US finalizes rule to remove lead pipes within a decade
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday finalized a rule mandating the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at preventing millions of people from being exposed to the toxic metal linked with childhood dev.....»»
Snakes in the city: Ten years of wildlife rescues reveal insights into human-reptile interactions
A new analysis of a decade-long collection of wildlife rescue records in NSW has delivered new insights into how humans and reptiles interact in urban environments......»»
eBay listings for banned chemicals shielded by Section 230, judge rules
DOJ can’t force eBay to remove environmentally harmful product listings. Enlarge (credit: Justin Sullivan / Staff | Getty Images News) eBay has defeated a lawsuit that the US Department of Justice raised last fall, whi.....»»
T-Mobile pays $16 million fine for three years’ worth of data breaches
Breaches in three consecutive years lead to $16M fine and new security protocols. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) T-Mobile has agreed to pay a $15.75 million fine and improve its security in a settlement ov.....»»
EU eyes more research to reclaim global science lead
The European Union's chief on Tuesday warned that the continent was "losing ground" in the global technology race and must boost research spending to "turn the tide"......»»
Westinghouse’s new nuclear microreactor could power tomorrow’s AI data centers
Westinghouse is building 5 MW nuclear reactors for AI data centers that can run for nearly a decade without refueling......»»
Judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open
Despite a complaint that “reads like a novel or a thesis,” the Illinois judge couldn't rule out the possibility that claims against the controversial Chinese-owned battery factory in Manteno could be proved......»»
Here’s how much the iPhone camera has changed in 10 years
This comparison shows that the iPhone 6 camera is probably a lot better than you remember, despite the past decade of improvements......»»
The Audi RS7—they won’t make them like this much longer
We take one last drive in an old favorite, plus there's some RS6 wagon action. Enlarge / I've had a soft spot for Audi's RS7 for at least a decade now. Will Audi replace it, or is this the last in its line? (credit: Jonathan Gitl.....»»
Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds
Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, "Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, and it's only natural to.....»»
Security Bite: Apple reportedly cooperating with Russia to quietly remove VPN apps from App Store
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CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE
After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that can be abused by remote,.....»»
Another building block of life can handle Venus" sulfuric acid
Venus is often described as a hellscape. The surface temperature breaches the melting point of lead, and though its atmosphere is dominated by carbon dioxide, it contains enough sulfuric acid to satisfy the comparison with Hades......»»
Plan to overturn commercial whaling moratorium sinks in Peru
A four-decade-old moratorium on commercial whaling will remain in force after a proposal to overturn it was withdrawn Thursday at a meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Peru's capital Lima......»»
Climate change will lead to wetter US winters, modeling study finds
Most Americans can expect wetter winters in the future due to global warming, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois Chicago scientist......»»
Study offers new explanation for Siberia"s permafrost craters
Mysterious craters that first appeared in the Siberian permafrost a decade ago were caused by climate change-driven pressure changes that explosively released methane frozen underground, a new study reports. The research offers a fresh take on the or.....»»
These 3D-printed pipes inspired by shark intestines outperform Tesla valves
Prototypes control fluid flow in a preferred direction with no need for moving parts. Enlarge / Shark intestines are naturally occurring Tesla valves; scientists have figured out how to mimic their unique structure. (credit: Sara.....»»
Completed experiments on International Space Station to help answer how boiling and condensation work in space
After a decade of preparation and two years of active experiments in space, a facility that Purdue University and NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland designed, built and tested has completed its test campaign on the International Space Station......»»
Entire town could have kids go smartphone-free until age 14
A group of parents are trying to get the agreement of an entire town to have their kids go without smartphones until they are 14 years old. The hope is that if enough parents sign up to the initiative, it will remove the danger of isolating childr.....»»
The iPhone 16 could be Apple’s biggest flop in years
The iPhone 16 is out, but the lead times suggest that it might not be a particularly popular iPhone amongst Apple’s customers. The post The iPhone 16 could be Apple’s biggest flop in years appeared first on Phandroid. The new iPhone 16.....»»
Zilla Security simplifies identity governance and administration for organizations
Zilla Security launched AI-powered modern IGA platform, which includes Zilla AI Profiles and significantly enhanced provisioning capabilities. These innovations tackle the long-standing challenge of managing hundreds of roles or group membership rule.....»»