Being social generates larger genomes in snapping shrimp
In an article scheduled to publish in PNAS, on June 7, 2021, a team of researchers led by Columbia University's Dustin R. Rubenstein, a Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, found that within the same genus of marine snapping shr.....»»
A protein that enables smell in ants—and stops cell death
While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans—for instance, signaling fear or generating closeness—for ants, it is vitally important. Researchers from New York University and the University of Florida found that a key.....»»
Computer model demonstrates desire for social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons
A new study conducted by Dr. Edwin Dalmaijer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, UK, looked at the social influences on pigeon flight routes. Comparing the flight patterns of pairs of pigeons to a computer model, the researcher.....»»
Will the 2024 Olympic Games become the playing field for social justice protests?
Yannick Kluch, a professor of recreation, sport and tourism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studies sport as a platform for promoting social justice. Kluch has worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, U.S. Diving and the.....»»
Vulnerability in Cisco Webex cloud service exposed government authorities, companies
The vulnerability that allowed a German journalist to discover links to video conference meetings held by Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) via their self-hosted Cisco Webex instances similarly affe.....»»
90% of threats are social engineering
In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering a.....»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
Diverse friend groups promote better social cohesion and well-being, study finds
New research featuring more than 24,000 people has found that having diverse groups of friends improves well-being and social cohesion, despite people's tendency to gravitate towards people more similar to them......»»
iPhone 16 Pro will break a world record with this new feature, according to new reports
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to break a world record with their slim bezels. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to break a world record, according to two leakers.One tipster from Weibo, a China-based social media webs.....»»
Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform
Facebook wants to win over Gen Z with AI-powered tools. Are they missing the mark? Once a must-have for college students, Facebook is now more commonly reputed as a watering hole "for old people." As other social platforms have risen and evolv.....»»
Why the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ AI Post Is Going Viral on Social Media
Nearly 45 million Instagram users have shared an AI-generated image depicting tent camps and a slogan that reads “all eyes on Rafah." Nearly 45 million Instagram users—including celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicola Coughl.....»»
5 Reasons To Hire A Truck Accident Lawyer
According to a survey conducted on truckinfo.net, the United States experiences approximately 168,000 truck accidents annually. Trucks, with their larger size, height, and increased ground clearance, differ significantly from passenger cars. Conseque.....»»
You can already buy iPhone 16 cases, but you probably shouldn"t
Social media banter between leakers confirms that it's possible to buy cases for the iPhone 16 now. It's a really bad idea, though.You shouldn't buy cheap 'iPhone 16' cases this early.Accessory makers make bank on the release of new iPhones. When App.....»»
Microinclusions improve women"s workplace belonging and commitment
New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how "microinclusions"—brief instances of positive treatment, especially from members of the dominant group—help women feel valued.....»»
Tolerance towards Muslims—how can conflicts in everyday life be defused?
According to the Mannheim-based social researchers Marc Helbling and Richard Traunmüller, there is more tolerance towards Muslims in our society than we sometimes realize......»»
How climate social scientists are finding their way in the era of climate crisis
In early May The Guardian reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not uplifting. The pull quotes tell a story of anguish. "Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken…Runn.....»»
Is seeing believing? Not really, so animal welfare campaigns should take a different approach
Social justice movements often allude to the idea that "seeing is believing," meaning that if people are exposed to a given injustice, political transformation will follow......»»
Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us? New research suggests it"s not that simple
How do people successfully interact with those who are completely different from them? And can these differences create social barriers? Social scientists are struggling with these questions because the mental processes underlying social interactions.....»»
iPadOS 18: More Bad News for Older iPads
According to a reliable source, older iPads may not get iPadOS 18‘s full suite of AI features. In early April, a private social media account that’s shared accurate information about unreleased software provided troubling information abou.....»»
Centering relationships between people and place: A critical step towards improving science"s contributions to society
Slowing down the pace may not be common in academia, but it could lead to better science to support our planet through the current climate, biodiversity and social justice crises. This is one approach suggested by a diverse group of marine conservati.....»»
Avocados are "bad" and vegans are ridiculous: How we justify eating too much meat
Those of us who find it difficult to eat less meat for the sake of climate tend to apologize or justify ourselves in social contexts. And… shaming vegans isn't off limits. This, according to a new University of Copenhagen study. Clearer messaging a.....»»