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.....»»
Amazon, Hyundai partnership causing concern among dealers, survey says
U.S. dealers have mixed feelings about how the partnership between Hyundai Motor and Amazon will affect the industry, according to results from Automotive News' 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey......»»
Scientists create new idea on how to hack a warming planet: drying the upper atmosphere
Government scientists have cooked up a new concept for how to potentially cool an overheating Earth: Fiddle with the upper atmosphere to make it a bit drier......»»
Gender can shape how teaching assistants are evaluated, study finds
Male teaching assistants are more likely to receive higher ratings than their female counterparts, and both genders are perceived as more valuable when exhibiting traits historically associated with their respective roles in society, a Cornell study.....»»
Transparent Micro LED searches for purpose in Lenovo’s concept laptop
Prototype improves on older transparent laptop tech but lacks necessity. Lenovo's transparent laptop prototype on display at MWC 2024 this week, as captured by India Today......»»
Fiat delivers jolt of color, creativity with Panda-inspired concept electric vehicles
Fiat is showcasing what the iconic Panda City Car could look like in an electric age via a series of new concept cars featuring a modern twist......»»
Double trouble at chromosome ends: New study alters our understanding of telomere biology
Half a century ago, scientists Jim Watson and Alexey Olovnikov independently realized that there was a problem with how our DNA gets copied. A quirk of linear DNA replication dictated that telomeres that protect the ends of chromosomes should have be.....»»
Vast majority views disinformation as a threat to democracy and social cohesion, German study finds
According to 84% of people in Germany, misinformation that is deliberately spread online is a big or even a very big threat to German society. Moreover, 81% believe that disinformation jeopardizes democracy and social cohesion. Those are the findings.....»»
Is there room for a smart ring in Apple’s lineup of wearable products?
Rumors about Apple working on a smart ring are not new. In fact, it’s been almost a decade since the company patented the concept of an “iRing” with sensors, but that product has never seen the light of day. More recently, rumors again raised t.....»»
Gardeners can help identify potentially invasive plants
The critical role of gardeners in identifying 'future invaders'—ornamental plants that could become invasive species—has been revealed by researchers from the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society......»»
The Samsung Cling Band is the company’s bendy phone concept
It looks like Samsung is exploring the idea of bendable displays as they have unveiled the Cling Band concept phone at MWC 2024. The post The Samsung Cling Band is the company’s bendy phone concept appeared first on Phandroid. This year.....»»
Deutsche Telekom envisions an app-less smartphone future
At MWC, Deutsche Telekom has taken the wraps off a smartphone concept that relies completely on AI without the need for apps. The post Deutsche Telekom envisions an app-less smartphone future appeared first on Phandroid. One of the reasons.....»»
Lenovo has a clear vision for the future…a transparent display laptop
Lenovo has unveiled a brand new laptop concept at MWC 2024 in the form of a laptop with a transparent display. The post Lenovo has a clear vision for the future…a transparent display laptop appeared first on Phandroid. Laptops are pr.....»»
I saw Lenovo’s futuristic transparent laptop, and it absolutely stunned me
Lenovo is giving the industry a look at its ThinkBook Transparent Display laptop proof of concept at MWC 2024......»»
Study shows cloud clustering causes more extreme rain
Understanding cloud patterns in our changing climate is essential to making accurate predictions about their impact on society and nature. Scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Meteorolo.....»»
Mercedes-Benz scales back electric ambitions as EV pessimism grows
Even Europe won't be ready for EV-only sales in 2030, says M-B CEO Ola Kaellenius. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz's next EV will be the CLA, which makes use of the very efficient powertrain tech we tested in the Vision EQXX concept. (c.....»»
Photon upconversion: Steering light with supercritical coupling
National University of Singapore researchers and their collaborators have unveiled a novel concept termed "supercritical coupling" that enables a several-fold increase in photon upconversion efficiency. This discovery not only challenges existing par.....»»
Word inscribed on ancient bronze hand resembles modern Basque word
A team of archaeologists with the Aranzadi Science Society has found a word inscribed on an ancient Basque bronze hand that resembles a modern Basque word. Their paper is published in the journal Antiquity......»»
How to set up an out-of-office reply in Outlook on any device
Don’t let others wonder why you aren’t replying to emails. Here’s how to set an out-of-office reply in Outlook for Windows, Mac, and the web......»»
How to change a signature in Outlook on desktop and web
Update your name, add a quote, or simply make sure you close your emails properly. Here’s how to change a signature in Outlook on Windows, Mac, and the web......»»
First operation of a two-color mode in an infrared free-electron laser
A technological milestone has been achieved at the Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) of the Max Planck Society in Berlin. For the first time, an infrared free-electron laser (FEL) has been operated in a two-color mode. This globally unique technology enabl.....»»