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.....»»
Portable audio players vs MP3 players: what"s the difference?
Today's best portable audio tech plays much more than MP3s......»»
Gigantism Is a Never-Ending Temptation for Engineers and Designers
Vaclav Smil, writing at IEEE Spectrum: There is a fundamental difference between what can be designed and built and what makes sense. History provides a lesson in the shape of record-setting behemoths that have never since been equaled. The Egyptian.....»»
Study shows how HIV copies itself in the body
HIV replication in the human body requires that specific viral RNAs be packaged into progeny virus particles. A new study has found how a small difference in the RNA sequence can allow the viral RNA to be packaged for replication, creating potential.....»»
Dogs notice when computer animations violate laws of physics
A pair of researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna has found that dogs notice when objects in the world do not conform to the laws of physics. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, Christoph Völter.....»»
Computer simulation models potential asteroid collisions
An asteroid impact can be enough to ruin anyone's day, but several small factors can make the difference between an out-of-this-world story and total annihilation. In AIP Advances, a researcher from the National Institute of Natural Hazards in China.....»»
How to print from a Chromebook
Printing from a Chromebook is no different than any other Windows laptop or MacBook. The only difference is how to add a printer. We show you how to do both......»»
Best speakers of 2021
From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market......»»
Save up to 15% on Gunnar gaming glasses
True gamers know the right accessories can make a huge difference. If you've already got the customized keyboard, the comfy chair, and the multi-screen desk setup, make sure to look out for the health of your eyes. Reducing blue light strain is not o.....»»
Mary, Queen of Scots, sealed her final missive with an intricate spiral letterlock
Catherine de' Medici and Elizabeth I also secured some letters with spiral locks. Enlarge / Four vector drawings show the five-slit spiral lock mechanism used by Mary, Queen of Scots; the front and back of a locked letter packet using.....»»
Cox Discloses Data Breach After Hacker Impersonates Support Agent
Cox Communications has disclosed a data breach after a hacker impersonated a support agent to gain access to customers' personal information. BleepingComputer reports: This week, customers began receiving letters in the mail disclosing that Cox Commu.....»»
Study: Climate-only models likely underestimate species extinction
Ecologists estimate that 15 to 37 percent of plant and animal species will go extinct as a direct result of the rapidly changing climate. But new University of Arizona-led research published in the journal Ecology Letters shows that current models do.....»»
Researchers capture the fastest optical flash emitted from a newborn supernova
A team of astronomers has discovered the fastest optical flash of a Type Ia supernova, and reports a study in Astrophysical Journal Letters published on December 8......»»
Modeling emissions pathways for India"s climate amid COVID-19 recovery
As the global economic recovery from COVID-19 continues, decisions regarding emissions strategies can have important implications on regional climate change. A new paper in Environmental Research Letters explores the impact of such decisions in India.....»»
Bio-based cellulose acetate plastic disintegrates in the ocean much faster than assumed
Cellulose diacetate (CDA), a bio-based plastic widely used in consumer goods, disintegrates, and degrades in the ocean far quicker than previously assumed, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters......»»
The best smart treadmills
Staying in shape from home can be a feat, but adding one of these four smart treadmills to your fitness regime may make all the difference......»»
The 2nd Annual Maker Invent Calendar is Back
Does the supply chain have your holiday shipping in a bind? No need to fret; get making instead! Every day, the Invent Calendar provides clever and creative gift ideas that will bring holiday cheer to all those you hold dear. This year’s Inv.....»»
In Naming Omicron Variant, Authorities Skipped "Xi" and "Nu"
WHO has been using the Greek alphabet to name coronavirus strains, but avoided two letters that presented problems. From a report: As health authorities around the world grappled with the emergence of a new strain of the coronavirus, virologists were.....»»
Optimized method to detect high-dimensional entanglement
In a study published in Physical Review Letters, the team led by Academician Guo Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), collaborating with Prof. Wang Zizhu from the University of Elec.....»»
Understanding mouthfeel of food using physics
Food texture can make the difference between passing on a plate and love at first bite. To date, most studies on food texture center on relating a food's overall composition to its mechanical properties. Our understanding of how microscopic structure.....»»
Boosting thermopower of oxides via artificially laminated metal/insulator heterostructure
Thermoelectric materials have the ability to generate electricity when a temperature difference is applied to them. Conversely, they can also generate a temperature gradient when current is applied to them. Therefore, these materials are expected to.....»»