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Gender diversity found to improve corporate social responsibility

A study in the International Journal of Business Excellence examining the relationship between gender diversity on corporate boards and corporate social responsibility spending has found a positive correlation. The research focused on 738 firms acros.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekMar 12th, 2024

Google Maps now relies on dash cam footage for improvements

It seems that to improve Google Maps, Google is relying on dash cam footage which could help make the service a lot better. The post Google Maps now relies on dash cam footage for improvements appeared first on Phandroid. Google relies on.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

Mozi is a new social media app for people who don’t want a new social media app

Plenty of people have tried to replace Twitter/X, but only a few new social media apps have achieved any traction, notably Threads and Bluesky. But a new app created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams isn’t trying to replace those, but instead do.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges

Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also undermines efforts to preserve genetic diversity......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights

A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Den of Wolves is a game about assassinating corporate executives

Developer 10 Chambers just revealed more details on its shooter Den of Wolves, and its corporate assassination story is eerily relevant.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app

Want the latest social network that’s popping off to be available on your Apple Watch? Leave it up to indie developers to always find a way. The latest is an all-new client for Bluesky called Butterfly — no relation to MacBook butterfly keyboard.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

The origin of genetic code: Study finds textbook version needs revision

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing

Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. It is also a role in which w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Enzymes evolved mix-and-match characteristics to shape nitrogen metabolism diversity across the planet

To boost crops more efficiently in the future, the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story—they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Can the UK"s "Online Safety Act" tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?

The UK's new Online Safety Act, programmed for implementation in the second half of next year, could reshape how social media platforms deal with harmful online content. This legislation aims to protect users by requiring platforms to swiftly remove.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

"A virtual seat at the family table": why older people are among the biggest users of social media

The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

How to customize your social media by finding and making Bluesky feeds

Feeds are lists users on Bluesky create to customize their experience on the site. Here's how you can find feeds and create your own......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

"News influencers" are racking up billions of views—and not checking their facts

The way many people get their news today would be unrecognizable to broadsheet devotees of decades past. You may read email newsletters, scroll headlines on social media, or go directly to the BBC's own TikTok account to find out what's happening in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Fashion police dictated gender norms in early modern Genoa, historian finds

While fashion magazines and social media strongly influence how people dress today, there were literally fashion police in most early modern European cities, according to art history scholar Ana Cristina Howie, with local laws dictating—down to the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

How to increase Spirit in Path of Exile 2

One of the most important character stats in Path of Exile 2 is Spirit, but learning how to increase and improve it isn't so easy when you start off with zero......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Links between gender stereotypes and American patriotism date from the Cold War, but weren"t true then either

In 1959, at the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, in front of a model American kitchen full of appliances, Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sparred over the advantages of the two countries' econom.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Microsoft: “Hack” this LLM-powered service and get paid

Microsoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Science and Technology Australia and ETH Zurich, has announced the LLMail-Inject Challenge, a competition to test and improve defenses against prompt injection attacks. The setup and the challenge LLM.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Going home for the holidays can be challenging if you"re a young trans person—here"s how to prepare

The holiday season often conjures images of warmth, connection and celebration, especially for young people returning to the family home. This can be complicated if you are LGBTQ+, transgender or gender non-conforming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024