Is there a link between cashless payments and unhealthy consumption?
The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers' s.....»»
Apple promoting new recurring payments and auto reload Apple Cash features in iOS 17
Apple’s iOS 17 update includes so many new features that it’s hard to highlight each enhancement. One new thing that Apple is showcasing is an upgraded payments experience in the Wallet app. more….....»»
The "Grandmother Hypothesis": Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes
Grandmother was right: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, or so says a new study by a team at the George Washington University......»»
Opinion: Changing age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations—which Brand denies—include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 a.....»»
Apple Wallet adds exclusive UK features with signs of more to come
The UK still doesn't have Apple Card, but it was an early adopter of Apple Pay, and in what looks like the first of more exclusives to come, iOS 17.1 is adding support for bank balances in Apple Wallet.UK users on the iOS 17.1 beta can link certain b.....»»
Computer simulations show how intermediate-mass black holes could form inside stellar clusters
An international consortium of astronomers, including staff from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, has successfully unraveled the intricate formation mechanisms of the elusive intermediate-mass black holes. They could represent the link between.....»»
Investigating the link between iron deficiency and regulation of cell growth
Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new mechanisms by which iron deficiency inhibits cell growth and proliferation in eukaryotic cells, according to findings published in Nature Cell Biology......»»
Apple Watch Series 9 comes out Friday, but you still can’t buy the Magnetic Link band [U]
Update: Three days after Apple Watch Series 9 hit stores, Apple has opened up orders for Magnetic Link bands. They start shipping near the end of next month. Here’s a bit of a mystery: it’s the eve of Apple Watch Series 9 launch day, and y.....»»
Apple"s FineWoven magnetic band now available for preorder
Those interested in buying a FineWoven magnetic band for their Apple Watch can purchase one from the Apple Store starting Monday — but they won't be shipping until late October.FineWoven magnetic link band | Image Credit: AppleWhile the FineWoven m.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 comes out Friday, but you still can’t buy the Magnetic Link band
Here’s a bit of a mystery: it’s the eve of Apple Watch Series 9 launch day, and you still can’t order the new Magnetic Link band. The product page has been live since the September 12 event ended, but it still shows up as unavailable. If you.....»»
Limewire, yes that Limewire, is back but with a twist
To me, the glory days of the internet were these peer-to-peer platforms that allowed us to download pretty much any song and video for free. Companies like Napster and Limewire shook up the digital content consumption world with their platforms. But.....»»
Tröger"s base derived 3D-porous aromatic frameworks for near-unity selectivity of CO2 photoconversion
The global energy crisis is exacerbated by the continuous consumption of fossil fuels during the rapid development of modern industries. In addition, the survival and development of human beings is also being seriously affected by the emission of gre.....»»
Disrupting a core metabolic process in T cells may improve their therapeutic efficacy
In exploring an aspect of how killer T cells generate the raw materials required for their proliferation, a Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered an unexpected link between the immune cells' metabolism, regulation of gene expression, persistence.....»»
Topological materials open a new pathway for exploring spin hall materials
A group of researchers have made a significant breakthrough which could revolutionize next-generation electronics by enabling non-volatility, large-scale integration, low power consumption, high speed, and high reliability in spintronic devices......»»
Incentive programs doubled cover crop use by farmers: Study
A survey of farmers in four Northeast states, including New York, found that incentive payments encouraged participants to plant twice as many acres of cover crops as they did prior to receiving funds—a change that can both improve their farms and.....»»
WhatsApp adds rival in-app payment options in India commerce push
WhatsApp said on Wednesday that it will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India, the latest bet by the Meta-owned service to boost commerce offerings in its biggest market......»»
Research finds that more flexible working and avoiding excessive alcohol at work events are key to workplace equality
Flexible working is key to creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, according to a new report. The research into equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK insurance industry also found that excessive alcohol consumption at team building and.....»»
Researchers use liquid metal and laser ablation to create stretchable miniature antennas
Researchers have developed a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from a hydrogel and liquid metal. The antennas could be used in wearable and flexible wireless electronic devices to provide a link between the device and external systems f.....»»
Research reveals food is primary driver of the EU-27"s outsized ecological footprint
New research coordinated by Global Footprint Network's sustainability scientists in collaboration with food system experts has been published under the title "EU-27 Ecological Footprint was primarily driven by food consumption and exceeded regional b.....»»
Calcium acts as missing link to dead cell clean-up
Scientists have found that extracellular calcium mediates the activation of a membrane protein that waves the flag signaling cell death......»»
Study uncovers link between anti-immigrant prejudices and support for LGBT+ rights
Cross-national research carried out by the University of Southampton and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VUA) into public opinion on LGBT+ rights has shown that anti-immigrant prejudices, particularly towards Muslims, contributes to explaining some of.....»»