Bringing manufacturing back to the US requires political will, but success hinges on training American workers
Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during the pandemic reveale.....»»
Members of sexual minorities are more involved than others in non-electoral politics, study finds
A study has found that members of Canada's LGBTQ+ community are more likely than heterosexuals to participate in non-electoral politics. They tend to be more involved in both institutional and non-institutional political activities, aside from castin.....»»
What you need to know to select the right GRC framework, North American Edition
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks help professionals assess an organization’s risk posture, align technological initiatives with business goals, and ensure regulatory compliance. However, choosing the appropriate framework can be a.....»»
Stellantis replaces North America COO, global CFO
Amid U.S. troubles, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa is adding North American COO responsibilities to replace Carlos Zarlenga, whose next role will be announced later. CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in early 2026......»»
Study of young African American men in US cities finds negative perspectives of community, few opportunities
Research has documented the many ways individuals' environments (e.g., community, neighborhood) affect their health. In a new study on gun ownership, researchers surveyed young African American men who lived in high-crime, high-violence cities to bet.....»»
Asteroid mining: A potential trillion-dollar industry
Earth's newest celestial neighbor has finally arrived. Astronomers using a powerful telescope in Sutherland, South Africa, first detected the 33-foot-long asteroid in August, reporting their discovery in Research Notes of the American Astronomical So.....»»
Deleting your Facebook may increase your well-being but reduce your political knowledge
Amid widely shared concerns that social media makes people unhappy, spreads misinformation, and polarizes societies, researchers paid randomly selected participants to deactivate their Facebook accounts during an election, then compared them to a ran.....»»
The Juicebox and Enel X shutdown: What comes next?
There are open source projects and companies looking to help. Earlier this month, the Italian energy company Enel X announced an abrupt withdrawal from the North American market......»»
Best OLED TV Prime Big Deal Days deals still available: Save up to 45%
Amazon is bringing back huge discounts for OLED TVs for Prime Big Deal Days, offering fantastic savings on the latest displays made by LG, Sony, and Samsung......»»
VW Group"s Cupra brand to enter North American racing series ahead of U.S. launch
VW Group's Cupra brand plans to enter the U.S. market by the end of the decade and to go racing here even sooner......»»
Yes, nature is complex—but saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it
Nature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture, tourism, construction and food manufacturing. Yet nature cons.....»»
Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for US childcare, study finds
A new report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at UC Berkeley finds that child care workers in every state struggle with poverty-level wages, even as they nurture and educate our children in the most important years of de.....»»
Rage clicks: Study shows how political outrage fuels social media engagement
A Tulane University study explains why politically-charged content gets more engagement from those who disagree. Researchers found a "confrontation effect," where people are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than those.....»»
How climate change is powering stronger hurricanes
As climate change accelerates, hurricanes are becoming more intense and destructive, bringing heavier rains, stronger winds and devastating storm surges. Hurricanes Helene and Milton serve as stark examples of this—both storms grew stronger due to.....»»
Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, researchers find
New research from Virginia Commonwealth University confirms the economic value of completing an associate degree but also unmasks the disparate labor market outcomes for workers of diverse races/ethnicities, sexes and nationalities......»»
These iOS 18.1 features could make the biggest difference for users
iOS 18.1 will arrive for compatible iPhone models near the end of October, bringing a variety of powerful new AI features with it. Apple Intelligence is being pitched as ‘AI for the rest of us.’ Here are the upcoming features that serve as great.....»»
Nobel chemistry winner sees engineered proteins solving tough problems
Whether it's battling tumors or breaking down plastic, American scientist David Baker, co-recipient of this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has an answer: engineering proteins that don't naturally exist—a concept once dismissed as "crazy.".....»»
Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors
Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make.....»»
Samsung adds free 45-minute workouts to its TVs in partnership with F45
Samsung partners with F45 to offer cardio, strength, and recovery workouts on its Daily+ platform, helping users achieve fitness goals with on-demand training......»»
How to watch Crew-8 depart the space station on Sunday
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are preparing to depart the International Space Station about 250 miles above Earth......»»
Novel etching technique enhances absorptivity of powders for metal 3D-printing
In a significant advancement for metal additive manufacturing, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and their academic partners have developed a technique that enhances the optical absorptivity of metal powders used in 3D prin.....»»