Advertisements


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......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekDec 17th, 2024

When marine algae get sick: How viruses shape microbe interactions

By looking at the tiniest virus-infected microbes in the ocean, researchers are gaining new insights about the marine food web that may help improve future climate change predictions. The new study, co-authored by Wake Forest Assistant Professor of B.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Archaea shape microbiomes by using molecular spring-loaded daggers

In a paper published in Science Advances, the Pilhofer Lab (IMBB) together with the Albers Lab from the University of Freiburg describe the structure and function of contractile injection systems from haloarchaea and show how it can structure the loc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn’t comment

Reuters found discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers in India, with recruitment leaflets stating that women applying for positions with Foxconn must be unmarried and aged 18 to 32. The offending ads have been withdrawn following the launch of s.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Foxconn India drops recruitment discrimination against married women

Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit:.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Be humble: Studies reveal how to increase perceived trustworthiness of scientists

How can scientists across climate science, medical and psychological topics foster the public's trust in them and their science? Show that they are intellectually humble......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Here’s when you can expect Google Gemini integration with Apple Intelligence

It’s long been rumored that Apple will be partnering with other AI chatbot companies in the future, to support Apple Intelligence features. Apple already partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS, and that integration is now here in the iOS 18......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

EV, battery-makers group says EV tax incentive boosts U.S. industry vs China

The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a trade group whose members include the likes of Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, and Uber, is coming out in support of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs)......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Selenoproteins open new strategies for treating certain cancers in children

Selenoproteins are crucial for several biological functions, including the breakdown of harmful substances, immune system support, and regulating metabolic processes. However, in specific contexts, these proteins can be misused and shield cancer cell.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Study uncovers earliest evidence of humans using fire to shape the landscape of Tasmania

Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

A lot of people are mistaking Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites for UAPs

"We were able to assess that they were all in those cases looking at Starlink flares." SpaceX's Starlink Internet satellites are responsible for more and more public reports of un.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter

If your iPhone storage is always full or almost full, you know how annoying it is to have to delete an iMessage conversation, some old … The post This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

ATLAS observes top quarks in lead–lead collisions

At a talk held at CERN this week, the ATLAS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) reported observing top quarks in collisions between lead ions, marking the first observation of this process in interactions between atomic nuclei......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Corsair just spilled the beans on next-gen GPU requirements

Corsair spoke about its power supply units made to support next-gen graphics cards, and in the process, it revealed what we can expect......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the revolution, historian says

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were also common, according to a historian at the University of Oslo......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Menopause is having a moment. How a new generation of women is shaping cultural attitudes

From hot flashes to hysteria, film and TV have long represented menopause as scary, emotional and messy......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Education in the U.S. and Influence Global Climate Change Decisions

The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could set the climate agenda, reshape public education and shift the dynamics of global science collaboration......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024