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Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals

Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies. It's also a goal of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2024

iPhone 17 Slim specs will be an enormous engineering & supply chain challenge

Apple's supply chain will be challenged to produce the rumored iPhone 17 Slim. Here's what features the company is rumored to jam into the thinnest iPhone yet.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is expected to form p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges

Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also undermines efforts to preserve genetic diversity......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

The origin of genetic code: Study finds textbook version needs revision

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Enzymes evolved mix-and-match characteristics to shape nitrogen metabolism diversity across the planet

To boost crops more efficiently in the future, the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story—they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

The ‘best OLED that LG has ever made’ is $500 off today

The 65-inch LG OLED Evo G4 TV, which we reviewed as "a triumph of modern television engineering," is on sale from Best Buy at $500 off. Don't miss this chance!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Apple’s UK investment tops £18B, supports 550k jobs, inc ‘critical’ engineering

Apple’s UK investment exceeds £18B ($23B) over the past five years, and the company says that it now supports over 550,000 direct and indirect jobs. CEO Tim Cook said Apple had been serving UK customers for more than 40 years, and now has 40 re.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Tim Cook says Apple has invested over $18 billion in the UK since 2019

As he visits Apple Stores in London, Tim Cook says the company is continuing to expand on its more than $18 billion investment in the country, and how it has doubled its engineering teams there.Tim Cook (left) has a pint with "Slow Horses" star Jack.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Rethinking the quantum chip: Engineers present new design for superconducting quantum processor

Researchers at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have realized a new design for a superconducting quantum processor, aiming at a potential architecture for the large-scale, durable devices the quantum revolution dem.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

New tools for tourism businesses to meet sustainable development goals

Quality control tools offer actionable solutions for businesses to build sustainability and address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments

Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms enable application development by citizen developers, often generating “shadow engineering” projects that evade security oversight. While LCNC solutions like Power BI reports and automated workflows foster agilit.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 10, 2024

Cloud Security Engineer Sendbird | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will work with engineering teams to build secure infrastructure at scale, secure multi-account and multi-cloud infrastructure for Sen.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

These are the best budget-friendly fitness accessories for iPhone and Apple Watch

Looking for stocking stuffers or getting a head start on goals for 2025? If you’re an iPhone and Apple Watch user, these budget-friendly fitness accessories are sure to enhance anyone’s experience without breaking the bank. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Google’s Genie 2 “world model” reveal leaves more questions than answers

Long-term persistence, real-time interactions remain huge hurdles for AI worlds. In March, Google showed off its first Genie AI model. After training on thousands of hours of 2D r.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

A nature conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native habitat

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline—they were partly responsible for 60% of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent decades. Non-native mammals in Central Europe include speci.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Robots give scientists unprecedented access to study coral reef biodiversity

Mesophotic coral ecosystems have some of the highest diversity of stony corals (Scleractinia) in the world, making them particularly important for researchers. These ecosystems are also unique because they host more native species compared to shallow.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

A microRNA solves an evolutionary mystery of butterfly and moth wing coloration

Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing color patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing color pattern variants associated with the presence and absence of melanin. Many of these wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware

Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and cryptoc.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Mechanical engineer figures out way to enhance sensitivity of nanopores for early detection of diseases

SMU Lyle mechanical engineering graduate student Kamruzzaman Joty has introduced a new technique in nanotechnology for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, potentially paving the way for new methods of early disease detection......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Four new mushroom species discovered in Sweden

A researcher at Uppsala University has discovered four new mushrooms, three of which are found in Sweden—where they are already threatened with extinction. It is a case of hidden species diversity in the group of hydnoid fungi......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024