Speculative accessories designed to help women protect themselves from harassment
A cup that detects drink spiking and a scrambler to block upskirting photos are among five product concepts developed by students from Brunel University to help women defend themselves from physical and sexual harassment. Read more A cup th.....»»
Professor challenges tokenizing women of color in academia
The unspoken rule for women of color in academia is to be everything to everyone—mentor, diversity champion, tireless scholar, and silent workhorse, says York University equity studies Assistant Professor Yvonne Su in her paper published in Nature.....»»
Netflix scores rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
Netflix continues to grow its slate of live sporting events. The latest addition is the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more about the historic agreement......»»
Why don"t more women choose to propose to their male partners?
The Christmas period isn't just for presents, sparkling lights and too much festive food—it's also prime time for couples to get engaged. And for heterosexual couples, this is likely to happen in a specific way. The man will do the asking......»»
NETSCOUT uses AI/ML technology to secure critical IT infrastructure
NETSCOUT updates its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products as part of its Adaptive DDoS Protection Solution to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure. DDoS threats and protect critical IT.....»»
Tech used by WWI flying aces inspires new cellular behavior discovery
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have designed a new technology that takes inspiration from WWI fighter aircraft machine gun and propeller synchronization to manipulate cell behavior by precisely modulating the pH of the cell's.....»»
A lack of childcare keeps the gender pay gap wider than it should be
Although the gender pay gap is not as big as it used to be, women still earn less than men. In the UK, it currently stands at 7% for full-time workers......»»
Prototype sunscreen uses TiO₂ nanoparticles to cool skin while blocking UV rays
Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula, described in Nano Letters, protects against both UV light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling......»»
UK researchers call for better governance to tackle "wild west" of esports sponsorships
The rapidly growing field of esports needs a comprehensive and agreed governance framework to tackle "unhealthy" sponsorships to protect both players and fans, researchers have said......»»
Rules against insider trading also boost innovation, research finds
Strong enforcement of insider trading laws doesn't just protect investors—it encourages businesses to be more innovative, according to our new peer-reviewed research......»»
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will soon identify songs with Shazam
Meta this week announced new features coming to its smart glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban. will soon gain new AI capabilities as well as integration with Apple’s Shazam to identify songs. more….....»»
Dogs demonstrate ability to match voices to familiar humans
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology, Hungary designed an experiment to investigate whether dogs can recognize their owners based on pre-recorded speech. The results provided the first evidence that dogs are capable of voice-based individual-le.....»»
No parachute needed: New typhoon observation device demonstrates high accuracy in field test
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device, which is designed to drop from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. The results are published in the journal Scientific Online Letters on.....»»
These are my favorite Find My accessories this holiday season [Updated]
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great holiday gifts this year across all kinds of different form factors. What’s a better gift than giving someone a way to keep trac.....»»
Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights
A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»
World Cup soccer getting faster for men and women alike, historical video footage reveals
If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever increasing intensity, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Spo.....»»
New rules for cutting emissions at Colorado natural gas facilities will be "tough for everybody"
Colorado air-quality regulators this week will tackle one of the more complicated rules the state has drafted, ordering about 40 natural gas companies to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions or pay into a system designed to help businesses lower the.....»»
How institutions transform weak reputation incentives into strong cooperation drivers
Institutions form the backbone of human societies. They foster cooperation by rewarding prosocial behavior and punishing selfish actions. However, they face a fundamental paradox: While they are designed to incentivize cooperation, institutions thems.....»»
New study says we"re unlikely to find liquid water on Mars anytime soon
More than a hundred years ago, astronomer Percival Lowell made the case for the existence of canals on Mars designed to redistribute water from the Martian ice caps to its lower, drier latitudes. This necessarily meant the existence of Martians to bu.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Want a simple MagSafe dock? Check out the GOWATT MagSafe dock
If you’re in the market for a sleek, no-fuss MagSafe dock, the might just be your next favorite accessory. With its elegant aluminum build, it’s designed to deliver functionality and style that seamlessly works with your iPhone. more….....»»
Risk Aperture AI360 manages AI-specific vulnerabilities and threats
Risk Aperture launched AI360, a solution designed to address the growing cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI360 leverages proprietary algorithms, predictive analytics, and machine learning to deliver actionable insights, he.....»»