Egalitarians are more aware of inequality
Some of our disagreements about inequality come from people's failure to notice it. Enlarge / Do you notice the homeless person's tent or the city's skyscrapers? (credit: Wally Skalij / Getty Images) The COVID-19 pandemic has helped draw atte.....»»
Growing carbon footprint for plastics
Plastics are useful, cheap and extremely popular. Global demand has quadrupled in the last forty years and is expected to continue to rise, with correspondingly negative consequences for the environment and human health. The public is generally aware.....»»
Perceiving sound-letter associations in English can help people learn to read it better
Learning to read in English is not just about using context (e.g., pictures) to guess the meaning of the words on the page but also about being aware of the sounds in words and their use. This ability, called "phonological awareness" (PA), is the fou.....»»
Developers say Halo Infinite cheaters were expected and will be dealt with
Developer 343 Industries has finally acknowledged that it needs to address the rampant cheating in Halo Infinite's multiplayer beta, and it will. In a Wednesday tweet, 343 Community Manager John Junyszek said the dev is aware of the cheating situatio.....»»
California lost thousands of giant sequoias. It"s tragic, but at least we are aware
Pretty much anyone who has had the privilege of standing next to one of the biggest, oldest giant sequoia trees understands the rush of awe. Here is a tree so burly, cars could—and once did—drive through a tunnel carved out of the massive trunk......»»
Climate action can lessen poverty and inequality worldwide
If all countries adopted the same tax on carbon emissions and returned the revenues to their citizens, it is possible to keep the global temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius while also benefiting well-being, reducing inequality, and al.....»»
Earthquakes and tsunamis in Europe?
Since the tsunami that devastated coasts around the Indian Ocean in December 2004 and the Fukushima disaster in March 2011, people worldwide are aware that geological processes in the ocean can cause significant damage. From a European perspective, s.....»»
Apple reportedly working on M1 Max Duo chip for next generation Mac Pro
As you are probably aware, Apple vowed to completely ween itself off of Intel components by the end of next year. So far, it is right on track. The MacBook Air, 13-inch Macbook Pro, Mac mini, and the 24-inch iMac are already sporting M1 silicon, and.....»»
Apple reportedly equipping M1 Max Duo SoC in next iMac Mac Pro
As you are probably aware, Apple vowed to completely ween itself off of Intel components by the end of next year. So far, it is right on track. The MacBook Air, 13-inch Macbook Pro, Mac mini, and the 24-inch iMac are already sporting M1 silicon, and.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in December 2021
Disney+ has Star Wars and MCU content along with Pixar films, Disney Channel shows, and other content. Here's every new addition that you should be aware of......»»
Changing social inequality from first farmers to early states in Southeast Asia
What lies at the root of inequality in human communities? It is a question that has captivated human beings for millennia. Is there a scientific method to find out what makes all the difference?.....»»
Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer guide — 10 tips and tricks to get started
Call of Duty: Vanguard is here, along with its multiplayer mode. These are 10 Vanguard multiplayer tips and tricks you should be aware of when starting out......»»
Investment on cyber security continues to rise in 2022: PwC global insights report
The global investment on cybersecurity continues to pour in as organizations are becoming aware of the looming threats to it. As per PwC’s global insights report, 69% of the organizations predict a significant rise in cyber budgets in 2022. More th.....»»
The World Bank and IMF are using flawed logic in their quest to do away with the informal sector
Many low and middle-income countries face a myriad of challenges. But policies that can address them are few and far between. The challenges include high and rising inequality, budget crises and the ongoing pandemic......»»
Explore ESA"s interactive Climate Change Kit
Arguably, humankind has never been more aware of the jeopardy we and the planet face because of climate change. As world leaders at COP26 work to accelerate action towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions to keep the goal of 1.5°C temperature rise.....»»
Industry watch: What role can Taiwan play in semiconductor supply chain revamp?
During a recent radio interview I was asked to comment on the US government's request for customer information from leading semiconductor companies. We are all aware that Americans are very good at asking questions, and Taiwanese and Koreans know wel.....»»
Childcare educators, mothers felt "left hanging", undervalued during pandemic
Childcare must be prioritized in future pandemic response plans to address gender inequality, quality of care and burnout, according to a Simon Fraser University researcher who tracked the lived experiences of childcare educators during the COVID-19.....»»
Best portfolio website builders of 2021
If you've got a portfolio to show off on the web, you need to be aware of the best website builders to help showcase it online......»»
Measuring financial and digital literacy in vulnerable populations
Financial inclusion is key to improving economic and social welfare, reducing inequality, and promoting economic growth. Globally, 1.7 billion people have limited access to financial services, especially in the developing world. As governments and NG.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in November 2021
Disney+ has Star Wars and MCU content along with Pixar films, Disney Channel shows, and other content. Here's every new addition that you should be aware of......»»
Facebook Says Some of Its Services Are Having Issues Again
Instagram has been experiencing issues for many of us here at The Verge, but it turns out that the problem might be broader than that, according to a statement from Facebook. From a report: "We're aware that some people are having trouble accessing o.....»»