Day: August 26, 2025

Better than greenwashing, sustainability reporting boosts financials

Posted on by Robin Edgar

As environmental responsibility and social ethics become increasingly important, a question might arise in the boardroom: does the company’s sustainability efforts materially affect the financial information on which investors rely? Research in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets sets about answering that question. It does so by examining data from European firms over Read more about Better than greenwashing, sustainability reporting boosts financials[…]

Rats walk again after spinal cord repair with 3D printing

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[…] a groundbreaking process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues for spinal cord injury recovery. […] A major challenge is the death of nerve cells and the inability for nerve fibers to regrow across the injury site. This new research tackles this problem head-on. The method involves creating a unique 3D-printed Read more about Rats walk again after spinal cord repair with 3D printing[…]

Scientists discover a new magnet that bends light

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Researchers have uncovered the magnetic properties and underlying mechanisms of a novel magnet using advanced optical techniques. Their study focused on an organic crystal believed to be a promising candidate for an “altermagnet”- a recently proposed third class of magnetic materials. Unlike conventional ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, altermagnets exhibit unique magnetic behavior. Details of their breakthrough Read more about Scientists discover a new magnet that bends light[…]

State Dept. Guts Human Rights Reporting, Removing Anything The Administration Doesn’t Think Violates Human Rights

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[…] go ahead and read a few of the reports generated by Marco Rubio/Donald Trump’s State Department and compare them to literally any of those published before Trump’s second term began. […] But if you really want to see how this administration is rewriting its world view to serve its own ends, you need to Read more about State Dept. Guts Human Rights Reporting, Removing Anything The Administration Doesn’t Think Violates Human Rights[…]

Google wants to verify all developers’ identities, including those not on the play store in massive data grab

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Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it harder Read more about Google wants to verify all developers’ identities, including those not on the play store in massive data grab[…]

Farmers Insurance data breach impacts 1.1M people after Salesforce attack

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U.S. insurance giant Farmers Insurance has disclosed a data breach impacting 1.1 million customers, with BleepingComputer learning that the data was stolen in the widespread Salesforce attacks. Farmers Insurance is a U.S.-based insurer that provides auto, home, life, and business insurance products. It operates through a network of agents and subsidiaries, serving more than 10 Read more about Farmers Insurance data breach impacts 1.1M people after Salesforce attack[…]