IoT Related EM Simulation Scenarios
Electromagnetic aspects of selected Internet of things (IoT) scenarios are presented: devices inside an aircraft apartment, devices used for locating humans inside a corridor, several RFID devices and several reader/tag scenarios. The suitability of.....»»
Apple says iOS 17.4 won’t remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all
Last month, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.4 would remove support for Home Screen web apps in the European Union. At the time, Apple said this decision was due to requirements under the Digital Markets Act related to support for alternative browser engi.....»»
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions hit record levels in 2023: IEA
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose to a record level in 2023, but the growth slowed from previous years thanks to continued expansion of clean technologies, the International Energy Agency said Friday......»»
A new space mission: Astrobotic eyes an expansion of its North Side headquarters
Astrobotic Technology's latest space-related venture won't take it far from home......»»
Only 14% of mobility companies meaningfully use AI, study says
Roughly 470 of the 3,500 companies McKinsey examined are working on products related to applied AI or enabled by them......»»
Projected climate change scenarios portend the disappearance of the Balearic boxwood
The Balearic boxwood (Buxus balearica), a species common in eastern Andalusia, is able to trap moisture from the fog and convey it to the ground, making it a valuable tool in times of drought......»»
Meta plans to prevent disinformation and AI-generated content from influencing voters
Meta, the company that owns some of the biggest social networks in use today, has explained how it means to tackle disinformation related to the upcoming EU Parliament elections, with a special emphasis on how it plans to treat AI-generated content t.....»»
People in power found to avoid using sensitive language at work
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology finds that people in positions of power are three times less likely to use sensitive language in work-related emails than people junior to them......»»
How to Fix iOS 17 Battery Drain
If you run into iOS 17 battery life problems on your iPhone, there are some steps you should take before contacting customer service. iPhone users are reporting a variety of iOS 17-related problems. One issue on the list is abnormal battery drain, a.....»»
Biology textbooks do not provide students with comprehensive view of science of sex and gender, say professors
The teaching of science has long generated controversy in the United States—from evolution in the early 20th century to climate change today. Debates have also often emerged around how textbooks teach concepts related to social groups, and in parti.....»»
A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development
If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development of AI is r.....»»
Apple’s App Store is Riddled With Popular Piracy Brands (Update)
Apple is relatively good at banning piracy-related software from its App Store. Now and then, a pirate app may slip through the cracks, as happened this week. These are typically dealt with right away, but not always. Just as intriguing is the fact t.....»»
Film Companies Seek ‘Torrenting History’ Related to Redditor
Several film companies are continuing efforts to obtain piracy-related information in connection with Reddit users. While Reddit declined to comply with recent subpoenas for subscriber information, it handed over the personal details of one user last.....»»
The modeling and simulation of self-organized intracellular twisters in the Drosophila oocyte
Cytoplasmic streaming is the large-scale motion of cytoplasm (i.e., gelatinous liquid inside cells) inside a living cell. This flow, known to regulate various intracellular processes, can vary greatly between different cell types at different stages.....»»
Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims
A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Ra.....»»
College students appear resistant to using 988 crisis phone line
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students—who are particularly vulnerable to substance use problems and related mental health crises—appear disinclined to use it, according to new resear.....»»
Variability of bat nasal bone morphology found to determine ultrasonic localization
Japanese horseshoe bats—or Nihon Kikugakushira—emit high-amplitude, ultrasonic waves from their nostrils. Several ultrasound-related studies have previously attempted to address the significant regional variability noted in bats' nasal morphologi.....»»
UK report: Innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference in gambling-related harm
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission's new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-rela.....»»
Toxoplasmosis: Researchers identify protein that evolved alongside infection machinery
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease found worldwide, caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In humans, infection poses a particular risk to pregnant women, as it can lead to birth defects. Like the closely related malaria pathogen.....»»
UAW strike dinged supplier earnings, but worst-case scenarios were dodged, Q4 reports show
Major suppliers were largely able to absorb the financial impact of the UAW strike and avoid the worst-case scenarios many feared in the lead-up to the work stoppage, but challenges persist......»»
Study finds individual tests cannot predict optimal teams
When hiring people to be on teams, many organizations believe the best team must include the "best" individuals. Organizations construct IQ tests, pose scenarios, assign scores to applicants, or develop criteria to identify the "best." These tests, h.....»»