Pictured here is an Apple flagship store in Beijing, China, on the day of the iPhone 16 launch on Sept. 20, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Many of Apple‘s affluent iPhone users in China are just as interested in Huawei’s pricier trifold phone, CNBC found during spot checks at stores Friday, … Read more
A Cape fur seal on Seal Island near Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Credit: AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals. At least 24 Cape fur seals … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, essentially, no screen time for babies under 18 months of age. Specifically, they advise “minimizing or eliminating media exposure, other than video chatting” for this age group and setting “media limits” for older children. The World Health Organization likewise recommends no screens under age 2 and a one-hour limit … Read more
In 2020, more than 90 percent of plastic waste ended up in landfills or was incinerated, and only seven percent was recycled, according to the Canadian environment ministry. One of the largest producers of plastic waste per capita, Canada is struggling to protect its designated marine protected areas from this pollution, experts warn. Here are … Read more
A mum-of-two has so far shed over three stone with the help of a cost-effective weight-loss app priced at 60p per day. Thrilled by her newfound confidence, she credits the Simple app’s AI-powered coach and bespoke 28-day workout challenge for curbing her snacking and boosting her activity levels. Simple distinguishes itself from competitors such as … Read more
Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Companies could face hefty fines or even suspensions of service in the European Union under strict new cybersecurity regulations set to come into force next month. The EU’s NIS 2 cybersecurity directive will on Oct. 17 become enforceable by member states. That means firms will have to ensure … Read more
Credit: Mariia Klymenko (Vienna) Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study. Focusing on a group of captive greylag geese, bird behavior experts from the University of Vienna and Flinders University have looked into the parental benefits of ‘made … Read more
Alakh Pandey (R), CEO of Physics Wallah, along with the company’s co-founder Prateek Maheshwari (L). Physics Wallah Indian education technology startup Physics Wallah announced on Friday that it had raised $210 million as it looks to expand its business, in part via acquisitions, amid troubles in the sector. The funding, led by Hornbill Capital, and … Read more
The Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis. Iron availability is often a limiting resource in today’s oceans, which means that increasing the flow of iron into them can increase the amount of carbon fixed by phytoplankton, with consequences for the global climate. … Read more
