Mistakes and rethinking behavioral economics
Behavioral economics is a field that seeks to understand how people make decisions about things they want and need. The field relies on a collection of theories—models—that predict how people will make choices in a variety of situations. A well-k.....»»
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TL;DR: Save up to 50% on camping gear through June 15 at Bass Pro Shops during their summer camping event.This summer, save the rookie mistakes and underwhelming gear for someone else. Bass Pro Shops’ Bargain Cave makes it easy to get the coole.....»»
Smart Home Diary: Lack of continuous recording in HomeKit Secure Video has led me to Nest Cam with Floodlight
I’ve written about the home-building process a few times in the past. There’s something refreshing about “starting from scratch” with your home and deciding everything fresh. There’s also a benefit to rethinking the role of smart home tech.....»»
Unselfish behavior has evolutionary reasons
Altruistic behavior is often seen as an exclusively human characteristic. However, behavioral research has uncovered numerous examples of altruistic behavior in the animal kingdom. In a new study, researchers at the University of Bern show that anima.....»»
Roadside safety messages increase crashes by distracting drivers
Behavioral interventions involve gently suggesting that people reconsider or change specific undesirable behaviors. They are a low-cost, easy-to-implement and increasingly common tool used by policymakers to encourage socially desirable behaviors......»»
Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change
ACs and refrigerators help keep people safe—but they also further warm the planet. Enlarge (credit: Jupiter Images | Getty) It was a monumental day for the environmental movement more than 30 years ago when all 198 countries.....»»
LiveAction announces long-term behavioral analytics capabilities in its ThreatEye NV platform
LiveAction announced new long-term behavioral analytics capabilities in ThreatEye NV, its network detection and response platform (NDR). The platform combines next-generation data collection, advanced behavior analysis and streaming machine learning......»»
Startups near state lines gravitate toward side with lower property tax
Researchers at Iowa State University found significantly different state tax rates affect where new businesses set up shop near state lines. Their study published in the journal Small Business Economics shows the fourth greatest distortion in the U.S.....»»
The case for speaking politely to animals
How we speak matters to animals. Horses, pigs and wild horses can distinguish between negative and positive sounds from their fellow species and near relatives, as well as from human speech, according to new research in behavioral biology at the Univ.....»»
Reference genomes provide first insights into genetic roots of mustelid physiological and behavioral diversity
Mustelids are the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse family within the order Carnivora. From the tayra in the neotropics to the wolverine in the subarctic, they inhabit a variety of ecological niches and developed corresponding species-speci.....»»
Apex Legends Mobile beginner’s guide: 6 tips and tricks to get started
No need to stumble, we've made all the mistakes for you and come up with all the most important tips and tricks you need to get started in Apex Legends Mobile......»»
AwareGO Human Risk Assessment for SMEs improves cybersecurity awareness
AwareGO released Human Risk Assessment (HRA) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Created by cybersecurity experts, behavioral scientists and interaction designers, the Human Risk Assessment continuously observes top human attack vectors, i.....»»
Sugar aversion hampers cockroach coupling
A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males......»»
More gender segregation in jobs means more harassment, lower pay
A new paper in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that people who are the gender minority in their workplace are more likely to experience sexual harassment. This harassment discourages people from tak.....»»
Threats to hardware security are growing
Hardware attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated. There are several reasons this could be happening: Security increasingly supported in hardware – Mistakes can introduce severe vulnerabilities Complex interaction between security hardw.....»»
Computers Ace IQ Tests But Still Make Dumb Mistakes. Can Different Tests Help?
"AI benchmarks have lots of problems," writes Slashdot reader silverjacket. "Models might achieve superhuman scores, then fail in the real world. Or benchmarks might miss biases or blindspots. A feature in Science Magazine reports that researchers ar.....»»
Algorithm predicts which students will drop out of math courses
In the so-called MINT subjects—mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology—up to 40 percent of students drop out of their studies in the introductory phase. A research team from the Methods Center of the Faculty of Economics an.....»»
Quantum mechanics could explain why DNA can spontaneously mutate
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune to mistakes and can lead to mutations. Using sophisticated computer modeling, a team of physicists and chemists at the University of Surrey have shown tha.....»»
This researcher just beat ransomware gangs at their own game
A security researcher has discovered key flaws pertaining to popular ransomware and malware, which could lead to groups rethinking their entire approach......»»
Subtle racial slights at work cause job dissatisfaction, burnout for Black employees
Black employees face a host of subtle verbal, behavioral and environmental slights related to their physical appearance, work ethic, integrity and more, causing job dissatisfaction and burnout, according to a new study from Rice University......»»
HBO Max"s Batgirl movie might release first in theaters after all
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly rethinking its streaming strategy following Netflix's downturn......»»