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.....»»
America"s role in combating global poverty examined in new book
Aristotle famously wrote, "Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.".....»»
Using artificial intelligence, scientists develop self-driving microscopy technique
As anyone who has ever skimmed a book or magazine can tell you, sometimes you don't have to read every word to grasp the essence. Inspired by this notion, scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enable a form of "speed.....»»
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie is going racing, but only after a power cut
The engine and aerodynamics both need to be pegged back to satisfy the rule book. Enlarge / When Aston Martin first announced the Valkyrie it planned to take it to Le Mans. That plan got put on hold for a while, but now it's happ.....»»
Inuit hunters blame cruise ships as narwhal disappear
To hunt the narwhal, whose long tusk was the unicorn horn of medieval myth, you need absolute silence......»»
Samsung is no longer allowing Samsung Notes to run on non-Galaxy Book devices
It looks like a recent update has essentially blocked the Samsung Notes app from running on non-Galaxy Book devices. The post Samsung is no longer allowing Samsung Notes to run on non-Galaxy Book devices appeared first on Phandroid. While.....»»
Raw material requirements for reducing global poverty calculated by weight for the first time
Today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty. To lift them out of it, an average of about six tons of raw materials are needed per person and year—in particular minerals, fossil fuels, biomass and metal ores. This is the result of a study published in.....»»
Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less: New research finds a "thicker skin" bias
People think sexual harassment and domestic abuse are less harmful for women in poverty than for higher-income women, according to four studies involving 3,052 Americans conducted by my colleagues and me. We also found that people believe women in po.....»»
Why ecological restoration without Indigenous leadership won"t last
Imagine you're sitting in your living room on a quiet evening with your family reading a book, when suddenly, complete strangers let themselves in your front door. If that wasn't enough of a shock, before you can even find your voice to ask who they.....»»
Peru"s Operation Mercury stopped most illegal gold mining in one biodiversity hotspot—then the COVID-19 pandemic hit
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a lifeline for many who live in Madre de Dios, a region in southeastern Peru, where poverty is high and jobs are scarce. But the economic development in this part of the Amazon basin comes at a cost, as it cau.....»»
AI-generated books force Amazon to cap e-book publications to 3 per day
"In order to help protect against abuse, we are lowering the volume limits we have in place." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Amazon introduced a new policy that limits Kindle authors from self-publishing more.....»»
Exploring the mind-mitochondria connection
As befits the child of a scientist, Martin Picard's young son, 3, is already learning about biology with an age-appropriate textbook, "Cell Biology for Babies." Picard winces a little whenever the book calls mitochondria the "powerhouses of the cell".....»»
Bollinger Motors readies its first electric truck, a Class 4 chassis cab
With the majority of the engineering complete on Bollinger's first commercial product, a battery-powered Class 4 chassis cab, final testing is underway, and Bollinger's marketing team is about to hit the road to book orders ahead of the planned start.....»»
Researcher examines benefits, harms and ethics of online crowdfunding
Would you help a complete stranger in desperate need of money, based solely on their social media posts? Simon Fraser University professor and bioethicist Jeremy Snyder examines the complex dimensions of this question in his new book, "Appealing to t.....»»
Who are the climate activists vandalizing art and museums, and why?
Environmental advocacy, with roots in Rachel Carson's 1962 book "Silent Spring" and the first Earth Day observances in 1970, has manifested in various forms over the years, including boycotts, blockades, and protests. In 2022, some environmental acti.....»»
3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in September
From a classic James Cameron sequel to an ultraviolent comic book adaptation, these three action movies need to be watched on Hulu in September......»»
Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 15 has a standard, by-the-book USB-C port
Apple already sells standard USB-C devices, and the iPhone is no different. Enlarge / The iPhone 15's USB-C port doesn't require special cables or chargers. (credit: Apple) The iPhone 15 lineup's transition from Lightnin.....»»
Climate change is undermining nearly all sustainable development goals, says report
At the half-time point of the 2030 Agenda, the science is clear—the planet is far off track from meeting its climate goals. This undermines global efforts to tackle hunger, poverty and ill-health, improve access to clean water and energy and many o.....»»
Disrupting the myth of water abundance in Ontario
Ontario may seem to be a water secure region, but new research out of the University of Waterloo challenges the myth of water abundance in the Great Lakes watershed......»»
Musk ignored pleas to stop alienating advertisers, new book says
Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of the social media institution once known as Twitter has drawn criticism for allegedly degrading the experience to advertisers and interest groups for allowing hate speech to flourish......»»
UK report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a "conveyor belt of disadvantage.".....»»