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)......»»
Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
Not long ago, a team of researchers made a startling discovery about attitudes toward women in Saudi Arabia. Most young married men in the country were privately in favor of women working outside of the home but mistakenly believed that a majority of.....»»
Trace DNA samples in the water, sand and air are enough to identify who you are, raising ethical questions about privacy
Human DNA can be sequenced from small amounts of water, sand and air in the environment to potentially extract identifiable information like genetic lineage, gender, and health risks, according to our new research......»»
Extended-range forecasts to be recast in next model upgrade
In the next upgrade of ECMWF's Integrated Forecasting System (IFS), extended-range forecasts will have 101 instead of 51 ensemble members and will run more frequently than before, at a consistent horizontal resolution of 36 km......»»
When does the gender gap start in the computer science field?
If you are a third grader, your chances of growing up to be a computer scientist is likely to heavily depend on your gender—a situation Allison Master says is just plain wrong......»»
AT&T overtakes T-Mobile and Verizon in customer satisfaction, says study
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has released its latest study on wireless providers and smartphones. In an interesting outcome, AT&T has beaten out both T-Mobile and Verizon for customer satisfaction even though it usually ranks thir.....»»
iPhone edges out Samsung in satisfaction survey; ties with soft drinks and shoes
Along with looking at wireless carrier satisfaction, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shared its latest data on how consumers feel about their smartphones. After seeing a slight increase year-over-year, Apple’s iPhone beat out Samsu.....»»
3D monkey embryos cultured in a lab offer unique insights into early development
Building on previous efforts to create a platform for the extended study of primate embryos in cell culture, two new reports from the State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming University of Science and Technology in China, present.....»»
Cloudflare One for AI helps organizations to safely use generative AI tools
Cloudflare has extended its SASE platform, Cloudflare One, to generative artificial intelligence (AI) services. Cloudflare One for AI, a suite of zero trust security controls, will enable enterprises to safely and securely use the latest generative A.....»»
Toyota overtakes Kia in latest ranking of U.S. inventory efficiency
An index developed by Cloud Theory has ranked Toyota brand as the most efficient mover of vehicle inventory in the U.S......»»
Apple Watch Pride Edition 2023 Sport Band features unique geometric patterns
Apple has introduced its Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, an equality-celebrating band accompanied by a watch face and wallpaper for iOS.Apple Watch Pride Edition 2023Previously surfacing as part of a back-end leak, the 2023 Apple Watch Pride Ed.....»»
Sony’s new portable Bluetooth speaker is ready to get wet
Sony’s new Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and has extended battery life, but the best thing about it may be its price......»»
Apple Learning Coach program improves education & expands to more countries
Apple Learning Coach, a professional learning program for educators, will be extended to an additional twelve countries later in 2023 — and Apple has shared how it has helped transform a California school district.The program is helping teachers su.....»»
Research exposes differences between how men and women compete against each other
It is well understood that in the labor market there exist wage gaps between men and women, and in general, women have had to fight to break the "glass ceiling" to get to upper management in the workplace. The causes of the gender gap may be multiple.....»»
New tool monitors Wikipedia page views to aid wildlife conservation efforts
Researchers have developed a new tool that tracks the monthly changes in Wikipedia page views for thousands of species. The Species Awareness Index (SAI) is designed to provide a real-time measure of changing interest in biodiversity that can help co.....»»
BSidesLjubljana 0x7E7 CFP is still open!
BSidesLjubljana 0x7E7, a non-profit conference organized by the information security community, will take place on June 16, 2023, at the C111 Computer Museum. The deadline for the call for papers (CFP), initially set for April 30, has been extended f.....»»
Ford E-Transit extended-range model can go almost 50% further
The electric van will be able to travel up to 186 miles on a single charge, up from 126 miles today. Ford plans a formal announcement May 11......»»
Math teachers hold a bias against girls when the teachers think gender equality has been achieved, says study
Math teachers who believe women no longer face discrimination tend to be biased against girls' ability in math. This is what we found through an experiment we conducted with over 400 elementary and middle school math teachers across the United States.....»»
Tesla revives popular Model 3 Long Range after hiatus
The automaker is taking orders for the extended-range version of the most popular EV sedan in the U.S. CEO Elon Musk said last year that the trim had been paused because of too much demand......»»
Gender gap found in research grant award amounts, re-applications
Women researchers received substantially less funding in grant awards than men—an average of about $342,000 compared to men's $659,000, according to a large meta-analysis of studies on the topic......»»
Study: Integrating STEM majors won"t end gender segregation at work
Increasing women's representation in science, technology, engineering and math majors will reduce—but not nearly eliminate—gender disparities in STEM occupations, Cornell sociologists report in new research......»»