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A Widely Used Criminal Justice Algorithm For Assessing Child Pornography Recidivism Is Flawed

The CPORT algorithm, commonly used to estimate the risk that a child pornography offender will offend again, hasn’t been validated for use in the U.S......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamMay 24th, 2024

Secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

After analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News22 hr. 5 min. ago

Riven’s upcoming remake is only happening because Cyan can do it justice

Cyan Worlds is remaking its PC puzzle game Riven: The Sequel to Myst. We spoke to the team to learn more about the challenges of modernizing a classic......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 16th, 2024

What happens when you give a low-income family $26,000 in their child"s first year? We think we"ve found out

It's well-known that children raised in families experiencing financial stress face greater risks of psychological and educational difficulties and behavioral problems in later life......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

New study provides first nationwide window on juvenile "lifer" population

More than 2,900 minors have been given juvenile life-without-parole sentences since the first was meted out in the late 1940s. Now, a new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice provides the most comprehensive picture to date of this uniqu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Upper surface of coastal waters can accumulate bacteria and antibiotics, study finds

Antibiotics in the uppermost water surface, known as the sea surface microlayer, can significantly affect the number of bacteria present and contribute to the adaptation of marine bacteria against widely used antibiotics. In new research presented at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers harvest acid from seawater to feed beneficial algae

From the air you breathe to the seafood you eat, marine algae have some involvement—they consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis and feed fish and shellfish. One day, marine algae could also be used to make widely available.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

In Manitoba, First Nations infants have "staggering" rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, study finds

First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and Un.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Researchers report dropping atmosphere levels of the last ozone-layer-damaging chemicals to be phased out

Since the 1985 discovery of a hole in the ozone layer countries have agreed and amended treaties to aid its recovery. The most notable of these is the Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, which is widely regarded as the most.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Four more states are jumping onto the DOJ"s antitrust suit against Apple

The US Department of Justice has enlisted more help in its omnibus and controversial antitrust suit against Apple, with the count now up to 20 co-plaintiffs.The Department of Justice case will hang over Apple for yearsThe four states added in an amen.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Current development status and prospects of emerging polymer/MXene electromagnetic shielding composites

With the booming development of 5th generation (5G) mobile networks, various electronic devices have been widely used to improve people's standard of living. However, they also cause serious electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiation, which has.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Age verification for pornography access? Research shows it fails on many levels

The Australian government has announced an A $6.5 million trial of "age assurance" technology to restrict minors' access to pornography. It's part of a $1 billion package to address gendered violence. And it now comes alongside a proposal to ban peop.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Activists rally at Apple Park for reinstatement of child safety features

Protesters at Apple Park are demanding that the company reinstate its recently abandoned child safety measures.Image credit: Heat Initiative (via X)Nearly three dozen protesters gathered around Apple Park on Monday morning, carrying signs that read,.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Carlos Ghosn"s ex-lawyer says Nissan chief would not have fled if charged in U.S.

Takashi Takano says Japan’s so-called hostage justice system and its “inhumane” bail conditions compelled Carlos Ghosn, the once venerated chairman of the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi automotive empire, to flee in 2019......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

GDPR turns six: Expert discusses AI impact

The European Union’s GDPR policy came into effect six years ago. Since then, it has become widely regarded as the standard for data sharing, but the rise of new technology has questioned its suitability and relevance. In this Help Net Security vide.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Pesticides impair mobility and immune system of Brazilian native stingless bees, study shows

A study conducted by Brazilian researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP), the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) has shown how three pesticides widely used by farmers in Brazil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Here"s a list of the major pending lawsuits against Tesla, Elon Musk and his other companies

Musk also faces government investigations into his companies that could trigger more lawsuits or even criminal prosecutions......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3 million check to US government

Google gets a bench trial after sending unexpected check to Justice Department. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Google has achieved its goal of avoiding a jury trial in one antitrust case after sending.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in June 2024

Check out these three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in June 2024. Our picks include sexy rom-com and a thriller about an infamous criminal......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

iOS 18 AI boost could be called "Apple Intelligence"

Apple's name for its big AI push at WWDC could be quite simple, with it reportedly called "Apple Intelligence."AI updates to Siri could be on the way soonAI updates to Siri could be on the way soonApple is widely thought to be making more of an effor.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

US agencies to probe AI dominance of Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI

DOJ to probe Nvidia while FTC takes lead in investigating Microsoft and OpenAI. Enlarge / Nvidia logo at Impact 2024 event in Poznan, Poland on May 16, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The US Justice Department a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024