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.....»»
Social media always remembers—which makes moving on from a breakup that much harder
Before the internet, people commonly burned Polaroids and love letters in a fire as an act of closure following a breakup......»»
Apple TV+ drama series "Dear Edward" premieres on February 3
Apple has revealed the premiere date for "Dear Edward," an Apple TV+ drama that follows a boy who survives a plane crash.Connie Britton, Jason KatimsThe ten-part series, based on a novel by Ann Napolitano of the same name, premieres February 3 on App.....»»
Airbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black
Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black. The findings come after the company launched an initiative to uncover a.....»»
Colombia, a global biodiversity hotspot, faces rising threats to bird species from expanding human footprint
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters used satellite mapping data to analyze how changes in human footprint on the landscape between 1970 and 2018 overlapped with distributions of 1,469 Colombian bird species. The study.....»»
Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing: Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties
The presence of minerals called ash in plants makes little difference to the fitness of new naturally derived compound materials designed for additive manufacturing, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led team found......»»
It’s time we learn to value all-ages games as much as ‘mature’ ones
This year's Game Awards nominees highlight a difference in how we see all-ages games versus mature ones......»»
Opinion: Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
The UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guara.....»»
Best Cyber Monday deals under $25
It’s true that many of the best Cyber Monday 2022 deals out there are basically the same as Black Friday. But there’s one main difference between today’s big sale and last week’s blowout. If you miss the best deals today, you&.....»»
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
Small patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests......»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
World"s heaviest flying bird may be self-medicating on plants used in traditional medicine
If you see a great bustard (Otis tarda) in the wild, you're unlikely to forget it. Massive, colorful, and impossible to mistake, they are the heaviest birds living today capable of flight, with the greatest size difference between the sexes. They are.....»»
The best Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 console settings
Getting your settings fine-tuned in Warzone 2.0 can be the difference between victory and defeat. These are the best Warzone 2.0 console settings......»»
New monounsaturated soybean oil works well in pig diets
Adding a fat source to the traditional corn-soy swine diet is common practice, but the type of fat can make a difference both for growing pigs and carcass quality. Polyunsaturated fats, the primary type in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).....»»
What a difference a dayflower makes: Plant removes toxic copper ions from contaminated soil
The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the.....»»
Bizarre iPhone and iPad bug causes Safari to crash when you type certain letters [U]
There’s another bizarre bug that’s affecting some iPhone and iPad users, preventing them from searching for certain words and characters using Safari. It’s unclear what exactly is causing this problem, but many iOS 16 users have taken to Twitt.....»»
New experiment measures decay time for exotic nuclei
A new study led by the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has measured how long it takes for several kinds of exotic nuclei to decay. The paper, published today in Physical Review Letters, marks the first expe.....»»
TransUnion breached, consumers" financial information exposed
TransUnion has sent letters to consumers alerting them to a recent data breach that compromised a wide array of their personal and financial information.On Monday, TransUnion reported a data breach with the Massachusetts Attorney General. It currentl.....»»
TransUnion data breach exposes consumers" financial information
TransUnion has sent letters to consumers alerting them to a recent data breach that compromised their personal and financial information.On Monday, TransUnion reported a data breach with the Massachusetts Attorney General. It currently isn't known ho.....»»
Showdown: Here’s how much battery iPhone 14 Pro Max had when Pixel 7 Pro died
Apple is known for using smaller battery capacities in its iPhones than what we see in Android smartphones. But it can usually make up the difference with tight hardware/software integration. In the latest battery test, PhoneBuff found out how much.....»»
Heuristic Evaluation vs. Usability Testing: What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?
Heuristic evaluation and usability testing are two of the most established methods to evaluate software for usability. When in doubt, one is the winner. Continue reading........»»