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Rethinking role of charity in cost-of-living crisis

University of Queensland research has found a direct link between levels of government income support and people's need for charitable assistance......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJul 13th, 2023

Over 20 apps are donating to charity this weekend, here’s how you can help out

This weekend is Indie Charity Weekend – a new initiative started by notable app developer Will Bishop! Starting today, 100% of this weekends proceeds from the 23 participating apps will go to the charity of the developers choice. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News18 hr. 53 min. ago

Today"s buildings hold the key to housing tomorrow"s population, says professor

Curbing new-build construction, renovating existing buildings at pace and rethinking how we use them: according to Philippe Thalmann, an urban and environmental economics professor at EPFL, these are the steps we'll need to take to both meet climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

The role of interculturalism in higher music education

By reimagining educational practices to include diverse cultural perspectives and community engagement, institutions can cultivate a new generation of artists who are not only skilled musicians but also empathetic and socially responsible global citi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Study uncovers role of tissue viscoelasticity in cell response

To the casual eye, a memory foam mattress would appear to have no relationship to the behavior of cells and tissues. But an innovative study carried out at the Centro de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid shows that viscoelasticity—t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Hit sci-fi series Silo returns for season two today

One of the biggest hits on Apple TV+ returns for season two today: the sci-fi series Silo, based on the . Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer who seeks to break out of the underground silo in which everyone is living. Following the exp.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

AI’s impact on the future of web application security

In this Help Net Security interview, Tony Perez, CEO at NOC.org, discusses the role of continuous monitoring for real-time threat detection, the unique risks posed by APIs, and strategies for securing web applications. Perez also addresses how AI-dri.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

These Bird Nests Show Signs of an Architectural ‘Culture’

Culture may play a role in how birds build collectively in the Kalahari Desert.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI’s Water Demands

A few dozen ChatGPT queries cost a bottle’s worth of water. Tech firms should consider simpler solutions, such as harvesting rainwater, to meet AI’s needs.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Let African Communities Manage Their Climate Adaptation Plans

Outside groups often offer their solutions for climate adaptation in Africa. But the best people to manage the climate crisis are the people in those communities themselves. For climate adaptation to succeed in Africa, let communities and local leade.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins

Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to giv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Sign language plays key role in d/Deaf children"s education, study shows

Ensuring d/Deaf children become bilingual in sign language and English should be a key priority for policymakers and teachers because this plays an important role in their education, a new study says......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis

On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia—in a matter of minutes, they went from going about their daily lives to being submerged or swept away by floodwaters, with many losing everything they own. A.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro proves best home theater as 2024 top grossing films arrive in 3D

For many, Apple’s new ultrawide Mac Virtual Display feature in visionOS 2.2 beta is the killer app on Apple Vision Pro. But you don’t need to be a Mac user to appreciate Apple Vision Pro and its role as an incredible mobile movie theater. I’.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging

Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from water. Their research is published in the journal Micron......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024