Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»
Oh buoy! A new-generation satellite mission to study color of the ocean from space
Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the color of the ocean from space, providing vital in.....»»
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft’s display issue just got worse
If you recently ordered a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, we have bad news. Amazon is temporarily halting shipments of its first color Kindle......»»
Fingerprints on ancient terracotta figurines show men, women and children worked on figurines
A recent preliminary study by Ph.D. student Leonie Hoff of the University of Oxford, published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, provides insight into how ancient fingerprints left on terracotta figurines reveal the age and sex of their makers......»»
23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a sma.....»»
Ryanair trims passenger growth target on Boeing delays
Ryanair trims passenger growth target on Boeing delays.....»»
iOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence expected in early December
A new report suggests that the actual launch date for iOS 18.2 will be the first week of December, featuring new graphics tools including Image Playground and Genmoji.iOS 18.2 will focus on graphics tools that leverage Apple Intelligence.The Bloomber.....»»
Pakistan shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution
Pakistan's second city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, government authorities said Sunday, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous......»»
30 years ago, New York City went dark and NBC’s Must See TV shined brightly
In 1994, three of NBC's main sitcoms participated in an ambitious crossover featuring a power outage in NYC. Thirty years later, the gimmick still feels fresh......»»
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride.....»»
iOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence now expected in early December
A new report suggests that the actual launch date for iOS 18.2 will be the first week of December, featuring new graphics tools including Image Playground and Genmoji.iOS 18.2 will focus on graphics tools that leverage Apple Intelligence.The Bloomber.....»»
Learning more about supernovae through stardust
Most of the diverse elements in the universe come from supernovae. We are, quite literally, made of the dust of those long-dead stars and other astrophysical processes. But the details of how it all comes about are something astronomers strive to und.....»»
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple"s iPhone 16
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple"s iPhone 16.....»»
Amber Alert canceled after pregnant woman and four children found safe
Amber Alert canceled after pregnant woman and four children found safe.....»»
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience.....»»
A comparison of bat and bird wings reveals their evolutionary paths are vastly different
Bats are incredibly diverse animals: They can climb onto other animals to drink their blood, pluck insects from leaves or hover to drink nectar from tropical flowers, all of which require distinctive wing designs......»»
Infosec products of the month: October 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Balbix, BreachLock, Commvault, Dashlane, Data Theorem, Edgio, ExtraHop, Fastly, Frontegg, GitGuardian, IBM, Ivanti, Jumio, Kusari, Legit Security,.....»»
The best color laser printers for 2024: tested and reviewed
Color laser printers are a smart choice for home offices and small businesses, but which should you buy? Here are our top picks for every budget......»»
Best Amazon Kindle Colorsoft chargers
Charge your Amazon Kindle Colorsoft quickly with these best chargers. The post Best Amazon Kindle Colorsoft chargers appeared first on Phandroid. If you have ever wished for a Kindle with a color display, Amazon has finally listened to you.....»»
Russia fines Google an impossible amount in attempt to end YouTube bans
Kremlin rep on fine of 2 undecillion rubles: "I cannot even say this number." Russia has fined Google an amount that no entity on the planet could pay in hopes of getting YouTube.....»»
The Wyze Scale Ultra offers a massive 4.3-inch display, supports remote access
The Wyze Scale Ultra boasts a massive 4.3-inch color display, making it easy to monitor 13 different health metrics. It also supports remote access via Wi-Fi.....»»