Sara Watson

New York

Technology Critic and Writer at Freelance

Technology Critic and Analyst at Forrester Research

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South Africa: Stone Tools From a Cave On South Africa's Coast Speak of Life At the End of the Ice Age

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Sara Watson

analysisThe Earth of the last Ice Age (about 26,000 to 19,000 years ago) was very different from today's world. In the northern hemisphere, ice sheets up to 8 kilometres tall covered much of Europe, Asia and North America, while much of the southern hemisphere became drier as water was drawn into the northern glaciers. As more and more water was transformed into ice, global sea levels dropped as much as 125 metres from where they are now, exposing land that had been under the ocean.
Stone tools from a cave on South Africa’s coast speak of life at the end of the Ice Age

1 week ago | tolerance.ca | Sara Watson

The Earth of the last Ice Age (about 26,000 to 19,000 years ago) was very different from today’s world. In the northern hemisphere, ice sheets up to 8 kilometres tall covered much of Europe, Asia and North America, while much of the southern hemisphere became drier as water was drawn into the northern glaciers. As more and more water was transformed into ice, global sea levels dropped as much as 125 metres from where they are now, exposing land that had been under the ocean.
Stone tools from a cave on South Africa’s coast speak of life at the end of the Ice Age

1 week ago | theconversation.com | Sara Watson

The Earth of the last Ice Age (about 26,000 to 19,000 years ago) was very different from today’s world. In the northern hemisphere, ice sheets up to 8 kilometres tall covered much of Europe, Asia and North America, while much of the southern hemisphere became drier as water was drawn into the northern glaciers. As more and more water was transformed into ice, global sea levels dropped as much as 125 metres from where they are now, exposing land that had been under the ocean.
Pruebas de conexión entre pueblos prehistóricos en una cueva sudafricana

2 months ago | fotos.europapress.es | Sara Watson
2 Del. Rulings Reinforce Proof Needed For Records Demands

2 months ago | law360.com | Roger Cooper |Charity Lee |Sara Watson

By Roger Cooper, Charity Lee and Sara Watson ( April 9, 2025, 10:17 AM EDT) -- Two recent decisions from the Delaware Court of Chancery further clarify the legal requirements that stockholders must satisfy when seeking books and records inspections under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporate Law.
2 Del. Rulings Reinforce Proof Needed For Records Demands

2 months ago | law360.co.uk | Roger Cooper |Charity Lee |Sara Watson

By Roger Cooper, Charity Lee and Sara Watson ( April 9, 2025, 10:17 AM EDT) -- Two recent decisions from the Delaware Court of Chancery further clarify the legal requirements that stockholders must satisfy when seeking books and records inspections under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporate Law.
Sen. Chuck Grassley says high-level Justice, FBI firings justified

Feb 5, 2025 | thegazette.com | Sara Watson

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said Wednesday he does not take issue with the Trump administration firings of high-level FBI and Department of Justice officials. But low-level employees following orders should not be held responsible, the Iowa Republican said in a phone call with reporters.
This tiny hydrogen-fueled car just broke a world record

Dec 8, 2024 | thepremierdaily.com | Sara Watson

While plug-in electric vehicles are the center of much hype, they aren’t the only type of newfangled, potentially sustainable vehicle that the world’s brightest minds have set their sights on. Fuel cell electric vehicles also use electricity, but instead of using a battery, they produce electricity internally using a hydrogen fuel cell. While these kinds of vehicles have been around for a while, the technology has faced plenty of challenges and hurdles—namely inefficiency and range anxiety.
TSCA 2024 CDR Reporting Deadline Extended -- Confirm Your CBI Is Protected

Oct 2, 2024 | mondaq.com | Martha Marrapese |Sara Watson |Sarah E. Amick

On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule extending the submission deadline for the 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) from September 30 to November 22, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 79150). EPA's Chemical Data Exchange (CDX) reporting tool incorrectly indicated in some circumstances that Confidential Business Information was captured in a submission when it was not.
We Asked 9 Wine and Spirits Buyers: Why Attend Vinitaly.USA?

Sep 24, 2024 | vinepair.com | Sara Watson

Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy, Abruzzo — regions as delightful to say as their wines are to drink. When it comes to Italian wines for American consumers, offering a taste of storied, romantic heritage and a vast range of grape varieties and styles — well, that’s amore! That’s why, after five decades of being held in Verona, Italy, the B2B international wine and spirits trade show, Vinitaly, is debuting its inaugural U.S. edition on Oct. 20–21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier.