Context is everything: Why key developments often sit unused
The book Sleeping Beauties looks at everything—biology, skills, ideas—that lies latent. Enlarge / Mock-up of Sleeping Beauties book cover. (credit: Simon & Schuster) Andreas Wagner is interested in evolution, that of.....»»
3 important changes in how data will be used and treated
Regula has presented their vision of the developments that will shape the industry’s landscape in 2023. Deepfakes, new cyber-hygiene norms, and demand for mature ID verification platforms are among some of the predictions for the next year. While m.....»»
sPHENIX assembly update: Magnet mapped, detectors prepared
Physicists, engineers, and technicians at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory are rounding out the year with key developments to a house-sized particle detector that will begin capturing collision snapshots for the fi.....»»
Memory backend firms glad to see chipmakers cut back output
With Micron Technology cutting capex and scaling back output amid a gloomy outlook for its operations, other memory chipmakers are expected to follow suit. Such developments are welcomed by memory backend companies, according to industry sources in T.....»»
Research examines food sustainability in a university context
Every year, about a third of all food produced in the world—about 1.3 billion tons—is wasted in consumers' homes and retail businesses, according to the United Nations (UN). The food sector also accounts for around 30% of the world's total energy.....»»
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and "feeling real" matter
A new study by UCLA psychologists reveals that when VR is used to teach language, context and realism matter......»»
Are outspoken social media users more polarized in their views on racial equality?
Stewart Coles is a professor of communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also is the co-author of a recent study that examined political polarization in the context of social media users' support for Black Lives Matter or All.....»»
Hydrometeorological factors study: Don"t forget moisture in climate-carbon cycle responses
The land carbon turnover times shape the response of the land surface to changes in climate. Therefore, understanding and quantifying the carbon turnover's temperature sensitivity is key in the context of climate change......»»
Black and minoritized ethnic communities at disproportionate risk of homelessness in the UK
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, there has been a heightened awareness of ethnic inequality in the UK. Despite some recent studies on housing conditions in the context of the pandemic, little attention has been paid to how racial inequ.....»»
The Chinese protests are about politics and freedom, but they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now
While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the "dynamic zero COVID" policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests......»»
Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs
Two common drugs used by veterinarians to combat parasites may be effective against bed bugs, with one showing especially strong potential, according to a new study from North Carolina State University that examined the drugs in the context of contro.....»»
Apple made up 4% of Twitter revenue in Q1 as biggest ad buyer; recent estimates show change
How much truth is there to Elon Musk’s claim that Apple has “nearly stopped” buying ads on Twitter? New numbers may help put the actual story in context. more… The post Apple made up 4% of Twitter revenue in Q1 as biggest ad buyer; recent e.....»»
Apple made up 4% of Twitter revenue in Q1 as biggest ad buyer, recent estimates show change
How much truth is there to Elon Musk’s claim that Apple has “nearly stopped” buying ads on Twitter? New numbers may help put the actual story in context. more… The post Apple made up 4% of Twitter revenue in Q1 as biggest ad buyer, recent e.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 409: iPhone 15 rumors, HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Black Friday
iPhone 15 rumors are in full force; titanium redesign perchance? Zac and Benjamin talk about this year’s Apple holiday ad, the latest developments in the Twitter saga, and what exactly is going on with Apple Music Classical? Also, Benjamin reviews.....»»
Twitter latest: $15B prank; FTC violation; Musk fact-checked by former staff; code lockdown; more
The Twitter latest is shaping up to be a daily post, as the world continues trying to keep up with the soap-opera-like developments at the tech giant. Let’s kick things off with a prank which cost a pharmaceutical company $15B in market cap, leadi.....»»
Lidar"s big pivot kicks into high gear
Two big developments dignal a seismic shift in the lidar industry, and neither involve the initial belief that these sensors would proliferate on self-driving vehicles......»»
Twitter boss Elon Musk "not above the law", warns US regulator
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders......»»
US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders......»»
Summer camps promote altruism in children, study finds
Be able to control oneself, cooperate or help others: having socio-emotional abilities is essential for those who wish to interact positively with their peers. These skills are largely acquired during childhood and can be trained in different context.....»»
New book confronts the intersection between mobility and the climate crisis
A new book by Stephanie Sodero of the HCRI explores the intersection between fossil fuel-powered mobility and climate change and how communities and mobility need to be revolutionized in Sodero's homeland of Canada and beyond in the context of clima.....»»
The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects......»»