See How Close We Are to Gender Equality around the World
U.N. statistics show progress toward the goal of gender equality but a long way left to go.....»»
Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace—here"s why it happens and what leaders can do about it
When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization's culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for marg.....»»
Everything we know about Control 2
The Remedy universe is in full force now and the next chapter is Control 2. Let's dive deep into this strange world to find every detail we can about this game......»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»
Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation system
Visual scans of the world have helped Niantic build what it calls a "Large Geospatial Model." Last week, Niantic announced plans to create an AI model for navigating the physical.....»»
Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Apple TV+ has a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers. In the streaming world, Apple has a reputation for quality, thanks to its Apple TV hardware and Apple TV+ streaming serv.....»»
Novo Nordisk sells hit weight-loss drug in China—at fraction of US price
As US struggles to afford GLP-1 drugs, the rest of the world sees much lower prices. Patients in China will be able to purchase the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for 1,400 y.....»»
Report: DOJ wants to force Google Chrome sale, Android de-bundling
Cutting off Google's control of the world's most popular browser may be necessary. Preferred by 61 percent of Internet users, Google's Chrome browser plays too big a role in maint.....»»
Book Review: An Expansive New Translation of a Haruki Murakami Classic
In End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, the title is flipped, but cyberpunk pleasures remain.....»»
Should Offshore Oil Rigs Be Turned into Artificial Reefs?
Oil rigs around the world are habitats for marine species. When they stop producing oil, should they be removed or allowed to stay?.....»»
See How Close We Are to Gender Equality around the World
U.N. statistics show progress toward the goal of gender equality but a long way left to go.....»»
How humans evolved to be "energetically unique"
Humans, it turns out, possess much higher metabolic rates than other mammals, including our close relatives, apes and chimpanzees, finds a Harvard study. Having both high resting and active metabolism, researchers say, enabled our hunter-gatherer anc.....»»
25 years later, this enjoyably bad James Bond movie is still not enough
On its 25th anniversary, we look back at the complicated legacy of The World Is Not Enough, one of the most enjoyably terrible action movies ever......»»
Researchers study the roar of SpaceX"s Starship and its impact on communities and the environment
What does it feel to like to witness a rocket launch—not just any rocket, but SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket in the world?.....»»
Team creates world"s first tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser
In a new study, researchers at Osaka University have created the world's first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, a significant advancement for far-ultraviolet light technology with promising applications in sterilization and disin.....»»
Flies carry bacteria, and some are resistant to antibiotics—evidence from three South African hospices
Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick......»»
Refugees face particularly high housing instability, finds study
Refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants, signaling greater instability, according to a new study published in Genus. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Although based on an Austrian case study,.....»»
The myth of junk food-eating gamers is actually about social hunger—and gender, say researchers
Gamers are often associated with unhealthy diets, messy living spaces and at times asocial lifestyles. While the gamer stereotypes first mentioned have some basis in reality, this is not necessarily for the reasons we thought. This, according to new.....»»
Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»
World"s first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution
More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants......»»
Recycling and the movies: how filmmaking is going green and making the world (and movies) better
In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry......»»