1.5 C climate goal 'very unlikely' but doable: draft UN report
The Paris Agreement goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius will slip beyond reach unless nations act now to slash carbon pollution, curb energy demand, and suck CO2 from the air, according to a draft UN report.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-climate-goal-doable.html
Facebook move will play out in long-term: analysts
Facebook's move to highlight posts from friends and family over those from brands and publications follows months of turmoil for the social network and will result in lower advertising revenue—at least in the short-term, analysts said.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-facebook-long-term-analysts.html
Italian govt mulling three offers for ailing Alitalia
Italy's government said Friday it is considering three bids for troubled airline Alitalia from Lufthansa, EasyJet and a private equity firm, and hopes to have a deal wrapped up by May.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-italian-govt-mulling-ailing-alitalia.html
Bitcoin shouldn't become the new Swiss bank account: Mnuchin
Dominant digital currency bitcoin should not be allowed to become the Swiss bank account of the modern era used to hide illicit activity, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-bitcoin-shouldnt-swiss-bank-account.html
Classified US satellite launched from California after delay
A rocket carrying a classified U.S. satellite has blasted off from California.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-satellite-california.html
Man's best friend goes high tech at gadget fest
Technology is going to the dogs. And to cats and horses, for that matter, as high-end gadgetry showcased at this week's Consumer Electronics Show offered ways that smart devices can improve the lives of animals and their human friends.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-friend-high-tech-gadget-fest.html
Source: https://phys.org/