UN to agree on plan for "historic" plastics treaty
More than 100 nations convening in Nairobi next week are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global treaty to tackle the plastic crisis afflicting the planet......»»
AMD’s historic AM4 legacy may continue on
Various reports suggest that AMD has a new 3D V-Cache equipped desktop CPU for budget conscious gamers......»»
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back
Is Google's game plan this year enough to take on rival brands and smartphones? The post The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s decision to roll out its Pixel.....»»
From net zero to Indigenous knowledge, Australia has finally set new science priorities. How can it meet them?
The Australian government has updated the nation's science and research priorities, and released a National Science Statement. This marks the first wholesale update on Australia's vision and plan for the future of science and technology in nearly a d.....»»
Rapid removal of emerging endocrine disruptors in wastewater using high-performance single-atom catalysts
Bisphenols are widely used as the main raw material for plastics such as receipts, water bottles, water containers, and vinyl due to their heat-resistant and mechanochemical properties. Among bisphenols, bisphenol A (BPA), which we often refer to as.....»»
Honda and Nissan fast-track plastics recycling to meet new EU rules
High costs of plastics recycling could ramp up expenses for automakers, as Europe demands greener vehicles......»»
Chemical cocktail from plastics: Pilot study describes degradation and leaching process of plastic consumer products
Plastic waste in rivers and oceans is constantly releasing chemicals into the water. Until now, it was unknown how large these quantities are and which substances are released particularly strongly. In the large-scale P-LEACH project, experts from fo.....»»
Report: Slim iPhone 17 model is just a “step toward something better”
In the latest Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman clarifies some details about next year’s slim iPhone 17 model, which he refers to as an iPhone 17 “Air.” The analyst also goes on to provide details about Apple’s future iPhone plan.....»»
Apple Store Workers in Maryland reach ‘historic’ union contract with Apple [U: Approved]
After becoming the first Apple Store in the country to unionize back in June 2022, the retail employees at the Towson Town Center location have reached a “historic” union contract with Apple this week, providing numerous benefits to the workers......»»
Apple to reclaim wetlands near its Iowa data center
Apple is applying to the City of Waukee in Iowa, just west of Des Moines, to return some of its land surrounding its iCloud data center back into a freshwater marsh, also known as a "prairie pothole."Apple's conceptual plan for the first of its two d.....»»
Historic fires trapped in Antarctic ice yield key information for climate models
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey tracked fire activity over the past 150 years by measuring carbon monoxide trapped in Antarctic ice. This gas is released, along with smoke and particulates, by wildfires,.....»»
One startup’s plan to fix AI’s “shoplifting” problem
Algorithm will identify sources used by generative AI, compensate them for use. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty) Bill Gross made his name in the tech world in the 1990s, when he came up with a novel way for search e.....»»
Linamar"s Linda Hasenfratz steps down as CEO, remains executive chair, company says
Linamar's Linda Hasenfratz has stepped down as CEO of the Canadian parts supplier, the culmination of a years-long succession plan that will see long-time executive Jim Jarrell take over day-to-day activities at the company......»»
Baby Boomers Should Stand Up for New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan
By canceling congestion pricing for drivers in New York City, the governor of New York State will hurt many retirees, who need the mass transport investments the move promised.....»»
Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for real this time
Disney’s plan to enforce a Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown feels like Marvel’s Blade reboot. Both were confirmed quite a while ago, but we keep seeing … The post Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for.....»»
Chang"e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold
China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It's moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples c.....»»
Apple Towson wins historic labor agreement with pay increases & quality-of-life improvements
Apple's first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE.Apple Towson Town Center in MarylandTwo years after Apple Towson unionized with IAM CORE representing 85 employee.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new FP1E Presence Sensor with Matter and HomeKit support
Presence sensors are very useful tools for smart homes. They allow you to trigger scenes and automate without needing a device in hand or pre-plan for automatic automation timing. Today, is releasing its new FP1E presence sensor. Read on to learn mo.....»»
Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi deal a ‘disguised takeover" by Honda
Fugitive former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's plan to team with Honda and Mitsubishi smells like a ‘disguised takeover' by Honda but will be a difficult partnership to pull off successfully no matter how it shapes up......»»
Historic flooding possible as TS Debby bears down on southeastern US
Tropical rainfall and training bands: It's going to be a soggy mess. Enlarge / Satellite image of Tropical Storm Debby on Sunday morning. (credit: NOAA) As often happens during the month of July, the Atlantic tropics ent.....»»
Study analyzes potato-pathogen "arms race" after Irish potato famine
In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish.....»»