Could technology help reduce pretrial incarceration?
Right now, thousands of people across the U.S. are in prison awaiting trial for a misdemeanor charge. A growing body of research indicates that if someone had sent each of them a text message at just the right time, with just the right message, a sig.....»»
Scientists investigate contrail formation to reduce climate impact
From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint......»»
Apple researchers ran an AI test that exposed a fundamental ‘intelligence’ flaw
Apple just shipped its first Apple Intelligence features and launched new AI-optimized Macs. But for all the AI hype, there are clearly limitations with the technology’s intelligence. And one of those limits was highlighted by Apple’s AI research.....»»
Threat actors are stepping up their tactics to bypass email protections
Although most organizations use emails with built-in security features that filter out suspicious messages, criminals always find a way to bypass these systems. With the development of AI technology, phishing is becoming increasingly difficult to rec.....»»
Nigeria"s universities need to revamp their entrepreneurship courses. They"re not meeting student needs
Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that entrepreneurship will reduce reliance on formal jobs and create more opportu.....»»
I"m a neuroscientist. 5 things I do every day to reduce my risk of developing dementia
I"m a neuroscientist. 5 things I do every day to reduce my risk of developing dementia.....»»
Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices
In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across large systems. He emphasizes the need to develop secure.....»»
MacBook Pro M4 with AppleCare from $52/mo, with option to upgrade every 2 years
There's no doubt about it — buying a new MacBook Pro in full every two years can get expensive. But with this subscription service, it's easy to get the latest technology (and enjoy the peace of mind of having AppleCare included) for a low monthly.....»»
300 percent price hikes push disgruntled VMware customers toward Broadcom rivals
Ars speaks with users and partners unhappy with Broadcom's changes. After closing a $69 billion deal to buy virtualization technology company VMware a year ago, Broadcom wasted no.....»»
Forever chemicals are in our drinking water—here"s how to reduce them
News reports of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water have left people worried about the safety of tap and bottled water. But recent research has shown there are ways to significantly reduce the levels of these harmful chemicals in our water......»»
Single-molecule tracking technology streamlines drug discovery
New drug discovery is a critical step for improving patients' lives. First, researchers must identify molecules in the body's cells that help drive disease, as these are potential targets for new drugs. The next step is to screen candidate drugs that.....»»
99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shorta.....»»
Discovery challenges existing theories of magnetism in kagome metals
A discovery by Rice University physicists and collaborators is unlocking a new understanding of magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials, potentially revolutionizing technology fields such as quantum computing and high-temperat.....»»
Dropbox lays off 20% of staff, says it overinvested and underperformed
Dropbox also laid off 500 last year but still had "excess layers of management." Dropbox is laying off 528 employees in a move that will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent,.....»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
Polymer"s long spin relaxation time helps researchers gain spintronic insights
Electrons spin even without an electric charge and this motion in condensed matter constitutes spin current, which is attracting a great deal of attention for next-generation technology such as memory devices. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led res.....»»
Researchers show nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics
In a recent study, an international research team with significant involvement from MedUni Vienna has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics......»»
Hiring, supporting justice-impacted individuals in the workplace
Hiring those who have criminal records or histories of incarceration serves a significant role in the integration of those individuals back into society while helping hospitality businesses withstand labor shortages, according to researchers in the P.....»»
A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping
Archaeologists have revealed an ancient lost Mayan city using advanced laser mapping technology, unearthing monumental structures such as pyramids and plazas. Named Valeriana, the city is believed to have been founded before 150 AD......»»
Beehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenya
A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farm.....»»
Advanced imaging uncovers 12 new weevil species
Jake Lewis, an entomologist in the Environmental Science and Informatics Section at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), is fascinated by weevils, a diverse group of beetles that includes many species with elephant trunk-like mouth.....»»