Research explores voters" threshold for transgressions by political candidates
During a 2016 campaign stop in Iowa, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pronounced, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, OK?".....»»
Apple restarts iOS, iPadOS, MacOS betas with bigger Apple Intelligence push
Following the issuing of release candidates for the update, Apple has moved on to a new generation of betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Apple issued the first release candidates of its ope.....»»
All debate answers in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Debating other candidates for the throne in Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't as easy as you may think, so here are all the right answers to earn you great rewards......»»
In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan
Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»
Crucial role of peer support for African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions
A new study conducted by researchers at George Washington University sheds light on the critical role that same-race peer groups play in the success of African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The research unders.....»»
Future atmospheric rivers could bring catastrophic ocean level rise off the West Coast, simulation study shows
A team of climate specialists from the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Climate and Global Dynamics Lab, Texas A&M University, and Pennsylvania State University has found evidence for a rise in ocean levels during future atmospheric rive.....»»
The Canadian Arctic shows that understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision
Embrace change, they say, or become a casualty. This adage weighed heavily on my mind during my latest research trip to the Arctic. Repeatedly, I found myself clutching the .303 caliber rifle over my shoulder—a piece of equipment I once considered.....»»
Climate change projected to deplete food sources of endangered whale sharks
As part of her Ph.D. research at The University of Queensland, lead investigator Dr. Samantha Reynolds, now a Research Fellow from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute, used three future climate change scenarios from CMIP6 climate models to in.....»»
Availability of parental leave may affect social norms on gender division of childcare
In research published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, investigators have examined the relationship between countries' parental leave policies and young adults' perceptions of social norms for the division of childcare duties between moth.....»»
Mobile phone networks and Bluetooth technology could help researchers improve animal tracking
Animal tracking studies for ecology and conservation all face technological limitations, such as high costs or the need for tags to remain in close proximity to detectors. In research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, investigators descr.....»»
How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don"t answer the phone
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, news reports and social media feeds are increasingly filled with data from public opinion polls. How do pollsters know which candidate is ahead in what swing state or with which key demographic group? Or.....»»
Ethical framework aims to counter risks of geoengineering research
As interest grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world's largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched an ethical framework as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue......»»
Apple"s iPhone 16 range sees 20% jump in sales in China
New figures say that in China, the iPhone 16 range sold a fifth more in its first three weeks than the iPhone 15 did in 2023.iPhone 16 Pro modelsOverall, iPhone 16 sales have reportedly been lackluster, but Counterpoint Research claims that so far, t.....»»
Apple issues release candidates for Apple Intelligence OS updates
As Apple Intelligence gets closer to public availability, the first release candidates of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 are now available.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The first release candidates of.....»»
Internet fiber optic cables successfully detect shock waves from a rockslide
On the night of 16 June 2023, about 1.2 million cubic meters of rock rumbled down into the valley near Brienz (GR). A team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and ETH Zurich tracked the event using an unusual.....»»
Presidential debates were a missed opportunity for parents, says survey data
General-election presidential debates offer high-profile opportunities for citizens to learn about the candidates' positions and temperaments, since the matchups draw coverage across diverse media, including broadcast and cable television, newspapers.....»»
Review of global conservation policies reveals equity key to combating biodiversity loss
New research reveals major global conservation policies lack clarity and thoroughness in how they deal with equity......»»
Revealing study sheds light on feeling of collective loss and "Britishness" after Queen"s death
Research on the public mourning after the Queen's death offers new insights on how groups or crowds of people with a shared identity—in this case "Britishness"—navigate periods of change and uncertainty......»»
Specially designed transistors allow researchers to "hear" defects in a promising nanomaterial
An international research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) has pioneered a new technique to identify and characterize atomic-scale defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a.....»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»
Politics may influence gift-giving choices more than it influences personal purchases
Political affiliation may not make a difference in everyday purchases for individuals, but it can play a role when buying for friends, family and co-workers, new research from the University of New Hampshire has found. This may have implications for.....»»