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Researcher: Antisemitism on Elon Musk"s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews

Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a "free speech absolutist," has welcomed hatemongers to the platform, including one who recently coined the trending hashtag #BanTheADL......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 12th, 2023

Gigantic asteroid impact shifted the axis of solar system"s biggest moon, study finds

Around 4 billion years ago, an asteroid hit the Jupiter moon Ganymede. Now, a Kobe University researcher has realized that the solar system's biggest moon's axis has shifted as a result of the impact, which confirmed that the asteroid was around 20 t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Elon Musk’s X TV is now available in your living room

X now has a video-centric app available on smart TVs and other streaming platforms. This should end well......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence, says researcher

As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion—also known as DEI—efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditional.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Researcher reads hundreds of diary entries to quantify the restorative power of Scotland"s lochs and rivers

In October 2021, a man recreated a walk he first completed 62 years ago by climbing just under 3,000 feet to reach the summit of Beinn Damh on the north-west coast of Scotland. The steep ridge walk provided unobstructed views across Loch Damh and Loc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Researcher: Apps, 911 services and mobile phones don"t offset deadly consequences of more restrictive border policies

The U.S.-Mexico border is once again dominating a U.S. presidential election......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Healthy soils are good for your gut, brain and well-being, researcher says

Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet's largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by storing atmospheric carbon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates

Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat wave, as the Houston area experienced in July 202.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

3 great (HBO) Max TV shows to watch on Labor Day

From pro football to grade school, the three best HBO (Max) TV shows to stream on Labor Day 2024 have themes that will prep you for the fall season to come......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change

As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 1st, 2024

Nonprofit scrubs illegal content from controversial AI training dataset

After backlash, LAION cleans child sex abuse materials from AI training data. Enlarge (credit: Kirillm | iStock / Getty Images Plus) After Stanford Internet Observatory researcher David Thiel found links to child sexual.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack

Mayor said data was unusable to criminals; researcher proved otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A judge in Ohio has issued a temporary restraining order against a security researcher who presented evidence that a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Texas judge decides Texas is a perfectly good venue for X to sue Media Matters

Judge says Musk critic "targeted" advertisers in Texas, denies motion to dismiss. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at Tesla's "Cyber Rodeo" on April 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | AFP/Suzanne Cordeiro).....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. This research, detailed in a recent issue of the jour.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

iPhone 17 Pro Max to have more RAM and better cooling system than iPhone 17 Pro and other models

iPhone 16 season is just around the corner, but supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo already has his eyes on the iPhone 17 cycle. The researcher’s latest details how the iPhone 17 Pro Max next fall will outperform the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, inc.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Ancient gene gives spiders their narrow waist, research reveals

An ancient gene is crucial for the development of the distinctive waist that divides the spider body plan in two, according to a study published August 29 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Emily Setton from the University of Wisconsin-Madiso.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Scientists make plea for greater focus on natural textile fibers

A King's researcher has urged environmental scholars to give greater focus to the environmental sustainability issues associated with natural textile fibers used in fashion, highlighting key areas to address......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

The Vesuvius challenge is using AI to virtually unroll Pompeii"s ancient scrolls

The Vesuvius Challenge is an unparalleled competition in the field of classical studies, with the potential to pave the way for something akin to a second Renaissance. Its objective is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to virtually unroll hundreds.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Researcher: Playing technology games and making science fun helps young kids solve visual problems, grasp ideas better

As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged—especially when the games involved math or science. Both boys experienced speech delays and I.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Ancient sea cow that was attacked by both a primeval crocodile and shark sheds new light on prehistoric food chains

A new study showing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores—a crocodilian and a shark—is revealing clues into both the predation tactics of ancient creatures and the wider food chain millions of years ag.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Researcher discusses two measures that predict effective managers

Good managers are hard to find. Most companies pick managers based on personality traits, age, or experience—and according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, they may be doing it wrong......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024