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.....»»
How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules
SEC’s new cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure rules, which require increased transparency around cybersecurity incidents, have been in effect since December 18, 2023. For businesses that already harbor conce.....»»
Peloton backpedals: Company to keep Apple GymKit support after member backlash
Our colleague Ben Lovejoy over at 9to5Mac reported two days ago that Peloton was to eliminate Apple GymKit support later this month. Amidst member backlash, Peloton has now said they will keep Apple GymKit support for the Bike+. Keep reading below to.....»»
AI-powered romantic chatbots are a privacy nightmare
They collect massive amounts of data with little disclosure about its use. Enlarge (credit: iStock via Getty Images) You shouldn’t trust any answers a chatbot sends you. And you probably shouldn’t trust it with your.....»»
Researchers studying ocean transform faults, describe a previously unknown part of the geological carbon cycle
Studying a rock is like reading a book. The rock has a story to tell, says Frieder Klein, an associate scientist in the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)......»»
The dynamics of deformable systems: Study unravels mathematical mystery of cable-like structures
Are our bodies solid or liquid? We all know the convention—that solids maintain their shapes, while liquids fill the containers they're in. But often in the real world, those lines are blurred. Imagine walking on a beach. Sometimes the sand gives w.....»»
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.....»»
Reinforcing the diverse ways people access seafood can ensure healthy communities in the face of change
As climate change affects the oceans, coastal communities—particularly those at the front lines of ocean warming and sea level rise—are facing pressures that could threaten their access to aquatic foods......»»
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites: Removal Tips for Trees and Plants
A houseplant with browning or dull leaves might seem thirsty or dehydrated. However, fine lines or minor marks near the leaf’s base could mean a different problem. These are signs of spider mites, tiny bugs that can damage indoor an.....»»
Does your community have a personality type?
Geographic sorting along ideological lines is on the rise. Counties and regions of the United States differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? Further, are people who 'fit' their communities healthier, happier, or more.....»»
Researchers: Black travelers want authentic engagement, not check boxes
After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, when travel brands—including Delta Air Lines, Hilton and Enterprise—pronounced their support for diversity and the Black Lives Matter movement, our research group was motivated to conduct a study that col.....»»
Vision Pro review-in-progress describes some key wins & losses
Macworld’s Jason Cross sounds like he’s taking an approach along somewhat similar lines to my Apple product diaries with his Vision Pro review, saying that he’s going to take time before giving a verdict – and in the meantime share some of h.....»»
Save up to $350 on every Apple M3 MacBook Pro, plus get up to $80 off AppleCare
Steeper price drops have hit Apple's M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch lines this February, with exclusive discounts on the laptops plus AppleCare savings with promo code.Save up to $350 on every M3 MacBook Pro.February 2024 discounts are in full ef.....»»
Every M3 MacBook Pro & iMac is up to $350 off, plus up to $80 off AppleCare
Exclusive deals on Apple's latest M3 MacBook Pro and iMac offer up to $350 in savings on top of a bonus coupon on AppleCare.This is not a case where only certain configurations from the M3 MacBook Pro and iMac lines are discounted. There's no need to.....»»
Someone finally cracked the “Silk Dress cryptogram” after 10 years
What does "Bismarck Omit leafage buck bank" mean to you? Enlarge / “Paul Ramify loamy event false new event” was one of the lines written on two sheets of paper found in a hidden pocket. (credit: Sara Rivers Cofield).....»»
Learning to read in times of alternative facts
The child runs a finger along the lines of text, painstakingly mouthing the words. Teaching children to read and write has always been a major task for our schools, but developments in society require a new, broader view of what this means, according.....»»
Physicians experience worse birth outcomes than lawyers, study finds
The residency period for physicians typically lines up with their optimal childbearing years. "It can be easy to think, 'Oh, you're just focusing on your career.' But people don't realize how often women are having children during residency," said Li.....»»
Reddit: IP Address Disclosure Puts User Anonymity At Risk
A third attempt by film companies to obtain information on Reddit users is facing opposition from the social media platform. The rightsholders, who want to use comments posted to Reddit as evidence in a lawsuit against an ISP, argued that disclosing.....»»
Here’s everything you should read about the Mac’s 40th birthday
Today marks the 40th birthday for the Mac, and there’s a lot of reading out there for Mac fans looking to celebrate. Here’s a roundup of some of the best things I’ve come across today. more….....»»
The Ultimate Stoner Book List for 4/20 and Everyday High Reading
On the 20th of April, tens of thousands of people around the United States celebrate marijuana. Worldwide, cannabis and budpop vape consumers look forward to this day as an excuse to gather in large groups and celebrate with pals. Who among the Bloom.....»»
Oscar nominations 2024: full list of nominees
Did Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Killers of the Flower Moon strike gold? Find out by reading all of the 2024 Oscar nominations......»»