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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

Rumor: iPhone 17 Air might not be as thin as Apple had initially hoped

Apple is widely expected to unveil an all-new iPhone 17 Air next year that puts an emphasis on form over function. The new iPhone 17 Air has been described as “ultra-slim,” but a new supply chain report this week says Apple has hit a roadblock in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News11 hr. 47 min. ago

Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting

Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 48 min. ago

Transforming polyethylene: From functionalization to antibacterial properties for sustainable applications

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make PE indispensable across a broad spectrum of appli.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

In your face: our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it—and where

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

The rise of color vision in animals: Study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals

Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent eyespots, to attract peahens for courtship. This is a classic example of sexual selection usin.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news

Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Expecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new sibling

Expecting another child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Many parents feel more confident the second (or third) time around as they have already experienced the birthing process, the challenges of caring for a newborn and the inevitable sleep.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Successful demonstration of a commercial cryogenic radio frequency power sensor paves way for quantum computing

Radio frequency (RF) and microwave power measurements are widely used to support applications across space, defense, and communication. These precise measurements enable engineers to accurately characterize waveforms, components, circuits, and system.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Kidnapped, trafficked and incarcerated: The unsettling death of a Rohingya child in India

Kidnapped, trafficked and incarcerated: The unsettling death of a Rohingya child in India.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’

The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Parents demand accountability after fight at Cesar Chavez High School leaves child with concussion

Parents demand accountability after fight at Cesar Chavez High School leaves child with concussion.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Three charged in Lebanon County with “heinous” child sex-related crimes

Three charged in Lebanon County with “heinous” child sex-related crimes.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Lee County sheriff"s civilian warrants clerk arrested, accused of obstructing justice

Lee County sheriff"s civilian warrants clerk arrested, accused of obstructing justice.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Courts in UK may permit companies to be convicted of crimes even when no individual employee is criminally liable

Due to loopholes that remain despite recent reforms to corporate criminal law in the UK, University of Surrey academics are calling for a new legal approach that could hold companies accountable for economic crimes, even when no single employee posse.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

India"s capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted

India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Google’s Pixel Weather Appears to be Widely Rolling Out to Older Pixel Devices

As a part of the October Pixel Feature drop, Google shared that it was planning to push the Pixel Weather app to older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6. But as is the case with almost every feature drop, the timing was vague or needed a rollout.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  droidlifeRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Lottie Player supply chain compromise: Sites, apps showing crypto scam pop-ups

A supply chain compromise involving Lottie Player, a widely used web component for playing site and app animations, has made popular decentralized finance apps show pop-ups urging users to connect their wallets, TradingView has reported. The pop-up (.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance

Effective thermal management is essential to ensuring the performance and lifespan of modern electronics. While polymers are widely used in electronic components, they inherently exhibit poor thermal conductivity, limiting their effectiveness in diss.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Auditor"s expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client"s climate risk disclosures

In recent years, climate risk disclosures have become widely shaped on a global scale by several reporting frameworks and recommendations. These include the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024