How to repair a damaged reputation
A reputation can be damaged by a single mistake, or after months or even years of bad behavior. Organizations may turn a blind eye to such behavior by employees or business leaders, and sometimes it is tacitly enabled by a toxic culture that prioriti.....»»
New book personalizes the reality of harsh cannabis laws
A new co-authored book by University of Toronto Mississauga professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah examines how harsh cannabis laws have contributed to racial injustice—and how to repair the communities most affected......»»
Archaeological sites at risk from coastal erosion on the Cyrenaican coast of Libya
Archaeological sites along the Libyan shoreline are at risk of being damaged or lost due to increasing coastal erosion, according to a study published April 12, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kieran Westley and Julia Nikolaus of Ulster.....»»
Study reveals how important iPhone is to users by age, and it’s not who you think
Earlier this month, CIRP released a study looking at how fast users would repair or replace a broken, lost, or stolen iPhone, iPad, or Mac. With its latest survey, the firm attempted to measure how much the devices matter to users by age, and the re.....»»
The 2022 Durban floods were the most catastrophic yet recorded in KwaZulu-Natal, says study
The disastrous flood that hit Durban in April 2022 was the most catastrophic natural disaster yet recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in collective terms of lives lost, homes and infrastructure damaged or destroyed and economic impact......»»
Online harassment in majority contexts: Examining harms and remedies across countries
Online insults and disrespect are perceived as more harmful by individuals outside the United States, especially when the content damages family reputation, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Here’s how fast users would replace a broken/lost iPhone, iPad, Mac – what about you? [Poll]
Image via Basic Apple Guy CIRP has shared its latest study today that’s based around the question, how fast would you repair or replace a broken, lost, or stolen iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Here’s what the results revealed with most responses ranging.....»»
Flood of malicious packages results in NPM registry DoS
Attackers are exploiting the good reputation and “openness” of the popular public JavaScript software registry NPM to deliver malware and scams, but are also simultaneously and inadvertently launching DoS attacks against the service. Mali.....»»
New study refutes assumptions about power linked to reputation concern
Contrary to earlier research findings, people of power—politicians, celebrities or bullies in school—turn out to be no less concerned about their reputation, compared to those who have less influence and control within the society......»»
Understanding why BRCA2 is linked to cancer risk
A new study shows exactly how the gene BRCA2, linked to susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer, functions to repair damaged DNA. By studying BRCA2 at the level of single molecules, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have generat.....»»
Why The Toyota Hilux Is Considered The Most Indestructible Truck Ever Made
The Toyota Hilux has a well-earned reputation for being the most indestructible truck ever made, and there's a good reason for it. We'll tell you why. The To.....»»
Right to repair, universal charging port mandates eyed to save Canadians money
Canada's newly released budget considers consumers' wallets and e-waste. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Like in other parts of the world, Canada is working out what the right to repair means for its people. The federal governm.....»»
Bangladesh bans plastics in world"s largest mangrove forest
Conservationists in Bangladesh said Tuesday that tourists dropping rubbish in the world's largest mangrove forest had seriously damaged the ecosystem, forcing the imposition of a single-use plastic ban in the World Heritage site......»»
Hybrid micro-robot able to navigate in physiological environment, capture targeted damaged cells
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a hybrid micro-robot, the size of a single biological cell (about 10 microns across), that can be controlled and navigated using two different mechanisms—electric and magnetic. The micro-robot is ab.....»»
How a polymeric nanoparticle gene delivery system can promote bone formation
Does a "magic bullet" exist in regenerative medicine? Researchers have long wished to design a cutting-edge gene therapy that regenerates tissues damaged by disease or trauma. That wish may come true now that a research team has developed a polymeric.....»»
House Republican reintroduces bill to shorten design patents on auto repair parts
The bill was previously introduced in 2021 by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who said it will expand consumer choice for collision repair parts, reduce costs for drivers and insurers and increase competition in the auto repair parts market......»»
Hyundai recalls 568,000 crossovers, pickups for fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 568,000 vehicles and advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until a repair is completed......»»
Researchers discover a new way to fight the aging process and cancer development
A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered. They also successfully inhibited this complex for the first.....»»
Scientists call for urgent action on world"s damaged lakes
Scientists called for a raft of urgent measures, including a dedicated Global Green Finance Fund, to help restore degraded freshwater lakes, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22......»»
Harnessing power of immune system may lessen reliance on antibiotics for infections like TB
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB......»»
HDD average life span misses 3-year mark in study of 2,007 defective drives
Data recovery firm blames SMR and size. Enlarge (credit: Getty) An analysis of 2,007 damaged or defective hard disk drives (HDDs) has led a data recovery firm to conclude that "in general, old drives seem more durable a.....»»