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400 million voting records show persistent gaps in voter turnout by race, age, and political affiliation

A new study from BYU and the University of Virginia analyzed 400 million voter records from elections in 2014 and 2016 and found that minority citizens, young people, and those who support the Democratic Party are much less likely to vote than whites.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 11th, 2022

Discovery of microfossil in China from the 518-million-year-old Qingjiang biota sheds light on adaptive evolution

Microbial sulfate reduction dating back to the Paleoarchean plays a crucial role in driving global carbon and sulfur cycles in ancient and modern Earth. Over 150 species of sulfate reducers from bacterial and archaeal phyla have been identified acros.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

A mission to find 10 million near-Earth asteroids every year

So far, scientists have found around 34,000 near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that could serve as humanity's stepping stone to the stars. These balls of rock and ice hold valuable resources as we expand throughout the solar system, making them valuable rea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Scientists show the key role of spleen and extracellular vesicles in cryptic malaria infections

Recent research led by Carmen Fernández-Becerra and Hernando A del Portillo from ISGlobal and Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has provided new insights into the role of the spleen in malaria, specifically in infections caused by Plas.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Politicians deny misdeeds because we want to believe them, research suggests

Why do politicians lie and deny when they are caught up in political scandal? According to a recent study led by a University of Nebraska–Lincoln political scientist, the answer may be that their supporters prefer a less-than-credible denial to los.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Demand for Apple Intelligence will drive an iPhone supercycle, says Wedbush

Demand for Apple Intelligence features will power an iPhone supercycle, according to an analyst – with Apple one of three companies in the race to become a $4T company. Apple Intelligence will require an iPhone 15 Pro or better, meaning that the.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

iOS 18 will show you what time it is even when your iPhone is dead

iOS 18 further expands on what your iPhone can show you even when it’s dead. Now, even if your iPhone is dead and powered off, you can still see the time on your screen. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Analyses show ancient Syrian diets resembled the modern "Mediterranean diet"

Thousands of years ago, people in ancient Syria likely ate mostly grains, grapes, olives and a small amount of dairy and meat—similar to today's "Mediterranean diet," according to a study published June 12 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ben.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Study suggests ambivalence and polarized views can promote political violence

Feeling ambivalent about a political issue might seem to be a recipe for indecision and even inaction. But a new study suggests, surprisingly, that ambivalence can actually lead some people—especially those with polarized views—to be more support.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools

During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

If you have to watch one Hulu show this June, stream this one

This acclaimed comedy, which just ended last year, is a great show to watch on Hulu in June or in any month of the year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action

While social media platforms are rife with problems—from harassment to misinformation—many argue that the platforms also nurture political movements, such as the Arab Spring and #MeToo......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

GM trims EV production forecast, invests $850 million in Cruise

CFO Paul Jacobson told investors that GM plans to build fewer EVs because it now expects them to make up a lower percentage of total auto sales than expected this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Microsoft launches cybersecurity program to tackle attacks, protect rural hospitals

Microsoft has unveiled a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the healthcare sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector and att.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaur

New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the di.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Presumed Innocent TV show starring Jake Gyllenhaal, streaming now on Apple TV+

The new limited series Presumed Innocent starts streaming today on Apple TV+. Based on the boo, Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first major TV role as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor in the Chicago Attorney’s office. The office is turned upside down whe.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Netflix’s hit show Baby Reindeer just did the most amazing thing

The hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer just shattered this impressive record. Find out what it accomplished and why it's fully deserved......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Study finds human-caused nitrous oxide emissions grew 40% from 1980–2020, greatly accelerating climate change

Emissions of nitrous oxide—a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide or methane—continued unabated between 1980 and 2020, a year when more than 10-million metric tons were released into the atmosphere primarily through farming practices, a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Millions of insects migrate through 30-meter Pyrenees pass

Over 17 million insects migrate each year through a single mountain pass on the border between France and Spain, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists have studied migrating insects in the Pass of Bujaruelo, a 30-meter gap between two h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Hyundai’s subcompact Inster is an affordable EV that might be out of reach

Slated to be revealed at The Busan International Motor Show, the Hyundai Inster is a tiny electric SUV that may not reach the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Ted Lasso season 4, series spin-off hinted at by TV exec

Is Ted Lasso coming back? It’s the question so many viewers have asked. Now, according to a new interview with a TV exec responsible for making the show, there’s fresh hope. Not only is Ted Lasso season four on the table, but there are chances.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024