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Larger pay increases and better benefits could support teacher retention, survey finds

Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 20th, 2024

Study finds aquatic vegetation removal benefits health and economy

Turning aquatic vegetation near agricultural land into compost simultaneously eradicates habitat for disease-carrying snails while improving agricultural output and increasing incomes in northern Senegal, Cornell researchers have found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Sweden is a nearly cashless society. Here"s how it affects people who are left out

Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay—but nowhere is the transition away from cash more obvious than in Sweden. The Bank of Sweden notes that the amount of cash in circulation in the country has halved since 2007......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard

Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Comprehensive analysis reveals hidden genomic evolution of brown algae

Covering over 70% of Earth's surface, the oceans are home to countless life forms that maintain ecological balance and support human well-being. Among these, brown algae (Phaeophyceae) play a crucial role in sustaining coastal habitats, supporting ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The $700 price tag isn’t hurting PS5 Pro’s early sales

A sizable early adopter niche will still pay for the most powerful console possible. When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro a few months ago, some wondered just how many people.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Potentially harmful bacteria can slip through antimicrobial showerheads, study finds

To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS ES&T Water, researchers now report that these fixtures are no "silver bullet......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Trust in US media hit an all-time low in 2024. New survey shows Black midwesterners have found other sources

In 2024, Gallup reported Americans' trust in media was at an all-time low......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Did industrial policy spark huge growth in East Asia? Economists say the numbers tell a more complex story

From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82%. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice of giving government support to specific industr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Political branding is not connecting with young voters, study finds

A recent study examining how young people interpret political brands through the context of brand image, has found there is little differentiation, identification and connection between young voters and politicians......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

How bad will it get? Political scientists have a pessimism bias, study finds

The past decade has seen historic challenges for U.S. democracy and an intense focus by scholars on events that seem to signal democratic decline. But new research released Dec. 17 finds that a bias toward pessimism among U.S. political scientists of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Rules against insider trading also boost innovation, research finds

Strong enforcement of insider trading laws doesn't just protect investors—it encourages businesses to be more innovative, according to our new peer-reviewed research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation

A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Survey of 26,000 dead stars confirms key details of extreme stellar behavior

A study of more than 26,000 white dwarf stars has confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in these ultra-dense, dying stars: Hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even when they have the same mass......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Ancient clay remedy may have potential to boost modern gut health

A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Sonos Sub Mini vs. Sonos Sub 4: Which boom should you buy?

Which Sonos subwoofer is the right fit for your home? Should you opt for the tried-and-true larger Sonos Sub or the smaller Sub Mini? Let's compare to find out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

BeyondTrust fixes critical vulnerability in remote access, support solutions (CVE-2024-12356)

BeyondTrust has fixed an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-12356) in its Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products that may allow remote code execution, and is urging organizations with on-premise install.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C Adapter review: Few ports, fewer complaints

The Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C adapter is small enough to fit in the pocket but provides enough connectivity to support your day-to-day needs.Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C Adapter reviewAfter upgrading from an iPhone 14 to an iPhone 16 this fall, all my d.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects

The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

How the loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

It's well established that urban tree cover provides numerous environmental and psychological benefits to city dwellers. Urban trees may also bolster education outcomes and their loss could disproportionately affect students from low-income families,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Permafrost thaw impacts alpine runoff and water retention

Permafrost, a unique geological phenomenon found in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and other high-altitude cold regions, significantly influences the generation of runoff and hydrological processes in frozen watersheds. Its ability to retain water differ.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024