“You Wouldn’t Steal…” Research Shows Why Many Anti-Piracy Messages Fail
You wouldn't steal a car, right? So why are you pirating? With this 2004 message, the movie industry hoped to turn illegal downloaders into paying customers. This campaign eventually turned into a meme and it's not the only anti-piracy advert to miss.....»»
Sign language plays key role in d/Deaf children"s education, study shows
Ensuring d/Deaf children become bilingual in sign language and English should be a key priority for policymakers and teachers because this plays an important role in their education, a new study says......»»
Researchers say impact of Trump"s climate policies "recoverable"
US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday......»»
LG shows off its new crazy stretchable display
LG has recently taken the wraps off a brand new version of its stretchable display which can be stretched and twisted. The post LG shows off its new crazy stretchable display appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve heard of foldable displays......»»
Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits
A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing......»»
Wearable tech for space station research
Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions—research shows the devices encourage people to move more, for example—and could flag possibl.....»»
Climate scientist combines research and teaching into "perfect storm" of discovery
This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, supplying warmer ocean waters and warmer air temperatures that lead to wetter, stronger tropical cyclones......»»
Child-centered research shows how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations
While no official source collects data on children affected by domestic abuse, research suggests as many as 1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their lives. This equates to around six children in an average U.K. class size of 30 pupils. Educ.....»»
Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat
A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time
Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»
When does Netflix’s The Night Agent season 2 start streaming? It’s closer than you think
The Night Agent, one of Netflix's most popular shows, returns in 2025 with season 2. Find out when the second season premieres and watch the all-new teaser. .....»»
Bluesky reaches 15 million users as more people look for alternatives to X
Bluesky, one of the many microblogging platforms, has now officially reached the milestone of 15 million registered users. A month ago, Bluesky still had 13 million followers, which shows that the social network is growing rapidly as more people look.....»»
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State......»»
New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions
Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»
Rakuten Viber unveils new security solutions for businesses
Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure. Verification messages provide a secure and se.....»»
Best early Black Friday HP laptop deals: Chromebook at 35% off
We've gathered the best Black Friday HP laptop deals so you won't have to do the research yourself. These offers on all kinds of laptops won't last long though......»»
Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions
North American financial institutions fielded 10 times more reports of social engineering scams in 2024 than they did a year ago, according to BioCatch. The data shows scams now represent 23% of all digital banking fraud. Growing danger of deepfake a.....»»
New secret math benchmark stumps AI models and PhDs alike
FrontierMath's difficult questions remain unpublished so that AI companies can't train against it. On Friday, research organization Epoch AI released FrontierMath, a new mathemati.....»»
This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
Early Black Friday Google Pixel deals: Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and more
If you've always wanted a Google Pixel device, you wouldn't want to miss this year's Black Friday, which includes a discount for the new Google Pixel 9......»»
Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy
Music companies appeal, demanding payment for each song instead of each album. The big three record labels notched another court victory against a broadband provider last month, b.....»»