FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
Backlash over fake female speakers shuts down developer conference
Male organizer also accused of secretly running female coder Instagram account. Enlarge (credit: dem10 | E+) After an event organizer, Eduards Sizovs, was accused of making up fake female speakers to attract high-profile.....»»
Earth"s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but it can move, and the magnetic poles can even flip
The Earth's magnetic field plays a big role in protecting people from hazardous radiation and geomagnetic activity that could affect satellite communication and the operation of power grids. And it moves......»»
Study shows the ability of some molecules to modify the surface of nanoparticles
Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them exceptional tools with a variety of applications, from medicine to electronics. One of the lesser-known facts about them is that their surface plays a crucial role in their behavior and functionalit.....»»
Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president......»»
Study finds your profile picture plays a significant role in whether you get hired
A study has found that your online profile picture may play a key role in whether you get hired. The study also found that if your profile photo suggests you "look the part," those hiring you as an employee or freelancer may be more likely to give th.....»»
International Criminal Court judges "cautious" about using impact of mental health
International Criminal Court judges have taken a "cautious" attitude to considering the impact of mental health issues on witnesses and the accused, a new analysis shows......»»
Dynamic bio-interface between mussel tissue and byssus plays important role in quick release
A team of chemists at McGill University, working with a colleague from Charité-Universitätsmedizin, in Germany, has uncovered part of the process used by mussels to bind to rocks and to quickly release from them when conditions warrant......»»
Lenovo seeks halt of Asus laptop sales over alleged patent infringement
Zenbooks accused of ripping off hinge, touchpad, and other inventions. Enlarge / A marketing image for Asus' Zenbook Pro 14 OLED, which Lenovo is accusing of patent infringement. (credit: Asus) Lenovo filed a lawsuit ag.....»»
Low-pH-dependent RNA binding and oligomerization of SID-1 transmembrane family proteins: Implications for RNA transport
In C. elegans, the protein SID1 plays a crucial role in the systemic RNA interference process by facilitating the transport of exogenous double-stranded RNA into the cytoplasm. Previously, Chen-Yu Zhang's group has already demonstrated that intact pl.....»»
Study offers new method for determining the water content of water-soluble compounds
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland School of Pharmacy have developed a new method for the accurate determination of the water content of water-soluble compounds. This plays a significant role in, for example, drug dosage. The method uti.....»»
Former car dealership general manager, an ex-cop, accused of stealing $29K
Police records show the alleged thefts began a month after Nicholas Holley started working at the dealership......»»
Elon Musk’s antisemitic post draws rebuke from White House; IBM pulls X ads
Musk accused of repeating lie behind most fatal antisemitic act in US history. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal / Staff | Getty Images Europe) Outcry over antisemitic content on X (formerly Twitter) continues as the White Hous.....»»
Pelosi attacker found guilty after pointing to Gamergate influence at trial
DePape: Searches for game tips led to "talk about how toxic Anita Sarkeesian is..." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) David DePape—the man accused of violently attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's.....»»
"You only assess what you care about": A new report looks at how research is assessed in Australia
Research plays a pivotal role in society. Through research, we gain new understandings, test theories and make discoveries......»»
At trial, accused Pelosi attacker says Gamergate led him to far-right conspiracies
DePape: Searches for game tips led to "talk about how toxic Anita Sarkeesian is..." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) David DePape—the man accused of violently attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's.....»»
The name game: CEOs with favorable surnames found to receive higher pay
Research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) shows that the 'favorability' of a CEO's surname plays a major role in determining their job security and can increase their total compensation by as much as 4.9%......»»
Five ways NASA supercomputing takes missions from concept to reality
NASA high-end computing plays a key role in taking many agency missions from concept to application in the real world. From increasing accuracy of global weather forecasts for forecast entities (like NOAA) to warn of severe storms, to designs for fut.....»»
Google sues people who “weaponized” DMCA to remove rivals’ search results
Google says DMCA fraudsters filed copyright takedown notices for 600,000+ URLs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Google yesterday sued a group of people accused of weaponizing the Digital Millennium Copyright A.....»»
Decoding the genetics of ascorbic acid: A deep dive into strawberry"s Vitamin C content and its environmental factors
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AsA), is a prevalent antioxidant found in various organisms, notably plants and animals. Functionally, AsA plays a variety of roles, from enzyme cofactor to safeguarding against oxidative damage during photosyn.....»»
The best perks in Modern Warfare 3
Applying perks plays a massive part in your success in Modern Warfare 3, so we've compiled a list of the best ones you should be using to up your game......»»