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.....»»
Sand dunes offer clues to coastal erosion and how to prevent it
The 200 million Europeans who live in coastal zones are already feeling the impact of global warming through extreme variations in sea level and flooding......»»
New bean genome unveils potential to boost food security in drought-prone regions
An international team of researchers has fully sequenced the genome of a climate resilient bean that could bolster food security in drought-prone regions......»»
Former Apple buyer sentenced to three years in prison for $17 million fraud conspiracy
After pleading guilty to over $17 million in fraud, a former parts and services buyer has now been sentenced for his crime, and will be paying Apple and the IRS for the rest of his life.Dhirendra Prasad was originally charged with fraud in March 2022.....»»
Keeping corn from frequenting the phosphorus buffet line
When it comes to food, plants can "eat" more than they need—just like the diner who can't resist another stop at the buffet line despite already feeling full. Indeed, with respect to phosphorus, corn plants will keep taking up the nutrient 25% to 8.....»»
Man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee intends to plead not guilty next week, his attorney says
Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco, intends to plead not guilty next week, his attorney said......»»
Ethical non-monogamy: What to know about these often misunderstood relationships
Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several sexual encounters, leavin.....»»
Apple Store crash driver pleads not guilty to second-degree murder
Bradley Rein, who drove an SUV into an Apple Store in Hingham, has appeared in Massachusetts Superior Court, pleading not guilty to 25 charges.Source: AP Photo/Steven SenneRein drove the car into the Apple Derby Street store in November, killing one.....»»
Sorry, cable—most of today’s most popular shows are on Netflix
In the dynamic streaming biz, Netflix viewership, original shows still dominate. Enlarge (credit: Getty) There are so many streaming services pushing for our dollars these days that the industry's feeling a lot like cab.....»»
Top three factors leading to burnout at work
47% of employees report feeling stressed in their everyday life, but nearly 70% believe their employer would support them in a time of need, according to Mercer Marsh Benefits. The report surveyed over 17,500 employees in 16 markets across the globe.....»»
Study: Only a few bears responsible for beehive-based human-wildlife conflicts in Poland
A team of researchers has figured out a way to track the DNA left by brown bears guilty of breaking into aviaries in Poland to reveal the exact culprits—an important aspect of solving conflicts between humans and wildlife......»»
Naturally fire-prone ecosystems tend to have more species of birds and mammals, study reveals
Wildfires. Many see them as purely destructive forces, disasters that blaze through a landscape, charring everything in their paths. But a study published in the journal Ecology Letters reminds us that wildfires are also generative forces, spurring b.....»»
Young people need meaningful involvement in local authority environmental policy, says new report
A new report has called on local authorities to meaningfully involve young people in environmental policy after research showed they are feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned......»»
Sundar Pichai says that Chat AI is coming to Google Search soon
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company will integrate AI chatbot technology into its regular search features, though won't say if it will use its error-prone Bard system.Microsoft's integration of ChatGPT into Bing has at least raised the profile.....»»
Exploring the Benefits of Gaming on your Phone
Although parents may not want to concede, it has been proven and is now well-known that playing video games can have lots of health benefits. Anything from relieving stress, lowering depression and creating an overall good relaxed feeling. While this.....»»
In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake, which could lead to dwindling trust in government
When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks......»»
Body language books get it wrong: The truth about reading nonverbal cues
Most of us have heard the one about if you cross your arms over your chest you're feeling defensive or if you're fiddling with your hair while talking you feel nervous—but is there really any truth to some of these body language stereotypes?.....»»
SBF paid $40M bribe to unfreeze crypto trading accounts in China, US charges
SBF bribe violated US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, updated indictment says. Enlarge / Then-CEO of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried speaks during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing on December 8, 2021, in Washington, DC. (cred.....»»
Best disk space analyzer apps for monitoring your Mac"s storage in macOS
If you're feeling the pinch of limited storage capacity on your Mac, these disk space analyzer apps could help you see how it has been consumed, and potentially free some space up too.Modern Mac storage uses chips, but we still think of spinning disk.....»»
Facing floods, non-white homeowners prepare, protect property
In flood-prone areas of New York state, non-white homeowners are more likely than white homeowners to take active, sometimes-costly measures—such as finding a way to protect a furnace, a water heater or installing a sump pump—to prepare for a pos.....»»
Study finds why prescribed-burn forests in Western Australia became so fire-prone
New Curtin research has shown how fuel reduction burning aimed at decreasing the likelihood of bushfires in Western Australia's South West forests have apparently increased fire risk......»»