Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
Bill O’Reilly Is Furious As His Own Titles Get Removed After Supporting Florida Book Bans
Bill O’Reilly Is Furious As His Own Titles Get Removed After Supporting Florida Book Bans.....»»
Actor paid to pose as crypto CEO “deeply sorry” about $1.3 billion scam
Fake CEO denied profiting off the alleged cryptocurrency scam. Enlarge / A screenshot from Jack Gamble's video outing Stephen Harrison as HyperVerse's fake CEO, posted on Gamble's "Nobody Special Finance" YouTube channel. (credit.....»»
Shadows and greenness: Uncovering satellite biases in viewing Earth"s vegetation
For decades, scientists have used satellite data to assess the health and greenness of Earth's vegetation. These data have influenced our understanding and decision-making on pressing issues from sustainable crop production to climate change......»»
Apple Fitness+ launching Sound Meditations, workouts for golfers, and more
For 2024, Apple Fitness+ is getting some new ways to “stay active and mindful.” Headlining the update are Sound Meditations with a range of themes, a new program called “Strength, Core, and Yoga for Golfers, featuring record-breaking athlete Ro.....»»
Apple Watch ban: Here’s Apple’s full appeal of the ITC ruling
As reported on Tuesday, Apple has officially filed its appeal of the ITC’s ruling that bans it from selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States. In its appeal, Apple argues that the Federal Circuit should pause.....»»
The Iron Claw review: A restrained, sobering sports drama
A24's The Iron Claw is a deeply felt, heartrending sports drama......»»
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" review: The adaptation fans have been waiting for
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is a deeply fun adaptation that captures the magic of Rick Riordan's original novels. Let me tell you a story about the first time I was ever truly disappointed by a film adaptation. The year? 2010. The place?.....»»
Study: “Smarter” dogs think more like humans to overcome their biases
Both the shape of a dog's head and cognitive ability determine degree of spatial bias. Enlarge / Look at this very good boy taking a test to determine the origin of his spatial bias for a study on how dogs think. (credit: Eniko K.....»»
Jurors recommend death penalty based on certain looks, but new training can correct the bias
Certain facial features—like downturned lips and a heavy brow—are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions a.....»»
Study shows how Black college athletes alter self-presentation to avoid biases
On Sept. 16, the University of Colorado's football team was 3-0 and had secured the No. 19 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll. Under Head Coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes were enjoying one of their best starts in recent me.....»»
Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
AI tool could increase the number of people exiting homelessness, reduce racial bias in services: Report
USC researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool they recommend as one of several measures that would help homeless service agencies control for potential biases and ensure that applicants have a fair chance at getting housing......»»
Understanding the deep relationship between plants and the wind
As Earth's climate continues to change, a plant's ability to adapt to its shifting environment is critical to its survival. Often, to stay alive a plant must move locations by releasing its seeds, but plants are rooted in the ground and cannot move t.....»»
Thirty years of data show persistent organic pollutants remain a threat to marine biodiversity
A team of zoologists, environmental scientists, marine biologists and life scientists affiliated with several institutions in Ireland and the U.K. has found that despite international bans, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) continue to be both wid.....»»
Deeply questionable rumor claims 14.1-inch iPad Pro arriving in 2024
A serial leaker has shared ludicrous rumors about Apple's 2024 lineup of iPad Pro models, but the claims include highly doubtful specs, such as a 14.1-inch model with a 3,000-nit screen.iPad ProShort of any surprise announcements, Apple has effective.....»»
Voters reject culture war tactics in school board elections
Diversity and inclusion programs, book bans, censorship and debates over school curricula are all signs that America's culture wars have moved into a new combat zone: school boards......»»
Cable lobby and Ted Cruz are disappointed as FCC bans digital discrimination
FCC will investigate ISP practices that discriminate by income level or race. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules that prohibit discrimination in acc.....»»
Sharp’s promised Roku OLED TV is now available and deeply discounted
Sharp has released its promised OLED-powered Roku TV in both 55- and 65-inch screen sizes......»»
Nepal bans TikTok citing disruption to social harmony
TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government......»»
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined.....»»