Extreme Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Extreme architects are professionals who push the boundaries of traditional design to create structures that withstand extreme conditions such as harsh climates, rugged terrains, and unconventional landscapes. They specialize in projects like high-al.....»»
Opinion: The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigor—a different approach is needed
Peer review is a central feature of academic work. It's the process through which research ends up published in an academic journal: independent experts scrutinize the work of another researcher in order to recommend if it should be accepted by a pub.....»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
Characterizing shifts in Sicily"s seasonal rainfall
Around the world, man-made climate change is increasing both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Seasonal patterns in rainfall are an especially important indicator of these changes: While a lack of rain can lead to more severe drou.....»»
Exploring the impact of offshore wind on whale deaths
In the winter of 2022–2023, nearly a dozen whales died off the coast of New Jersey, near the sites of several proposed wind farms. Their deaths prompted concern that related survey work being conducted in the area somehow contributed to their death.....»»
How does the Regen Shield work in Valorant?
Patch 9.10 of Valorant introduced a new type of armor called Regen Shields. But how does it even work? We'll explain what this armor does and if it's worth it......»»
Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how
The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?.....»»
Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds
Critics of affirmative action in higher education have argued that the policy deprives more qualified students of a spot at a university or college. A new study by Cornell researchers finds that ignoring race leads to an admitted class that is much l.....»»
I traveled 8,000 miles to get an Android phone unlike any I’ve used before
A recent work trip saw me travel 8,000-plus miles to India and get hands-on time with the Lava Agni 3 — a phone unlike any other I've used this year......»»
Chandra and Hubble tune into "flame-throwing" Guitar Nebula
Normally found only in heavy metal bands or certain post-apocalyptic films, a "flame-throwing guitar" has now been spotted moving through space. Astronomers have captured movies of this extreme cosmic object using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and.....»»
Plant biologists show how two genes work together to trigger embryo formation in rice
Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world's population, but most farmers don't grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California's Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified.....»»
Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100
Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. In a new study led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, an international research team found that, under the most.....»»
Fourth round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 land
Apple is on its fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 joined by the third build of watchOS 11.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth round arrives after the.....»»
Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do
Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»
Researchers discover the essential role of light in the organization of retinal cells
New work from the laboratory of Michel Cayouette, Director of the Cellular Neurobiology Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, reveals for the first t.....»»
Employment outcomes study finds women veterans weathered pandemic lockdowns better than men
The U.S. economy took a severe hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered lockdowns that cost many workers their jobs beginning in March 2020......»»
Study reveals importance of student-teacher relationships in early childhood education
Are student–teacher relationships critical to early childhood education? With roughly 33 million students enrolled in public elementary school education throughout the United States, (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022), there is an acu.....»»
A new puzzle piece for string theory research: Study proves 4-graviton scattering conjecture
String theory aims to explain all fundamental forces and particles in the universe—essentially, how the world operates on the smallest scales. Though it has not yet been experimentally verified, work in string theory has already led to significant.....»»
This hacking tool can unlock an iPhone 16. Here’s how it works
The Graykey hacking tool can now access the latest iPhone 16 models. How does it work, and is it something you should be worried about?.....»»
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: ambitious, but still a work in progress
There's an ambitious shooter somewhere in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but its buried by technical woes and frustrating design......»»
Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work......»»