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.....»»
UAW workers to get 19% wage hike under Mack Trucks contract deal
Workers must still ratify the agreement covering 4,000 hourly workers that includes a $3,500 ratification bonus, improved retirement benefits, additional vacation and a reduction in the time needed to get to top pay. The agreement includes an immedia.....»»
Digitizing UK natural history collections is vital to understand life on Earth, says report
A new report, published in Zenodo, has evaluated the use and impact of digitized natural science collections held in the UK and how they contribute to scientific, commercial and societal benefits......»»
Study uses social media and machine learning to show environmental injustices in Philadelphia"s urban parks
In urban areas throughout the United States, it is imperative for all communities to have equal access to high quality parks. These parks can have many benefits for the physical and mental well-being of the residents who live in close proximity to th.....»»
Detroit 3 continue to pay health benefits for striking workers
Having the companies continue to cover health benefits beyond their contractual obligations spares the UAW an additional drain on its strike fund and avoids a potential backlash......»»
Improved mangrove conservation could yield cash, carbon, coastal benefits
A shift in the way we think about the benefits mangroves provide to coastal regions could yield significant economic and biodiversity gains and protect millions from flooding, research has revealed......»»
Electronic sensor the size of a single molecule a potential game-changer
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits......»»
Barriers preventing organizations from DevOps automation
Organizations’ investments in DevOps automation are delivering significant benefits, including a 61% improvement in software quality, a 57% reduction in deployment failures, and a 55% decrease in IT costs, according to Dynatrace. In most organizati.....»»
Study examines benefits and obstacles of library data storytelling
The effective use of data storytelling could positively impact public library managers' approaches to data collection and their advocacy for libraries, according to Kate McDowell, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the Unive.....»»
IT workers see generative AI as a serious threat to their profession
While many IT workers see the productivity benefits of AI, 56% believe it benefits employers more than employees, according to Ivanti. Additionally, 63% are concerned generative AI tools might take their job in the next five years compared to 44% of.....»»
Unifor deal with Ford contains up to 22% raise, defined benefits, added engine output
Unifor’s tentative deal with Ford offers considerable immediate wage increases, pay hikes in each of the second and third years of the agreement, a C$10,000 ($7,411 USD) signing bonus and a compression of the previous wage grid......»»
Unifor deal with Ford contains 22% raise, defined benefits, added engine output
Unifor’s tentative deal with Ford offers considerable immediate wage increases, pay hikes in each of the second and third years of the agreement, a C$10,000 ($7,411 USD) signing bonus and a compression of the previous wage grid......»»
The UK rejoining the Horizon research funding scheme benefits Europe too, researcher says
The UK has just rejoined the EU's flagship research funding programs, Horizon Europe and Copernicus. This is great news for science, the EU and the UK......»»
Researcher examines benefits, harms and ethics of online crowdfunding
Would you help a complete stranger in desperate need of money, based solely on their social media posts? Simon Fraser University professor and bioethicist Jeremy Snyder examines the complex dimensions of this question in his new book, "Appealing to t.....»»
Week in review: 17 free AWS cybersecurity courses, exploited Chrome zero-day
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The blueprint for a highly effective EASM solution In this Help Net Security interview, Adrien Petit, CEO at Uncovery, discusses the benefits that o.....»»
Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn"t lead to poor decision making, says study
When people feel that their resources are scarce—that they don't have enough money or time to meet their needs—they often make decisions that favor short-term gains over long-term benefits. Because of that, researchers have argued that scarcity p.....»»
A radical new processor is going to shake up smartphones in 2024
MediaTek has a new chip with a radical design coming, and we spoke to the company to understand more about it and the benefits it will bring......»»
Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development and health, found York University researc.....»»
Novel study reveals the accumulation mechanisms of purine alkaloids and catechins in theobromine-rich tea
Camellia ptilophylla, a low-caffeine or decaffeinated tea, is increasingly being recognized for its potential health benefits. However, there is intraspecific diversity in purine alkaloid and catechins components in C. ptilophylla populations. Analyz.....»»
Amid UAW-Detroit 3 negotiations, a call to ‘remember the retirees"
The UAW wants the Detroit 3 to increase retiree pay, re-establish retiree medical benefits and guarantee defined benefit pensions......»»
The blueprint for a highly effective EASM solution
In this Help Net Security interview, Adrien Petit, CEO at Uncovery, discusses the benefits that organizations can derive from implementing external attack surface management (EASM) solutions, the essential capabilities an EASM solution should possess.....»»