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UK orders Facebook to sell Giphy, rejects Meta’s proposed merger conditions

UK agency says "behavioral remedies" won't fix problem, so a breakup is needed. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu Agency ) The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today ordered Facebook owner Meta to sell Giphy,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 30th, 2021

Earth 2.0 or its evil twin? Discovery of Earth-sized planet could shed light on conditions necessary for life

The discovery of a planet similar to Venus around a star in the neighborhood of the solar system raises hopes that astronomers may someday unlock the secret to why life appeared on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Nanoparticle vaccines: A potential leap forward in veterinary medicine

Classical vaccines often rely on traditional technologies, such as live attenuated or inactivated pathogens, which carry inherent risks including reduced immunogenicity under certain conditions and potential safety concerns. This has spurred the need.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view

When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Beijing’s threat to hike import tariffs to challenge key U.S. brands in China

Beijing may raise tariffs to 25 percent from 15 percent on imported vehicles with engine sizes above 2.5 liters, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU said this week, posing a threat to Detroit's efforts to sell its most profitable vehicles in the.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

"Facebook probably knows I sell drugs"—how young people"s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects

Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Kia wants EV3 to blitz affordable EV mass market with 70,000-plus annual U.S. sales

Kia wants to eventually sell 70,000 to 80,000 EV3s a year in the U.S. after the new EV subcompact crossover hits the market, likely in 2025 or later......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Humane AI Pin is a disaster: Founders already want to sell the company

One month after launch of its "smartphone replacement," Humane already seems doomed. Enlarge / The Humane AI Pin. It has a magnetic back, so it sticks to your clothing like a name tag. (credit: Humane) The wearable sta.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

A merger of microbes: Study shows low-nutrient conditions alter viral infection

This much we know: When viruses infect bacteria—a common occurrence in oceans, soils, even human guts—the interaction results in the creation of entirely new organisms called "virocells." But scientists are still learning about how this merger of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change

Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Researchers identify gene important to adaptation and determine roots are a key to drought-tolerant maize

An international study headed by the University of Bonn has now demonstrated the important role of the plant root system in maize, a crop that can grow successfully in very different local conditions......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

U.S. announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug. 1; China hints at 25% retaliation tariffs

The Trade Representatives office said a 30-day public comment period will seek comments on the effects of the proposed tariff hike on the U.S. economy.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

China"s low-cost EV is coming to upend Europe"s vaunted turf

Even after tariffs and modifications to meet European standards, BYD executives have pledged to sell the Seagull for less than €20,000.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

The Meta Quest 3 will get an exciting new type of app

Microsoft is working on a spatial computing solution called Volumetric apps that lets a Meta Quest 3 connect to Windows for 3D interactions......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Daily Telescope: Black holes have been merging for a long, long time

Webb wows us again. Enlarge / Scientists have determined the system to be evidence of an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740 million years old. (credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

23-year-old man accused of running $100 million online narcotics marketplace

The dark web's Incognito Market allowed people to buy and sell narcotics worldwide. Enlarge (credit: ullstein bild / Getty Images News) Federal authorities have arrested a 23-year-old Taiwanese national and charged him w.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

How racism impacts support for affordable housing

The majority of people in the United States support affordable housing, but attitudes often shift when local developments are proposed. Stanford researchers have found that negative emotional associations with the idea of affordable housing, as well.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Evolving market dynamics foster consumer inattention that can lead to risky purchases, says researchers

Researchers have developed a new theory of how changing market conditions can lead large numbers of otherwise cautious consumers to buy risky products such as subprime mortgages, cryptocurrency or even cosmetic surgery procedures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Unlocking the secrets of plant-electromagnetic field interactions: A comprehensive review

A research team has meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants' exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies. They proposed a comprehensive strategy to predict and mitigate these effects by co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars

People might assume the search for life on Mars ended when NASA's first rovers sent back images of the planet's barren, inhospitable surface. However, as scientists broaden their understanding of the extreme conditions in which life can flourish here.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better

Threads is getting a multi-column view, similar to TweetDeck, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. Threads is nice and all, but wouldn't it be cool if we could, you know, organize the posts in some meaningful way?Worry not, a better way to tread.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024