Leaders with low self-esteem are likely to cause "toxic" stress at work, research shows
There is a mountain of evidence to show that stress is a leading cause of common and lethal diseases, including heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, cancer, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory loss and premature aging......»»
Kia, Hyundai anti-theft software fixes a work in progress
Kia and Hyundai have notified dealers that there are problems with a software fix that's being offered as a way to prevent vehicles from being hot-wired......»»
Why EA Sports and Nike think gaming NFTs can really work this time
New partnership could tap into interest from a dedicated sneakerhead market. Enlarge / You could soon be able to wear this kind of NFT sneaker in future EA Sports titles. (credit: Nike) After a lot of hype from game make.....»»
Twitter loses its top content moderation official at a key moment
Twitter has lost its top content moderation official just weeks before the company is set to undergo a regulatory stress test by European Union officials focused on its handling of user content, in the latest sign of turbulence at the company under o.....»»
Discovery challenges 30-year-old dogma in associative polymers research
A University of Virginia-led study about a class of materials called associative polymers appears to challenge a long-held understanding of how the materials, which have unique self-healing and flow properties, function at the molecular level......»»
The best shows on Netflix in June 2023
Manifest wraps up its four-season run and Fake Profile puts a woman in danger. Kick off your summer with the latest additions to the best shows on Netflix!.....»»
2023’s best sci-fi show is on Apple TV+. Here’s why you should watch it right now
Silo isn't just one of the best shows on Apple TV+, it's one of the best sci-fi shows on TV. Here's 5 reasons why you should watch it......»»
Best laptop deals: new laptop for work or play from $169
Looking for some of the best laptop deals today? We've gathered a list of the top laptop sales happening right now......»»
Improving fluid simulations with embedded neural networks
While neural networks can help to improve the accuracy of fluid flow simulations, new research shows how their accuracy is limited unless the right approach is taken. By embedding fluid properties into neural networks, simulation accuracy can improve.....»»
Study shows more mutations likely with genetically engineered synthetic DNA
Unlocking the potential of laboratory-crafted DNA, known as synthetic DNA, holds the key to groundbreaking advancements across multiple domains, according to quantum biologists from the University of Surrey......»»
Banning multibuy discounts shown to drive sales rather than curb appetites
With the government under pressure to devise policies that help curb excessive consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks, new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) finds that banning multibuy deals has the opposite effect......»»
School closings during pandemic affected parents" work schedules, finds German study
A new study shows that the closing of education and childcare facilities in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic actually had an impact on parents' employment, as the opening of facilities led to a rebound in their work hours. For example, parents.....»»
New research reveals harrowing stories of murdered Indigenous women and the failure of police to act
(Editor's note: This article mentions acts of intimate partner violence against First Nations people.).....»»
Are rich people more intelligent? Here"s what the science says
From "White Lotus" to "Succession," there's high demand for television dramas about the super rich. The characters on these shows are typically portrayed as entitled, hollow and sad. But they aren't necessarily depicted as unintelligent. So are rich.....»»
Unveiling the nanoscale frontier: Innovating with nanoporous model electrodes
Researchers at Tohoku University and Tsinghua University have introduced a next-generation model membrane electrode that promises to revolutionize fundamental electrochemical research. This innovative electrode, fabricated through a meticulous proces.....»»
Researchers unveil long-sought noncanonical cleavage mechanism in miRNA biogenesis
To discover and thoroughly demonstrate the newly identified noncanonical cleavage mechanism, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) research team, led by Prof. Tuan Anh Nguyen, Assistant Professor of the Division of Life Science,.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime right now (June 2023)
If you're in the mood for a rom-com, check out the second season of With Love this week, or peruse the best shows in every genre from Prime Video......»»
NASA lost contact with Mars Ingenuity helicopter for a week — but it’s OK now
NASA recently lost contact with the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars for a week, and the team had to work fast to avoid a collision with the rover......»»
Tiny magnetic tracking and sensing device uses magneto-mechanical resonators
A group of bio-engineers at Philips Research has developed a tiny magnetic tracking and sensing device that uses magneto-mechanical resonators to provide feedback. In their study, reported in the journal Science, Bernhard Gleich, Ingo Schmale, Tim Ni.....»»
Two-year voyage finds Pacific coral reef biodiversity is far greater than we know
The diversity of the Pacific coral reef microbiome—microorganisms which help drive and maintain reef productivity and biodiversity—may approach the current estimated total microorganism diversity on Earth according to new research. The findings,.....»»
An optical method to polarize free electrons in a laboratory setting
Polarized electrons are electrons in which spins have a "preferred" orientation or are preferentially oriented in a specific direction. The realization of these electrons has notable implications for physics research, as it can pave the way toward th.....»»