An extended critique of the EIGE Gender Equality Index
New research by staff from Social Statistics has reviewed the methodology of one of the most comprehensive indices of gender equality, the Gender Equality Index by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)......»»
Most cybercriminal threats are concentrated in just a few countries, new index shows
A newly developed World Cybercrime Index shows that most cybercriminal threats are concentrated in several countries, with different countries associated with distinct cybercrime types. Miranda Bruce (University of Oxford/University of New South Wale.....»»
Index Engines CyberSense 8.6 detects malicious activity
Index Engines announced the latest release of its CyberSense software, with version 8.6 delivering a revamped user interface to support smarter recovery from ransomware attacks, new custom Advanced Threshold Alerts to proactively detect unusual activ.....»»
Do opponents" race, gender, and party impact US congressional fundraising?
Donations for a political candidate can be motivated by support for that candidate or by opposition to the candidate's opponent. New research published in Social Science Quarterly found that female Democrats and non-white male Democrats in the United.....»»
New micromaterial releases nanoparticles that selectively destroy cancer cells
Researchers have developed micromaterials made up only of proteins, capable of delivering over an extended period of time nanoparticles that attack specific cancer cells and destroy them. The micromaterials mimic natural secretory granules found in t.....»»
Microsoft announces a new threat to push people to Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed the pricing information for its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program as Windows gets closer to end of life......»»
Academic freedom declining globally, index finds
Just one in three people live a nation that guarantees the independence of universities and research, according to an annual index warning that academic freedom is declining worldwide, particularly in Russia, China and India......»»
Tesla dominates 2023 Made In America Auto Index
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 long-range versions tied for first place in the 2023 Kogod Made in America Auto Index......»»
73% brace for cybersecurity impact on business in the next year or two
Only 3% of organizations across the globe have the ‘mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco. The 2024 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index highlights that readiness is down significa.....»»
iPhone 12 Qi2 charging is a surprise upgrade in iOS 17.4
There was a surprise upgrade for some in iOS 17.4: tests reveal that it enabled iPhone 12 Qi2 charging, at the full 15W speed. Support for 15W Qi2 charging was first announced for the iPhone 15, and then extended to the iPhone 13 and 14 through th.....»»
Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends in Disabilit.....»»
Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting policies and setting ta.....»»
Ubisoft’s impressive smart NPC demo reveals AI’s quiet gender bias problem
Ubisoft showed off an impressive AI demo at GDC filled with smart NPCs. But the company has one problem to fix: AI’s inherent biases......»»
White men who experience workplace harassment become allies of diversity efforts
White men who have experienced workplace harassment themselves are more likely to support efforts to combat race and gender bias in their organizations, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings appear in the American Journal of S.....»»
New design prolongs the lifespan of plasma torches
Thanks to a new design contributed by a research team led by Prof. Zhao Peng from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the operation time for plasma torch gas been extended from several days to several ye.....»»
The heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study
Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of about 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 Celsius) might not sound like much to worry about......»»
Franchised used-car dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
This 18th-century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women"s equality
In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook's final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it was rediscovered safe and sound and donated to En.....»»
Franchised dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Lexus, Buick top J.D. Power service satisfaction survey
Lexus squeaked out a victory over Porsche in J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Customer Service Index Study released Thursday, bringing the luxury brand to its third consecutive win. Buick took home the best mass-market brand, rising from No. 3 in last year's c.....»»
Mining worker study: Key insights into the state of WA mining"s mental health
New findings from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing, but being put down or condescended to based on gender and receiving offensive sexis.....»»