With two new funds, LocalGlobe has more latitude than ever
“You wanted me to record this?” asks Saul Klein, LocalGlobe founding partner. “Just in case you say anything interesting,” I quip back. “I won’t be doing most of the talking, so maybe someone will say something interesting,” Kle.....»»
SEC’s X account hacked to post fake news of Bitcoin ETF approval
Someone has hijacked the X (formerly Twitter) account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and posted an announcement saying the agency has decided to allow the listing of Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) on registered national sec.....»»
Dell’s best work-from-home laptop is over $800 off today
Whether you want to work from the couch some days or while you're on-the-go, a sturdy laptop is a must. Right now, you can take advantage of this Dell deal and save $800 on the Latitude 3540......»»
Microbial awakening restructures high-latitude food webs as permafrost thaws
Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place in the world. And when temperatures rise in the state's interior—a vast high-latitude region spanning 113 million acres—permafrost ther.....»»
Global warming intensifies typhoon-induced extreme precipitation over East Asia
Last year, Typhoon Hinnamnor, which caused 36 fatalities, gained notoriety as the first super typhoon that developed at a high latitude as 25°N since Korea Meteorological Administration records began. This year in Osong, Chungcheongbuk-do, an unanti.....»»
Researchers reveal anthropogenically-induced atmospheric lead cycle in low-latitude Asia
In recent decades, environmental lead (Pb) pollution has posed a significant threat to public health and ecological systems due to its harmful and irreversible effects. It has also been proposed that the distinct Pb pollution signals in geological ar.....»»
More than 7,000 dealers registered to offer point-of-sale EV tax credits next year
Dealers must be registered via IRS Energy Credits Online for their customers to claim or transfer federal tax credits and use those funds as a down payment......»»
Two automotive technology-focused venture capital firms raising money for new funds
A venture capital investment downturn in recent months has brought startup valuations back to earth, adding value for investors who commit......»»
The positions of stars on an ancient navigation device tell us when it was made
Astrolabes serve two purposes. First, they are useful as an astronomical tool, especially for finding a ship's latitude. But second, they are works of art in themselves. Besides having to be precise, many are beautiful. They are even seeing a resurge.....»»
Tesla shipments blocked by Norwegian workers as labor dispute spreads
Norway's largest private sector labor union will block transit shipments of Tesla cars meant for the Swedish market as one of Denmark's largest pension funds sell its holdings in Tesla over the EV maker's refusal to enter into agreements with Swedish.....»»
Former Coyle Chevrolet manager accused of embezzling more than $200,000
Former Coyle Automotive Group manager Jon Blakely was arrested Dec. 1 on suspicion of embezzling more than $200,000 in company funds from Clarksville, Ind., car dealership Coyle Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, the Indiana State Police said......»»
Getting climate funds to conflict zones—a case for working with armed groups and local communities
Conflict-ridden and fragile countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change and least prepared to deal with it. They are largely excluded from climate adaptation programs and funding......»»
Clean energy innovation or illusion? JETP climate funds
They were billed as an ingenious new way of helping developing countries ditch planet-polluting coal, promising an injection of billions from wealthy governments looking for new ways to tackle carbon emissions......»»
Maximizing cybersecurity on a budget
A cybersecurity budget is an allocation of resources, both financial and otherwise, dedicated to protecting an organization’s digital assets from cyber threats. This includes funds for security software, hardware, training, and personnel. A wel.....»»
Astronomers inspect supernova remnants with MeerKAT
Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, astronomers from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Charlottesville, Virginia, and elsewhere have investigated a batch of 36 high latitude supernova remnants. Results of the observations campaign, pu.....»»
Toyota reaps $2 billion from Denso sale to fund new technology
Toyota’s planned $2 billion sale of shares in its top supplier Denso cheers investors but also gives the automaker funds to develop an array of next-gen electrification and software tech......»»
Climate adaptation funds are not reaching front-line communities: What needs to be done about it
Communities around the world face increasingly severe and frequent impacts from climate change. They are on the "frontlines" of droughts, flooding, desertification and sea level rise......»»
One of Dell’s best business laptops is 50% off for Black Friday
The Dell Latitude 3540, a powerful business laptop with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, is available from Dell's Black Friday deals at 50% off......»»
Divergent mechanisms of reduced growth performance in Betula ermanii saplings from high-altitude and low-latitude range
Plant species are distributed in their preferred climatic zones, and plants growing at the edge of their natural distribution range often exhibit poor growth when relocated to a different environment. This phenomenon has been attributed to two factor.....»»
Security in the impending age of quantum computers
Quantum computing is poised to be one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. With global governments having collectively pledged more than $38 billion in public funds for quantum technologies and $2.1 billion of new private capital f.....»»
Study shows historical volcanic eruptions triggered short-term global cooling
New international research led by the University of St Andrews reveals historical high latitude volcanic eruptions caused dramatic, but short-lived climate cooling......»»