CEO median compensation increases 78%
Median pay for CEOs who have been in their positions for at least two years rose 90 percent from 2020, according to a survey by Equilar for ......»»
Overcrowding increases tree mortality, perhaps explaining higher biodiversity in tropical forests
When a tree is surrounded by many similar individuals, its mortality increases, which is probably caused by specialized pathogens or herbivores. This effect occurs in forests all over the world, but is more pronounced in rare tropical tree species, w.....»»
AT&T will pay a miserly $5 per account in outage compensation
AT&T will be providing bill credits to customers over the major February 22 outage, but the $5 credit will be paid on a per-account basis instead of per line.An AT&T logo on a buildingOn February 22, AT&T suffered from an outage that affected its cel.....»»
Support for increasing low-wage workers" compensation: The role of fixed-growth mindsets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams came in for criticism in early 2022 for suggesting that low-paid workers such as restaurant and retail staff were low-skilled and did not "have the academic skills to sit in the corner office.".....»»
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares" compensation jumps 56% to $40M
Tavares' 2023 pay included an $11 million transformation incentive to meet milestones tied to challenges the industry is facing on global mobility, technology and the electrification of vehicles......»»
Cooler, wetter parts of Pacific Northwest likely to see more fires, new simulations predict
Forests in the coolest, wettest parts of the western Pacific Northwest are likely to see the biggest increases in burn probability, fire size and number of blazes as the climate continues to get warmer and drier, according to new modeling led by an O.....»»
Research shows how air pollution has offset expected increases in rainfall
We know that greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide should increase rainfall. The emissions heat the atmosphere, causing a one-two punch: Warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can hold more water vapor, meaning mor.....»»
Subscription streaming spend of average American hits almost $1,000/year
The subscription streaming spend of the average American is now close to a thousand dollars per year, according to a new report. While more than half of subscribers have responded to recent steep price increases by cancelling at least one of their.....»»
Toyota to pay strapped Japan suppliers more to finance better working conditions
Overseas suppliers also may receive payment increases at a later time. It is unclear how much extra Toyota will pay in total......»»
Video: What does a warming Arctic mean for the future?
The Arctic is experiencing disproportionately higher temperature increases compared to the rest of the planet, triggering a series of cascading effects. This rapid warming has profound implications for global climate patterns, human populations and w.....»»
Mitek MiControl empowers financial institutions to detect check fraud
Mitek introduced MiControl, a comprehensive fraud management console that works with Mitek’s Check Fraud Defender. MiControl detects check fraud, reduces losses and further increases consumers’ online security. With its advanced visualizations an.....»»
Irrigation strengthens climate resilience in Mali
The installation of small-scale irrigation systems in communities in Mali led to lasting increases in agricultural productivity, decreases in local child malnutrition, and decreases in local conflict, providing resilience to climate change......»»
A third of consumers report extremely limited experience with EVs, Consumer Reports survey finds
Willingness to purchase an electric vehicle increases with experience, Consumer Reports says, but a third of consumers the group surveyed said their EV exposure is extremely limited......»»
Low voice pitch increases standing among strangers, cross-cultural study finds
If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attr.....»»
Auto suppliers call in the robots as labor woes persist — but they only go so far
Historic pay increases in the UAW-Detroit 3 contracts are trickling through the supply chain, saddling manufacturers with higher labor costs......»»
White actors featured more than non-white actors on American film posters, finds study
White actors are featured more frequently and more prominently on posters for American-produced films than non-white actors, despite recent increases in the representation of actors from other ethnic groups, according to a study published in Humaniti.....»»
OpenText Fortify Audit Assistant increases developer efficiency by reducing noise and false positives
OpenText announced the second generation of its advanced cybersecurity auditing technology. Today’s developers are dealing with more complexity and threats in multi-cloud environments. Security teams feel increasing pressure to tackle applicati.....»»
Elon Musk"s "unfathomable" $56 billion Tesla pay package
Musk's 2018 compensation package created 12 installments of options - each equivalent at the time to 1 percent of Tesla's outstanding shares......»»
Team develops a non-allergenic wheat protein for growing better cultivated meat
As the world's population increases, cultivated or lab-grown meat—animal muscle and fat cells grown in laboratory conditions—has emerged as a potential way to satisfy future protein needs. And edible, inexpensive plant proteins could be used to g.....»»
Apple Card savings account interest rate increases to 4.5%
The Apple Card savings account continues to increase its interest rate, making it ever more appealing to customers. On Friday, Apple notified Apple Card users that their money in the savings account are now accruing interest at 4.5%, the second incre.....»»
Scientists develop ultrafast hydrogen leak detection
As the spread of eco-friendly hydrogen cars increases, the importance of hydrogen sensors is also on the rise. In particular, achieving technology to detect hydrogen leaks within one second remains a challenging task. Accordingly, the development of.....»»