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Amidst the climate and energy crisis, heat pumps have emerged on the housing heating market as a technology that can replace gas and oil, while lowering the energy bills. Yet, their air compression systems require refrigerants to work. These refrigerants, also known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), are amongst the most potent greenhouse gasses. Founded in 2017

With a global recession impending, Europe’s startups are feeling the pressure. Investment opportunities are dwindling and customer acquisition is getting harder. So what can startups do to survive during this time? From hiring freezes to spending cuts, founders are making preparations to get through the recession unscathed. There are many ways to cut spending during

A load of tosh — This is likely to be a devastating launch failure for Virgin Orbit. Eric Berger - Jan 10, 2023 12:56 am UTC Enlarge / A screen capture from Virgin Orbit's webcast showing the rocket's main engine firing nominally.Virgin Orbit Everything went well during the initial phases of a historic launch attempt

Early start — Doctors step up fight against childhood obesity, say "watchful waiting" doesn't work. Beth Mole - Jan 10, 2023 12:13 am UTC Children as young as 12 with obesity should now consider taking weight loss drugs, and those as young as 13 with severe obesity should consider metabolic or bariatric surgery, according to

January 9, 2023 | By Liz Flora This story was originally reported on and published on our sister site, Glossy. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, beauty devices are once again joining smart TVs, laptops and home robots on the convention floor. With major companies including L’Oréal Group and Amorepacific regularly unveiling

January 9, 2023 | By Julian Cannon Tito’s Handmade Vodka is working with Martha Stewart to showcase the ways its vodka can be useful for things other than drinking — like say, as a disinfectant spray or in a pasta sauce. The spirits brand is doing so to reach out to millennials and Gen Z

January 9, 2023 | By Michael Bürgi Ivy Liu Thanks to Teads for sponsoring Digiday’s CES coverage and presenting this edition of the Digiday+ Media Buying Briefing, normally available exclusively to paying subscribers. Amidst all the gadgetry and technology the Consumer Electronics Show is known for — you may now be able to smell scents

Member Exclusive January 9, 2023 | By Julia Tabisz Ivy Liu Interested in sharing your perspectives on the media and marketing industries? Join the Digiday research panel. Unfortunately, staff cuts and layoffs are on the brain these days — for publishers just as much as any other industry. And on that note, staff increases were