Yet another omicron subvariant is raising concern as BA.5 sweeps the US
BA.2.75 is spreading quickly and widely. Three cases detected in US so far. Enlarge / MUMBAI, INDIA JUNE 7: A health worker collects swab samples of a citizen for Covid-19 test after cases are on the rise in the city, at TMC's C.R. Wa.....»»
Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA
The announcement may mean that Tidal is considering dropping the MQA format now that the U.K. company has filed for bankruptcy......»»
Save the date: One year until total solar eclipse sweeps US
Dust off your eclipse glasses: It's only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America......»»
Study examines how working moms in distance education navigate distractions and achieve academic success
A significant percentage of college students in the United States are parents. According to studies, about 20% of undergraduate students and more than a third of graduate students are raising children under the age of 18, with mothers accounting for.....»»
EV tax credit rulebook clearer, but Treasury"s work is not done
How strictly the U.S. Treasury Department defines and enforces the law's "foreign entity of concern" provision could affect the Biden administration's objectives to drive EV adoption and build a domestic supply chain......»»
Google Play adds new Policies to Help Users with Data Control
Google is pushing for a new data deletion policy which it says "aims to empower users with greater clarity and control over their in-app data." In a day and age where online privacy is often a major topic of concern, a lot of internet users.....»»
New study refutes assumptions about power linked to reputation concern
Contrary to earlier research findings, people of power—politicians, celebrities or bullies in school—turn out to be no less concerned about their reputation, compared to those who have less influence and control within the society......»»
Growing rice and raising animals together creates a synergistic ecosystem, but is underutilized
A traditional Southeast Asian rice farming technique of raising fish and other aquatic livestock in paddies has potential to meet global food demands, improve the health of both people and the environment and earn producers an additional $150 billion.....»»
Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices
Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security concern......»»
Users fume after My Cloud network breach locks them out of their data
The compromise allowed hackers to steal data, raising the specter of ransomware. Enlarge (credit: Western Digital) Users of the Western Digital My Cloud service are fuming after a network breach has locked them out of th.....»»
A horse died on the set of "The Rings of Power": How to ensure the welfare of horses used in entertainment
The recent death of a horse on the set of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the latest incident raising questions about how humans use horses for entertainment and sport......»»
Polystruder Brings Filament Production To Your Desktop
One thing that almost any 3D printing enthusiast will agree on is that filament waste is a frustrating concern. Depending on the machine you’re using, your failure rate, or how it handles purging, the amount of wasted filament can sometimes be.....»»
Scientists shed light on how macrophages interact with microplastics
A large portion of the nearly 200 million tons of single-use plastic produced globally ends up discarded as waste. The eventual breakdown of this plastic into microplastics—0.1–1000 µm-sized particles—is a cause for concern. Humans are exposed.....»»
Could changes in Fed"s interest rates affect pollution and the environment?
Can monetary policy such as the United States Federal Reserve raising interest rates affect the environment? According to a new study by Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, it can......»»
Fitbit cuts off older iPhones by raising minimum required iOS version
If you’ve been using a Fitbit device with an older iPhone, you might be in need of an upgrade, as the fitness tracking suite now requires at least iOS 15. more… The post Fitbit cuts off older iPhones by raising minimum required iOS version appe.....»»
Some of Twitter’s source code leaked, raising security concerns
Parts of Twitter’s source code were posted to code-sharing site Github, and have seemingly been available there for several months before the company noticed … more… The post Some of Twitter’s source code leaked, raising security concer.....»»
Dream Chaser is delayed again, raising questions about Vulcan launch plans
Is there still a path to Vulcan flying a national security mission in 2023? Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, without its payload, rolls to the launch pad for tests on March 9, 2023. (credit: United Launch Allianc.....»»
How parents" smartphone use affects their kids
When it comes to raising children in the digital age, one of the worst things a parent can do is give their kid a smartphone and hope for the best. Turns out, same goes for the grownups......»»
Study finds plastic fibers stunt growth in mussels by more than a third—here"s why this is a concern
Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have long been identified as a danger. But tiny fragments of plastic—called microplastics—that are less than 5mm in size a.....»»
US to restrict TSMC, Samsung"s investment in China; China reportedly to fend off by picking national chip champions
The Biden administration announced guardrails for the CHIPS Act to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and restrict foreign entities of concern from acquiring advanced technologies. Meanwhile, Beijing is reportedly changing tack on its way to.....»»
US to unveil chips-spending guardrails for countries of concern
The Commerce Department will this month release rules to limit companies' activity in China should they receive some of the $52 billion that the US is providing to boost its semiconductor industry......»»