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environment1 year ago

"Human-Caused Climate Change Evidenced by Sea Surface Temperature Research"

New research on sea surface temperatures provides clear evidence of a human "fingerprint" on climate change, showing that specific signals from human activities have altered the seasonal cycle amplitude of sea surface temperatures. The study reveals a strong human-caused signal in the seasonal cycle of ocean surface temperature, with significant impacts on marine ecosystems and potential wide-ranging effects on fisheries and nutrient distribution. The research also emphasizes the importance of understanding the anthropogenic influence on seasonality and the critical role of oceans in regulating planetary climate systems.

technology2 years ago

Apple strengthens privacy measures in App Store API rules

Apple is implementing new rules in its App Store API to crack down on apps that collect data on users' devices for fingerprinting purposes. Starting with the release of iOS 17, developers will be required to explain why they are using certain APIs, and apps failing to provide a valid reason will be rejected. Fingerprinting apps use API calls to retrieve device characteristics and create a unique "fingerprint" to track users across different apps and websites. This move follows Apple's previous efforts to enhance user privacy, including requiring permission for app tracking in iOS 14.5.

technology2 years ago

Mullvad Browser: The Ultimate Privacy Solution with VPN and Tor Integration.

The Tor Project has partnered with Mullvad VPN to launch a privacy-focused browser called Mullvad browser, which connects to a VPN instead of the decentralized onion network. The browser aims to reduce a user's browser fingerprint, making it harder for advertisers and other companies to track them across the internet. It blocks third-party cookies and trackers and comes with few pre-installed plugins to reduce a user's fingerprint even further. However, the measures are less helpful if a user is trying to hide from government and law enforcement tracking.