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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:  physorgNov 6th, 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

Scientists explore privilege and consequences of recreation for people and wildlife

Recreation is a luxury, and people aren't the only animals that recreate. Species great and small have a penchant for play, but the ability to recreate depends on resources. Colorado State University Professor Joel Berger and Yellowstone researcher K.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Lawsuit: Chatbot that allegedly caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids

Google-funded Character.AI added guardrails, but grieving mom wants a recall. Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

"True hybrid" mice might reveal how new species emerge

Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced scientists' understanding of gene control and the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

AI-enhanced technique illuminates materials reactions at nanoscale

Kory Burns, a professor at the University of Virginia School (UVA) of Engineering and Applied Science, is a materials science researcher who is using artificial intelligence to improve materials characterization. He and his collaborators, representin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Chatbot that caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids, lawsuit says

Google-funded Character.AI added guardrails, but grieving mom wants a recall. Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Researcher finds special proteins are key when antibiotic resistance spreads

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem globally. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that some bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics have the ability to spread that resistance to other bacteria via secretion systems......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Structural biology analysis of a Pseudomonas bacterial virus reveals a genome ejection motor

The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Photosynthesis is under threat in an increasingly warm world, says researcher

The basis of all life on Earth is photosynthesis. So, what happens if it is disrupted? Today, advanced measurement tools can reveal how climate change is affecting plants' ability to process the energy from sunlight......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Experimental study offers insights into mysterious flow features on airless worlds

A Southwest Research Institute researcher collaborated with a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to attempt to explain the presence of mysterious flow features that exist on the surfaces of airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Maximum Football aims to make every play feel realistic

Maximum Football game director Micah Brown gave Digital Trends a deep dive into the game's physics-based approach to its simulation gameplay......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Cheap AI “video scraping” can now extract data from any screen recording

Researcher feeds screen recordings into Gemini to extract accurate information with ease. Recently, AI researcher Simon Willison wanted to add up his charges from using a cloud se.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Biofabrication should be sustainable: Researcher calls for a rethink in current practices

Miriam Filippi, a researcher in the field of soft robotics working on developing bioinspired artificial muscle tissues, believes we can make human activities more ecologically sound by harnessing the power of living cells for bio-hybrid materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

This 2014 Brad Pitt movie spotlights an aspect of war rarely depicted on the big screen

Ten years ago, Brad Pitt starred in a brutally realistic movie that depicted an aspect of war not typically shown in films. Here's why it's so effective today......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024