Claudia Goldin: Nobel-winning sleuth of the gender pay gap
Claudia Goldin has long thought of herself as a kind of detective within economics, employing tools across academic disciplines in a quest to examine how women fit into the workforce......»»
Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was focused on quantum dots—objects so tiny, they're controlled by the strange and complex rules of quantum physics. Many quantum dots used in electronics are made from toxic substances, but their nontoxic counterp.....»»
Apple"s focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo, says analyst
An analyst note suggests licensing Gemini from Google while developing proprietary private local models could give Apple an advantage in the AI race.Apple's AI push seems to have a two-pronged approachIt's no secret that Apple plans to make 2024 a bi.....»»
The Keys to a Long Life Are Sleep and a Better Diet—and Money
Nobel Prize–winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science and charlatans of life-extension......»»
How to Live Forever
A Nobel Prize–winning biologist explores the science and charlatans of life-extension......»»
China"s urban jungles: How city parks are winning the battle against concrete
In the face of rapid urbanization, China has embarked on an impressive journey of urban greening, transforming the environmental narrative from degradation to sustainability. The collaboration between the University of Copenhagen and the Chinese Acad.....»»
Photon-like electrons in a four-dimensional world discovered in a real material
Dirac electrons were predicted by P. Dirac and discovered by A. Geim, both of whom were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933 and in 2010, respectively. Dirac electrons behave like photons rather than electrons, for they are considered to have n.....»»
Mining worker study: Key insights into the state of WA mining"s mental health
New findings from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing, but being put down or condescended to based on gender and receiving offensive sexis.....»»
Gender diversity found to improve corporate social responsibility
A study in the International Journal of Business Excellence examining the relationship between gender diversity on corporate boards and corporate social responsibility spending has found a positive correlation. The research focused on 738 firms acros.....»»
Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap
Sex differences explain some of the gaping health inequalities between men and women—but a lot of the time, it’s sexism......»»
10 best Oscar-winning movies ever, ranked (and where to watch them)
In honor of the 96th Academy Awards, we're looking back at the 10 best Oscar-winning movies of all-time......»»
The best places to land in Fortnite (Chapter 5, Season 2)
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots for chapter 5, season 1......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies you need to watch on Netflix
On the eve of the 96th Academy Awards, here are five great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Netflix, including films from Steven Spielberg and Noah Baumbach......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video
The 2024 Oscars are here, so it's time to watch some past Oscar-winners on Amazon Prime Video......»»
Gender equity: "It"s where you live that counts," says Australian study
Western Sydney University has released new research highlighting a significant spatial gap in the income levels between women in Western Sydney and the rest of Sydney......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies you need to watch on Hulu
From an underrated thriller from James Cameron to an adaptation of a beloved sci-fi novel, these are five great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Hulu......»»
Gender bias leads to lower-rated female films, researchers say
"Barbie" might have won the dance-off against "Oppenheimer" at the box office, but a new Robert H. Smith School of Business study may explain why the hot-pink bubble burst well before this Oscar weekend......»»
3 great Oscar-winning movies you need to watch on Peacock
These Oscar-winning movies on Peacock prove that sometimes the Academy gets it right......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on HBO Max
Here are a few great Academy Award winners to stream on Max, including a phenomenal sequel and a groundbreaking international thriller......»»
Confidence (or its absence) is contagious in the workplace, study finds
New research by Caltech's Kirby Nielsen, assistant professor of economics and William H. Hurt Scholar, shows that the gender gap in confidence that is often held responsible for women's underachievement in the workplace is "contagious"; that is, when.....»»
3 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Paramount+
From one the most popular films of all time to a mesmerizing George Clooney thriller, these three movies prove that the Oscars don't always get it wrong......»»