New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty, researchers say
Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around the world, Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis......»»
How to convert a Kindle book to a PDF
Amazon locks its Kindle e-books to its Kindle devices, but there's a way to convert these files to read them as PDFs. This guide shows you how......»»
"Iwájú" trailer: Disney"s enticing limited series is set in a futuristic Nigeria
Disney limited series "Iwájú" will blend the spirit of Lagos, Nigeria with comic-book style storytelling. Disney has teamed up with storytelling collective Kugali for limited series, Iwájú: a thrilling new limited series that bl.....»»
Research analyzes energy poverty in La Cañada Real, Spain
About 4,000 people in Madrid, almost half of the inhabitants of La Cañada Real, have experienced extreme energy poverty. That is one of the conclusions of a study by researchers at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) that analyses the energy.....»»
Researchers studying ocean transform faults, describe a previously unknown part of the geological carbon cycle
Studying a rock is like reading a book. The rock has a story to tell, says Frieder Klein, an associate scientist in the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)......»»
The San people of southern Africa: Where ethics codes for researching indigenous people could fail them
There is a long and often complicated history of researchers studying Indigenous people. In 1999, the education scholar Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, in her book "Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, "emphasized the colonial character.....»»
New research debunks the "unhappy worker" narrative, but finds most still believe it
As a sociologist who studies how people think and feel about work, I've been struck by the unflattering cultural narrative that has intensified around work in recent years......»»
Boox Note Air3 review: A solid e-ink book reader, but a little niche
The Boox Note Air3 is a fantastic entry into the e-reader market, but its weight and larger screen compared to some of the smaller models by the company can make it a bit cumbersome to cart around.Boox Note Air3 We love e-ink tablets. Not only are th.....»»
The myth of men"s full-time employment
Men's employment in the U.S. reached a 20-year high in 2023, with nearly 90% of men ages 25 to 54 in the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This supports the broad expectation—some might say stereotype—that full-time employme.....»»
This 2024 superhero movie is almost certain to fail. Here’s why
2023 had its fair share of comic book movie bombs, and this upcoming movie will surely be 2024's first superhero disaster at the box office and with critics......»»
Samsung’s smartphone webcam feature could be exclusive to their laptops
Samsung will soon allow Galaxy phone owners to use their phones as webcams, but it could be exclusive to Galaxy Book laptops. The post Samsung’s smartphone webcam feature could be exclusive to their laptops appeared first on Phandroid. I.....»»
Toyota may slow production after sprinting to records in latest quarter
Toyota cut its annual global sales forecast, largely due to the suspension of shipments from Daihatsu, but still expects to book record profits......»»
Toyota may slow production after sprinting to records
Toyota cut its annual global sales forecast, largely due to the suspension of shipments from Daihatsu, but still expects to book record profits......»»
Here’s how to book a Vision Pro demo at an Apple Store
Want to try Apple Vision Pro for yourself? Following the launch of the device when Apple Stores only offered first-come first-serve demos, you can now make an appointment to guarantee a time slot. Here’s how to reserve a Vision Pro demo at Apple......»»
Study reveals significant discrepancies in common poverty measurement approaches
Methods commonly used to measure poverty can lead to vastly different conclusions about who actually lives in poverty, according to a new Stanford University-led study. Based on household surveys in sub-Saharan Africa, the first-of-its-kind analysis,.....»»
Love and hate in ancient times: New anthology on "magical" texts published
"Magical" texts from Egypt in Coptic script and language are at the center of a research project at the University of Würzburg. They have now been collected and scientifically annotated for the first time in a 600-page book......»»
How to get the free Fugitive Cell Shaded Swatch in Suicide Squad
Want to get that classic comic book look for your Suicide Squad characters? The Fugitive Cell Shaded Swatch is free if you know how to redeem it in the game......»»
NASA is looking for commercial Mars missions. Do people still want to go to Mars?
Mars has been a source of myth, lore and inspiration since antiquity. It is also an interesting place to research—a legitimate candidate for us to find some form of alien life......»»
Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate
Chris Bathgates book on industrial art is a triumph of beautiful sculpture and elegant writing The post Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Professor debunks sex and relationship pop psychology, offers alternatives backed with science
From the Five Love Languages to the concept of "Happy Wife, Happy Life," popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Profe.....»»