Ethnicity as a changeable concept alters outlook on society
Ethnicity often plays a prominent role in debates at every level of Dutch society. But what exactly is ethnicity, and is it as set in stone as we believe? Research conducted by Radboud University's Robbert Rademakers and André van Hoorn has shown th.....»»
Collaboration finds accuracy "nudges" decrease misinformation-sharing on both sides of the political aisle
A collaboration between two research teams with opposing perspectives found that, despite claims to the contrary, simply reminding people about the concept of accuracy improves the quality of information-sharing on both sides of the political aisle......»»
Q&A: The impact of China"s rapidly aging society
Due to its economic growth and large population, the People's Republic of China is widely viewed as a rising economic and military superpower. But declining fertility rates and increased life expectancies over the last few decades have conspired to m.....»»
Physics of complex fluids: Ring polymers show unexpected motion patterns under shear
The shearing of fluids—meaning the sliding of fluid layers over each other under shear forces—is an important concept in nature and in rheology, the science that studies the flow behavior of matter, including liquids and soft solids. Shear forces.....»»
How will astronauts cruise around the Moon? NASA narrows choice to three options
"I know we’re asking a lot of these companies." Enlarge / NASA's generic concept for a lunar terrain vehicle. (credit: NASA) NASA has made another bold bet on the nation's commercial space industry, this time asking pr.....»»
Landmark advances in employment reframe the outlook for people with disabilities in post-pandemic era
A recent commentary published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine highlights the unprecedented upward trend in employment for people with disabilities, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic's economic recovery phase......»»
How to design and deliver an effective cybersecurity exercise
Armed forces have always utilized war-gaming exercises for battlefield training to prepare for times of conflict. With today’s digital transformation, the same concept is being applied in the form of cybersecurity exercises – tests and simulation.....»»
What we know about the xz Utils backdoor that almost infected the world
Malicious updates made to a ubiquitous tool were a few weeks away from going mainstream. Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital concept (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, researcher.....»»
Playboy image from 1972 gets ban from IEEE computer journals
Use of "Lenna" image in computer image processing research stretches back to the 1970s. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) On Wednesday, the IEEE Computer Society announced to members that, after April 1, it w.....»»
An ultracompact multimode meta-microscope
Versatility and miniaturization of imaging systems are of great importance in today's information society. Microscopic imaging techniques have always been indispensable for scientific research and disease diagnosis in the biomedical field, which is a.....»»
Study underscores uncertain costs of iron fertilization
As society grapples with the intensifying consequences of climate change, decision-makers are increasingly looking to carbon dioxide removal as a necessary complement to emission reductions. One of the strategies that has received the most attention.....»»
Genesis debuts EV concepts: performance GV60 Magma, full-size Neolun crossover
The Genesis performance GV60 Magma concept is headed to production soon, and the full-size Neolun electric crossover concept is likely the predecessor of the GV90......»»
Cinnamic acid shows promise for opening a new developmental avenue in hair growth treatment
Hair has a significant impact on how society and we, as individuals, see ourselves. Consequently, hair loss or alopecia causes considerable emotional distress and anxiety and often results in a reduced quality of life for those suffering from its eff.....»»
Genesis unveils its take on the big luxury EV—the Neolun Concept
Korea's luxury automaker brings five surprises to the New York International Auto Show. Enlarge / This concept points the way to a future Genesis flagship SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Genesis provided train tickets fro.....»»
Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Their research is published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society......»»
Genesis turns up the heat with GV60 Magma concept
Genesis will launch performance models under the Magma nameplate, including a sportier version of the electric GV60......»»
Genesis Neolun concept is an electric SUV inspired by tradition
Ahead of the 2024 New York Auto Show, Genesis unveiled a new electric SUV concept that takes elements from traditional Korean craftsmanship......»»
How to back up emails in Outlook on Windows and Mac
Create a backup of your emails for safekeeping when you’re troubleshooting a problem or if you get a new computer. Here’s how to back up emails in Outlook......»»
Decreases in social disparities in air pollution during lockdown suggest the need for sustainable policies
Is everyone equally affected by environmental pollution? This is the essence of 'environmental justice,' a concept that originated in the United States during the 1970s. It revolves around the idea of ensuring fairness and equity in environmental iss.....»»
Beyond cloning: Harnessing the power of virtual quantum broadcasting
In a new study, scientists propose the concept of "virtual quantum broadcasting," which provides a workaround to the longstanding no-cloning theorem, thereby offering new possibilities for the transmission of quantum information......»»
Reviving England"s polluted rivers through incentivizing farmers and comprehensive monitoring
At the close of 2023, Defra asked the British Ecological Society to bring together nearly 40 experts, to collate expert opinion on freshwater policy and set out a list of priorities for the biodiversity evidence program to focus on. Published today,.....»»