Smell words differ primarily in terms of pleasantness and edibility
Most languages lack a specialized vocabulary to describe smell experiences. People instead use words from other domains, such as "heavy", "good", or "fruity", when talking about smells. But which words are really used and how do they relate to each o.....»»
Fooled: Herbivorous animals "led by the nose" to leave plants alone
University of Sydney researchers have shown it is possible to shield plants from the hungry maws of herbivorous mammals by fooling them with the smell of a variety they typically avoid......»»
How preferences for Indigenous policies differ between the Indigenous and majority populations in Norway and Sweden
On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices. Yet many nation-states struggle with effective implementation......»»
Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdown, after Netflix
Following in the footsteps of Netflix, both Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdowns are now underway. Disney+ began its clampdown in Canada, and is now emailing US members to announce new terms and conditions which specifically include restr.....»»
Payment fraud is hitting organizations harder than ever before
96% of US companies were targeted with at least one fraud attempt in the past year, according to Trustpair. 83% of US companies saw an increase in cyber fraud attempts on their organization in the past year. Fraudsters primarily used text messages (5.....»»
Learning to read in times of alternative facts
The child runs a finger along the lines of text, painstakingly mouthing the words. Teaching children to read and write has always been a major task for our schools, but developments in society require a new, broader view of what this means, according.....»»
Rhyming AI-powered clock sometimes lies about the time, makes up words
Poem/1 Kickstarter seeks $103K for fun ChatGPT-fed clock that may hallucinate the time. Enlarge / A CAD render of the Poem/1 sitting on a bookshelf. (credit: Matt Webb) On Tuesday, product developer Matt Webb launched a.....»»
Unveiling and decoding the regulatory mechanisms of secondary cell wall formation
Wood quality is primarily determined by the properties of its secondary cell wall (SCW). Gaining insight into the molecular processes governing SCW development is crucial for the genetic enhancement of wood quality. Although it's established that a m.....»»
Tesla drops minority-worker terms after Musk"s rants over DEI initiatives
Musk has repeatedly denounced diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in recent weeks on social media, calling them “literally the definition of racism.”.....»»
Apple has new App Store rules, business terms, and sideloading conditions for EU developers
Apple has announced iOS 17.4 that includes new options for an alternative App Store in the European Union, plus browsers will no longer have to use Apple's WebKit.The App Store is changing in EuropeIt was known that Apple would be working to comply w.....»»
Locusts" sense of smell boosted with custom-made nanoparticles
Our sensory systems are highly adaptable. A person who cannot see after turning off a light in the night slowly achieves superior power to see even small objects. Women often attain a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. How can the same senso.....»»
Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery
Chemists of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Dubbed "RoboChem," the benchtop device can outperform a human chemist in terms of speed and accura.....»»
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 24
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 25
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Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
Do couples" wages differ based on interracial versus intraracial marriage?
In a study published in Economic Inquiry, investigators have compared wages of Black and white interracially married individuals with those of intraracially married individuals in the United States......»»
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 21
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NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 22
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NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 23
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Organizations need to switch gears in their approach to email security
Email security risks remain high with 94% of organizations experiencing incidents in the past 12 months, according to Egress. Inbound email incidents primarily took the form of malicious URLs, attacks sent from a compromised account, and malware or r.....»»
The 7 best refrigerator brands in 2024, chosen by experts
Shopping for a fridge? Here are the best refrigerator brands in terms of durability, design, and features: From Whirlpool to LG, these models are worth a look......»»