Are you prone to feeling guilty? You may be less likely to take a bribe
Bribery is among the most recognizable forms of corruption, and new research is shedding light on personality traits that could deter this behavior. Guilt-prone people are less likely to accept bribes, particularly when the act would cause obvious ha.....»»
Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures
Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT decision makers, although 89% of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGP.....»»
Pelosi attacker found guilty after pointing to Gamergate influence at trial
DePape: Searches for game tips led to "talk about how toxic Anita Sarkeesian is..." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) David DePape—the man accused of violently attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's.....»»
How to make flood-prone areas in New Jersey more resilient to climate change
For years, Rutgers ecologist Brooke Maslo has studied how to redesign flood-prone landscapes so they can best protect the communities they border from the ravages of swollen brooks and rivers and rising seas......»»
Study highlights 4 strategies to overcome barriers to prescribed fire in the west
Prescribed fire, which mimics natural fire regimes, can help improve forest health and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic wildfire. But this management tool is underused in the fire-prone U.S. West and Baja California, Mexico, due to several barri.....»»
How to locate an Apple TV remote in iOS 17
The Siri Remote is the key to unlocking the full potential of Apple TV, yet its slender form factor makes it prone to being lost in the shuffle of daily life. Here's how to find it using iOS 17.iOS 17 can help find a lost Siri RemoteThe Siri Remote (.....»»
Apple’s iOS 18 plans, and that bug-fix report [Opinion]
Anyone reading a couple of recent reports on Apple’s iOS 18 plans might be forgiven for feeling a certain amount of confusion. The first said that the company had paused all development of new features in iOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 11 to focu.....»»
"The Marvels" mid-credit scene features two extra special cameos
"The Marvels" mid-credits scene introduces characters from one of Marvel's most famous super teams. (No, not the Avengers.) How are you feeling after seeing The Marvels? X-cited? X-static? X-hulted? Okay, okay, I'll stop with the X jokes. But y.....»»
Waze Adds Crash History Alerts to Warn You on Crash-Prone Roads
Waze remains one of the most useful tools for daily commuters and anyone who gets in a car during what could be a busy traffic hour. Its real-time, crowd-sourced info really can cut off significant amounts of time from a drive, help you avoid a speed.....»»
Epic lays out Google’s alleged “bribe and block” monopoly strategy in trial opening
Google says "bribe is a pretty strong word" for efforts to court app developers. Enlarge / How's about we just forget about those plans for a competing Android app store? (credit: Getty Images | krisanapong detraphiphat).....»»
Waze now warns drivers about roads prone to car accidents
Google-owned navigation app Waze has just launched crash history alerts to let drivers know when they're approaching a crash-prone road......»»
Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
As climate scientist Don Falk was hiking through a forest, the old, green pines stretched overhead. But he had the feeling that something was missing. Then his eyes found it: a seedling, brittle and brown, overlooked because of its lifelessness. Once.....»»
Washington D.C. rolling out Apple AirTag program to help curb car theft
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launches a program offering AirTags to residents in car theft-prone neighborhoods, using Apple's Find My technology to help locate stolen vehicles.Apple AirTagThe new program aims to reduce car theft in high-risk areas by dis.....»»
Guilty: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on all counts after monthlong trial
Bankman-Fried convicted on seven charges, faces maximum sentence of 110 years. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried leaves court in New York on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) FTX founder Sam Bankman-.....»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud
The verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
Review: Astropad ‘Rock Paper Pencil’ pen-on-paper iPad upgrade is the real deal
Earlier this year, Astropad launched its Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad delivering a paper-like feeling with Apple Pencil. Then the company launched a new product this fall that offers an even more impressive pen-on-paper experience. Here are my.....»»
Exploring long-lasting effects of pre-phase landslides on future landslide occurrences
A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has explored the long-lasting effects of pre-phase landslides on future landslide occurrences and evaluated the susceptibility of regions prone.....»»
Investigating banana trees as buffers to fight wildfires
Fire buffers composed of irrigated banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Climate change is increasing wildfire risk. Wildfires in the Western.....»»
Firsthand fieldwork: Getting mangroves into coastal models for better climate prediction
To better understand important dynamics at play in flood-prone coastal areas, Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists working on simulations of Earth's carbon and nutrient cycles paid a visit to scientists gathering data in a Texas wetland. There, t.....»»
Gig economy, cost of living crisis, housing hostility: Young Australians are feeling worse off than their parents
Researchers from Monash University are looking at the link between insecure work and how young Australians are navigating post-school pathways such as employment, income and housing......»»