A general theory to realize bilayer stacking ferroelectricity
Two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics, planar materials that have a spontaneous and reversible electric polarization, are extremely rare and yet could be extremely advantageous for the development of new nanoelectronics. Due to their ferroelectric prop.....»»
Ancient DNA from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) refutes best-selling population collapse theory
Rapa Nui or Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world), also known as Easter Island, is one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world. Located in the Pacific, it lies over 1,900 km east of the closest inhabited Polynesian island and 3,700 k.....»»
Saviynt Intelligence delivers identity security analytics through ML and AI capabilities
Saviynt announced the release of its Intelligence Suite with general availability of Intelligent Recommendations, which will provide customers with dynamic roles, access recommendations, actionable insights, and a multi-dimensional weighted trust sco.....»»
How AI and zero trust are transforming resilience strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, John Hernandez, President and General Manager at Quest Software, shares practical advice for enhancing cybersecurity resilience against advanced threats. He underscores the need to focus on on-premises and cloud e.....»»
Steve Biko"s murder exposed deep racism in how medicine was taught and practiced in South Africa
In 1966, Steve Biko began studying medicine at the University of Natal in South Africa, the same year that the general assembly of the United Nations declared apartheid a crime against humanity. As a young man, and a leading thinker, philosopher and.....»»
GM to up BrightDrop output, add 2nd shift at Ontario plant, Unifor says
General Motors Canada has committed to increasing production at CAMI Assembly starting in the first quarter of 2025, according to Unifor Local 88 as the union and automaker began contract talks Sept. 9. .....»»
Fluctuating hydrodynamics theory could describe chaotic many-body systems, study suggests
Although systems consisting of many interacting small particles can be highly complex and chaotic, some can nonetheless be described using simple theories. Does this also pertain to the world of quantum physics?.....»»
Archaeologists challenge theory of violent Steppe invasion in Iberia Peninsula
A study by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Murcia (UM) challenges the theory that warrior groups with a "Steppe" genetic component originating from Eastern Europe violently replaced the male population of the Iberia.....»»
Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16
Apple Intelligence won’t be part of the initial launch. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple plans to release the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS to the general public on September 16, the company announced v.....»»
New research sinks old theory for the doldrums, a low-wind equatorial region that stranded sailors for centuries
During the Age of Sail, sailors riding the trade winds past the equator dreaded becoming stranded in the doldrums, a meteorologically distinct region in the deep tropics. For at least a century, scientists have thought that the doldrums' lack of wind.....»»
Scientists prove long-standing wave amplification theory
Physicists at the University of Southampton have tested and proven a 50-year-old theory for the first time using electro-magnetic waves. They have shown that the energy of waves can be increased by bouncing "twisted waves"—those with angular moment.....»»
Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage
The US Department of Justice has named five Russian computer hackers as members of Unit 29155 – i.e., the 161st Specialist Training Center of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) – which they deem resposible for t.....»»
Parenting nightmare: Kiss on the cheek causes child’s incurable infection
Puzzle of child's misdiagnosed cheek lesion solved with one look at dad Enlarge / Herpes simplex virus, (HSV). Image taken with transmission electron microscopy. (credit: Getty | BSIP) As the US Surgeon General recently.....»»
FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
Sudden subscription fees, lost features causing users "death by a thousand cuts." Enlarge / Spotify released the Car Thing to the general public in February 2022. It's bricking them in December. (credit: Spotify) For so.....»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
Audit warns costs for NASA"s new Artemis launcher could balloon to $2.7 billion
NASA's second mobile launcher needed for future missions in the Artemis program is already years late and millions over budget, and NASA's Office of the Inspector General warns it could get even worse......»»
Researchers call for more tailored approach to dealing with different types of sex offenders
Community attitudes to sex offenders who are in positions of trust—such as teachers, coaches, or clergy members—are significantly more negative than those towards general sex offenders (SOs) and could lead to reoffending, a new study finds......»»
Replica symmetry breaking in 1D Rayleigh scattering system: Theory and validations
In both the natural world and human society, there commonly exist complex systems, such as climate systems, ecological systems, and network systems. Due to the involvement of numerous interacting elements, complex systems can stay in multiple differe.....»»
GM delays additional $330M investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says
Lithium Americas said General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment, worth $330 million, in the miner until the end of the year. .....»»
Proper greening of schoolyards fosters inclusion, creative learning and children"s health
At a time of growing interest in the naturalizing of school playgrounds, it is important to ensure that these environments are properly designed and governed in order to reap the many benefits they can bring to schoolchildren and society in general......»»
Study links gentrification to reduced crime, but downsides of gentrification can"t be ignored
Neighborhood gentrification in Buffalo between 2011 and 2019 was associated with a decrease in property crime, independent of a general decrease in similar crime city-wide during those same years, according to a University at Buffalo study......»»