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Jess Wade Is on a Crusade to Correct Wikipedia’s Gender Imbalance

Physicist Jess Wade explains the importance of recognizing female scientists on Wikipedia. She’s created more than 2,000 Wikipedia articles to do just that.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamAug 8th, 2024

How the US Supreme Court could drastically change the Internet

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments that could result in major changes to Section 230 — and any ruling will change how the Internet fundamentally works in the US. Here's what you need to know.U.S. Supreme Court Building [Wikipedia.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2023

Cinema has helped "entrench" gender inequality in AI, says study

Cinematic depictions of the scientists behind artificial intelligence over the last century are so heavily skewed toward men that a dangerous cultural stereotype has been established—one that may contribute to the shortage of women now working in A.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2023

What channel is the Super Bowl on? Where to watch the big game

Wondering what Super Bowl channel is correct to watch the big game on? Find everything you need to know right here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2023

Comcast gave false map data to FCC—and didn’t admit it until Ars got involved

Comcast insisted false data was correct; error seems to affect dozens of homes. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Matthew Hillier can't get Comcast service at his home in Arvada, Colorado. But that didn't st.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2023

Decoding the special role of a biogenesis factor in the maturation of precursor ribosomes

Ribosomes are the nanomachines of the cell whose task is the correct synthesis of proteins. Researchers at the Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center are studying the emergence of these "protein factories", also known as ribosomes......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2023

Research team establishes cell lines to improve iPSC research

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) lines have become essential for determining the underlying genetic drivers of human disease. Genomes of iPSCs can be easily edited using the bacteria-based CRISPR/Cas9 technology to introduce or correct disease-as.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2023

Anti-Black bias can persist despite kids" tendency to favor same-gender peers

Children as young as five can display more positive associations with white children over Black children on measures of unconscious bias, and new research from York University finds this can be true even when taking into consideration kids' tendencie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2023

I used the Galaxy S23 Ultra for 90 minutes, and I’m already in love

Do you think the Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't much different from the S22 Ultra? Sure, at a glance, this may be correct, but there is a whole lot more to this phone......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2023

50 years after Roe v. Wade, nearly one third of states lack abortion access

The legal limitations restricting abortion in the United States continue to erode access to reproductive health care at an alarming pace while other states work to protect and expand access, according to updated data released by the Center for Public.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 31st, 2023

Viewpoint: Unlike with academics and reporters, you can"t check when ChatGPT"s telling the truth

Of all the reactions elicited by ChatGPT, the chatbot from the American for-profit company OpenAI that produces grammatically correct responses to natural-language queries, few have matched those of educators and academics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 31st, 2023

How assigning labels at work can delegitimize employees

Have you or a colleague ever been negatively labeled at work, whether it's based on your gender, age, race or ethnicity? Labels can often be mundane because we use them spontaneously on an everyday basis. But they can also be far from innocuous. Labe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 26th, 2023

How to romance characters in Fire Emblem Engage

Here's everything you need to know about how romance works, and if there are restrictions based on which gender you play as, in Fire Emblem Engage......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2023

Study analyzes gender differences in uptake of biological control agent to tackle tomato pest in Pakistan

A new CABI-led study has analyzed gender differences in the uptake of the biological control agent Trichogramma chilonis to control the pest Helicoverpa armigera on tomato crops in Pakistan......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 25th, 2023

Ex-dealership worker says in gender discrimination suit he was harassed, belittled by female supervisors

Feldman Chevrolet in suburban Detroit faces allegations that management failed to act on a former business development center employee's complaint......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2023

College student evaluations of teachers found to have another kind of gender bias

A trio of researchers from the University of Cincinnati, the University of Colorado Boulder and Clemson University has found that college students giving evaluations of their professors in upper-level courses exhibited a gender bias based on the pred.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2023

New paper offers best practices for LGBTQ+ field scientists and mentors

People with marginalized gender and sexual identities can have safer experiences participating in ecological field research when leaders incorporate better field safety protocols and advocate for systemic changes, according to a new paper authored by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 18th, 2023

Separation leads to significant but temporary gender differences in parent-child time

Separation leads to a significant but temporary increase in gender inequalities in parent-child time, according to new research from sociologists in Trinity College Dublin and UNED Madrid, Spain......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 17th, 2023

Wikipedia criticises "harsh" new Online Safety Bill plans

The legislation shouldn't treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJan 17th, 2023

Inclusive gender signs connected to positive attitudes toward trans, nonbinary people

Something as simple as seeing all-gender signs in public places, like restrooms, was linked to adolescents' acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people, a new study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 17th, 2023

Wikipedia needs different safety rules, says foundation

The Online Safety Bill shouldn't treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJan 17th, 2023