Numbers Are Persuasive—If Used in Moderation
Despite high levels of innumeracy and math anxiety, people often appreciate numeric data.....»»
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia's western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals......»»
Green growth or degrowth: What is the right way to tackle climate change?
Nearly all the world's governments and vast numbers of its people are convinced that addressing human-induced climate change is essential if healthy societies are to survive. The two solutions most often proposed go by various names but are widely kn.....»»
Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act......»»
Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs are selling well, but its AI GPU sales are ridiculous
Data center revenue is up 279% from the same quarter last year. Enlarge / Nvidia's AI-accelerating GPUs are driving its revenue numbers to new heights. (credit: Nvidia) Most Ars readers still probably know Nvidia best fo.....»»
Nvidia’s earnings are up 206% from last year as it continues riding the AI wave
Data center revenue is up 279% from the same quarter last year. Enlarge / Nvidia's AI-accelerating GPUs are driving its revenue numbers to new heights. (credit: Nvidia) Most Ars readers still probably know Nvidia best fo.....»»
Why are so many graduates shunning teaching? Pay—but not bonuses—could be the answer
There is a persistent shortage of teachers in England. Numbers of new recruits fail to meet targets, and too many teachers are leaving their jobs. It's clear that more new teachers are needed—but apparently, not enough people are choosing the profe.....»»
Researchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes
Bacteria that benefit plants are thought to be a critical contributor to crops and other ecosystems, but climate change may reduce their numbers, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. They have published their findings in.....»»
Wildlife-vehicle collisions study delves into factors that impact detecting animals after dark
According to a 2008 study, wildlife-vehicle collisions cost an estimated $8.4 billion in damages, with more than 58,000 people injured and 440 deaths occurring annually. These numbers continue to increase as urban sprawl expands and human–wildlife.....»»
Want to be more persuasive online? Use the present tense, study suggests
One Amazon review is written in the past tense: "I was thrilled when I put on this shirt!" Another reads, "I will definitely wear this shirt a lot." Yet another says, "I love wearing this shirt.".....»»
Many physicists assume we must live in a multiverse—but their basic math may be wrong
One of the most startling scientific discoveries of recent decades is that physics appears to be fine-tuned for life. This means that for life to be possible, certain numbers in physics had to fall within a certain, very narrow range......»»
November 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Year 21 begins
The October forecast for large numbers of CVEs addressed in Windows 10 and 11 and the recent record on the number fixed in Windows Server 2012 was spot on! Microsoft addressed 75 CVEs in Windows 11, 80 in Windows 10, and 61 in Server 2012 R2. While S.....»»
Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all U.S. auto workers
Biden spoke to UAW workers here in Illinois as the Democratic president tries to rally support for his economic agenda and firm up sagging popularity numbers, ahead of a re-election campaign next year......»»
People Love YouTube TV, Google’s Fastest Growing Product
Leaked internal numbers from Google indicate that people are loving YouTube TV right now, with the service currently marked as the company’s fastest growing product. The numbers are from October ’22 to October ’23, and not only is i.....»»
Fewer insects hitting your car windscreen? Here"s why
Every summer for almost the last 20 years, volunteers from the Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, both in the UK, have been tracking car number plates. But not in the the way you might think. Their inspections aim to register the numbers of flying inse.....»»
The new 1TB PS5 has more usable storage space than the Xbox Series X
The new PlayStation 5 model has a 1TB drive, but how much of that is usable? Here's how the numbers compare to the 2020 PS5 and the Xbox Series X......»»
Meta"s moderation failures incite hate and human rights abuses, according to Amnesty International
A new report from Amnesty International accuses Meta of having an inciting role in an ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, pressuring the company to compensate victims and reform its content moderation. Meta, and its platform Facebook,.....»»
Signal is a step closer to ditching phone numbers in the name of privacy
Users will soon be able to use usernames to connect with each other instead of giving out their personal number. Here's all you need to know......»»
YouTube TV still leads after latest round of streaming numbers
YouTube TV and Fubo are showing a good bit of growth, while those in the middle of the pack seem to just be happy to be there......»»
Xbox moderation team turns to AI for help filtering a flood of user content
Automated language/vision models help evaluate player reports, Gamerpic uploads, and more. Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Anyon.....»»
Outer Banks beaches saw a busy sea turtle nesting season
On the Outer Banks, 2023 nesting numbers indicate that sea turtles had a solid year......»»