UK beef farmers want to transition to net zero, but practical and financial barriers are standing in their way
Practical and financial barriers associated with reducing carbon footprints and capturing more carbon are standing in the way of beef farmers making the transition to net zero, a report warns......»»
Biochar doesn"t just store carbon—it stores water and boosts farmers" drought resilience
As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common......»»
Windows ARM PCs struggle to run games, and Apple may now have an advantage
Just like Apple did in 2020, many other PC makers are also trying to switch from Intel processors to ARM chips in order to improve performance and energy efficiency. However, while this transition has been smooth on Apple’s side, things are complic.....»»
Novel glass-forming liquid electrolyte shows glass transition across broad range
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, the development of advanced electrochemical devices, such as rechargeable batteries with higher energy densities and efficient electrodeposition capabilities, has become increasingly crucial. In.....»»
Beef industry can reduce emissions by up to 30%, says new research
Greenhouse gases resulting from human activity have been the largest driver of climate change since the mid-20th century—especially from agriculture. The U.S. beef industry alone is responsible for 3.3% of the nation's total emissions, and even wit.....»»
People in financial distress behave more morally, says study
A new study conducted at Reichman University, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, challenges the negative stereotypes associated with individuals facing economic hardship. The study, led by Prof. Guy Hochman of Reichman University's B.....»»
People eating beef are less likely to live near the industry"s pollution
Anyone who's researched ways to lower their environmental impact has likely heard they should eat less meat, particularly beef. Even at scale, cows are an inefficient way to feed people—it takes nearly four tons of water to recoup one ton of beef,.....»»
Tim Cook hangs out with George Clooney as "Wolfs" gets standing ovation
Tim Cook was in Italy for the Venice Film Festival where Apple TV+ movie "Wolfs" got its world premiere, while George Clooney called it a "bummer" that Apple was limiting its theatrical release.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs'"Wolfs" premiered.....»»
Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Is Australia prepared?
Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers' mental health......»»
Consumers want cage-free eggs, but Indonesian farmers say they need more support to do this
With rising consumer concerns for animal welfare worldwide, the poultry industry is starting to let their hens roam around in bigger spaces. This shift from conventional battery cages to cage-free systems allow layer hens greater freedom of movement.....»»
Do we have Microsoft to thank for the iPhone?
Where would Apple be today without Microsoft's and Bill Gates' act of financial generosity?.....»»
Ally"s EV lease strategy includes tax credits, residual guarantee
Ally Financial has rapidly expanded its EV leasing business after receiving a 50 percent residual value guarantee from an unspecified automaker during the first quarter......»»
More frequent financial reporting benefits investors
When it comes to financial reporting, how much information is too much? Public companies in the U.S. file reports every three months to comply with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission......»»
"More than just numbers:" Statistics expert uses data to predict extreme weather, financial downturns
Using data and numbers, a West Virginia University statistician is exploring new methods that could predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels......»»
Apple again said to be considering investing in ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Apple is reportedly considering making investment into OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT service, in a move that could shore up Apple's standing in the AI marketplace.ChatGPT LogoAs part of the Apple Intelligence initiative arriving later in the.....»»
Exploring functional organic materials for the energy transition
Carbon, of all things, could help us to push forward the decarbonization of our industrial society. Functional carbon particles, known as carbon dots, can transform sunlight into energy and extract hydrogen from water. Prof. Dr. Dirk M. Guldi, a chem.....»»
South Africa"s coal workers face uncertainty—study shows they"re being left out of the green transition
South Africa is on the path to decarbonization—doing away with burning coal and other fossil fuels and moving towards renewable, clean energy, such as solar and wind power. However, the coal industry employs 91,000 people. If these workers lost the.....»»
New Horizons spacecraft measurements shed light on the darkness of the universe
Just how dark is deep space? Astronomers may have finally answered this long-standing question by tapping into the capabilities and distant position of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, by making the most precise, direct measurements ever of the total.....»»
Practical formate/bicarbonate energy system shows promise for hydrogen storage
Researchers are still looking for an ideal way to safely and stably store hydrogen, the beacon of hope for the energy transition. Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock, LIKAT, and the company H2APEX report on how this volati.....»»
Third-party risk management is under the spotlight
In the aftermath of the CrowdStrike IT outage, new research has uncovered a critical vulnerability within financial institutions regarding supply chain resilience. The outage has demonstrated the need for greater digital supply chain resilience, part.....»»
The Plaud NotePin may be one of 2024’s most practical AI gadgets
Plaud NotePin will record and transcribe voice notes. It also offers summarization and automatic templates. Plus, you can wear it as a pin, necklace, or a band......»»