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Archivist explores Troy"s invisible workers

While poring over nearly century-old photos documenting the University of Cincinnati's historic excavation at Troy, archivist Jeff Kramer was struck by just how many people worked behind the scenes for years to contribute to its success......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 18th, 2024

Astrobiologist explores likelihood of life originating on Earth

Florida Tech astrobiologist Manasvi Lingam has asked life's biggest questions from a young age. Though he can't recall his exact queries, he says his interests were perfectly consistent with those of other children: dinosaurs and aliens......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Deplatforming puts sex workers at risk, study says

A study published in Social Sciences by CUNY SPH alumna Melissa Ditmore and team suggests that laws criminalizing sex work don't prevent human trafficking and leave sex workers vulnerable to coercion and unsafe conditions......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

The right to disconnect from work—and employer surveillance—is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?

A new law giving Australian workers the "right to disconnect"—to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable)—comes into effect this month......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Experts study immigration in relation to jobs, crime and disease

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, immigrants made up 13.9% of the total population in 2022. Among them are highly skilled workers who fill critical gaps in high-tech industries as well as those who construct the buildings in which we live and who.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

UAW president uses DNC speech to threaten Stellantis, praise Harris

The union leader wore a shirt calling former President Donald Trump a scab and said workers will take action against Stellantis if it doesn't follow through on promises it made in last year's labor agreement......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Unveiling the power of hot carriers in plasmonic nanostructures

A new scientific review explores the exciting potential of hot carriers, energetic electrons generated by light in plasmonic nanostructures. These tiny structures hold immense promise for future technologies due to their unique way of interacting wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Opulent Velocity concept explores V-Series EV

The futuristic four-seater has long, sleek lines and doors that swing up rather than out......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Researchers discover new way to purify liquid argon for neutrino experiments

Construction workers have finished the excavation of the huge caverns that will house the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. While engineers and technicians are preparing for the installation of the gigantic neutrino detectors into t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Earth"s oldest, tiniest creatures are poised to be climate change winners—and the repercussions could be huge

The world's oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as "prokaryotes," comprise 30% of life in the world's oceans......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Ahead of iPhone 16, AI demand boosts Apple supplier Foxconn"s profits

Foxconn, Apple's iPhone 16 manufacturer has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of profit increases, which it credits to demand for AI servers.Workers in a Foxconn factoryFor the previous quarter, Foxconn's increased profits came from better than e.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Study explores the transformation of educational system with the advent of AI

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents several new and exciting opportunities for improving the quality of education. While several ways of integrating AI into schooling have been explored, only a few of them consider changing the tradit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Hurricane watch issued as Ernesto approaches Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto advanced Tuesday through the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico, where officials shut down schools and sent workers home as forecasters warned of a possible hurricane......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

UAW files charges against Trump, Musk for trying to intimidate workers

UAW files charges against Trump, Musk for trying to intimidate workers, with the action came after Musk and Trump held a two-hour conversation on social media platform X the evening of Aug. 12......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Why are child caregivers still paid less than retail workers? And how can Australia help fix it?

So certain is the Australian government that childcare workers are being poorly paid that it is handing them an extra 15%—10% this December, followed by a further 5% in December 2025—and speaking as if there's more to come......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

New study unveils 16,000 years of climate history in the tropical Andes

A new study that explores ancient temperatures and rainfall patterns in the tropical Andes of South America has revealed how 16,000 years of climate history in this part of the world was driven by carbon dioxide levels and ocean currents from global.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive

Announcing the directive to work "primarily in an approved office," NSW Premier Chris Minns said overseas studies showed people were less productive when working from home......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Apple Store Workers in Maryland reach ‘historic’ union contract with Apple [U: Approved]

After becoming the first Apple Store in the country to unionize back in June 2022, the retail employees at the Towson Town Center location have reached a “historic” union contract with Apple this week, providing numerous benefits to the workers......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant

The end of Ram 1500 Classic production at Stellantis' Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will result in layoffs starting as soon as Oct. 8......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Panelists say treat talent recruitment like a supply chain to attract skilled workers

Recruiting and retaining top employees will require work by companies, schools and state policymakers, experts said at the 2024 CAR Management Briefing Seminars......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024