Retention is a major factor in racial disparities in academia
Large segments of society are under-represented in science and engineering within academia at every level, but particularly among tenured professors. Moreover, the groups that are most under-represented are the fastest growing in the U.S. population......»»
Major discount chain is closing a Johnson County location. Sales go until its last day
Major discount chain is closing a Johnson County location. Sales go until its last day.....»»
Gentler Streak is now ready for iOS 18 with tinted icons and widgets
The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak recently released a major update that turned the app into a workout journal. Now the developers behind the app are back with another update, this time adding support for iOS 18’s tinted icons and.....»»
Regular iPhone 17 models rumored to get Apple’s best Pro display feature
One of the major complaints of the tech community is the lack of dynamic refresh rate on the regular iPhone models, as many mid-Android phones … The post Regular iPhone 17 models rumored to get Apple’s best Pro display feature appeared first.....»»
AMD Strix Halo might give gaming handhelds a major boost
A new report about the upcoming AMD Strix Halo APUs shows what appears to be a very powerful GPU. That's good news for next-gen consoles......»»
Optimism fuels national productivity and innovation
A study of 42 countries over a 20-year span found one factor had a significant impact on investment in research and development. Economic optimism plays a crucial role in boosting national productivity and research and development, according to a new.....»»
Droughts likely to be even longer in the future due to climate change
Major climate reports may be underselling the risks of rising emissions. (credit: USGS) Droughts in the coming decades could be longer than projected by current climate models, a new study published Wednesday in Nature w.....»»
Study hints that debate skills may lessen negative impact of AI
Higher education is facing a tough challenge as it adapts to the advent of artificial intelligence. To combat it, a University of Mississippi professor proposes using one of academia's oldest weapons: debate......»»
Nanoparticle technology shows promise for targeted diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in the arteries which causes their narrowing. It is a primary cause of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ischemic stroke (IS), both of which are major contributors to the 17.9 million deaths caused by cardiova.....»»
Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?
Income and wealth inequality in the U.S. remain near all-time highs. Analysts say this disparity is a "major issue of our time." Experts have spotlighted deep policy failures fueling the problem and helpful economic fixes to alleviate the suffering......»»
This Florida woman’s nearly $100K flood insurance claim was denied after Tropical Storm Debby due to a major loophole
This Florida woman’s nearly $100K flood insurance claim was denied after Tropical Storm Debby due to a major loophole.....»»
Is AI exacerbating disparities in education?
While much has been made of artificial intelligence's promise to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, a group of Stanford students is highlighting the importance of a different perspective on AI in education: It isn't just about using AI t.....»»
Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report
Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial support, according to a new.....»»
Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow
Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow.....»»
How to customize and use the all-new Control Center in iOS 18
iOS 18 brings a major update to Control Center that expands both capabilities and customization. The quick access controls go from a single page to multiple ones that you can smoothly slide through, third-party integration, and more. Here’s how to.....»»
How Apple can improve on the fitness ring [Video]
The fitness tracker market seems to always be changing, and while the watch form factor has dominated the market, there’s a growing interest in more discreet health trackers, like a ring form factor. As someone who is addicted to their Apple Watch,.....»»
Apple releases beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1
Apple launched major updates to its software platforms just yesterday. iOS 18, visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, and more were released to the public. But today, developer betas for the next big releases are already here. Beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1,.....»»
Snapchat is getting redesigned, plus new AI lens displays an old-aged you
Snap announced a lot of big changes coming to the Snapchat app starting today. There’s a major app redesign rolling out, plus new AI features including a lens that shows you an old-aged version of yourself. more….....»»
Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech
has spotted a recent from Microsoft confirming native Ahead of Time (AOT) support has been added to the Windows App SDK. According to Microsoft, this could bring major improvements to the launch times of Windows 11 apps. In its own testing, Microsoft.....»»
UN scientists warn about the low representation of women in leadership positions in the water sector
A new publication in Nature Water by UN University scientists sheds light on the persistent gender disparities in the global water workforce. The article, titled "Quantifying Women in the Water Workforce," warns that despite international discussions.....»»
This Samsung 3.1.2 channel soundbar is $200 off today at Best Buy
The Samsung HW-Q600C soundbar is a great value soundbar from a major name in the field. It's on sale now at Best Buy making it highly affordable......»»