Higher density housing needed in Australia—but regions have to be careful
James Cook University researchers say better planning is needed to ensure more sustainable and affordable higher density housing, such as units and apartments, is built in regional centers......»»
Misinformation and disinformation: Both prebunking and debunking work for fighting them, finds study
Misinformation, incorrect or false information shared unintentionally, can be extremely damaging. Its climate change-denying sort can make taking much-needed action against global warming more difficult. It can be even deadly, for example, if it enco.....»»
UK courts are getting it wrong on eyewitness evidence, argues study
A pivotal shift in how UK courts view eyewitness evidence is needed, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen......»»
Galaxy Z Fold SE may have done the impossible and fixed a big problem with foldables
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 this summer, I only needed a few seconds to realize that it had the … The post Galaxy Z Fold SE may have done the impossible and fixed a big problem with foldables appeared first on BGR......»»
New feature allows children to report inappropriate content directly to Apple
A new feature rolled out as part of the iOS 18.2 beta allows children in Australia to report inappropriate content directly to Apple.Image Credit: AppleThe feature is an extension of Apple's safety measures that are included in iOS 17. These features.....»»
Cultural burning isn"t just important to Indigenous culture—it"s essential to Australia"s disaster management
Last month, Australia's newly appointed minister for emergency management, Senator Jenny McAllister, and Senator Tony Sheldon, special envoy for disaster recovery, took part in a cultural burn outside Lismore in New South Wales, as part of the Nation.....»»
Stalking rates in Australia are still shockingly high—one simple strategy might help
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals one in seven adult Australians have been stalked in their lifetime: one in five women and one in 15 men......»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
Tesla posts Q3 net income of $2.2 billion, forecasts sharply higher 2025 deliveries
Tesla said it expects to launch lower-cost models next year. "Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025.".....»»
Does the iPad mini 7 have Face ID?
Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7 sports some much-needed tweaks and improvements. But has the diminutive tablet adopted Face ID yet?.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
Marri trees are a lifeline for many native bee species in a biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin University-led research has revealed that Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversi.....»»
Cross-boundary regions need urgent targeted conservation interventions, says study
The Pan-Himalayan biogeographic domain is a significant region for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. It has both tropical and extratropical flora and holds ecological, cultural, and socio-economic importance. However, there is still l.....»»
Atlanta neighborhood hired case manager to address rising homelessness. It"s improving health and safety for everyone
Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 through 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about the use of public space and how encampments.....»»
Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture
The organic solid waste that citizens deposit in brown recycling bins could currently produce the amount of compost needed to satisfy 8% of the nutrients demanded by urban and peri-urban agriculture, reducing environmental impacts such as soil eutrop.....»»
iOS 18.2 brings Apple Intelligence support to more regions
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 has been released today, including a bevy of new Apple Intelligence features, like image generation with Genmoji and Image Playground. But most interestingly for users outside of the United States, iOS 18.2 a.....»»
Report shows gender bias continues in newsrooms
Australia's largest media study tracking gender bias in news reporting reveals a mixed report card for newsrooms......»»
New chemical treatment reduces number of plant pores that regulate water loss
Researchers from Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (WPI-ITbM) in Japan and their colleagues have identified and derivatized a chemical compound that effectively regulates the density of stomata in model plants. Stomata are cr.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 22: GM"s bullish forecast suggests it handled higher UAW labor costs
UAW President Shawn Fain can either tell GM "I told you so," or he can say "I should have asked for more.".....»»
Taxpayers will get higher standard deductions in 2025, IRS announces
Taxpayers will get higher standard deductions in 2025, IRS announces.....»»
Sonos could be considering even higher-end headphones
Sonos is reportedly struggling with the sale of its Ace headphones, and now the company is considering an even higher-end model. The post Sonos could be considering even higher-end headphones appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this year,.....»»