Citizens" Assemblies Are Upgrading Democracy: Fair Algorithms Are Part of the Program
Math helps to randomly select the fairest citizens’ assemblies since antiquity.....»»
Aquaculture uses far more wild fish than previously estimated, study finds
A study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that global fish farming, or aquaculture, may rely on significantly larger quantities of wild-caught ocean fish than previously calculated. The study is part of a special issue focused on exp.....»»
Apple reportedly worked with China’s BYD on batteries for its car project
The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly acknowledged the project, we know a lot of details about it thanks to different insiders. Now a new report has revealed details about a part.....»»
Amazon unveiled the first Kindle I actually want to buy
I’ve been a stranger to Kindle devices for as long as they have been available. To be fair, I added e-readers to my Amazon basket … The post Amazon unveiled the first Kindle I actually want to buy appeared first on BGR. I've be.....»»
Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail
Apple today announced an extension of the Apple Business Connect program, which allows companies to submit information about their businesses to Apple to be surfaced in Apple Maps, Siri and increasingly more places across the operating system. In.....»»
Okta helps protect business before, during and after authentication
Okta announced new Workforce Identity Cloud capabilities to address top security challenges such as unmanaged SaaS service accounts, governance risks, and identity verification. As part of a unified approach, these innovations help protect business b.....»»
The neutron lifetime problem—and its possible solution
Neutrons are among the basic building blocks of matter. As long as they are part of a stable atomic nucleus, they can stay there for arbitrary periods of time. However, the situation is different for free neutrons: They decay—after about 15 minutes.....»»
ASUS launches Android 15 preview for the ROG Phone 8
ASUS has announced the launch of the Android 15 preview program for owners of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 smartphone. The post ASUS launches Android 15 preview for the ROG Phone 8 appeared first on Phandroid. Now that Android 15 has been official.....»»
Remember Moto AI? Motorola finally has an update on it
Earlier this summer, Motorola announced new AI features as part of Moto AI. Now, in mid-October, we're finally getting some updates on them......»»
Accelerated three-year medical school students found to perform as well as peers in traditional four-year programs
Graduates who went to medical school for three years performed equally well on tests of skill and knowledge as their peers who followed a four-year program, a new study shows......»»
Microtubule formation mechanism sheds light on how cells build their internal skeleton
Inside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain the cell's shape, allows it to divide, and transports vital materials from one part of the cell to another. The filaments that form this network, term.....»»
This year"s Nobel prize in economics awarded to team that examined what makes some countries rich and others poor
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three US-based economists who examined the advantages of democracy and the rule of law, and why they are strong in some countries and not others......»»
Data breaches trigger increase in cyber insurance claims
Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz. Cyber claims frequency exceeds €1 million The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1 mill.....»»
Self-driving tech companies take a hard look at their own blind spots
Self-driving tech companies like Gatik and Aurora are seeking safety audits and assessments, in part because the industry lacks agreed-upon best practices and risk thresholds......»»
3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in October 2024
Apes, killer animatronics, and Samuel L. Jackson are all a part of our picks for the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in October......»»
Apple officially cancels autonomous driving permit as Tesla unveils Cybercab
Apple has officially contacted the California DMV to request cancelation of its Autonomous Vehicles Program Manufacturer’s Testing Permit, effective September 27th. Their permit would’ve been active until April 30th, 2025 if they hadn’t request.....»»
Full moon hazard: 50% rise in wildlife vehicle collisions during moonlit nights
The moon's impact on our planet, culture, and society goes beyond just affecting tides. Recent research by Texas A&M University, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D, indicates a 45.8% increase in wildlife vehicle collisions during.....»»
Novel algorithms detect precursory scale increase to help forecast big quakes
Many people are aware that large earthquakes are often followed by a sequence of aftershocks as stresses are redistributed in the surrounding area. Many may not be aware that there are also sequences of earthquakes that occur before most large earthq.....»»
New bluetongue virus serotype, BTV-12, identified in the Netherlands
A new variant of the bluetongue virus has been identified in a sheep in Kockengen. It was identified as bluetongue serotype BTV-12, according to research by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR, part of Wageningen University & Research). The Europ.....»»
Xbox plans to set up shop on Android devices if court order holds
Google has already said it plans to appeal the ruling that would let Xbox in. After a US court ruled earlier this week that Google must open its Play Store to allow for third-part.....»»
A geomagnetic storm is hitting the northern part of the US. Here"s how the solar event may impact you
Warnings about Hurricane Milton hitting Florida have dominated news reports this week. But there have been warnings from forecasters with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center about another storm b.....»»