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.....»»
Revolutionizing spectrometry with ultra-simplicity: Disrupting conventional designs through novel diffraction computing
Spectrometers are crucial scientific instruments in various research fields and have consistently served as indispensable tools for foundational research. However, the unwieldy size of conventional spectrometers poses challenges for cost-effective an.....»»
Sling TV vs. Hulu With Live TV
Sling TV and Hulu With Live TV do things a little differently but are strong competitors for live streaming video. But one has a pretty huge ace up its sleeve......»»
Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks
One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MF.....»»
Sling TV vs. Fubo
Sling TV and Fubo are two excellent options for a live streaming service, but they come about things differently......»»
NASA selects first lunar instruments for Artemis astronaut deployment
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar envir.....»»
New NASA software simulates science missions for observing terrestrial freshwater
From radar instruments smaller than a shoebox to radiometers the size of a milk carton, there are more tools available to scientists today for observing complex Earth systems than ever before. But this abundance of available sensors creates its own u.....»»
Italians" and Swedes" gestures vary when they tell stories, which may show cultures think differently about narratives
When we talk, we often use our hands in addition to words. Gesturing is a phenomenon that has been observed across languages and cultures. Some cultures are typically thought to use more gestures than others......»»
APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware
APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) has been spotted targeting German political parties for the first time, Mandiant researchers have shared. Phishing leading to malware The attack started in late February 2024, with phishing emails containi.....»»
Breakaway parties threaten to disrupt South Korea"s two-party system. Can they also end parliamentary gridlock?
Contemporary South Korean politics has traditionally been dominated by just two main parties—in common with many other countries with strong presidential systems. But that could soon change......»»
NASA, industry improve lidars for exploration, science
NASA engineers will test a suite of new laser technologies from an aircraft this summer for Earth science remote sensing. Called "lidar," the instruments could also be used to improve models of the moon's shape and aid the search for Artemis landing.....»»
Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they eat......»»
Spotify brings real-time listening parties feature ‘Jam’ to its desktop app
Spotify on Thursday announced that it is bringing its “Jam” real-time listening party feature to its desktop users. The feature was introduced last year on Spotify’s iOS and Android app and lets users create real-time listening sessions that ot.....»»
Advancing plant biology with breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing
Recent breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA), such as the recently developed "RevGel-seq" method, have revolutionized plant cell analysis. This technique, independent of special instruments, streamlines processes and resolves protoplast.....»»
98% of businesses linked to breached third parties
According to the updated SEC regulations on cybersecurity incident disclosure, findings by SecurityScorecard reveal that 98% of companies are associated with a third party that has experienced a breach. It often takes months or longer for breaches to.....»»
Antitrust lawsuit ACV Auctions brought against competitors is settled, parties say
ACV Auctions said Wednesday that an antitrust lawsuit it filed against its vehicle auction competitors Manheim, ADESA and others in 2022 has been resolved......»»
NASA Artemis science, first intuitive machines flight head to moon
A suite of NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations is on the way to our nearest celestial neighbor for the benefit of humanity. Through this flight to the moon, they will provide insights into the lunar surface environment and test tec.....»»
Study finds emojis are differently interpreted depending on gender, culture, and age of viewer
Gender, culture, and age all appear to play a role in how emojis are interpreted, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Yihua Chen, Xingchen Yang and colleagues from the University of Nottingham, UK......»»
When placed outdoors, female lab mice behave very differently
When you take the lab away, female mice are more likely to play, according to a new Cornell study......»»
Politically conservative CEOs found to think differently about transparency
As a purely voluntary form of disclosure, management earnings forecasts may tell us as much about the managers themselves as about their company's financial future. All sorts of personality traits may influence the content and cadence of forecasts, b.....»»
Why the UK needs connected strategies for net zero and leveling up
The Government's Net Zero Strategy (2022) calls for more attention to community-based action to meet ambitious targets. Similarly, the recently published report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for "left behind" neighborhoods, "A neighborhood str.....»»