Survey reveals growing support for changing Australia Day date
Support for retaining 26 January as Australia's national day of celebration appears to be slipping, according to a new survey that shows growing numbers of people are open to changing the date......»»
What the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals about nudity and shame
Fifty years ago, scientists discovered a nearly complete fossilized skull and hundreds of pieces of bone of a 3.2-million-year-old female specimen of the genus Australopithecus afarensis, often described as "the mother of us all." During a celebratio.....»»
Hydrothermal vents on seafloors of "ocean worlds" could support life, new study says
We've all seen the surreal footage in nature documentaries showing hydrothermal vents on the frigid ocean floor—bellowing black plumes of super-hot water—and the life forms that cling to them. Now, a new study by UC Santa Cruz researchers suggest.....»»
How eSIM Technology is Streamlining Business Operations For Remote Workers
Job market experts call the last few years the sunrise of remote work. Professionals are mastering both new specialties and professions that have changed their format to online due to the changing global situation. The rapid growth of new technologic.....»»
House of the Dragon’s latest episode reveals the series’ biggest problem
HBO's House of the Dragon continues to have a hard time focusing on what really matters......»»
Tax the rich, say a majority of adults across 17 G20 countries surveyed
A new survey of adult citizens in 18 of the world's largest economies has revealed majority support for tax reforms and broader political and economic reform. (Not all questions were asked in China, as indicated when findings reference 17 G20 countri.....»»
Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»
Apple Intelligence: release date, features, privacy, and more
Apple Intelligence is Apple's take on AI, and it's coming to a device near you very soon......»»
I never wanted to build another small form factor PC — until now
My one attempt at a small form factor PC made never want to go back, but things are changing......»»
I tested two of the best data recovery services. Here’s which to use
This hands-on comparison of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro and Recuva Professional reveals which is the best file restoration app for you......»»
Fable: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more
Fable 4 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Here's what we know about the next installment in the Fable series, now helmed by Playground Games......»»
Study suggests pawn loans compound the pain for many
Australia's pawnbroking industry is too lightly regulated, harming vulnerable consumers and leaving them in greater financial distress, according to new research by the University of Melbourne. The work is available in the University of Queensland La.....»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by California governor [U: Social media laws in NY]
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
Europe and Australia both back down on CSAM scanning that would break encryption
Both the EU and Australia have backed down on separate proposals to force tech companies to carry out CSAM scanning within messaging apps, which would have meant breaking end-to-end encryption. It’s the latest development in the ongoing battle b.....»»
Family whose roof was damaged by space debris files claims against NASA
"Whatever NASA does is going to send a strong signal to the space industry." The piece of debris that fell through Alejandro Otero's roof (right) came from a support bracket jettisoned from the International Space Station. (credi.....»»
5 things the American-Made Index says about a supply chain in flux
Changes in the annual survey's results show how automakers are quickly rethinking where they source their parts from......»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»
Lifesaving and life-changing: The kindness shown to forced migrants during their journeys
Forced migrant survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) have experienced acts of everyday and extraordinary kindness from people they met throughout their journeys, a new study reveals......»»
Researchers release first national study on partner-friendly support for dual-career academic jobseekers
In the first national study analyzing the support of academic couples, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a full ranking of universities by their partner-friendly status and resources for dual-career academi.....»»
What is forensic genetic genealogy? Technique used in Rachel Morin case is scantly regulated
Authorities touted the use of a growing, powerful, yet contentious forensic technique to bring the search for a suspect in last year's killing of Rachel Morin to a long-awaited close......»»
Column: EV buyers" remorse is a telling moment in economic history
More likely a blip than a pivot, McKinsey's survey highlights need for affordable models that automakers are developing......»»