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)......»»
Doubling a qubit"s life, researchers prove a key theory of quantum physics
Researchers at Yale have for the first time, using a process known as quantum error correction, substantially extended the lifetime of a quantum bit—a long-sought-after goal and one of the trickiest challenges in the field of quantum physics......»»
Apple TV+ to spend $1 billion annually on movie theatrical releases
Apple TV+ is reportedly looking to make more original films, and also partner with other studios to distribute them with extended theatrical runs.Killers of the Flower Moon publicity stillNot only did Apple first release its "CODA" movie in theaters,.....»»
Environmental injustice closely tied to gender violence, new study argues
Environmental justice and gender violence may seem like separate issues, but a new paper from a University of New Mexico professor argues that the two are closely linked......»»
Most popular DCEU movies, ranked by box-office gross
As the DC Extended Universe nears its end, now is a good time to rank the most popular movies in this cinematic universe......»»
UN commission calls for closing the gender digital divide
The U.N.'s premiere global body fighting for gender equality on Saturday called for wide-ranging efforts to close the gap between men and women in today's technology-driven world and urged zero tolerance for gender-based violence and harassment onlin.....»»
Identifying organic compounds with visible light
Researchers from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile and the University of Notre Dame, working with machine learning, have devised a method to identify organic compounds based on the refractive index at a single optical wavelength. The technique cou.....»»
Order visibility for PCB and IC substrate equipment clear through 2024
Order visibility for PCB and IC substrate production equipment has been extended to 2024, according to industry sources......»»
Does the media propagate stereotypes?
The media have a powerful influence on how people view and treat different groups based on gender and ethnicity, as news stories shape people's stereotypes, beliefs, and ultimately behaviors in areas such as education, family, and politics. It is, th.....»»
Reddit experienced a widespread outage [u]
A system issue took Reddit offline for multiple hours on Tuesday, but it has since been restored.Reddit is experiencing an extended outageAround 3 p.m. EST, users began reporting the Reddit outage online. They shared that both the app and website wer.....»»
Founder Mental Health Pledge
Since the middle of last week, there has been extreme stress on founders, startup leaders, and the extended startup community. This stress accelerated on Friday when the FDIC shut down and took over Silicon Valley Bank. By late Friday, anyone who ban.....»»
The likelihood of academies of science recognizing the work of women researchers is improving
A researcher at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has explored how the gender gap has evolved in two American academies: the National Academy of Science (NAS) and the Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) in the election of academics in ps.....»»
CHEOPS mission extended
After more than three years in orbit, the mission of the CHEOPS space telescope has just been extended. Led by the University of Bern in collaboration with the University of Geneva, CHEOPS is a joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Swi.....»»
French firms prioritizing gender equality also reap higher returns
In early March, France's first minister, Elisabeth Borne, announced that French companies failing to enforce the country's gender equality criteria would be denied access to public contracts. The news adds yet another line to an already long list of.....»»
Lexus is bright spot in disappointing J.D. Power survey on service satisfaction
The growing volume of EVs being serviced at dealerships has led to the first decline in service satisfaction in 28 years, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index Study. Satisfaction with service declined 2 points to 846 out of 1,.....»»
Optiv launches OT cyber services to help organizations identify business-specific OT risks
Digitization and the heavy adoption of connected devices are enabling organizations to reach new heights and, at the same time, have intensified the threat landscape and extended the attack surface. As organizations work to reap the benefits of the I.....»»
Honoring Cecelia Feld on International Women’s Day 2023
Today is International Women’s Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can.....»»
How moms are taking the lead in shaping children"s education
A new global study, which takes a gender-sensitive approach, has found that a mother's educational status plays an increasingly important role in shaping their children's educational status, while the importance of the father's educational status has.....»»
Gender targets miss the mark for women in leadership
Gender diversity experts at the University of South Australia are urging governments to rethink their approach to gender targets as new research by UniSA scholars shows that they do not lead to expected improvements in gender equity for women in lead.....»»
What is screen door effect in VR?
The screen door effect is an annoying problem for VR gamers affecting Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Sony PSVR2 headsets. Why's it so hard to eliminate?.....»»
Wholesale used-vehicle prices rise again in February, bucking 2022 trends
Cox Automotive said its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose 4.3 percent in February from January — the largest February increase for the index since a 4.4 percent jump in 2009......»»