Fighting discrimination in mortgage lending
Although the U.S. Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending, biases still impact many borrowers. One 2021 Journal of Financial Economics study found that borrowers from minority groups were charged interest rates that.....»»
Maryland dealerships to pay female employee $62K in discrimination suit settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Jerry's Chevrolet and Jerry's Motor Cars in suburban Baltimore paid a female employee lower wages than a male employee, then fired her one week after she complained about the pay disparity......»»
Is that turtle legal? Fighting wildlife trafficking with stable isotopes
Wildlife trafficking is a well-known threat to biodiversity, with many species imperiled by poachers working in the illegal pet trade. Worse still, when traffickers are caught in the act, they often evade prosecution through animal "laundering"—err.....»»
Ageism, sexism and racism still rife in labor market, study finds
Discrimination against older job applicants is compounded by gender and race, according to a new study showing that ageism is still rife in the U.K. labor market......»»
A genetic circuit guides microorganisms to stop fighting and work together in a cell factory
Bacteria, fungi, and microalgae—living things too small to be seen with the naked eye—are microorganisms that are commonly used for chemical production via their fermentation. The development of Mycoplasma mycoides in 2010, an artificial microorg.....»»
Novel nanoparticles deliver innovative cancer chemoimmunotherapy
University of Pittsburgh researchers have designed cancer-fighting nanoparticles that co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and a novel immunotherapy, according to a new Nature Nanotechnology study published today......»»
Research reveals accent discrimination in hiring
People from minority groups who speak with 'non-standard' accents face discrimination in job interviews, researchers from The University of Queensland have found......»»
Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind......»»
Twitter Africa employees accuse Elon Musk of discrimination over severance terms
Laid-off employees at Twitter's Africa headquarters are accusing Twitter of "deliberately and recklessly flouting the laws of Ghana" and trying to "silence and intimidate" them after they were fired......»»
St. Louis Mercedes dealership ordered to pay $1.8M in workplace discrimination suit
Two women were awarded $1.8 million Friday after claiming they faced discrimination while working at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis in Missouri......»»
St. Louis Mercedes-Benz dealership ordered to pay $1.8 million in workplace discrimination suit
Two women were awarded $1.8 million Friday after claiming they faced discrimination while working at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis in Missouri......»»
Researchers develop new, heat-efficient nanoparticles for treating cancer
Oregon State University scientists have invented a way to make magnetic nanoparticles that get hotter than any previous nanoparticle, improving their cancer fighting ability......»»
Acer fighting economic downturn with three strategies in Asia Pacific
Acer, facing the worsening global economy, is mainly pushing three strategies for the Pan Asia Pacific region – focusing on the gaming and enterprise sectors, promoting the Vero series eco-friendly products, and pushing subsidiaries' businesses.....»»
FTC refunds over $9.8 million to consumers in Napleton Automotive discrimination case
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing 66,355 checks, averaging $147 each, to car buyers whom the agency says were affected by unlawful practices at Napleton Automotive Group dealerships......»»
FTC refunds over $9.8 million in Napleton Automotive discrimination case
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing 66,355 checks, averaging $147 each, to car buyers whom the agency says were affected by unlawful practices at Napleton Automotive Group dealerships......»»
The Roboteers: The Real Magic of Fighting Robots? Discovering The Community Love
The thing about being a robot builder is, well … we’re odd. If you’re thinking about building a robot, well … you’re odd too. But that’s OK! The very best thing about robot events is that they’re entirely populated by weirdos. Every ra.....»»
New study suggests evolutionary forces are behind collective discrimination
New research published in the inaugural issue of the academic journal Collective Intelligence suggests that evolutionary forces may be fueling collective tendencies to discriminate......»»
Survey finds US researchers most concerned about fighting misinformation and tackling increased online abuse
Elsevier released the results of a global survey, conducted jointly with Economist Impact, showing that U.S. researchers surveyed believe the public's understanding of the scientific research process actually deteriorated during the pandemic despite.....»»
Piggy in the middle: Pig aggression reduced when a bystander pig steps in
A small study suggests that when two pigs are fighting, a bystander pig can intervene to either reduce the number of attacks by the aggressor or to help reduce the anxiety of the victim. The study of 104 domestic pigs, published in the journal Animal.....»»
Apple profiles NightWare PTSD nightmare-fighting Apple Watch app
Apple has released a profile of NightWare, an app for the Apple Watch that is helping PTSD sufferers fend off nightmares so they can get a good night's sleep.NightWare running on an Apple Watch [Apple]Published on Monday, the profile in the Apple New.....»»
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......»»