DVR vs. NVR: What’s the difference?
Let's discuss the similarities and differences between DVR and NVR security systems. Which is better, and which should you buy?.....»»
New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that "women don"t ask"
For nearly two decades, the negotiation skills of working women have frequently been blamed for the gender pay gap. New research by Vanderbilt Professor Jessica A. Kennedy finds the gender difference in tendency to negotiate has now reversed, and the.....»»
Q&A: Year-round school—difference-maker or waste of time?
Contrary to how it sounds, "year-round" school usually doesn't mean students going to school throughout the year—or for more days than other students. Often it just means switching up the calendar so that there's not such a long summer break. Below.....»»
Influence of residual aluminum hydrolyzed species on activated sludge properties in industrial wastewater pre-treatment
Given that previous studies have neglected the potential mechanism of the difference in aluminum content affecting the activated sludge system, a research team from Wuhan University of Technology has investigated the morphology distributions of resid.....»»
Is It Real or Imagined? Here’s How Your Brain Tells the Difference
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold.".....»»
Tree mortality in the Black Forest on the rise, climate change is key driver: Study
Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspirati.....»»
Racial disparity persists in National Football League promotion practices, according to research
The lack of people of color in organizational leadership positions in the National Football League persists due to "valuative bias"—a difference in rewards for equivalent performance on the basis of social identity, according to a University of Mic.....»»
Linux Empowering Financial Data Processing in Trading: A Multitasking Marvel
In the fast-paced world of finance, where microseconds can spell the difference between profit and loss, the role of technology is pivotal. Among the unsung heroes driving this technological revolution is Linux, the open-source operating system that.....»»
Research suggests daily temperature difference is main factor affecting rubber latex yield in Xishuangbanna
Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are a major source of rubber latex. Xishuangbanna is the largest rubber growing region in China. However, Xishuangbanna's climate is considered sub-optimal for rubber cultivation. Rubber latex yield is influenced by.....»»
Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major study finds
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable. But exactly how much impact does the food we eat have on environmental outcomes and what difference would following a vegan die.....»»
Spotting the difference between urine marking and urinary problems in pets
Once pets have learned to urinate where it is appropriate, whether it is outdoors or in their litter box, it can be frustrating for owners when their pet urinates elsewhere in the house. While your first instinct may be to reprimand them for the unwa.....»»
Can houseplants purify the air in your home?
Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality......»»
How to use the new Reminders features in macOS Sonoma
Apple has only added a couple of quite minor updates to Reminders for macOS Sonoma, but they're thoughtful ones that will make a difference. Here's what's new and how to use it all.Reminders is a peculiar app in that it's not powerful enough to threa.....»»
How isotopes reveal insights into ecosystems
Isotopes of elements are like siblings. They have the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons than the primary form of the element. This difference in neutrons doesn't affect their chemical properties. Instead, it allo.....»»
Pixel Fold review: The first foldable that actually feels like a tablet
Google takes foldable software to the next level, and it makes a big difference. Enlarge / The Pixel Fold's inner display. (credit: Ron Amadeo) After years of rumors and at least one canceled attempt, Google is finally.....»»
Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena
Investment in connected device security has accelerated as upcoming legislation affecting the sector becomes more prominent, according to PSA Certified. This acceleration also highlights a noticeable difference from last year in the level of demand f.....»»
Laser pulse creates exotic order in quantum material
Water flows, ice is rigid—this clear difference between the liquid and solid state of substances is part of our everyday experience. It follows from the very regular arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystalline solids, which is lost when they.....»»
New teaching method can even out children"s reading skills
How well do children know letters and their corresponding sounds? In Norway, the gender difference on these tasks when children start school is significant. The girls have a clear head start......»»
Study shows how accounting practices distort economic reality
Accounting standards don't properly reflect the difference between losses driven by investments and actual business performance shortfalls, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
American mink regrow their brains in a rare reversal of the domestication process
Farm animals look different from their wild counterparts in many ways, and one difference is consistent: their brains are smaller than those of their ancestors. From sheep to pigs to cows, domesticated animals have smaller relative brain sizes compar.....»»
Predicting how topsoil is affected by field traffic
Heavy machinery in the field can compress the soil, which can affect both plant growth and environmental conditions. However, it is important to know the difference between soil compaction in the lower layers of the soil and in the top 20 cm or so, w.....»»