BeReal: The attention war on social media
During a vocational training class one morning, the teacher was discussing the possible solutions to a problem with her students when a notification signal suddenly rang out from a mobile phone. A student took his device out of his backpack, and aske.....»»
You can play the new Death Note game for free with PS Plus
If you want to check out Death Note Killer Within, which combines the popular series with Among Us social deduction, you can do so with a PS Plus subscription......»»
Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates, research finds
Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of our findings in a new study we conducted on behalf of Independent Sector—a coa.....»»
The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset
Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»
"Sexual precarity": How insecure work puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked
Some of the ways migrants are exploited in the workforce get a lot of public attention. We hear tragic stories about wage theft, forced unpaid overtime, unsafe work conditions or discrimination. And we are likely to hear more such grim stories reveal.....»»
War is hell, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes it a carnival game
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign is at its best when its delivering dumb fun and at its worst when it gets too close to reality......»»
Anchoring new recruits in the maritime industry
A study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the largely ignored potential for shipping companies to boost their recruitment appeal through social media. Social media has transformed many industries.....»»
Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app.....»»
What animal societies can teach us about aging
Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War
A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»
These Hornets Can Thrive on Just Alcohol without Getting Buzzed
Social wasps can hold their liquor.....»»
A good cyber leader prioritizes the greater good
In the war against malicious cyber activity, it’s time for security vendors to step in – and it’s not how you might think. CISA Director Jen Easterly put it right at this year’s Black Hat conference: “We got ourselves into this; we have to.....»»
Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader
Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader.....»»
I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?
I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?.....»»
More social species live longer, study finds
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater timespan. This is the first study on this topic which spans the animal kingdom, from jellyfish to humans......»»
New tool helps assess narcissism in job candidates
It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs of it at work, where it can be particularly detrimental. Is it possible to keep a workplace free of destructive, manipulative e.....»»
Report summarizes findings from a decade of unprecedented gambling research in Massachusetts
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a comprehensive, 194-page report assessing their decade-long examination of the social and economic impacts that followed the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts......»»
Yooka-Replaylee devs are definitely teasing a Switch 2 release
Playtonic released a new Yooka-Replaylee trailer, and are heavily teasing a future Nintendo platform launch on social media......»»
Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features
Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app and 2024 Apple Design Award winner for social impact, has just been updated to version 5.0. It now has … The post Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple confirms ‘exciting week of announcements’ for Mac starting on Monday
While it’s not an event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak. This announcements.....»»