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Employers should think twice before implementing peer recognition programs

In fast-paced and often rapidly changing work environments, employers continue to seek new and improved ways to recognize employees in the workplace. However, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that public peer recognition may back.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 8th, 2023

Epic Gravity Lens Lines Up Seven-Galaxy View

A galaxy cluster bends light from seven background galaxies around it, letting astronomers peer into space and time.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Trump’s Election Threatens Heat Protections for Workers

A Biden administration proposal that would require employers to provide cooling measures under extreme heat conditions may be scuttled by the incoming Trump administration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

AI Analysis of Police Body Camera Videos Reveals What Typically Happens during Traffic Stops

Examining body camera videos at scale reveals racial differences in how police treat drivers during traffic stops—and what corrective programs really work.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

iOS 18.2 Music Recognition will tell you where you heard a song

Shazam was once so ubiquitous that it was a verb, but since Apple’s acquisition and rebranding of the feature as Music Recognition, you don’t even need to have the Shazam app installed any more. Apple has continued to improve the feature, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 12, 2024

Cloud Security Lead CIÉ – Córas Iompair Éireann | Ireland | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Lead, you will ensure the security of CIE’s Azure environment by developing and implementing cloud security strat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

In your face: our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it—and where

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Implementing topologically ordered time crystals on quantum processors

In a new study published in Nature Communications, scientists have implemented the topologically ordered time crystal on a quantum processor for the first time......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts

Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Employers hold sway in immigration bureaucracy

Prioritizing unique and more educated applicants for temporary work visas, employers play a central but understudied role in the U.S. immigration bureaucracy, with implications for careers and American innovation, new Cornell research finds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Public pressure found to influence whether companies reduce their environmental impact

The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse

With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How many trees does it take to cool a city? Researchers develop tool to set urban tree canopy goals

Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, but these initiatives have been largely based on gu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Study highlights microalgae as sustainable ingredients for food and pharmaceutical applications

Microalgae are gaining recognition as sustainable, nutrient-rich sources of bioactive compounds, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, which are essential for various food and health-related applications......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Experience deep calm in seconds with this meditation app —  83% off lifetime access

For just £38.59, you’ll get lifetime access to the Calmind Premium Master Plan, which offers over 500 sessions across eight wellness programs. TL;DR: Get lifetime access to the Calmind Premium Master Plan for £38.59 (reg. £230.80.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

New image recognition technique for counting particles provides diffusion information

A team of scientists have invented a new technique to determine the dynamics of microscopic interacting particles by using image recognition to count the number of particles in an imaginary box. By changing the size of the observation box, such count.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 29, 2024

API Gateway Security Engineer Ness Technologies | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As an API Gateway Security Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and implementing API Gateway solutions with a strong focus on information s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024