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Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?

Baseball great Jackie Robinson was a living, breathing example of athleticism and apparent good health, playing four sports at UCLA and becoming the first Black man to play in major league baseball......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 1st, 2021

Could getting rid of old cells turn back the clock on aging?

Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Brookes/Getty Images) James Kirkland started his career in 1982 as a geriatrician, treating aging patients. But he fou.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 30th, 2022

Bad fire science can kill threatened species: It"s time to cooperate with nature

For four years, naturalist Allison Dixon regularly walked from dusk until dawn at the Warrungup Spring bush reserve south of Perth, carefully documenting every western ringtail possum she saw......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 14th, 2022

Chrome’s “Manifest V3” plan to limit ad-blocking extensions is delayed

Manifest V3 transition is delayed again to the relief of Chrome users everywhere. Enlarge (credit: Isaac Bowen / Flickr) For several years now, Google has wanted to kill Chrome's current extension system in favor of a m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 13th, 2022

Chrome delays plan to limit ad blockers, new timeline coming in March

Manifest V3 transition is delayed again to the relief of Chrome users everywhere. Enlarge (credit: Isaac Bowen / Flickr) For several years now, Google has wanted to kill Chrome's current extension system in favor of a m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 12th, 2022

RIP Passwords? Passkey support rolls out to Chrome stable

With a huge list of caveats, initial Google passkey support is here. Enlarge / Please don't do this. (credit: Getty Images) Passkeys are here to (try to) kill the password. Following Google's beta rollout of the feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2022

Convictions remain rare for police accused of sexual assault

Over the past few years, social movements from #MeToo to Black Lives Matter have raised awareness of sexual violence, police brutality and systemic racism......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 9th, 2022

Research has long shown institutional misogyny and racism within the UK"s fire services

Following the tragic death of trainee firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020, an independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade. Chaired by the solicitor and form.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 8th, 2022

Scarlet fever is soaring in UK after pandemic lull; invasive infections kill 8

Rise seen as another aftereffect of the pandemic disrupting disease transmission. Enlarge / A microscope image of Streptococcus pyogenes, a common type of group A strep. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Scarlet fever is spiking i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 7th, 2022

Don’t miss this Apple Watch Ultra deal

The Apple Watch Ultra is the cool adventurer's smartwatch that Nigel Thornberry would kill for. On sale now!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2022

Student "slave auctions" illustrate the existence of a hidden culture of domination and subjugation in US schools

In an otherwise normal football season, two California high schools abruptly canceled the remainder of their games for the same reason. Players on both teams participated in troublesome acts of racism......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2022

New research papers shed light on evaluating company values and alleviating tensions in corporate environments

Now more than ever, companies are called upon to address societal issues around poverty, sustainability, and racism. Organizations do this in a number of ways, including making their values and their mission more transparent as well as hiring CSR pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 1st, 2022

Black Twitter"s expected demise would make it harder to publicize police brutality and discuss racism

Before the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile and Sandra Bland were propelled into the media spotlight, their names were Twitter #hashtags......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 1st, 2022

San Francisco allows police to use robots to remotely kill suspects

The SFPD is now authorized to use explosive robots when lives are at stake. Enlarge / A Talon robot, one of the models in the SFPD robot lineup. (credit: QinetiQ) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted to all.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 30th, 2022

Ageism, sexism and racism still rife in labor market, study finds

Discrimination against older job applicants is compounded by gender and race, according to a new study showing that ageism is still rife in the U.K. labor market......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 30th, 2022

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 desperately needs to give players more health

In its current form, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0's low time to kill doesn't give players enough time to react......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2022

Emperor Charles V"s secret code cracked after five centuries

A team of researchers has cracked a five century-old code which reveals a rumored French plot to kill the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain Charles V......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 24th, 2022

Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works

New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 21st, 2022

Twitter staff nearly decimated by Musk"s "extremely hardcore" demand

Minutes after the deadline for Twitter CEO Elon Musk's demand that engineers sign up for "extremely hardcore" working hours and conditions expired, offices are locked, access badges don't work, and concerns grow that World Cup traffic will kill the s.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 18th, 2022

Air pollution cools climate more than expected—this makes cutting carbon emissions more urgent

Air pollutants kill around 7 million people every year. Much of this pollution is tiny particles suspended in the air which, when inhaled, can cause people to develop heart and lung diseases, as well as cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 17th, 2022

Where to stream The Bad Guys

Find out where to stream the animated heist comedy The Bad Guys, which features the vocal talents of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Marc Maron, and Craig Robinson......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2022