Researcher examines benefits, harms and ethics of online crowdfunding
Would you help a complete stranger in desperate need of money, based solely on their social media posts? Simon Fraser University professor and bioethicist Jeremy Snyder examines the complex dimensions of this question in his new book, "Appealing to t.....»»
Xiaomi’s POCO Brand to Close Down its Online Stores in Europe
Interestingly enough, POCO's Indian website remains safe. The post Xiaomi’s POCO Brand to Close Down its Online Stores in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s POCO sub-brand has undoubtedly been one of the most successf.....»»
The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved web pages are back online
Wayback Machine back in read-only mode after DDoS, may need further maintenance. The Internet Archive has brought its Wayback Machine back online "in a provisional, read-only mann.....»»
Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
Christensen kick-started online culture by inspiring thousands of hobbyist communities. On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died.....»»
Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education, for one, instructed all schools to adopt online teaching and learning to save the 2020 school year, disr.....»»
Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health
Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain......»»
Best Buy laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $199
Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online, and with these Best Buy laptop deals it's one of the best places to save on a new laptop as well......»»
Research collaboration examines Filipino migration dynamics
Over one million Filipinos leave their country every year to work. The high emigration figures not only concern the Philippine state, but also the economist Andreas Steinmayr. In July 2024, he resumed a long-standing collaboration with the Philippine.....»»
Analysis of approximately 75 million publications finds those employing AI are more likely to be a "hit paper"
From designing new drug candidates in medicine to drafting new taxation policies in social sciences, the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research are all around......»»
Space business is evolving fast—a new book provides much-needed insight
Space Business: Emerging Theory and Practice, a new book edited by Professor Arto Ojala, Professor of International Business at the University of Vaasa, Finland, and Professor William W. Baber, University of Kyoto, examines the space business, its bu.....»»
Best Dealerships To Work For winners have qualities, offer benefits unsuccessful entrants don"t
Automotive News' Best Dealerships To Work For employees are more likely to feel valued by their employers than workers at nonwinning stores......»»
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? Researcher test species from bats to seals to find out
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even happened when staff were using personal protective e.....»»
A movie filmed entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to theaters
To see or not to see — will you check out Grand Theft Hamlet when it hits theaters?.....»»
Genetic tweaks show potential for making oats more nutritious and increasing shelf life
A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes......»»
How the "social cost of carbon" measurement can hide economic inequalities and mask climate suffering
The social cost of carbon (SCC) is an essential tool for climate decision-making around the world. SCC is essentially a large cost-benefit calculation that helps policymakers compare the benefits of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the soci.....»»
Actively exploited Firefox zero-day fixed, update ASAP! (CVE-2024-9680)
Mozilla has pushed out an emergency update for its Firefox and Firefox ESR browsers to fix a vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) that is being exploited in the wild. About CVE-2024-9680 Reported by ESET malware researcher Damien Schaeffer, CVE-2024-9680 is.....»»
Carefully exposing children to more misinformation can make them better fact-checkers, study suggests
In an era when online misinformation is seemingly everywhere and objective facts are often in dispute, UC Berkeley psychologists in a new study have presented a somewhat paradoxical partial solution: Expose young children to more misinformation onlin.....»»
Amazon debuts AI ‘Shopping Guides’ for more than 100 product types
Amazon debuted its new AI-powered Shopping Guide feature on Wednesday that is designed to help educated online buyers about their potential purchases......»»
X reinstated in Brazil after Musk pays fines, agrees to follow local laws
X blocked accounts and paid $5 million in fines to get back online in Brazil. Brazil's Supreme Court is allowing Elon Musk's X to resume operations, apparently ending a months-lon.....»»
Solid-state batteries need proven benefits over lithium ion to become EV market player
As solid-state battery technology evolves, lithium ion batteries, which power the vast majority of EVs on the road, are also advancing......»»
Volvo Deputy CEO Bjorn Annwall to leave amid management shake-up
Bjorn Annwall's departure comes after Volvo lowered its online sales goal and quit the car subscriptions business......»»