Do "Dear CEO" letters make a difference?
For several years now, large investment firms have used public proclamations, like BlackRock's "Dear CEO" letters, to signal their commitment to corporate social responsibility. New research shows the companies these firms invest in are picking up th.....»»
There are answers to every question and the only difference is whether they are good ones or poor ones
There are answers to every question and the only difference is whether they are good ones or poor ones.....»»
Enhancing thermoelectricity with guided impurity position control
Thermoelectric materials, substances that convert temperature difference into electricity, find a multitude of applications involving the conversion of waste heat into useful electrical energy. However, they often need to rely on heavy rare earth ele.....»»
Example of tool use by an insect found in Australian assassin bugs
A pair of natural scientists at Macquarie University in Australia, has found an example of tool use by an insect in Australian assassin bugs. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, Fernando Soley and Marie Herberstein, describe how.....»»
GPT-4 vs. GPT-3.5: how much difference is there?
GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 are two of the most exciting language models for chatbots available today. But what sets them apart, and is ChatGPT Plus worth paying for?.....»»
Top Tech Tools & Platforms for CFD Traders
Contracts for difference (CFDs) are one of the most popular vehicles for modern traders who want to play the markets without being tied to asset ownership or high costs of entry. For those who wish to navigate any market by speculating on price moves.....»»
Global study shows increasing spread of non-native plants on islands
A global study published in Ecological Letters shows with hitherto unmatched differentiation the extent to which non-native plants have spread to oceanic and coastal islands over the last 5,000 years......»»
Mixing theory and observation to envision a warmer world
Climate changes are conjuring a whirlwind ride that seems to present some creatures opportunities to thrive. Scientists scripting supercharged scenarios caution the difference between seasonal coping and long-term adaption is vast—and tricky to pre.....»»
The playbook of forecasting US Treasury bond returns
Interest rate variance risk premium (IRVRP), the difference between implied (forward-looking) and realized (backward-looking) variances of interest rates, measures compensation for risk for exposure to volatility in the interest-rate markets......»»
Novel durable copper-aluminum-zinc shape memory alloys for energy-efficient refrigeration
The elastocaloric effect is a phenomenon where a material displays a temperature change when it is exposed to a mechanical stress. The change in temperature occurs due to an entropy difference resulting from a martensitic transformation accompanied b.....»»
IC Design competition: Taiwan vs China
A recent DIGITIMES Research report shows that China has more IC design companies with revenue exceeding $100 million than Taiwan. While the difference in the number of papers presented at ISSCC between the two sides was not significant until 2020, Ch.....»»
Naturally fire-prone ecosystems tend to have more species of birds and mammals, study reveals
Wildfires. Many see them as purely destructive forces, disasters that blaze through a landscape, charring everything in their paths. But a study published in the journal Ecology Letters reminds us that wildfires are also generative forces, spurring b.....»»
High-pressure structure of a unique 2D ferromagnet clarified in recent study
According to research published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, Prof. Ding Junfeng from Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, together with Prof. Wang Weihua from Nankai University, clarified the.....»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback kid
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
iPhone 15 Diary: Low-light video performance needs to be Apple’s next priority
There’s always been a significant difference in the low-light video and photo performance on iPhones. But a recent holiday really highlighted for me how dramatic that difference has become, especially when it comes to the telephoto lens on the iPh.....»»
Over three quarters of tech workers aren"t happy with their job
New report finds flexible working and company culture mean the difference between workers staying or quitting......»»
How to share a Wi-Fi password on iPhone or iPad
There's an easy way to share your Wi-Fi password with guests without their having to type in a long string of letters, numbers, and symbols. We show you how......»»
No, you can’t use an Apple gift card on Apple Pay
Knowing the difference between Apple Pay and Apple gift cards can be confusing. Here's what you should know before making a big mistake......»»
Google Flights will pay the difference on some tickets if prices drop after you book
Deciding when exactly to book a flight can be stressful and exhausting, which is why the new price guarantee feature on Google Flights deserves your … The post Google Flights will pay the difference on some tickets if prices drop after you book.....»»
Apple @ Work: Dear Apple, it’s time to retire the DUNS requirement for Apple Business Manager sign-ups
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kolide, the device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. If you have Okta, Kolide can help you get your fleet to 100% compliance. They’re Zero Trust.....»»