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)......»»
The 10 darkest moments in the DCEU, ranked
From Superman killing Zod to Darkseid conquering Earth, these are 10 of the darkest moments ever seen in the DC Extended Universe......»»
Research reveals AI bias against women in leadership
New research from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics at the University of Tasmania has revealed that AI-generated content can perpetuate harmful gender biases......»»
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace, say researchers
Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women—like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment of women—dominate headlines, there are subtler, more insidious forms of disc.....»»
PingSafe unveils MSSP partnership with Human Managed
PingSafe has unveiled a strategic partnership with Human Managed, providing data-driven and evidence-based security findings to improve the security posture of their extended customer base. Available now in Human Managed’s flagship Intelligence Dec.....»»
Your Zoom background might influence the first impression you make
In a new study, participants tended to judge faces appearing against backgrounds featuring houseplants or bookcases as more trustworthy and competent than faces with a living space or a novelty image behind them. Gender and facial expression also app.....»»
Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA"s Frank Rubio sets US space record
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest U.S. spaceflight—a result of the extended stay......»»
Practical tips for educators to support gender-diverse students
A new school year is here; are you ready? With the beginning of the academic year, many educators are preparing for the inevitable shift in their students' needs from the more relaxed summer months. Parents of transgender, gender-diverse and nonbinar.....»»
Supreme Court considers limits on White House contacts with social media
Controversial injunction stayed until Wednesday while SCOTUS mulls US motion. Enlarge / The Supreme Court. (credit: Getty Images | Douglas Rissing) The Supreme Court on Friday extended a stay of a lower-court order that.....»»
iPhone 15 can locate your friends up to 60 meters away with Precision Finding [Video]
One of the silicon improvements in the iPhone 15 series is the new second-generation Ultra-Wideband chip. This chip can communicate with other devices that have the same chip at extended range, compared to the U1 chip found in previous-generation iPh.....»»
Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: How we can fix this?
The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists......»»
A possible explanation for an increasing trend in the cyclone Genesis Potential Index in the Arabian Sea
A team of Earth scientists and oceanographers affiliated with several institutions in India, working with a colleague from the U.S., has developed possible explanations for some of the factors involved in the observed increasing trend in the cyclone.....»»
Researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women"s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
Even though women in high school and college tend to outperform men academically, they still internalize the stereotype that brilliance is more linked to men. This belief affects their choice of major and perpetuates gender gaps in academic fields, a.....»»
New Ring and Blink cams bring extended range, battery life, 3D motion detection
New Ring and Blink devices were announced at Amazon's Devices Event 2023, and fans of both Amazon-owned companies are in for a treat. Here's everything we know......»»
New regulatory model needed to help organizations comply with equalities legislation, study says
A new type of regulation is needed to support and encourage organizations to comply with equality and human rights law because enforcement alone is ineffective, a new study says......»»
Research finds that more flexible working and avoiding excessive alcohol at work events are key to workplace equality
Flexible working is key to creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, according to a new report. The research into equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK insurance industry also found that excessive alcohol consumption at team building and.....»»
Apple loses 20-year title as sole winner of the American Satisfaction Index
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is out with its 2023 study on electronics and household appliances. After Apple has been the sole winner of the personal computer category for 20 years straight, this year a rival has caught up and forc.....»»
Cook justifies Apple"s advertising on X as a "town square" for the Internet
Elon Musk's X is too important to stop Apple's advertising on the platform, according to Tim Cook, with the Apple CEO touching on political equality and environmental efforts.Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]Following less than a week after App.....»»
All-fiber ellipsometer for nanoscale dielectric coatings
Measuring the refractive index and the thickness of thin films (films with a thickness from less than a nanometer to several microns) is essential to characterize them and improve the performance of sensors and devices that employ thin films. The mos.....»»
Kids have already "normalized" gender roles by preschool, study finds
So much for the powerful feminist messaging in the new Barbie movie......»»
Netskope joins MXDR by Deloitte to expand strategic alliance
Netskope has unveiled that its existing strategic alliance with Deloitte has expanded with the addition of Netskope to the Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) by Deloitte platform. The new Netskope module on MXDR by Deloitte will include a.....»»