole in orbit around a planet could be a sign of an advanced civilization
In 1971, English mathematical physicist and Nobel-prize winner Roger Penrose proposed how energy could be extracted from a rotating black hole. He argued that this could be done by building a harness around the black hole's accretion disk, where infa.....»»
Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris, oceanographic model shows
Antarctica's unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, new oceanographic modeling shows......»»
What really drives consumers to sign up for community-supported agriculture?
As industrialized food markets harm the environment, sustainable food systems emerge as an effective solution. This includes reducing the distance between where the food is produced and consumed, ensuring that people eat locally produced food. One pr.....»»
Paramount Plus just dropped to 50% off for the NFL season
Thanks to good ole’ American football, new Paramount Plus subscribers will save 50% on Essential and Showtime plans if you sign up before September 6!.....»»
Apple TV Plus: how to sign up, TV shows, movies, price, devices, and more
Here's what you need to know about the Apple TV Plus streaming service, including how much it costs......»»
More academic freedom leads to more innovation, reports study
In many countries, scientists have experienced a loss of academic freedom in recent years. This trend has been criticized on the basis of fundamental principles. However, there has been no research to date on whether the degree of academic freedom al.....»»
Research shows reducing future global flooding hinges on cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Pioneering research forecasts that worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions......»»
Study finds European attitudes shifted after Ukraine invasion
An ongoing survey captures how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected attitudes in European countries not directly involved in the conflict......»»
Apple Music free trial back to three months if you sign up now
Those who’ve never tried the service can now get an Apple Music free trial for three months, rather than just one. This is the same deal the company offered when it first launched the streaming music service, but it later reduced it to one month.....»»
Mandatory MFA for Azure sign-ins is coming
Microsoft is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) – “one of the most effective security measures available” – mandatory for all Azure sign-ins. Preparing for mandatory MFA for Azure The plan is for the shift to happen in t.....»»
Apple Card currently offering two new limited time sign up bonuses
Apple has recently started testing new welcome bonuses for Apple Card. The smaller $100 offer is being advertised on social media, while the all time high $300 offer is being sent to targeted users via email. Both offers last through September 3rd......»»