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)......»»
Qualcomm strikes new Apple deal on 5G chips
Extension signals that Apple can't perfect the technology for itself. Enlarge (credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Qualcomm has extended a deal to supply 5G modems for Apple’s smartphones, in a sign the i.....»»
Extended for 1 day: loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch (64GB, 2TB) for $2,799
Apple's premium M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with a 32-core GPU, 64GB of memory and a spacious 2TB SSD is $1,500 off today only.The record low price on the premium configuration in Space Gray is valid today only as part of B&H's Deal Zone event. Equipp.....»»
Death and mourning in Ghana: How gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people
Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country's largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred in this line too......»»
New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that "women don"t ask"
For nearly two decades, the negotiation skills of working women have frequently been blamed for the gender pay gap. New research by Vanderbilt Professor Jessica A. Kennedy finds the gender difference in tendency to negotiate has now reversed, and the.....»»
Cox: Dealers" views of market positive, holding steady in Q3
Franchised auto dealerships continued to view their markets favorably during the third quarter but without any major net improvement from the second quarter, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index poll......»»
Medieval French narrative reveals that the complexity of gender identity spans centuries
Gender and gender identity may seem like more recent headline-grabbing topics, but societies have discussed the subjects for centuries. A new approach to reading a medieval French narrative text suggests that gender identity 600 years ago was just as.....»»
Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs from Users’ Privately Saved Links
To date, Google has processed more than seven billion copyright takedown requests for its search engine. The majority of the reported links are purged from Google's search index, as required by the DMCA. Recently, however, Google appears to gone a st.....»»
22 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free
The best free online courses from the Stanford University. TL;DR: Find a wide range of free online courses from Stanford University on edX.edX is offering learners from around the world access to Stanford University’s extended education,.....»»
Dictionary.com embraces "they," adds hundreds of new words
Dictionary.com entry examples will use "they" instead of "he or she." The lexicographers and editors at Dictionary.com know a long-lasting trend when they see one. For its latest update, the digital dictionary will now use the gender-neutral "t.....»»
HP"s Labor Day Sale is extended until Saturday! Snag tech essentials for up to 67% off
HP is holding its Labor Day Sale through Saturday, which means you can snag sweet savings on everything from conference displays to printers to gaming desktops. Upgrade your tech setup today. Most Labor Day sales events have come and gone by no.....»»
Deal extended: 9-inch Apple CarPlay display for $104.99
Extended due to popular demand. Save 63% on a 9-inch Carpuride Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.With a large 9-inch display, the $104.99 deal from StackSocial delivers substantial savings on the display that offers App.....»»
"I almost lost my will to live": Preference for sons is leaving young women in China exploited and abused
China has a gender crisis. The country has a huge surplus of men—around 722 million compared to 690 million women in 2022. This is largely because of sex-selective abortions linked to China's one-child policy, which ended in 2015......»»
Video: Muscle stimulation to enhance astronaut health
Space exploration presents unique health challenges for astronauts due to lack of gravity, isolation, and radiation exposure. ESA's SciSpacE activities aim to comprehend these effects and their implications for human well-being during extended missio.....»»
Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms—so do the other students and science itself, says researcher
Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed in the classroom and beyond. Specifically, these bills are considering whether anything beyond male or female can be included in library books and lesson plans......»»
Ridley Scott hopes Apple will screen vastly extended "Napoleon"
Ahead of Ridley Scott and David Scarpa's "Napoleon" theatrical release, director Scott wants Apple TV+ to show a version that's almost two hours longer.Napoleon (Source: Apple)Originally to be called "Kitbag," Apple TV+ bought the rights to "Napoleon.....»»
Research sheds light on how gender inequality in the media industry impacts job satisfaction
Research led by experts at City, University of London has found lower perceptions of gender equality and the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment negatively impact on job satisfaction in newsrooms across global regions. While sexual harassment i.....»»
Air quality data show air pollution challenges unequally spread throughout the world
As global pollution edged upward in 2021, so did its burden on human health, according to new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). If the world were to permanently reduce fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) to meet the World Health Organizatio.....»»
The Marvels will reportedly be the shortest MCU movie by some distance
The final Marvel movie of 2023 won't ask you to sit in your seat for an extended period of time, apparently......»»
Gender disparities limit chances for women PhD students training to be new inventors, says new research
In the innovation economy, individuals with STEM Ph.D.s are a critical source of human capital, with nearly 60% of Ph.D.s in STEM fields—such as engineering, chemistry and biology—being employed outside of universities. These students are increas.....»»
Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
Two of the largest U.S. library associations representing over 100,000 libraries are protesting efforts by large copyright holders to influence foreign copyright law. Specifically, the associations oppose ongoing critique of South Africa's proposed c.....»»