Gay men who "sound gay" encounter more stigma and discrimination from heterosexual peers
Gay men are more likely than lesbian women to face stigma and avoidant prejudice from their heterosexual peers due to the sound of their voice, a new study in the British Journal of Social Psychology reports. Researchers also found that gay men who b.....»»
Physicists capture images of atoms flowing along a boundary without resistance despite obstacles in their path
Typically, electrons are free agents that can move through most metals in any direction. When they encounter an obstacle, the charged particles experience friction and scatter randomly like colliding billiard balls......»»
Researchers find a place to take a python"s pulse
Stethoscopes don't work well on reptiles. Scales interfere with sound transmission. Scared tortoises and turtles hide behind their legs, covering their hearts......»»
JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds
JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds......»»
STEM afterschool programs" benefits extend to friend groups
Research has established that youth participation in science-focused afterschool clubs leads to a higher science identity—or seeing oneself as a science kind of person or as a scientist—and that peers exert influence over interests, even in acade.....»»
Dynamic Colors and Sound Make up Kanto Audio’s New Speaker Range
Check out Kanto Audio's newest gear. The post Dynamic Colors and Sound Make up Kanto Audio’s New Speaker Range appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a set of speakers which manage to impress both in terms of sound and lo.....»»
Miscategorization fuels discrimination within organizations and workplaces, say researcher
How does discrimination arise? A new paper by Muhammed Alperen Yasar, Ph.D. student at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne University offers valuable insights into the development of discriminatory behaviors in organization.....»»
AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can someti.....»»
How to add audio to PowerPoint
Add some flair with music or sound effects, or record your own voice. We’ll show you how to add audio to PowerPoint for enhancing your next slideshow......»»
Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings
Keep your Windows 11 PC safe and sound by tweaking these security settings. In just a few clicks, you’ll have increased your security and peace of mind......»»
AI can mitigate bias against women in loan decisions and boost lenders" profits and reputations
Recent research from the University of Bath shows discrimination against women worsens if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used by lenders for loans, but that ethical lenders could choose to tweak the AI algorithms to address this bias and still impro.....»»
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound
Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price......»»
New discoveries about how mosquitoes mate may help the fight against malaria
A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt—for they, not males, drink blood. Hearing that tone might make you turn to try to swat the pest. But for a male mosquito, that tone means it'.....»»
New school year offers chance to help teens manage stress
Looming college applications. Developing a more nuanced sense of self. Earlier wake-up times. Comparing themselves to peers. Difficult classes. Time management. Striving for independence from parents......»»
Where are all the male teachers?
Step into any early childhood education center, and you'll encounter a whirlwind of activity: colorful art, energetic play and caring educators shaping young minds. But amid the vibrancy, there's something often missing … male educators......»»
Here’s why the iPhone 16’s Capture button will be a bigger deal than it sounds
One of the expected features of the iPhone 16 is a dedicated Capture button for photos and videos. CAD drawings and dummy models suggest all four models will get the button. That might not sound like too big a deal, especially for those who own an.....»»
Save a Hundred Bucks with Sony’s Highly-Recommended ANC Headphones!
The XM4s are still amazing. The post Save a Hundred Bucks with Sony’s Highly-Recommended ANC Headphones! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a pair of great-sounding wireless headphones with terrific sound and features.....»»
AI peers into the deep: High-resolution 3D tracking of coral reef fish
A study by the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) is employing new methods in coral reef research. Under the leadership of fish ecologist Dr. Julian Lilkendey, an international research team utilized innovative AI technologies to analy.....»»
I just found this bass-heavy Vizio 20-inch home theater sound bar for $70
Want to improve your home cinema? Don't miss this Vizio 20-inch sound bar deal at Target. It's already priced competitively, more so with the discount......»»
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set
The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better......»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»