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Leveling up is not working as promised—our research shows why

The UK parliament has heard findings that leveling up—arguably the Conservatives' flagship policy agenda—is beset by critical delays. In a report published on March 15, the public accounts committee, parliament's expenditure watchdog, has said th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 18th, 2024

Child-centered research shows how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations

While no official source collects data on children affected by domestic abuse, research suggests as many as 1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their lives. This equates to around six children in an average U.K. class size of 30 pupils. Educ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 10 min. ago

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 10 min. ago

Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time

Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 10 min. ago

When does Netflix’s The Night Agent season 2 start streaming? It’s closer than you think

The Night Agent, one of Netflix's most popular shows, returns in 2025 with season 2. Find out when the second season premieres and watch the all-new teaser. .....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 14 min. ago

Bluesky reaches 15 million users as more people look for alternatives to X

Bluesky, one of the many microblogging platforms, has now officially reached the milestone of 15 million registered users. A month ago, Bluesky still had 13 million followers, which shows that the social network is growing rapidly as more people look.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News21 hr. 46 min. ago

Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior

A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Improved lipid-polymer nanoparticle could advance inhalable mRNA medications and vaccines

Most people don't enjoy getting shots for treatments or vaccines. So, researchers are working to create more medicines, such as those made from messenger RNA (mRNA), that can be sprayed and inhaled......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions

Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

I effectively previewed Apple’s wall-mounted smart display in 2019, and I think it’ll be a winner

A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Apple is working on a wall-mounted smart display panel to act as “a command center for the home” – and that it could launch as early as March of next year. I effectively trialled this concept back.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Best early Black Friday HP laptop deals: Chromebook at 35% off

We've gathered the best Black Friday HP laptop deals so you won't have to do the research yourself. These offers on all kinds of laptops won't last long though......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions

North American financial institutions fielded 10 times more reports of social engineering scams in 2024 than they did a year ago, according to BioCatch. The data shows scams now represent 23% of all digital banking fraud. Growing danger of deepfake a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New secret math benchmark stumps AI models and PhDs alike

FrontierMath's difficult questions remain unpublished so that AI companies can't train against it. On Friday, research organization Epoch AI released FrontierMath, a new mathemati.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

More evidence that Europe"s ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant

In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's temperate forests before Homo sapiens. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Ecology, they take a closer look a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Disney+ 2025 preview trailer teases Andor season 2, The Bear season 4, Alien: Earth, and more

To celebrate the streamer's fifth anniversary, Disney+ released a trailer featuring upcoming TV shows in 2025, including Andor season 2 and The Bear season 4......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?

A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from water. Their research is published in the journal Micron......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

EU sustainable finance framework must go further to meet Paris Climate Goals—research shows how

New research shows that the EU's sustainable finance framework urgently needs to expand and that, in its current form, the taxonomy will not meet the Paris Climate Agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Young coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching, research reveals

Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching at high temperatures, according to a study published November 12 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Ariana S. Huffmyer of the University of Washington, US,.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024