Researcher: Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion
Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks of racial justice riots in 2020......»»
Experimental study offers insights into mysterious flow features on airless worlds
A Southwest Research Institute researcher collaborated with a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to attempt to explain the presence of mysterious flow features that exist on the surfaces of airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta.....»»
Study evaluates overall soil arthropod diversity at different geographic scales
Soil arthropods contribute to terrestrial ecosystem functions and services. Previous studies have mainly focused on specific arthropod and non-arthropod taxonomic groups at various geographic scales. However, the patterns of overall soil arthropod co.....»»
Stellantis lays off 1,100 at Michigan plant, will close Arizona proving grounds
Stellantis warned in August that as many as 2,450 workers at the Warren Truck plant would be laid off, but the actual number is less than half as many......»»
Spirit Aero to furlough 700 workers for 21 days due to Boeing strike
Spirit Aero to furlough 700 workers for 21 days due to Boeing strike.....»»
Cheap AI “video scraping” can now extract data from any screen recording
Researcher feeds screen recordings into Gemini to extract accurate information with ease. Recently, AI researcher Simon Willison wanted to add up his charges from using a cloud se.....»»
Resolving biology"s dark matter: DNA barcoding reveals hidden insect diversity
There are millions of species on Earth that we still know nothing about. Researchers call these species "biological dark matter," but new methods can provide us with a better overview more quickly......»»
Hyundai internship hopes to accelerate automotive media diversity
HBCU students at Florida A&M gain hands-on experience and networking opportunities to break into the automotive industry......»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
Biofabrication should be sustainable: Researcher calls for a rethink in current practices
Miriam Filippi, a researcher in the field of soft robotics working on developing bioinspired artificial muscle tissues, believes we can make human activities more ecologically sound by harnessing the power of living cells for bio-hybrid materials......»»
Meta fires staffers for using $25 meal credits on household goods
Some workers pooled their money or had meals delivered to their homes. Meta has fired about two dozen staff in Los Angeles for using their $25 meal credits to buy household items.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th-century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise
The global aquaculture industry has tripled in size since the year 2000, with producers raising a mind-boggling diversity of species, from seaweeds and clams to carp, salmon and cuttlefish. Many of these creatures are undomesticated and lead complex.....»»
Employers" lack of understanding limiting job opportunities for people with learning disabilities, study finds
Employers' lack of understanding is limiting employment opportunities for job seekers with learning disabilities, a new study has found......»»
Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina speaks out
Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina speaks out.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
What is Implicit Bias, and how Might it Affect Your Next Medical Visit?
We talk to Cristina Gonzalez, a physician at New York University, who runs a lab that uses simulations to help medical professionals check their implicit bias at the exam room door......»»
Hundreds of Boeing workers rally in Seattle as strike enters second month
Hundreds of Boeing workers rally in Seattle as strike enters second month.....»»
Bad Monkey creators talk seasons 2 and 3 for Apple TV+
Bad Monkey has been another hit for Apple, occupying the top of the Apple TV+ charts throughout much of its first season run. In a recent interview, its co-creators shared some good news about plans for the continuation of the show into season 2 and.....»»
Sustainable building effort reaches new heights with wooden skyscrapers
Wood offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete. At the University of Toronto, just across the street from the football stadium, workers are putting u.....»»
I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal
We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds......»»