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.....»»
Learner driver data exposed in worrying breach - thousands affected
A Brazilian driving school kept an unprotected database online, exposing hundreds of thousands of people......»»
How to Convert MKV to MP3 on Mac/Win/Online
Do you feel the struggle with limited storage on devices and wondered how to manage it properly? This storage issue comes in when your device contains large MKV files, as these files contain video and audio components simultaneously. That’s why.....»»
A new genetic web tool can help restore climate-resilient marine ecosystems
In the face of increased human pressures and climate change, a team of Australian scientists led by Dr. Georgina Wood at Flinders University has launched a new online tool to assist marine managers and restoration experts to bolster the resilience of.....»»
Self-donations boost crowdfunding success, study finds
Giving small donations to bright ideas and charitable causes is becoming a big market. This year, crowdfunding is projected to raise $1.6 billion worldwide, according to Fortune Business Insights. The money raised this way is expanding at a rate of 1.....»»
Study examines which students fare worst when natural disasters close schools
Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are le.....»»
Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable now available in online Apple Store
Today Apple announced the M4 Mac mini, which includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for advanced data transfer speeds on select models. Now, the online Apple Store has also been updated to include a new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable for separate purchase......»»
Researcher: How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry
As the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about health care, foreign policy and inequality. Amid all the noise about these key issues however, food h.....»»
Online hate speech surged during 2020 U.S. election, study finds
A new study published today (Oct. 29) details the ways in which the 2020 U.S. election not only incited new hate content in online communities but also how it brought those communities closer together around online hate speech......»»
From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»
How Australia is represented in Wikipedia and why it matters
The first study of how Wikipedia represents Australian places has highlighted how aspects of the online encyclopedia and choices made by the volunteer editors who work on it can lead to absences, omissions and sanitized views in articles about Austra.....»»
New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»
What Experts Want You to Know About the Benefits of Walking
What Experts Want You to Know About the Benefits of Walking.....»»
"Wonder Drug" Explores Thalidomide’s Secret History and Harms in the U.S.
In her book Wonder Drug, Jennifer Vanderbes explores the history of thalidomide’s secret history—and harms—in the U.S......»»
Climate Change Is Raising the Temperature on Global Conflict
In a new book, a long-time foreign correspondent examines the underappreciated links between climate change and violent conflict.....»»
OnePlus 13 Display Specs Emerge Online
We're bound to know all the full details once OnePlus finally launches the new phone. The post OnePlus 13 Display Specs Emerge Online appeared first on Phandroid. While the OnePlus 13 isn’t set to arrive until the end of this month,.....»»
Clicking links on WhatsApp is about to lot safer
WhatsApp is about to make clicking on links a bit more safer by letting users search for the link online for more info. The post Clicking links on WhatsApp is about to get a lot safer appeared first on Phandroid. Sending links through mess.....»»
Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling
Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling.....»»
Researchers identify "dancer" as a new curiosity style in Wikipedia browsing
At one point or another, you may have gone online looking for a specific bit of information and found yourself "going down the Wiki rabbit hole" as you discover wholly new, ever-more fascinating related topics—some trivial, some relevant—and you.....»»
COVID lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
The COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens......»»
Video game libraries lose legal appeal to emulate physical game collections online
Register of Copyrights sides with industry's "market harm" argument for rereleased games. Earlier this year, we reported on the video game archivists asking for a legal DMCA exemp.....»»