Seeing colleagues succeed may make us feel more motivated
Observing the success of a colleague can motivate us to learn more and perform at a higher level. But when we perceive that a peer's accomplishment has risen above the usual standard of "good work" and can be rated an "exceptional" success, our motiv.....»»
Write angry thoughts down and shred them, Japan study advises
When you next see red, don't snap at your colleagues or scream into a pillow—writing down your feelings, then shredding or throwing them away is an effective way to calm down, a Japanese study has found......»»
Visiting white parts of town makes some Black kids feel less safe, according to study
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found......»»
Economic wealth may be linked with happiness in China, if inequality is low
A country's economic prosperity is linked with improved well-being in its residents, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Feng Huang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and colleagues......»»
Children of the Sun review: unnerving shooter is the feel-bad game of the year
Children of the Sun turns sniping into a tactical puzzle game that'll leave you sickly satisfied......»»
Do opponents" race, gender, and party impact US congressional fundraising?
Donations for a political candidate can be motivated by support for that candidate or by opposition to the candidate's opponent. New research published in Social Science Quarterly found that female Democrats and non-white male Democrats in the United.....»»
What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
It's rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey that shook buildings in New York City and was felt from Maryland to Boston on April 5, 2024, drew a lot of questions. It was one of the strongest earth.....»»
German state gov. ditching Windows for Linux, 30K workers migrating
Schleswig-Holstein looks to succeed where Munich failed. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Schleswig-Holstein, one of Germany’s 16 states, on Wednesday confirmed plans to move tens of thousands of systems from Microsoft Windows.....»»
There’s a new way to transform any space into arcade basketball with Apple Vision Pro
Nothing makes me feel more like Zion Williamson than shooting hoops at the arcade. And while I’d love to take arcade basketball home with me, I’m not sure that’s the best investment. Fortunately, Apple Vision Pro has quickly become the best way.....»»
Redis’ license change and forking are a mess that everybody can feel bad about
Cloud firms want a version of Redis that's still open to managed service resale. Enlarge / An Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center under construction in Stone Ridge, Virginia, in March 2024. Amazon will spend more than $150 bill.....»»
How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school?
Research shows that students who are confident about their ability to succeed at school tend to be more academically successful......»»
Blind people can hear and feel April"s total solar eclipse with new technology
While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event......»»
Employees keep home distractions at bay by using their working memory
Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful?.....»»
Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds
People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow......»»
Your emotional reaction to climate change may impact the policies you support, study finds
Emotional reactions to climate change may lead to specific policy preferences, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Teresa A. Myers of George Mason University and colleagues......»»
Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents
A new article was published in Chemico-Biological Interactions by the Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering research group of Tallinn University of Technology in collaboration with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Brazil, and the UK. This study sh.....»»
Copilot is slowly pushing more AI into your Teams calls and chats
Microsoft is bringing deeper integrations with Copilot in Teams to help you collaborate with colleagues......»»
Phil Spencer: “I want my Lenovo Legion Go to feel like an Xbox”
Could Microsoft be working on an Xbox handheld? The post Phil Spencer: “I want my Lenovo Legion Go to feel like an Xbox” appeared first on Phandroid. The resurgence of dedicated gaming handhelds has been one of the most amazing things.....»»
Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?
How much do you love your job? Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company's mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need to financially support their family or enjoy the social stat.....»»
Attackers are targeting financial departments with SmokeLoader malware
Financially motivated hackers have been leveraging SmokeLoader malware in a series of phishing campaigns predominantly targeting Ukrainian government and administration organizations. The phishing campaign The Ukrainian SSSCIP State Cyber Protection.....»»
"How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?": Research reveals what Australian kids want to know
Every day, more children discover they are living in a climate crisis. This makes many children feel sad, anxious, angry, powerless, confused and frightened about what the future holds......»»