Most Americans have heard about cryptocurrencies, but far fewer have ever invested in or used them
Furthermore, a full 16 percent of those questioned say they have personally invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency at some point......»»
Americans may soon get warnings about ultra-processed foods: Report
Nutrition experts are reviewing data on ultra-processed foods for 2025 guidance. Enlarge / Students decide between Lunchables and a walking taco during lunch at Pembroke Elementary School on Thursday September 7, 2023, in Pembrok.....»»
Q&A: Philosophy meets physics—professor uncovers hidden truth about Newton"s 300-year old law
Like most high schoolers in an intro to physics class, Dan Hoek heard the legendary tale of Isaac Newton and the apple......»»
October Consumer Food Insights Report highlights Thanksgiving meal plans
Nearly eight in 10 Americans will celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a special meal, according to the October 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report......»»
Letting low-income Americans buy groceries online with SNAP benefits decreased the share of people without enough food
The share of low-income U.S. families experiencing food insufficiency—sometimes or often not having enough food to eat—fell from 24.5% to 22.5% at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we found in a new study published in the November 2023.....»»
Netflix"s #1 movie this week is a dark thriller that came out of nowhere
Locked In is a smash hit on Netflix, but no one will blame you if you've never heard of it......»»
Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers, finds study
While racial disparities in education have narrowed in the U.S., African American individuals from well-educated backgrounds still find it especially difficult to attain the same high level of education as their parents. A new study points to entrenc.....»»
How climate conscious Americans reduce their carbon footprints
Bala Sivaraman drives an electric car around the US capital Washington, buys used clothes and furniture and cooks his vegan meals on an induction stove he bought after parting ways with his gas oven......»»
Fall COVID shot uptake is an “abysmal” 7%; wastewater testing impaired
Meanwhile, a quarter of the country's wastewater testing sites are offline. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Lindsey Nicholson) More than a month since US health officials recommended updated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans.....»»
Apple testing tvOS 17 on an iPad mini as it works on HomePod with a screen
It’s been a while since we’ve heard rumors about Apple’s ambitious plans to expand the HomePod lineup. A few days ago, we got a first look at a prototype HomePod with an LCD screen on top. However, Apple wants to go even further, and 9to5Mac ha.....»»
In person or online? Researchers find people"s stated support for democracy depends on how they"re asked
Americans may be less satisfied with U.S. democracy than previously thought and new survey methods may have something to do with that disconnect, according to researchers at Georgia State University......»»
T-Mobile says Ultra Capacity 5G now available for 300 million people
T-Mobile has been hustling over the last few years aiming to build the most powerful and dense 5G network. Now the Uncarrier says it has hit a major milestone, Ultra Capacity 5G coverage for 300 million Americans. more….....»»
Most Americans are concerned about how companies use their personal data
Some 81% of Americans are concerned about how companies use their personal data, according to a large-scale study. Two-thirds of those surveyed said they have little to no understanding of what companies do with the data collected about them, and.....»»
What is ANC and how do noise-cancelling headphones work?
You've probably heard of active noise-canceling headphones, but what do they do and how do they work? Give us a few minutes and we'll make you an expert......»»
Opinion: Climate change isn"t just about emissions. We"re ignoring a huge part of the fight
Last month, we heard yet again about the need to stop global warming at about 1.5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels. The International Energy Agency outlined a plan to meet that goal, and the United Nations secretary-general implored nat.....»»
Examining the function of salmon cooling stations
You've heard of the salmon run: upon reaching sexual maturity, wild Atlantic salmon, which are born in freshwater rivers but spend most of their adult life in the ocean, swim upstream all the way back to their birthplace to spawn. This remarkable mig.....»»
Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal
Apple Card and Apple Savings are performing so poorly for Goldman Sachs, one executive has reportedly said that "we should never have done this f****** thing."Apple CardGoldman Sachs invested heavily in its consumer lending projects, most notably on.....»»
Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the U.S.
Ferrari said the decision came in response to requests from the market and dealers as many of its clients have invested in crypto......»»
MOVEit data breach exposed personal data of 64M people; SEC investigating
A MOVEit data breach resulted in “at least” 64 million people having their personal data exposed by the failings of a company they’ve likely never heard of. The breach affected customer organizations ranging from Sony to the Louisiana Office.....»»
FT thinks Apple should buy Nintendo, and it’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard today
Last month, leaked emails by Microsoft Gaming CEO in 2020 showed Phil Spencer thought buying Nintendo would be “THE prime asset” for the Microsoft Gaming … The post FT thinks Apple should buy Nintendo, and it’s the stupidest t.....»»
How UX designers can use brain science to influence user experience
Understanding the science behind the fine art of balancing users’ attention and intention. As a UX designer deeply invested in the world of apps and user experience, there’s a subject that has been occupying my mind lately—the f.....»»