Organizational ghosts: Admired former leaders who continue to have outsized influence
Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business professor doesn't have night vision cameras or ultra-sensitive recording equipment, he's found a bunch of them—including several here at BYU......»»
Parents Labeling a Kid’s Friend a Bad Influence Can Backfire
Is your kid in trouble? Blaming their friends is ill advised.....»»
A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found—but mathematicians" search for perfection will continue
Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111…111. Specifically, 136,279,841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere......»»
How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets
Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The.....»»
Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence
In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State......»»
Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29
Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned......»»
Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown
Trump plans to shake up the SEC by installing pro-crypto leaders. Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on.....»»
Populist parties thrive on discontent: The data proves it
Anger and resentment have become the accepted currency of populist politicians. Donald Trump is generally the first example that comes to mind, but Europe has its fair share of these leaders too, from Viktor Orban in Hungary and Geert Wilders in the.....»»
Will we be able to continue living by the sea? Ocean experts explore considerations for governments
A publication recently launched by leading European Ocean scientists, titled Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), calls attention to the fact that we do not yet sufficiently consider how climate-induced changes in the ocean will impact how we live alongs.....»»
North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs
North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.Malware apps continue to target Mac usersIn a recent discovery, researchers at Jamf Threat L.....»»
COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large
The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing......»»
Weather extremes influence illegal migration and return between the U.S. and Mexico, study finds
Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States, suggesting that more migrants could risk their lives crossing the border as climate change fuels droughts, storms and other hardships, accordin.....»»
Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers
Boost Mobile just announced a significant milestone for its 5G network — and plans to continue to make it even better......»»
How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools
10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher communit.....»»
Unveiling the secrets of aging: Scientists discover dual role of immunoglobulins
A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and BGI Research has uncovered the intricate mechanisms by which immunoglobulins influence the aging process, a finding that might reshape our understanding of aging......»»
Max is about to tell password sharers they have to pay more
Streaming services continue to crack down on password sharing. Netflix and Disney+ have both done it recently, and soon Max will join them. more….....»»
How do we perceive our leaders? The answer is always in flux, research says
Associate professor Jayanth Narayanan has published research showing that the 2020 presidential election caused a noticeable shift in public perception of the "ideal" leader......»»
Public pressure found to influence whether companies reduce their environmental impact
The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher......»»
Study shows commercial ties influence ESG ratings and highlights need for regulation
An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings......»»
Mozambique VPN usage soars as internet restrictions continue
While it's the first time the country has resorted to strict internet censorship during protests, VPN usage keeps growing as restrictions are still in place......»»