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.....»»
The Difference Between SEO and SEM: A Helpful Guide
Over 90% of people only look at page 1 of Google results after making a query. 25% of them also click on the first result without paying attention to anything underneath it. Because of these staggering stats, it’s important that you do your bes.....»»
Constructor-based irreversibility: Reconciling irreversibility with quantum mechanics
A team of INRiM researchers, in collaboration with Oxford University, demonstrated in the study "Emergence of Constructor-Based Irreversibility in Quantum Systems: Theory and Experiment," published in Physical Review Letters, the compatibility betwee.....»»
New model links mate selection to species survival
In a new paper published in Ecology Letters, Michigan State University evolutionary biologist Janette Boughman shows that the process of choosing a mate could be very important to the survival of the species. To do this, she and co-author Maria Serve.....»»
What is the difference between telemedicine and telehealth?
The advent of the Internet has opened up a lot of new ways to practice medicine. Remote medical care has become an important engine in healthcare. Providing primary or specialized medical care remotely is an alternative to in-person visits nowadays......»»
Colin Farrell aces a "Hot Ones" interview after Da Bomb almost blows it up
Hot Ones host Sean Evans is very good at what he does, and big credit to the show's crack team of researchers, too. But when an interview like Colin Farrell comes along, you also see how much of a difference a good guest can make.This sitdown with Th.....»»
The best ergonomic keyboards for 2022
If extensive typing hurts your wrists, an ergonomic keyboard can make all the difference. They offer a more natural typing position and encourage good posture......»»
Field study shows pollinators prefer saltier nectar
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S., has found adding sodium to floral nectar increased both visits by pollinators and their diversity. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describes h.....»»
Researchers show corkscrew elastic waves carry well-defined orbital angular momentum
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter and Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, has shown, theoretically, that corkscrew elastic waves carry well-defined orbital angular momentum. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the.....»»
Study of algae in Acadia National Park lakes shows recovery from acidification
Acadia National Park is known for its beautiful lakes—and they can tell scientists a lot about the health of the environment. New research shows that regulations to reduce human-caused sulfur in the atmosphere have made a difference for lakes in Ac.....»»
How to share your Wi-Fi password from your iOS device
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......»»
This tiny Microsoft Excel update could make all the difference
Excel users will soon be able to resize the formula bar while a new Argument Assistance card will make writing formulas even easier......»»
Gawker Argues Because of the Internet, "We Are All Cranks Now"
"We are all cranks now...." argues a new article on Gawker (relaunched last July). That is, we're all just like yester-year's "obsessive writers of letters to the editor, the meticulous hoarders of correspondence, the avid collectors of fine and rare.....»»
Save 24% on an adaptable, portable globe light that self-inflates and repels water
TL;DR: As of Feb. 11, the MOGICS Coconut: Portable Waterproof Light is just $36.95, instead of its usual $49 (that's 24% off).The right lighting could mean the difference between a calming, inspiring environment and a stark, draining one. It doesn&rs.....»»
Every Employee Who Leaves Apple Becomes an "Associate"
Inside Apple, your job classification can mean a lot. The difference between a "level 4" engineer and a "level 5," for instance, could mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation. And those titles help determine how much App.....»»
NVMe vs. SSD: What’s the difference?
NVMe SSDs are the future of speedy storage, but how do they really compare to standard SSDs? Here's a quick rundown......»»
Using condensation to noninvasively refill liquid marbles that collapse due to evaporation
Griffith University researchers have solved a problem plaguing droplet-sized micro-reactors which could improve the viability for applications like drug delivery and waste management. Published in Applied Physics Letters, the technique the team devel.....»»
Google Chrome browser logo gets revamped, but can you spot the difference?
Elvin Hu, a designer for Google Chrome, showed off the new logo and revealed some of the thinking behind its design on Twitter. The overall shape and the red, yellow, green, and blue colors remain the same, though the blue circle in the middle is now.....»»
Dell releases the world"s first "IPS Black" monitors with 2,000:1 contrast ratios
If you haven't heard of it yet, IPS Black is mostly the same as normal IPS tech, but with one key difference: monitors built with IPS Black panels feature a contrast ratio of 2,000:1 instead of the 1,000:1 average that we usually see in IPS displays......»»
Kinks, skinks and supersymmetry
Supersymmetry is symmetry of nature that is often hypothesized to exist among elementary particles. In a new paper that appeared in Physical Review Letters this week, physicists from the University of Amsterdam and QuSoft propose a setup where supers.....»»
Season two of Apple TV+ docuseries "Dear..." coming on March 4
Apple TV+ on Friday debuted the official trailer for the second season of its unscripted series "Dear...," which is arriving on the streaming on March 4.DearThe series, which is from Emmy and Peabody Award winner R.J. Cutler, spotlights "internationa.....»»