Are we born with a moral compass?
For millennia, philosophers have pondered the question of whether humans are inherently good. But now, researchers from Japan have found that young infants can make and act on moral judgments, shedding light on the origin of morality......»»
CISO’s compass: Mastering tech, inspiring teams, and confronting risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, talks about the increasing complexity of the CISO role and challenges they face. He discusses the business environment, tech innovation, the evolving regulatory landscape, limited.....»»
The 3D Printer That Grows
For many of you out there, you recall the idea that a 3D printer could -in theory – 3d print itself. That’s more or less the basis of the whole RepRap project that most home based 3d printers were born out of. This project takes that con.....»»
Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK"s warming seas
While scuba diving off the south-west coast of England this summer, I was lucky to encounter several different species of jellyfish in just a matter of weeks. Many of these, including the compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), are already common t.....»»
One in three children who"ve been in care system enter youth justice system, UK research shows
An unprecedented study of 2.3m children has found that one in three children born between 1996 and 1999 who had experience of the care system received a youth justice caution or conviction between the ages of 10 and 17, compared with just 4% of those.....»»
Curiosity about religion is viewed as morally virtuous, new research finds
People from diverse religious backgrounds in the United States view curiosity about religion as morally virtuous, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. Atheists also view this curiosity as moral, althoug.....»»
Does a brain in a dish have moral rights?
No longer limited to the realm of science fiction, bio-computing is here, so now is the time to start considering how to research and apply this technology responsibly, an international group of experts says......»»
How modern warfare turns neighborhoods into battlefields
It has been almost 12 years since I left my city. And I have never been able to return. Homs, the place I was born and grew up, has been destroyed and I, like many others, have been left in exile: left to remember how beautiful it once was. What can.....»»
Brand-backed influencer campaigns can be hard to spot—how to tell if a company is behind a social media post
Nearly three-quarters of Generation Z (people born between 1996 and 2010) follow at least one influencer on social media platforms and 44% buy things based on influencers' recommendations......»»
It’s totally OK to buy the new iPhone every year
The decision to upgrade to the new iPhone each year can feel torturous. Replacing a perfectly fine iPhone with one that’s better in one or two ways can feel like some kind of moral failure. To be clear, it’s not that any one person or force ma.....»»
Maybe don’t feel bad about buying a new iPhone 15 Pro from your iPhone 14 Pro
The decision to upgrade to the new iPhone each year can feel torturous. Replacing a perfectly fine iPhone with one that’s better in one or two ways can feel like some kind of moral failure. To be clear, it’s not that any one person or force ma.....»»
Tears as Malaysia-born panda cubs head to China
Tearful Malaysians said goodbye to two panda cubs Tuesday as authorities prepared to send them to China after years of delays because of the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
Which radio waves disrupt the magnetic sense in migratory birds?
Many songbirds use the Earth's magnetic field as a guide during their migrations, but radio waves interfere with this ability. A new study published has found an upper bound for the frequency that disrupts the magnetic compass......»»
beginner-friendly drone for only $80
TL;DR: As of August 25, get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $79.97 — that's 55% off.Nobody is born knowing how to fly a drone. It’s a fun hobby, but getting good at it sometimes comes at a cost. Instead of risking.....»»
Rare albino puma cub born in Nicaragua zoo
A rare specimen of albino puma was born a month ago in a zoo in Nicaragua, where it is still being sheltered from the gaze of visitors, zoo officials said......»»
Fertility is becoming a workplace issue but employer support can create winners and losers
Since the world's first human baby was born by in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the UK in 1978, over 10 million IVF babies have been born globally. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have also become even more sophisticated, now including egg-fr.....»»
Born out of history, this modern, local spirit thrives: Vanport 1948
Vanport 1948 vodka is a spirit distilled right in the City of Portland, made to embody the locals and the city's evolution......»»
Heredity and environment account for people"s love of nature, research suggests
Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is "both," according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of.....»»
Immigration slowed in COVID-19 pandemic, but migrant jobs not filled by U.S.-born
A prevailing narrative about immigration is that migrants displace U.S.-born residents in the workforce, but new research from University of California, Davis, economists shows that's not the case......»»
Foreign-born CEOs more likely to be dismissed from firms
Foreign-born CEOs are more likely to be fired than native-born CEOs if the firm they are leading is performing poorly, according to a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro......»»
Cobalt Iron Compass Migrator automates data migration from legacy backup environments
Cobalt Iron released Compass Migrator, a new capability of the Cobalt Iron Compass enterprise SaaS backup platform. Large enterprises are using Compass Migrator to gain control of their backup operations and data, move to the most modern backup techn.....»»