Low upward mobility linked to early mortality
Upward mobility—the capacity to improve one's socioeconomic status—is key to realizing the American dream of a long, prosperous, and happy life, Yale researchers say. In a new study, they found a strong relationship between the lack of upward mob.....»»
Investigation reveals varied impact of preschool programs on long-term school success
Early education programs are widely believed to be effective public investments for helping children succeed in school and for reducing income- and race-based achievement gaps. However, a new study conducted by a team of investigators from Teachers C.....»»
First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a PlayStation on wheels
The AFEELA concept previews an EV from the joint venture, due in 2026. Enlarge / Sony Honda Mobility will start taking orders for its AFEELA EV next year. (credit: Peter Nelson) We're living through a period of radically.....»»
In the Jersey suburbs, a search for rocks to help fight climate change
In early spring, George Okoko was perched on a ledge 15 feet up a crumbly cliff, trying to whack off a basketball-size piece of rock with a hammer and chisel. The locale was suburban Berkeley Heights, N.J. The rock was basalt, a common product of vol.....»»
Researchers discover key functions of therapeutically promising jumbo viruses
Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool in human health. Through the middle of the century, novel antibiotics were regularly developed in the medication.....»»
This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows
The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word that barn cats—half of them on one farm—had died suddenly......»»
Investigating coal emissions reductions and mortality in China
In 2012, China was the largest consumer of coal in the world. In 2013, the State Council of China issued the "China National Action Plan on Air Pollution Prevention and Control," aiming to reduce emissions from coal combustion. The plan included reno.....»»
Apple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon
A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.Apple Vision Pro might come to Japan soonThe Apple Vision Pro will obviously go on sal.....»»
Fallout 5 Release Date & Features: 9 Things to Know
Fallout 5 won’t arrive on shelves for a long time, but here’s a very early look at what we know right now about the next Fallout game from Bethesda. In 2015, Bethesda released Fallout 4. In 2018, the company released Fallout 76, an online rol.....»»
New space company seeks to solve orbital mobility with high delta-v spacecraft
"If we’re going to have a true space economy, that means logistics and supply services." Enlarge / What a Supernova spacecraft might look like in orbit. (credit: Portal Space Systems) Over the course of the last seven.....»»
Plastic pollution talks move closer to world-first pact
A fourth and penultimate round of UN-led negotiations to solve global plastic pollution wrapped up in Ottawa early on Tuesday with a world-first pact said to be within reach by year's end but without a cap on the production of polymers......»»
How did the early Great Barrier Reef manage rapid environmental change?
As the modern Great Barrier Reef emerged after the last ice age, it had to cope with multiple environmental stresses—rising sea levels, increased sediment from a flooding coastline, ocean turbulence and likely warming oceans......»»
Laser imaging could offer early detection for at-risk artwork
Look closely at Impressionist paintings in museums compared with photos of them taken 50 years ago, and you might notice something odd: Some are losing their bright yellow hues......»»
How to play the Smite 2 alpha test
We're finally getting Smite 2, but it isn't here just yet. If you want to play some early alpha tests, this is how to jump in......»»
Apple"s iPad doesn"t meet DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway
The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»
Intel’s big bet on efficient GPUs might actually work
An early look at Intel's next-gen Battlemage architecture holds promising signs for performance and power efficiency......»»
Apple"s iPad doesn"t yet meet the DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway
The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»
Tesla"s plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals
Tesla has said it will use a current platform and production lines to produce what it called "more affordable" models by early next year......»»
Retro gold rush: these emulators are coming to the App Store soon
Apple is allowing emulators to be submitted to the App Store. Here's what's on the way so you can play your favorite retro games on your iPhone.Emulators can bring retro gaming to the iPhoneThe early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines r.....»»
Know a rising star? Let us know
Automotive News' 11th annual search is underway for Rising Stars at automakers, suppliers, mobility companies and service providers......»»
Rocket Report: SLS workforce cuts; New Glenn launch to launch in the early fall
"This is a vital component in our preparations for launch." Enlarge / The flight hardware core stage for Europe’s new rocket, Ariane 6, is moved onto the launch pad for the first time this week. A launch is possible some time t.....»»