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.....»»
Changing climate impacts biodiversity in protected areas globally
Protected areas—such as nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas—are essential to conserving biodiversity. New research published in Environmental Research Letters provides insights for developing climate-smart conservation strat.....»»
Honeybees join humans as the only known animals that can tell the difference between odd and even numbers
"Two, four, six, eight; bog in, don't wait.".....»»
Blasting Earth"s location out to potential aliens is a controversial idea. Two teams of scientists are doing it anyway
If a person is lost in the wilderness, they have two options. They can search for civilization, or they could make themselves easy to spot by building a fire or writing HELP in big letters. For scientists interested in the question of whether intelli.....»»
Apple MacBook sales continue to grow, PC sales down
New research claims that global PC shipments were down 4.3% in Q1 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, but MacBook sales were up by 8%.This latest finding from Counterpoint Research does not break out any difference between the MacBook Air and.....»»
Compared: MacBook Air vs 13-inch MacBook Pro for beginners
Apple offers users a choice of a 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 13-inch MacBook Air for the entry-level model in its notebook line, but is there much difference between the two lines for the everyday user? Here's what it means to those new to Mac to go Ai.....»»
How US Billionaires Can Avoid Paying Income Taxes
On April 15th Americans filed their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (or IRS). But on the same day ProPublica was reporting a difference between "the rich and the rest of us" — that their wealth just isn't easily defined: For one, wage.....»»
The best thermal pastes to buy in 2022
A good-quality thermal paste can make a difference when it comes to CPU temperatures. These are the best of the bunch......»»
New experiment gives insight into the chaotic behavior of flows in planets
Flows in planets like Earth are characterized by many features, such as rotation and the difference in temperature between the hot core and the cold surface. These flows have very large dimensions and it is very hard to investigate them. To study the.....»»
House Republicans Demand Twitter"s Board Preserve All Records About Elon Musk"s Bid To Buy the Company
A group of 18 House Republicans is asking Twitter's board to preserve all records related to Elon Musk's offer to buy the company, setting up a potential congressional probe should the party win back the majority this fall. CNBC: In letters shared ex.....»»
Lab creates superfluid circuit using fermions to study electron behavior
Researchers at Dartmouth College have built the world's first superfluid circuit that uses pairs of ultracold electron-like atoms, according to a study published in Physical Review Letters......»»
4K security camera vs. 1080p video comparison
We tackle the difference between 1080p and 4K security cameras. Find out which system is right for you and just how much resolution you really need......»»
How to access extended characters like the degree symbol on iPhone and Mac
Your physical or digital keyboards present a limited number of character options on the surface. However, there are a few ways to access accented letters, special characters, and more on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.An Apple keyboardThe standard iOS keyboar.....»»
Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making
When it comes to online shopping habits, the collective wisdom dictates that consumers gravitate toward the highest-rated products. The difference between a 4-star average rating and a 4.5-star average rating could play a huge role when buyers are de.....»»
Why Bigger Things Don’t Always Fall Faster
Is there really a difference in what happens if you tip over something large versus something small?.....»»
Hard-anodized or Non-stick Cookware: How to Choose the Right One?
Are you in the market for new cookware? If so, you may be wondering whether to choose hard-anodized or non-stick cookware. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to know the difference before making a decision. What is hard.....»»
The best self-heated coffee mugs: Don"t let that coffee get cold
"How do I take my coffee? I like a nice cuppa left out to go cold," said no one ever. There's a considerable difference between an iced latte or cold brew and a once-piping-hot cup of now-tepid coffee. If you're team iced coffee, your biggest gripe w.....»»
Microcavities as a sensor platform
Sensors are a pillar of the Internet of Things, providing the data to control all sorts of objects. Here, precision is essential, and this is where quantum technologies could make a difference. Researchers in Innsbruck and Zurich are now demonstratin.....»»
Astrophysicists theorize a new type of neutron star
A pair of researchers, one with Manly Astrophysics, the other with Universidad de Murcia, has proposed the existence of a new type of neutron star. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, Arthur Suvorov and Kostas Glampedakis.....»»
Stanford Engineers Invent a Solar Panel That Generates Electricity At Night
Research Sid Assawaworrarit and his colleagues have outfitted an ordinary solar panel with a thermoelectric generator, capable of generating a small amount of electricity from the slight difference in temperature between the ambient air and the surfa.....»»
In space, Russians and Americans remain "dear friends": astronaut
After nearly a week back on Earth, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said Tuesday the relationship between US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts remained positive while on board the International Space Station, despite their countries' animosity over Mosc.....»»