Populistist parties use parliamentary instruments differently
Populist parties in national parliaments have a different style of working from their colleagues in other parties. They often vote against Cabinet proposals, but do not ask more questions about Cabinet activities. This is the finding of Leiden resear.....»»
Investigating how men and women react differently to humor
How do men react to jokes that make fun of them? Researchers at the Universities of Würzburg and Kaiserslautern-Landau investigated this question. The result surprised them too......»»
Physicists rediscover a discarded theory to solve a mystery of how glass damping sound
For about half a century, physicists have puzzled over vibrations in glass at low temperatures. The reason: Glass carries sound waves and vibrations differently than other solids—it "vibrates differently." But why? And how can the propagation of so.....»»
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of.....»»
Australia has a strong hand to tackle gambling harm. Will it go all in or fold?
A ban on all gambling advertising within three years has attracted the most attention of the 31 recommendations made by the Australian parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, which reported this week......»»
Hands-on: CarPlay in iOS 17 adds SharePlay for Apple Music listening parties, even for long-distance friends
One of the big changes in iOS 17 for CarPlay users is the addition of SharePlay support for Apple Music. This feature allows anyone in the car to control and contribute to what’s playing via Apple Music, rather than just one person. SharePlay in C.....»»
Christiaan Huygens and the Pendulum Clock
The Scientific Revolution was a momentous time. Most historians of science agree that during this era — 1500 to 1700 CE — people started thinking differently, more scientifically, about the way the world worked. Many began to think of the w.....»»
New mass spectrometry combo offers promise for tapping nature"s unknown chemical universe
The universe is awash in billions of possible chemicals. But even with a bevy of high-tech instruments, scientists have determined the chemical structures of just a small fraction of those compounds, maybe 1%......»»
Plant-based marketing campaign uses Steve Jobs & faces potential conflict with Apple
A new marketing campaign aims to promote plant-based diets and convince people to stop eating meat, and uses Steve Jobs' famous slogan, but it may get pushback from Apple.Steve Jobs famously had a fruit-based dietEat Differently, a newly established.....»»
Dashlane now supports passkeys on Android
Android 14 allows for the new passwordless technology to be handled by third-parties, and Dashlane is on board......»»
The best last-minute Father"s Day gifts
Whose bright idea was it to cram Father's Day right in the middle of graduation season and summer kickoff parties? There are so many distractions this time of year that you'd almost be forgiven if Father's Day totally slipped your mind. But with June.....»»
Record Labels and RCN Open to Settling Piracy Liability Lawsuit
Internet provider RCN and several major music companies are exploring options to settle their piracy liability dispute. A mediator was assigned this week to help the parties reach a deal but the same can't be said about a lawsuit filed against the IS.....»»
Proving Liability in Personal Injury Cases: Key Elements to Consider
If you are injured in an accident, compensation could be available for medical expenses, lost wages and physical pain and suffering. But for you to receive this financial relief from third parties you must first prove their liability for your injurie.....»»
The first prehistoric wind instruments discovered in the Levant
Although the prehistoric site of Eynan-Mallaha in northern Israel has been thoroughly examined since 1955, it still holds some surprises for scientists. Seven prehistoric wind instruments known as flutes, recently identified by a Franco-Israeli team,.....»»
Study: Tools to assess crime risk for young cohorts are likely to fail over time if they ignore social change
Risk assessment instruments (RAIs) are widely used to inform high-stakes decision-making in the criminal justice system and other areas, such as health care and child welfare. These tools typically assume a relation between predictors and outcomes th.....»»
Advanced imaging of root chemicals offers new insights on plant growth
On a sunny springtime stroll through a park, it's easy to ignore the parts of plants that are hidden from view. Plant biologists see things differently. They look below the surface where plant roots are organized in elaborate systems that are critica.....»»
Gender trumps politics in determining people"s ability to read others" minds, study finds
Political parties regularly claim to have their finger on the pulse and be able to read the public mood. Yet a new study challenges the idea that being political makes you good at understanding others: it shows gender, not politics, is a far more imp.....»»
ChatGPT on Wall Street Could Be Disastrous, Financial History Shows
Using artificial intelligence like ChatGPT to trade stocks and other financial instruments could have benefits—and perils.....»»
Fusion Risk Management TPRM enhancements deliver continuous monitoring of third parties
Fusion Risk Management announced expanded functionality of its third-party risk management (TPRM) offering. The enhanced solution delivers continuous monitoring of third parties beyond its traditional instance as well as an evaluation of potential op.....»»
Auto supplier Gentex hit by ransomware attack
Company says it "is aware of the data breach that occurred several months ago, and we have communicated to all affected parties. It's important to note that the breach has not had an impact on our operations.".....»»
Study: Allowing financial trading in California"s wholesale electricity market significantly reduces volatility
Forward markets—over-the-counter marketplaces that set the price of a financial instrument or asset—are used to trade a variety of instruments, including securities and commodities. In a new study, researchers measured the extent to which forward.....»»