Examining the benefits of worksite weight-based discrimination training
A workshop developed by University of Oregon researchers shows promise in reducing bias against people with larger bodies in the workplace, according to a new study......»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?
The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors......»»
Apple Watch Ultra 3 could bring Messages via Satellite to your wrist
The next version of the Apple Watch Ultra could gain the ability to send text messages via a satellite connection, joining the iPhone in providing the off-grid feature to consumers.Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple already has a number of satellite-based serv.....»»
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in December 2024
Our list of three action movies on Netflix that you need to watch in December includes a live-action film based on action figures and a brutal war story......»»
Obesity rates are down. Is that because of weight-loss drugs?
Results from a recent survey have prompted questions. Earlier this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported data showing that adult obesity rates—long trend.....»»
Watch the trailer for Severance season 2, ahead of January premiere on Apple TV+
Apple today shared the official trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of its hit drama series ‘Severance’, ahead of its premiere on January 17 on Apple TV+. Based on the short snippets of scenes we are privy to, it appears the seco.....»»
US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale
China-based Bytedance has one last avenue to avoid the sale of its TikTok social media service after losing a court appeal to invalidate a US law that requires the service be sold by January 19, 2025.TikTok's issues with the US government and courts.....»»
Google’s Genie 2 “world model” reveal leaves more questions than answers
Long-term persistence, real-time interactions remain huge hurdles for AI worlds. In March, Google showed off its first Genie AI model. After training on thousands of hours of 2D r.....»»
Detecting problems during protein synthesis with a firefly luciferase-based reporter
A newly developed luciferase-based reporter can detect problems in protein translocation and disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), as reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. Inspired by natural mechanisms found in bacteria, th.....»»
Less is more: Why an economical iridium catalyst works so well
Iridium-based catalysts are needed to produce hydrogen using water electrolysis. Now, a team at HZB has shown that the newly developed P2X catalyst, which requires only a quarter of the iridium, is as efficient and stable over time as the best commer.....»»
Beaver survey aims to show the urban benefits of Chicago"s "ecosystem engineers"
As the boat zipped down the Chicago River on a nippy November morning, Sammie Clark stood up and pointed at a creature swimming in the water, its brown fur slick and its head bobbing just above the surface. It kept close to the edge, a sheet metal wa.....»»
Feral female buffalo build friendships based on similar personality traits, study reveals
Similar social personalities strongly influence friendships in humans, yet we know relatively little about how animals choose their friends. But a new study by researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) investigating a unique free-ranging.....»»
AI-based chatbot make recommendations for bioimage analysis
Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), together with a research team from Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed an artificial intelligence–based software program that can search for informati.....»»
Scientists reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature......»»
Optimal decision-making in a school of fish uses a flexible system based on role sharing, researchers find
Theoretical biology states that in a flock of birds or school of fish exhibiting collaborative behavior, being in a state of criticality (i.e., a "flexible system" that can changeably respond to the environment) is crucial for flexible and quick deci.....»»
Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up......»»
E-tattoos could make mobile EEGs a reality
Novel polymer-based conductive inks print directly on the scalp surface—even through pesky short hairs. A 3D printable EEG electrode e-tattoo. Credit: Universi.....»»
Scientists develop ultrasound-based technique as a tool for directing cell growth and orientation
Developing reliable methods to replace dead or damaged tissue is one of the primary goals of regenerative medicine. With steady advances in tissue engineering and biomedicine, scientists are almost at a point where growing cell sheets in the lab and.....»»
Bitdefender GravityZone XDR enhancements protect business data stored in the cloud
Bitdefender announced enhancements to its GravityZone XDR platform with the addition of its new Business Applications sensor, designed to protect corporate data hosted and stored in cloud-based productivity and collaboration applications. The sensor.....»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is pitch-perfect archaeological adventuring
Review: Amazing open-world environs round out a tight, fun-filled adventure story. Historically, games based on popular film or TV franchises have generally been seen as cheap cas.....»»
Turning corn colorful: Researchers demonstrate purple corn"s surprising health benefits
Americans love their corn—whether it's canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. But what if this staple grain could be more than just a starch? What if it could become a critical source of protein and fiber while helping pre.....»»