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.....»»
Today"s Wordle Answer #486 – October 18, 2022 Solution And Hints
Today's Wordle borrows one of the least-used letters in English, but if you need hints or are struggling, we have plenty of hints for Wordle 486. Today's Wordle borr.....»»
Apple Glasses Accessibility features could be a huge benefit, suggests disability campaigner
Apple Glasses Accessibility features could see the long-rumored devices make a huge difference to the lives of those with disabilities. The point was made by Colin Hughes, the disability campaigner who recently shared the ways in which Apple tech al.....»»
Laptops with the best speakers in 2022
Laptop audio quality is often given little coverage, but it makes a meaningful difference in daily use. Here are our top picks for laptops with excellent sound......»»
Here’s how 5G C-band deployment has changed Verizon and AT&T performance
After deploying a round of C-band 5G coverage at the beginning of the year, AT&T and Verizon have continued those efforts across 2022 as they look to catch up with T-Mobile. Now a new report from Opensignal shows how much of a difference the new mi.....»»
New characterization methods developed to identify light elements
In research published today in Nano Letters, physicists have delivered an unexpected boost for researchers with a new technique for 3D nanoscale elemental analysis for ion-electron microscope systems that allows the scientific community to take their.....»»
Our Homo sapiens ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans
When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we—meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens—were only one.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro 48MP photo test slightly changes my mind [Diary]
I’ve said before that I was unlikely to use the iPhone 14 Pro 48MP resolution personally, and indeed I stuck to 12MP during a recent trip. But I was of course still curious to see how much of a difference the megapixel count makes in real-world ph.....»»
A16 chip design means it’s really an A15+, argues Macworld
One of the differences between the base and Pro model iPhone 14 this year is that only the latter get the latest A16 chip. But a new piece today argues that this is a smaller difference than Apple might like to suggest. A comparison of the two chip.....»»
Sound reveals giant blue whales dance with the wind to find food
A study by MBARI researchers and their collaborators published today in Ecology Letters sheds new light on the movements of mysterious, endangered blue whales. The research team used a directional hydrophone on MBARI's underwater observatory, integra.....»»
Linux Vs Windows 10 Key Differences That One Should Know
Choosing the right kind of operating system is important. However, each user has their own preferences. While 76% of the overall users operate Windows, there are over 32 million Linux users around the globe too. However, what is the key difference be.....»»
Drawing data at the nanometer scale
A method to draw data in an area smaller than 10 nanometers has been proposed in a recent study published in Physical Review Letters.....»»
Why are there so many dog breeds but only a few cat breeds?
The World Canine Federation recognizes more than 300 different breeds of dogs, while the Cat Fanciers' Association only has 42 different kinds of moggie on its books. Why the difference?.....»»
Readers Respond to the June 2022 Issue
Letters to the editor for the June 2022 issue of Scientific American.....»»
What"s The Difference Between A VPN And A Proxy
Proxies and VPNs are similar in some ways, leaving many consumers confused about their differences. Fortunately, they're not very difficult to understand. Proxies an.....»»
HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7: premium 2-in-1 showdown
The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 are two of the best convertible 2-in-1s available. There's just enough difference to pick a winner......»»
These alphabets were ‘designed’ by artists like Basquiat, Matisse, and Picasso
A new book, created with the popular AI image generator Midjourney, depicts 26 letters reimagined through the lens of 52 artists. What would the letter “P” look like if Picasso drew it? And what about the letter “N” if Nog.....»»
New clues about early atmosphere on Mars suggest a wet planet capable of supporting life
New research published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters suggests that Mars was born wet, with a dense atmosphere allowing warm-to-hot oceans for millions of years. To reach this conclusion, researchers developed the first model of the evolution.....»»
Young, cold-blooded animals are suffering the most as Earth heats up, research finds
Climate change is making heat waves worse. Many people have already noticed the difference—and so too have other animals......»»
"Quordle" today: Here are the answers and hints for September 15
Some days Quordles are "normal" if you will — no double letters, unusual letters, or other oddities — but Thursday is not one of those days. There's something about the letters in today's puzzle that will cause eagle-eyed regular players.....»»
"Quordle" today: Here are the answers and hints for September 16
When you do every Quordle, perhaps a "normal" day doesn't exist. A "normal" puzzle would have no double letters, no unusual letters, and no other oddities — but Friday is not one of those days, and maybe they simply don't exist. There's somethi.....»»