U.S. opens $2.5B funding program to build EV chargers in urban, rural communities
The discretionary grant program was created by the bipartisan infrastructure law and provides the multibillion-dollar funding over five years to eligible applicants including states, cities, local agencies and tribes......»»
Researchers use 3D visualization to predict, prevent hurricane damage
Beginning annually on June 1, hurricane season poses a major threat to Texas coastal communities, causing both physical and financial damage to the areas they hit. This damage can be staggering; when Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, it cost Galveston $1.....»»
Study reveals complex dynamics of philanthropic funding for US science
Private philanthropy has long been a key source of funding for U.S. scientists, particularly as government support has failed to keep pace with the rising cost of research......»»
Rapid approach to creating cyclic peptide opens the way for new antibiotics
A discovery made by scientists at King's College London could speed up efforts to produce new antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance......»»
Researchers build quantitative model with the aim of imposing cost-efficient trade sanctions
Global condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the imposition of trade sanctions. Such measures are a form of economic coercion, commonly used for reasons of foreign policy......»»
Webb opens new window on supernova science
Peering deeply into the cosmos, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is giving scientists their first detailed glimpse of supernovae from a time when our universe was just a small fraction of its current age. A team using Webb data has identified 10 tim.....»»
Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy
Release Preview version of 24H2 was the only one where Recall could be enabled. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»
ISPs ask FCC for tax on Big Tech to fund broadband networks and discounts
USTelecom cites death of discount program in new call for payments from Big Tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Internet service providers are again urging the Federal Communications Commission to impose.....»»
Researchers measure the cost of unsustainable industrial fishing on coastal communities—and it"s vast
Shark finning—the practice of removing the fins from a captured shark and discarding the rest, often still alive, back into the ocean—is banned in many countries due to its inhumane and unsustainable nature. However, these fins are highly valued.....»»
Why CISOs need to build cyber fault tolerance into their business
CISOs who elevate response and recovery to equal status with prevention are generating more value than those who adhere to outdated zero tolerance for failure mindsets, according to Gartner. “Each new cybersecurity disruption exposes the fact that.....»»
The Science of Having a Great Conversation
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections......»»
As leaks on the space station worsen, there’s no clear plan to deal with them
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life-support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Advertisers may be inadvertently funding misinformation
Companies in industries such as health care, technology and insurance have been found to advertise on misinformation websites, according to an analysis published in Nature. In a related experiment, consumers who were made aware that a company adverti.....»»
$700 million to go to Colorado River water conservation, federal officials say
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced it will invest $700 million in federal funding for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Lake Mead......»»
On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Apple hosts an industry program for students from historically Black colleges and universities
Fifty students from a range of historically Black colleges and universities are to get an immersive two-week program with Apple.Students at the Propel Center (Source: Propel Center)The new program comes from the Propel Center, which was created in 20.....»»
Unpacking CISA’s AI guidelines
CISA’s late April AI and infrastructure guidelines address 16 sectors along with their cybersecurity needs and operations concerning the growth of AI as a tool to build both federal and vendor cybersecurity infrastructure in the federal marketplace.....»»
Best Buy’s Samsung Repair Program is No More
This follows iFixit's announcement from a month ago. The post Best Buy’s Samsung Repair Program is No More appeared first on Phandroid. Several weeks ago, iFixit announced that it has ended its repair program with electronics giant S.....»»
How to build a DOA product: Humane AI Pin founders banned internal criticism
Questioning the design and dev progress was apparently "against company policy." Enlarge / The Humane AI Pin. The Humane AI Pin has launched, crashed, and burned, with founders already looking to sell the company just o.....»»
Budget gaming PC build for under $500
PC gaming doesn't have to be expensive. In this guide, we'll look at some of the best components you can buy to build a decent gaming PC for under $500......»»
Editorial: National narrative on EV chargers only part of story
States are in charge, but slow progress doesn't equate to failure......»»