Reading between the lines of CSR disclosure
Investors are increasingly holding companies to high corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards. That's the main reason more and more companies are choosing to disclose information about their social and environmental impact, either in standalon.....»»
Climate Is on State Ballots This Election
Several downballot races in the 2024 presidential election will carry implications for climate policy far beyond state lines.....»»
Dehumanizing child-free women in film and TV gives misogyny a stage
"When are you giving us grandkids?" and "You'll change your mind," are familiar lines heard by child-free women around the table at family dinner......»»
Teaching methods must change to address globally poor reading skills, experts say
New research led by a team from Royal Holloway and the World Bank asserts that teaching methods should improve, after discovering that global literacy goals will not be met without major intervention......»»
Does my Kindle have a headphone jack?
Amazon's new 2024 Kindle lineup is here, but there's one crucial thing to know if you're upgrading from an older model and want to go beyond reading......»»
Firms that read more perform better: Researchers analyze online reading habits from employees across firms worldwide
By analyzing online reading behavior across millions of firms worldwide, a new study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) connects how much information companies consume and how the consumption relates to their size......»»
Report reveals challenges facing transnational families
A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders......»»
M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini
Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 31
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience. If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perf.....»»
Amazon Kindle (2024) review: freshen up your love of reading
Amazon refreshed the base model Kindle with a literal fresh coat of paint. Is it worth picking up? Here's my review of the Amazon Kindle (2024)......»»
New broadband UV frequency combs offer unprecedented spectral resolution
Researchers have developed a new ultrafast laser platform that generates ultra-broadband ultraviolet (UV) frequency combs with an unprecedented one million comb lines, providing exceptional spectral resolution. The new approach, which also produces e.....»»
Save up to $200 on Apple"s M4 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple's brand-new MacBook Pro is eligible for exclusive coupon savings, with triple-digit discounts on a variety of M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max models from the 14-inch and 16-inch lines.Save on Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAppleIns.....»»
Tattoos to confront the terror of death: Researchers examine rise of memorial tattoos in Israel
The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses and.....»»
Apple Watch users can now update to watchOS 11.1
Following the release of iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence for the public, Apple is also rolling out watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch users. Keep reading as we detail more about the update. more….....»»
Saturday Citations: Reading comprehension; revisiting tardigrade orthodoxy; restoring universal symmetry
This week, physicists suggested that quantum entanglement may be really, really fast rather than instantaneous, and could be measured at an attosecond scale. Paleontologists discovered a fossilized mammal in Colorado that may have lived alongside din.....»»
Apple"s spring 2025 to be busy with M4 MacBook Air & iPad updates
A report suggests Apple's budget iPad and MacBook lines are set for updates in early 2025, and the Mac Studio won't get its M4 upgrade until the summer.M4 MacBook Air and more could arrive in early 2025Apple is quickly shifting away from the undesira.....»»
We charged our phones 150+ times to find the best portable power banks
If you have a smartphone, you need a portable power bank… and we can guarantee that every single person reading this right now has a … The post We charged our phones 150+ times to find the best portable power banks appeared first on BGR......»»
Reading Lord of the Rings aloud: Yes, I sang all the songs
It's not easy, but you really can sing in Elvish if you try! Like Frodo himself, I wasn't sure we were going to make it all the way to the end of our quest. But this week, my fami.....»»
David Harbour cried reading the Stranger Things season 5 finale: ‘Best episode they’ve ever done’
While appearing on a panel, David Harbour teased the Stranger Things season 5 finale, saying it was so good that it made him cry......»»
New technique enhances precision in measuring short-lived atomic nuclei
Researchers at the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou (HIRFL-CSR) have introduced a technique, Tune-IMS, designed to improve the precision of isochronous mass spectrometry (IMS) in measuring short-lived atomic nuclei. The development offers refin.....»»
Toyota and Hyundai"s Boston Dynamics team up on humanoid robot
The partnership plans to fuse language-based models and advanced robotics to accelerate AI integration, and eventual integration in production lines......»»