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A researcher defines three types of teleworkers: Realistic, ambivalent and enthusiastic

Companies are debating whether to look to teleworking or a mass return to the office, while a number of studies have focused on the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. Recent research by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), published i.....»»

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A researcher defines three types of teleworkers: Realistic, ambivalent and enthusiastic

Companies are debating whether to look to teleworking or a mass return to the office, while a number of studies have focused on the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. Recent research by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), published i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 58 min. ago

Public pressure found to influence whether companies reduce their environmental impact

The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher......»»

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Researcher: Beefing up Border Patrol is a bipartisan goal, but the agency has a troubled history

With U.S. voters across the political spectrum strongly concerned about border security, presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been trying to one-up each other on who can reduce migration at the nation's southern border fastest.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, researcher says

Australia's escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, "Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher

In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universitie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Scientists found a clear link between red meat and cancer

Despite clear indicators and evidence that red meat can be linked to some types of cancer, scientists have struggled to find the exact mechanism responsible … The post Scientists found a clear link between red meat and cancer appeared first on.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you"re one of these three types

If you've ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from one article (or page, or video), to another, to another—then you know the feeling of "going down a rabbit hole." This experience of curiosity-led online wandering has become sy.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

There Are Three Types of Twilight

At dusk and dawn, the sky dances with three phases of in-between light.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds

Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one gun......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Do Spiders Dream Like Humans Do?

During the pandemic, researcher Daniela Rößler couldn't go out, so she started looking around her for her next research project. Then she found a really big one, and it had been right in front of her all along......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Researcher: How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry

As the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about health care, foreign policy and inequality. Amid all the noise about these key issues however, food h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke

Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Fortnite’s overhauled battle pass system will make your life easier

Fortnite will no longer force you to farm three types of experience for its three battle passes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Unique multidomain enzymes from bacteria identified

Pharmaceutical scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have identified and characterized a unique multidomain enzyme capable of catalyzing two distinct types of reactions, both vital for making drug molecules......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Everything you need to know about buying a laptop in 2024

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Optical technique that uses orbital angular momentum could transform medical diagnostics

An Aston University researcher has developed a new technique using light that could revolutionize non-invasive medical diagnostics and optical communication. The research showcases how a type of light called the orbital angular momentum (OAM) can be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens

Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home, says researcher

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those anti-immigrant views......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024