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.....»»
Don’t count on a mobile app making you rich; you’ll likely make $50/month
If you’ve got big dreams about earning a living from creating iPhone apps, a new report makes for some sobering reading. The median monthly revenue generated by an app after a year on the App Store is less than $50 per month. There is some encou.....»»
Q&A: How parents can set children up for reading success
One of life's greatest pastimes may be settling in with a terrific book. In honor of March's National Reading Month, Laurie Gauger, Ph.D., an assistant clinical professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences at the University of Florida College.....»»
Research finds link between reducing stigma of poverty in schools and improved math, reading skills
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and math attainment of pupils......»»
Educators can foster interpartisan friendships on college campuses, suggests study
As American society continues to divide along political lines, higher education and educators have unique potential to help foster interpartisan friendships, according to a new study from North Carolina State University......»»
California can"t let big polluters win by undermining climate change disclosure laws
California took a big step last fall when lawmakers passed a pair of laws requiring big companies doing business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, shining a light on their role in fueling the climate c.....»»
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes one impactful change to Barret’s story
Barret and Dyne's story was always complex, but the way Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth changes the context with just a few lines completely changes how I view Barret......»»
EVs will be cheaper to build than ICE cars by 2027, analyst says
Dedicated EV platforms have given automakers the freedom to design assembly lines that are suited to their characteristics, Gartner analyst Pedro Pacheco said......»»
U.S., EU elections could influence future Alfa Romeo EVs
CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato hopes to launch a large, sporty crossover along the lines of the Ferrari Purosangue aimed at the U.S. and China in 2027, but geopolitical and market trends could favor a small hatchback instead......»»
Apple has enough iPad Pro OLED screens ordered to make it through Christmas
A new industry report claims that Apple will announce two new iPad Pro models before the end of March, and suppliers are readying 8.5 million OLED panels to keep the supply lines full through the end of the year.The 12.9-inch 2022 iPad ProPrevious re.....»»
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.....»»
Businesses foresee major impact from new SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules
While 98% of security professionals and executives have started working to comply with the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity disclosure ruling, over one-third are still in the early phases of their efforts, according to.....»»
New literacy research can help improve learning outcomes and fight global poverty
A new study by a team of University of Notre Dame researchers makes a significant contribution to understanding the factors that influence how young elementary school students respond to reading interventions in fragile and low-income contexts......»»
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead
Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center have prompted a two-day delay, so SpaceX took the opportunity to roll out and try and shoehorn a launch without humans from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Fo.....»»
Researchers: We can"t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse, but we shouldn"t wait to find out
On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of thousands of people. The intense winds knocked trees onto local power lines or t.....»»
Apple cancels Apple Car project, moves team to generative AI projects
Bloomberg reports that Apple has officially canceled its effort to build an electric car. “Apple made the disclosure internally Tuesday, surprising the nearly 2,000 employees working on the project, said the people, who asked not to be identifi.....»»
Gardeners can help identify potentially invasive plants
The critical role of gardeners in identifying 'future invaders'—ornamental plants that could become invasive species—has been revealed by researchers from the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society......»»
Future Apple hardware could work together to tell you about sounds in other rooms
If you're reading this, you've probably got a lot of Apple devices in your house. Apple is working on technology to get them all to listen to your house, and tell you at your desk when something is going on in another room.Apple wants homes to be fil.....»»
A very special Delta flight sold out in hours
A Delta Air Lines flight in which the destination was of little importance sold out within just a few hours of the seats going on sale......»»
Save 80% on a lifetime subscription to this book summary app
A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £47.59, saving you 80% on list price. TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £47.59, saving you 80% on list price.Failing to hit your reading goal this y.....»»
SpaceX lines up satellite launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is set to send up the 11th launch from the Space Coast this afternoon with a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base......»»