Persistent gender imbalances in UK political candidate selections: A call for systemic reform
In a comprehensive analysis by Dr. Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the U.K.'s C.....»»
Lawmakers call for the ban of 2 Chinese suppliers to Ford, Volkswagen
Lawmakers send letters that allege suppliers use forced labor along their supply chain......»»
Engineered nanocomplexes achieve systemic gene silencing in crops
Gene silencing in plants has faced significant challenges, primarily due to the difficulty of transporting RNA molecules across plant cell membranes and achieving systemic effects. Traditional genetic engineering methods are time-consuming and often.....»»
Perturbations simplify the study of "super photons"
Thousands of particles of light can merge into a type of "super photon" under suitable conditions. Physicists call such a state a photon Bose-Einstein condensate......»»
Colonialism and gender inequality: The case of political representation in Nigeria
Nigeria ranked 130th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap report. Neoliberal tropes have posited this as a regional problem, whereby gender inequalities have prevailed as intrinsic to a 'one-size-fits-all' African culture. In turn, Western i.....»»
On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Study indicates political connections fuel innovation in emerging markets, but talent makes the difference
Political connections can be a double-edged sword for innovation in emerging markets. While they provide companies with valuable resources and partnerships, the right kind of skilled talent is needed to take advantage of these benefits, according to.....»»
To hire the right job candidate, humans and machines should clear up this simple miscommunication
Nearly every Fortune 500 company now uses some form of artificial intelligence to help them hire the best talent by screening resumes or analyzing test performance. But these AI hiring tools are probably spitting out worse candidates than hiring mana.....»»
Activision Wins $14.5m Judgment After EngineOwning Cheat Makers Bailed Out
An Activision lawsuit targeting a group of Call of Duty cheat makers has ended with a $14.5m judgment in favor of the plaintiffs. The defendants, all linked to Germany-based EngineOwning UG, initially put up a spirited defense against alleged violati.....»»
Automakers push ahead with DE&I efforts despite testy public atmosphere
Diversity efforts have increasingly become political punching bags in some circles, but automakers have remained steadfast in their dedication to DE&I......»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
Xbox Games Showcase 2024 + Black Ops 6 Direct: How to watch and what to expect
Here's everything you should know before watching 2024's Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct......»»
‘What? Things change!’ The ‘I’m a Mac guy’ actor, Justin Long, does new ad for Windows PCs
Justin Long, who famously used to call Windows PCs bad on television, is back and has switched sides in a new ad. Hey, remember those "I'm a Mac" TV commercials from 20 years ago? Qualcomm and Microsoft sure hope you do.As spotted by The Verge,.....»»
Ex-OpenAI staff call for “right to warn” about AI risks without retaliation
Open letter argues for AI whistleblower provisions due to lack of government oversight. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, a group of former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees published an open letter calling f.....»»
Decision-making analysis for a new variant of the classical secretary problem
The classic "secretary problem" involves interviewing job candidates in a random order. Candidates are interviewed one by one, and the interviewer ranks them. After each interview, the interviewer must either accept or reject the candidate. If they a.....»»
Is seeing believing? Not really, so animal welfare campaigns should take a different approach
Social justice movements often allude to the idea that "seeing is believing," meaning that if people are exposed to a given injustice, political transformation will follow......»»
Scientists call for conservation of Amazon"s unseen water cycle
Beyond the rainforests, scientists are zeroing in on changes occurring to a natural water cycle that could forever alter the Amazon......»»
Researchers call for return of Sumas Lake following devastating 2021 floods
A new proposal has emerged in response to the November 2021 floods that swept Sumas Prairie in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, causing mass evacuations and millions in damages......»»
Researchers call for strengthening sustainability regulations in laws governing space exploration
In a new study, a team of researchers led by Dimitra Atri of the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Center for Astrophysics and Space Science call for strengthening existing planetary protection policies beyond the space surrounding Earth to include requirements.....»»
Team of international experts call for urgent action against increasing threat from invasive species
While invasive alien species have long been recognized as a major threat to nature and people, urgent action now is needed to tackle this global issue. This is the critical evaluation by the 88 authors, representing 101 organizations from 47 countrie.....»»
Saturday Citations: The sound of music, sneaky birds, better training for LLMs. Plus: Diversity improves research
In the small fishing village where I grew up, we didn't have much. But we helped our neighbors, raised our children to respect the sea, and embraced an inclusive scientific methodology with a cross section of sex, race and gender among study particip.....»»