Examining why parties in conflict cease fighting
The path to peace usually leads through a ceasefire. In an international project, ETH Zurich researchers have shown the conditions under which parties to civil wars are willing to stop fighting—and why they decide to do so......»»
Metropolis 1998 lets you design every building in an isometric, pixel-art city
Devs cite Rollercoaster Tycoon, Dwarf Fortress, and, yes, SimCity as inspiration. Enlarge / There is something so wonderfully obscene about having a town with hundreds of people living their lives, running into conflict, hoping f.....»»
Can geoengineering protect Earth"s icesheets?
It's time to take a thorough, more serious look at using geoengineering to protect the planet's icesheets, according to a group of scientists who have released a new report examining the issue. Glacial geoengineering is an emerging field of study tha.....»»
Size-inclusive model photos are win-win for online retailers, customers and environment: Study
Online fashion retailers clinging to the received wisdom that photos of thin models are the most effective way of selling clothes may want to think again, according to a new study examining the impact of size-inclusive model photos......»»
Balancing the seesaw: Simultaneously enhancing strength and elongation in metallic materials
Just as one side of a seesaw rises while the other falls, in the realm of metallic materials, "strength" and "elongation" typically conflict with each other. However, a collaborative team from POSTECH and Northwestern University has recently introduc.....»»
The world experienced 36 conflict contexts in 2023, the highest number in ten years
The UAB School for a Culture of Peace (Escola de Cultura de Pau, ECP) publishes its Alert 2024! Report on conflicts, human rights and peacebuilding, a study analyzing the state of conflicts and peacebuilding around the world in 2023. Among its conclu.....»»
Beyond casualties: The enduring trauma of bereavement after armed conflicts
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are affected by armed conflict, both directly, through loss of life, or indirectly, through the loss of family members. Researchers from the MPIDR, CED and the University of Washington studied the extent and.....»»
Get ready for Marvel vs. Capcom’s return with this retro hidden gem
SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos is an important piece of fighting game history, and its return demonstrates how healthy the genre is right now......»»
Examining progress on volatile organic compound pollution control via the catalytic method
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), with toxicity and irritability, could cause atmospheric environmental problems such as haze and photochemical smog, seriously threatening the ecological environment and human health. The primary source of VOCs is hu.....»»
Genome study informs restoration of American chestnut tree
Native trees adapt to the climate and environmental conditions of their area to survive. Researchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with the American Chestnut Foundation confirmed this by examining the genome of.....»»
Q&A: Creators of first-ever hurricane evacuation order database say it may hold keys to future readiness
A team of University of Virginia researchers has released the first-ever database of hurricane evacuation orders in the United States. By examining what has worked (and hasn't) in the face of oncoming hurricanes, leaders and government officials can.....»»
Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI
Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead.....»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
iMessage patent row between Apple and MPH revived with new subpoena
Apple is fighting to make litigation funding firm Omni Bridgeway comply with a subpoena, demanding details about its relationship with MPH, a company Apple is in a patent lawsuit with over iMessage and FaceTime.Messages on an iPhoneBack in 2018, Finn.....»»
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......»»
Marawi city study analyzes challenges and prospects for post-conflict peacebuilding in urban settings
Wars and conflicts leave devastating destruction in their wake. With so many conflicts now taking place in urban environments, scientists are studying how post-conflict peacebuilding happens in these urban settings......»»
On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers
A fleet of drones patrolling New York City's beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds......»»
Women and social exclusion: Research explores the complicated nature of rejection and retaliation
New research from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has provided a complicated glance into young women's responses to interpersonal conflict, with retaliation often the answer to rejection and perceived social exclusion by other females......»»
Republicans angry that ISPs receiving US grants must offer low-cost plans
Law requires grantees to offer low-cost plans. GOP calls it "rate regulation." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Anderson Photography) Republican lawmakers are fighting a Biden administration attempt to bring cheap br.....»»
Riot almost made a Smash Bros.-inspired fighting game, report says
A new report shines light on a possible Smash Bros competitor developed by Riot Games, although it was scrapped......»»
Study shows entrepreneurs should tweak their pitches based on how innovative their idea is
In a study examining styles of pitching ideas to audiences, researchers found that pitches promoting radical ideas are better received when framed in concrete and explanatory "how" terms, while progressive ideas do better with abstract "why" style of.....»»