Benefits of Ekshef
The Ekshef platform enables patients to locate trustworthy physicians through the use of an online social database of physicians. Within this directory, users are able to rate, review and recommend physicians to their family and friends on top of soc.....»»
Honda plans 11% raise for U.S. production workers following UAW deals
Honda confirmed the pay raise as well as shortened progression time for production associates at Honda’s U.S. operations. Since 2021, Honda has added more than 10 new benefits including child care reimbursement and a student loan repayment program......»»
What Apple"s three GPU enhancements in A17 Pro and M3 actually do
Apps and games that utilize the Metal API target specific functions of Apple Silicon GPUs, which get even better with significant improvements to parallel processes in M3 and A17 Pro. Here's how it works.Apple's M3 family benefits from new GPU featur.....»»
Letting low-income Americans buy groceries online with SNAP benefits decreased the share of people without enough food
The share of low-income U.S. families experiencing food insufficiency—sometimes or often not having enough food to eat—fell from 24.5% to 22.5% at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we found in a new study published in the November 2023.....»»
Uphold Linux systems’ performance and availability in Azure
Cloud computing carries many benefits for your business… as long as you can ensure the performance and availability of your cloud environments. Let’s take the following three cloud computing benefits as examples. Rapidly scale cloud services:.....»»
GM raises salaried workers" pay, benefits in wake of UAW tentative agreement
Salaried employees' base pay will increase an average of 3.5 percent in March 2024, according to an employee memo. GM also will raise its company match into employees' 401(k) accounts and enhance some medical and vision benefits......»»
Q&A: How generative AI could help accelerate biomedical research
The recent explosion of generative AI tools has prompted many discussions in virtually all fields about the benefits and risks of these technologies. These tools, including ChatGPT, Bard and others, have been trained on huge amounts of content and ca.....»»
NASA"s first two-way end-to-end laser communications system
NASA is demonstrating laser communications on multiple missions—showcasing the benefits infrared light can have for science and exploration missions transmitting terabytes of important data......»»
Young people must negotiate risks and issues of consent for online sexual encounters, researcher says
Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various risks and dangers. This is according to a new study from a Malmö Universi.....»»
Tesla driving range documents subpoenaed by U.S. Justice Department
The automaker also said in a regulatory filing that the Justice Department was looking into its self-driving feature, personal benefits and personnel decisions, in a move that marked intensifying regulatory scrutiny of the Elon Musk-led company......»»
Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who.....»»
Mazda riding a wave in pursuit of 500,000 sales
Mazda is reaping the benefits of a major brand transformation it started in 2016, including new dealer facilities, hot products, a dedicated captive and reasonable plans for electrification......»»
Exploring the limits of marine burrow cohabitation
Good real estate is not easy to find, even for sea creatures. Sometimes, push comes to shove, and species resort to competition or conquering before weighing the benefits of sharing an ecosystem like housemates......»»
For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner"s behavior could be key
Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits couples' physical and psychological health. A new.....»»
IRS piloting free TurboTax alternative in 13 states – with lots of catches
The IRS is piloting a free TurboTax alternative, offering the benefits of the paid app without the price tag, but there are plenty of limitations for now. TurboTax has become an increasingly popular way of filing taxes, as it automates a lot of wh.....»»
Tennis versus Pickleball: Apple Watch study compares the health benefits
Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in America, combining elements of tennis, table-tennis, and badminton. But when it comes to tennis versus pickleball, which offers the greatest health benefits? That’s a question a research stu.....»»
Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants
For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were consuming the nutrient-rich plant for thousands of years......»»
Unlocking the climate benefits of dietary substitutions: The impact of land use policy
Substituting a 100g portion of beef meatballs with pea protein "meatballs" delivers the same climate benefit as avoiding a 16 km (10 mile) drive. Conversely substituting one liter of cows' milk with soy milk will not necessarily benefit the climate d.....»»
Study on the economic connection between health and mobility
The health benefits of walking and cycling are so significant for society that they should be taken into account in setting fuel taxes. This is the conclusion of an international study published today (Oct. 13) in the journal Economica, in which Prof.....»»
More methane production: Combining alkaline pretreatment and air mixing for anaerobic digestion
In 2021, the state of Arkansas soared to third place in the United States' broiler production rankings. While this accomplishment brought economic benefits, it also posed a challenge—a surplus of poultry litter (PL) and growing environmental concer.....»»
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa......»»