Blind trust in social media cements conspiracy beliefs
The ability to identify misinformation only benefits people who have some skepticism toward social media, according to a new study from Washington State University......»»
Philippines" counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the "ISIS siege" on Marawi
Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, one which garnered global media attention during the peak of ISIS r.....»»
Impact investing in Paris suburban "banlieue" neighborhoods: Untapped social and economic potential
From July to August, Paris will host the 2024 Olympic games. However, once the athletes and spectators have packed up and left, the Games will leave behind a lasting social impact on the run-down neighborhoods on the outskirts of the French capital......»»
Joy and angst: Reaction from the UAW"s historic win at VW"s Chattanooga plant
Reaction to the UAW's victory in Chattanooga quickly took shape on social media and in Tennessee, where the Republican governor said workers made a mistake......»»
No laughing matter, unfortunately: Why aggressive humor might pay for CEOs
Humor is central to human interaction and social perception. However, hardly any research has looked at how humor works in top management communication. This is where a new conceptual study comes in. Titled "Good Fun or Laughingstock? How CEO Humor A.....»»
Scientists use ancient DNA, historical context to unravel kinship, social practices of Avar society
A multidisciplinary research team led by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology has combined ancient DNA data with a clear archaeological, anthropological and historical context to reconstruct the social dynamics of Avar.....»»
Social change may explain decline in genetic diversity of the Y chromosome at the end of the Neolithic period
The emergence in the Neolithic of patrilineal social systems, in which children are affiliated with their father's lineage, may explain a spectacular decline in the genetic diversity of the Y chromosome observed worldwide between 3,000 and 5,000 year.....»»
Apple @ Work: Over 52% of workers try to memorize and reuse the same password across multiple apps at work
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kolide by 1Password, the device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Learn more or watch the demo. World Password Da.....»»
GenAI can enhance security awareness training
One of the biggest concerns over generative AI is its ability to manipulate us, which makes it ideal for orchestrating social engineering attacks. From mining someone’s digital footprint to crafting highly convincing spear phishing emails, to voice.....»»
Staying on trend: Research dives into aligning social media skills development to industry expectations
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Collat School of Business is revealing how college students grasp social media marketing concepts, and what industry leaders are looking for when they enter the workforce......»»
Understanding the spread of behavior: How long-tie connections accelerate the speed of social contagion
Human beings are likely to adopt the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors of those around them. Simple decisions like what local store is best to shop at to more complex ones like vaccinating a child are influenced by these behavior patterns and social d.....»»
TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr. 17, 2024. The House voted on each of the four components of the bill, and the.....»»
Southern China storms kill four, force mass evacuations
Four people are dead and 10 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated from areas hit by torrential downpours......»»
Three dead, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
Three people are dead and 11 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated away from the torrential downpours......»»
How to convert WMA to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and Web
What the heck is that WMA file still doing on your PC? Here’s a guide on how to convert your Windows Media Audio files into easy-to-read MP3 tracks......»»
Saturday Citations: Irrationality modeled; genetic basis for PTSD; Tasmanian devils still endangered
Hello, stakeholders. (This is the nongendered term of address I've been workshopping because I see "folks" in too many social media posts.) Researchers this week reported on an AI model that attempts to emulate human irrationality in decision-making,.....»»
Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch
LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9......»»
Study highlights importance of caregiver well-being in Uganda
A group-based curriculum called Journey of Life (JoL)—delivered over 12 sessions in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda—led to improvements in mental health, social support, parental warmth and attitudes around violence against children,.....»»
Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts
While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»
Why trust is job #1 for new financial regulatory compliance
Why trust is job #1 for new financial regulatory compliance.....»»
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China
Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more….....»»